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Farkas-Kerzner in deal for Baha Mar

ACCORDING to sources close to the negotiations, The Tribune has learned that a deal in principle has been struck for Baha Mar between Island Capital Group LLC, a private real estate merchant bank led by Andrew Farkas and partnered by hotel magnate Sol Kerzner, the Export-Import Bank of China and China State Construction Engineering Corporation Ltd.

Sweet facials for radiant skin

BELIEVE it or not, there is a way to enjoy chocolate without worrying about a single calorie. And more than that, you can actually use chocolate to fight issues like aging, dehydration, and to maintain your skin’s radiance.

Minnis: Christie’s ‘good news’ not based on fact

FNM Leader Dr Hubert Minnis yesterday called Baha Mar’s recent bankruptcy filing a “national disaster”, and blasted Prime Minister Perry Christie for “willingly being the purveyor of untruths” on the status of the project.

Rosewood’s Baha Mar exit plan ‘not surprising’, says Turnquest

THE Opposition’s finance spokesman said yesterday that it was “unfortunate” but “not surprising” that Rosewood was seeking to terminate its hotel agreements with Baha Mar, saying “we hope that this isn’t the first domino”.

‘Put blame on Rubis for spill, not the government’

ATTORNEY Fred Smith, QC, yesterday called the appointment of a retired court justice to conduct an independent review into the government’s delay in releasing a report on the Rubis fuel leak a “waste of time.”

Victorian high tea 'a great success'

AN atmosphere comparable to a London luxury hotel, the ambience of Government House’s gardens, the relaxing view of Nassau Harbour, soft orchestral music, hats, gloves, a fashion show, raffles and prizes – put them all together and you have the annual tea party event hosted by the Heart Ball Committee.

DNA protestors demand ‘unseal the deal’

MORE than 50 Democratic National Alliance supporters, led by party leader Branville McCartney, protested in Rawson Square yesterday as they demanded that Prime Minister Perry Christie “unseal the deal” with the Chinese over the stalled Baha Mar resort.

EDITORIAL: What will you do to ensure no child is left behind?

THERE is a sad story on the front page of The Tribune tonight – one that goes beyond the to and fro of politics.

Police on high alert to break up crowds

OFFICIALS from the COVID-19 Enforcement Unit are urging Bahamians to avoid large gatherings at beaches and other public places over the Easter holiday, saying officers will be on high alert for those found in breach of emergency orders.

Bridge Authority's $9.4m bond repayment deficit

The Paradise Island Bridge Authority requires $3.5 million in ‘emergency’ annual funding over a five-year period to cover a $9.4 million “deficiency” in its bond repayment fund.The Authority’s 2016 financial statements, tabled recently in the House o

FOCOL’s stock split to ‘spread the wealth’

FOCOL Holdings’ planned stock split is designed to “spread the wealth” from its increased profitability and growth prospects, its chairman said yesterday.

A COMIC'S VIEW: Left in the dark - again

AS much as I would like to address several issues affecting Bahamians this week, I’m forced to go with one, BPL, again!!

Officer cleared of beating women

AN officer accused of punching two Exuma women in the face last year has been acquitted of the charges brought against him before the police disciplinary tribunal.

Crystal Palace to be demolished on Monday

THE former Crystal Palace resort and casino will be demolished on Monday.

Only two-thirds of fired staff reapply to work at Sandals

ONLY two-thirds of the more than 600 employees who were terminated by Sandals Royal Bahamian in August reapplied to work at the hotel, with a resort official saying the severance payout from the surprise terminations “opened up opportunities” for former staff members.

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