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Minister accuses cruise operator of ‘blackmail’
The Minister of Tourism has slammed a major cruise ship operator for trying “to blackmail the Government of the Bahamas” over negotiations for a longer term deal for its Freeport service.
Minister warns of ‘substantial’ work permit fee rises
THE Government is eyeing “substantial” fee increases for work permits, permanent residency and citizenship, the minister of foreign affairs and immigration yesterday publicly criticising named businesses for their approach to hiring Bahamians.
'Kiss of death' for Bimini case
A $250,000 ‘security for costs’ order is “the kiss of death” for those challenging Bimini’s controversial cruise ship terminal, a leading environmental consultant alleging that “fear of the Government” made raising these funds impossible.
No BTC deal 'quid pro quo' on outsourcing
The head of the Government’s negotiating team yesterday “categorically” denied that they agreed “a quid pro quo” that would see hundreds of Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC) jobs outsourced in return for regaining majority control.
Immigration will cripple Bahamas' growth
EARLY yesterday morning, we received a telephone call from a member of the public who has close friends in both political camps – PLP and FNM. He was concerned. In fact he was very concerned.
AML targeting 50% dividend 'minimum'
AML Foods yesterday said it was ultimately aiming to return a “minimum” 50 per cent of annual profits to shareholders, while disclosing that the Budget’s Business Licence hikes had discouraged it from further job-creating expansion.
DNA leader: Where are the jobs mortgage relief the PLP promised?
A New Year’s message – Part II
A passion for beauty
AS A child, Bennae Beneby admired her mother’s work ethic as an entrepreneur in the health and beauty industry.
Crowds turn out for drive-in movie night
A Downtown Drive-in Movie Night concept launched in Freeport last week was a huge success as many residents turned out for the showing of the movie ‘War Room.’
FNM leader calls for action over Bay Street
OPPOSITION Leader Dr Hubert Minnis said yesterday if the government is serious about revitalizing Bay Street it should “cease the reported practice of issuing licenses to foreign retailers” to reduce the cost of shopping in the downtown area.
Financial services firms set for 25% contraction
The Bahamas will likely suffer a 25 per cent contraction in the number of financial services industry players, a senior international private banking executive said yesterday, as institutions merge to acquire scale and maintain profitability.
Buddy Hield’s Sooners lose three of last four games
BUDDY Hield and the No.3-ranked Oklahoma Sooners are reeling after three losses in their last four games and their first two-game losing streak of the season.
Davis 'ready' for PM job
DEPUTY Prime Minister Philip “Brave” Davis emerged yesterday as yet another hopeful successor to PLP leader, Prime Minister Perry Christie.
Concern over hiring process at prison
BAHAMAS Prison Officers Association President Gregory Archer said politicians are unduly interfering in the hiring processes at the Bahamas Department of Correctional Services (BDCS), sometimes causing qualified applicants to lose out on jobs.
Brewery offers $20m expansion for tax cut
The Bahamian Brewery & Beverage Company is seeking a reduction in export tax rates in return for a further $15-$20 million expansion that will create 60-70 additional jobs.
Baha Mar is key to government's re-election chances, says Gomez
THE government's chances of re-election depend "heavily" on how it resolves the major issues facing the country, specifically the Baha Mar crisis, State Minister of Legal Affairs Damian Gomez said yesterday.
Gibson: Possible negative effect of minimum wage on Atlantis ‘unfortunate’
LABOUR Minister Shane Gibson yesterday said suggestions that the new national minimum wage could have a negative effect on the Atlantis resort’s ability to maintain its workforce were “unfortunate”.
Resort gives patrol boat to police
A NEW, fully-equipped 18ft vessel has been donated to the Royal Bahamas Police Force for marine patrols in East End Grand Bahama and the surrounding cays.
Winning team for the FNM
It is clear to most FNMs and to the public at large that Dr Hubert Minnis is not being an effective leader of the FNM. As Frank Watson said, Dr Minnis should be able to demonstrate within six months whether or not he can lead the party to victory in the next general election.
Hotel union seeks talks with One & Only over job cuts
BAHAMAS Hotel Catering and Allied Workers Union Secretary General Darren Woods yesterday said the union would not passively accept a Paradise Island resort’s “wish list” to lay off ten employees this summer.