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Roberts steps down as Bahamas Realty chief

BAHAMAS Realty has announced that W. Larry Roberts, a two-term president of the Bahamas Real Estate Association (BREA), has stepped down as its vice-president and chief executive after a career that spanned nearly half-a-century. Mr Roberts will rem

PHA Managing Director Herbert Brown retires

AFTER more than 40 years of public service, Public Hospitals Authority Managing Director Herbert Brown has retired.

'Death spiral': Shocks put debt at 100% GDP

The Bahamas could be locked into “a death spiral” by 2022, with its national debt virtually equal to total economic output (GDP), if it fails to hit growth and fiscal consolidation targets.The International Monetary Fund (IMF), in its full Article IV

NHI Authority to re-hire just 18 of 39 contract workers

THE National Health Insurance Authority announced Friday that the six-month long contracts of 39 workers have ended and only 18 of them will be re-engaged to work on a month-to-month basis.

Medical Association president says Minister's NHI statements 'confusing'

MEDICAL Association of the Bahamas President Dr Sy Pierre yesterday called Health Minister Dr Duane Sands’ proclamation that a revised National Health Insurance scheme will be relaunched before year-end “confusing.”Calling on Dr Sands to clarify the

BTC to further grow franchise network

The Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC) will continue to expand and strengthening its franchise store network, a senior executive yesterday saying this demonstrated its commitment to small businesses.Carlyle Roberts, BTC’s vice-president for ent

PRO BOXER SANDS TO SQUARE OFF WITH AMERICAN

BAHAMIAN heavyweight Amron Sands has learned the opponent for his next pro bout.Sands will face American Gary Kelly October 28 at Ice Entertainment’s “The Beginning” hosted at the Cocoa Beach Sports Complex in Cocoa Beach, Florida.The card will featu

31 RECEIVE GOLD AWARD AS GGYA TURNS 30

IT took less than an hour to bring to an auspicious end an epic, three-year journey which saw 31 students develop from awkward teens into confident young adults. On Thursday, September 28, Governor General Dame Marguerite Pindling presented the youth

'No way in hell' Bahamas can relax on higher GDP

There is “no way in hell” that the Bahamas can take comfort in its improved fiscal ratios via the upward revisions to GDP data, a governance reformer warned yesterday.Robert Myers, a principal with the Organisation for Responsible Governance (ORG), t

FNM faces three-way fight for party chair

THE FNM may face a three-way battle for the party’s leadership when members vote for a new chairman in an internal election later this month.

PM insists Campbell no dual citizenship

TRANSPORT and Aviation Minister Frankie Campbell does not have a Haitian passport, Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis told The Tribune yesterday.

Elite Tennis Programme set for Tuesday launch

FROM the time he retired in 2016, former touring pro Mark Knowles said his intention was to come home and contribute to the sport of tennis.Now is the ideal time.On Tuesday, Knowles will launch his Mark Knowles Elite Tennis Programme that will be a p

Miller: Govt should explain what sparked WSC audit

THE government should explain outright what sparked a forensic audit into the Water and Sewerage Corporation and the placement of two executives on administrative leave, former WSC Chairman Leslie Miller said yesterday, telling The Tribune he was “shocked” to learn of the situation at the water provider.

ROBERTS: Where were PM's tears for other storm victims?

PROGRESSIVE Liberal Party Chairman Bradley Roberts said while many Bahamians are concerned about the plight of Dominicans, whose island has been devastated by Hurricane Maria, they also question where were Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis’ tears for

Ernst & Young performing forensic audit

AT least two senior officials at the Water & Sewage Corporation have been placed on administrative leave while Ernst & Young performs a forensic audit of the organization.

Pay us what we're owed, air traffic union demands

BAHAMAS Air Traffic Controllers Union President Hinsey McKenzie yesterday implored Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis to follow through on promises he made while in opposition, and see to it that members of his union are paid what they are owed.

Roberts: FNM revelations hiding lack of plan for BPL

BRADLEY Roberts. PLP chairman, accused the Free National Movement of making public portions of a forensic report into Bahamas Power and Light to “deflect” from the fact the government and Works Minister Desmond Bannister have “no plan” for the utility provider.

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