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Minnis criticises govt’s intention to appeal police overtime ruling

FNM Leader Dr Hubert Minnis yesterday said the government’s intent to appeal a Supreme Court ruling on overtime pay for police officers sends a “confrontational type message” to a group that is already low on “morale.”

$300m boost for Freeport ‘by end of year’

GRAND Bahama will get a “shot in the arm” before the end of the year when Hutchison Whampoa invests nearly $300m in the expansion of the Freeport Container Port, Prime Minister Perry Christie said.

Union chief brands BTC downsizing ‘inhumane’

The trade union leader representing Bahamas Telecommunications Company’s (BTC) line staff has described the company’s protracted downsizing process as “inhumane”, adding: “Morale is in the tank”.

Miller: New BEC board in place soon

AFTER he recently told reporters he will likely not have his job for much longer, Bahamas Electricity Corporation Executive Chairman Leslie Miller yesterday said he understands a new board of directors will be in place in “about two weeks”.

Scotia closure concern for out island business

The Government was yesterday urged to implement initiatives to encourage Bahamian as well as foreign investment in the Family Islands, with private sector representative telling Tribune Business that Scotiabank’s decision to close branches on Eleuthera and Long Island “definitely does not help”.

NAD passport reform to boost visitor spend

NASSAU Airport Development Company (NAD) executives said yesterday that the launch of 20 automated passport control (APC) kiosks at Lynden Pindling International Airport (LPIA) will improve the overall departure experience and generate more passenger spend.

Police force tested last year, says Bell

LAST year tested the courage, strength, resilience and professionalism of the men and women of the Royal Bahamas Police Force, Senator Keith Bell said.

Shake off 'self-imposed investment xenophobia'

By NATARIO McKENZIE

Happy Independence?

Please allow me to express my concerns for this country that I love so dearly called The Bahamas.

Graduate coming home to make a difference

A BAHAMIAN student who was orphaned in her teens has returned home after graduating from one of the United States’ top universities to pursue her passion for the environment.

Minnis calls for disclosure of "smoke and mirrors" Baha Mar deal details

DR HUBERT Minnis, Leader of the Free National Movement (FNM), has called the Prime Minister's announcement of a deal over Baha Mar another example of "smoke and mirrors to hide the broken promises made by the PLP", pointing to a lack of specific details and accusing the government of "suspicious" deals with the Chinese.

Govt calls for Minnis to show support for Yes vote

THE government yesterday called on FNM Leader Dr Hubert Minnis to find the courage to publicly support a ‘yes’ vote in the upcoming gender equality referendum as he did in Parliament.

GBPA licensees ‘reluctant’ to see Gov’t take over Port

GRAND Bahama Port Authority (GBPA) licensees are “reluctant” to see the Government take over responsibility for Freeport’s governance, the island’s Chamber of Commerce president says.

Long Islanders ‘excited’ by $250m resort and port

LONG Island’s Chamber of Commerce president yesterday praised the impending construction of a $250m resort and cruise port on the island and described it as “exciting”.

50 years and people still suffer

Throughout history changes of every Government in the world in elections was because of the economy the citizens were facing - economic hardship struggling to buy homes, cars, pay rent, electric bill, water bill, private school fees and groceries for their families.

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