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Joaquin borrowing still ‘a final option’

The Government will only borrow money to finance Hurricane Joaquin-related reconstruction as “a final option”, a Cabinet Minister confirming that Value-Added Tax (VAT) revenues would be used to defray some spending.

Long Islanders ‘angry’ at lack of support

LONG Island MP Loretta Butler-Turner yesterday said her constituents were angry that the government has continued to drop the ball amid rebuild and repair efforts on the island in the aftermath of Hurricane Joaquin.

Victim's relative held for hit-and-run on suspected killer after man is shot dead

A 30-year-old man was shot multiple times as he stood outside a home on John Chipman Street and later died in hospital on Saturday night.

UPDATED: NASA images show urban growth in New Providence

URBAN growth in New Providence has been highlighted in a photo gallery on global climate change by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration.

Hundreds join in carnival parade

HUNDREDS of people lined the streets on Saturday to watch the Bahamas‘ first Junkanoo Carnival Road Fever parade.

Not enough revenue

Sanigest, the company hired by the PLP government to develop the key design features of National Health Insurance (NHI) and aid in its implementation, admits that there are shortfalls in the revenue required to support it.

New Chief Justice to be sworn in today

NEWLY appointed Chief Justice Hartman Longley will be officially sworn in at Government House today.

Longley is sworn in as new chief justice

HARTMAN Longley was sworn in as the country’s new chief justice during a brief ceremony at Government House yesterday.

Former US ambassador to launch scholarship in tribute to Myles Munroe

FORMER US Ambassador to the Bahamas Nicole Avant has announced that the first recipients of scholarships from her newly formed foundation will be awarded to members of Bahamas Faith Ministries International (BMFI).

Smith: Crime should not be an election talking point

CRIME should not be used as an election talking point, former Progressive Liberal Party Cabinet minister George Smith said, adding that no government can control the issue.

Rental generators ‘should bring end to outages this week’

AFTER a summer plagued with blackouts, Bahamas Power and Light (BPL) officials stressed yesterday the rental generators imported from overseas will be in place by the end of this week, hopefully bringing an end to frequent power outages in New Providence.

Smith: Sears is the best person to run the country

LAWYER Fred Smith, QC, said yesterday that former Attorney General Alfred Sears is not only the best man to lead the Progressive Liberal Party but also the best person to run the country.

Deputy FNM leader hits out at casino mogul

DEPUTY FNM leader Loretta Butler-Turner has lashed out at international casino mogul Phil Ruffin, telling him to keep his nose out of Bahamian politics.

No change in mortgage delinquency

THERE have been no major changes in the delinquency rate of mortgages in the Bahamas over the past few months, Fidelity Bank CEO Anwer Sunderji said yesterday.

Ex-minister in jobs programme defence

FORMER minister of state for finance, Zhivargo Laing, yestrday defended the former government's introduction of the 52-week job programme as a

PLP pays its respects after deputy leader's father dies

THE Progressive Liberal Party is mourning the death of Brave Edward Davis, father of the party's deputy leader Philip Davis and a dedicated PLP member for more than 30 years.

PLP candsidate hits out at lack of tourism investment

PLP candsidate hits out at lack of tourism investment By DENISE MAYCOCK Tribune Freeport Reporter dmaycock@tribunemedia.net FREEPORT - PLP candidate Gregory Moss says tourism is virtually dead on Grand Bahama and the FNM government has done nothing to

Parliamentarians must file disclosures by June 30

THE government has set a June 30 deadline for former and sitting parliamentarians to file disclosures or face prosecution, according to Press Secretary Anthony Newbold.

FNM candidate Bowe aims to improve Exuma healthcare

IMPROVED healthcare in Exuma will be the first order of business for Free National Movement (FNM) candidate Navarro Bowe if elected to serve next month.

Tourism numbers

THE all-important statistic in Tourism is those who visit and stay in an hotel or condo or apartment our total number of what is called ‘stay over’ visitors, these folks have been flat - no increase for the past ten years and certainly since 2012 the last election.

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