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INSIGHT: The clock’s already ticking - we can’t afford to be unprepared a second time

ONE of the best things about a new year is that it serves as a reset to the year before. We entered 2019 optimistic for an economic turnaround marked by a record year in tourism, and hopeful that our streets would be safer after experiencing the lowest murder rate in years.

‘No new travel warning’

THE United States Embassy in Nassau has issued a statement refuting social media reports of a new travel warning for the Bahamas, stressing there has been no change since previous advisories.

$40m repair bill for broken down roads

The government must invest $40m in roadworks throughout The Bahamas “just to get through this year”, a Cabinet minister has revealed, as it aims to plug “a huge hole” in deteriorating infrastructure.

'Find fortitude' to shut Bahamasair

A member of the government’s Air Transport Advisory Board says “somebody need to finds the fortitude to shut down” Bahamasair after three of its jets were blocked from flying to the US. Carey Leonard told Tribune Business that the failure to install

UPDATED: Police shocked by two murders on one night

Two men were murdered in separate incidents last night. In the first, a man was shot while driving his car and, in the second, a 22-year-old was gunned down by two men as he was out walking.

NPBA: YES, Commonwealth Bank Giants are undefeated

YOUR Essential Store (YES) and Commonwealth Bank Giants are both still undefeated in the New Providence Basketball Association.Coming off the Christmas break, the Giants highlighted NPBA action Saturday night as YES pounded the Triple K Stampers 105-

Abaco poultry supplier in 30% May production goal

An Abaco-based poultry supplier believes it can hit 30 percent of pre-Dorian production levels by this May with plans to exclusively target its most lucrative market. Lance Pinder, operations manager at Abaco Big Bird Poultry Farm, told Tribune Busi

Abaco 'not even close' to Dorian rebuild workforce

Abaco is “not even close” to the manpower levels required for post-Dorian reconstruction, the island’s Chamber of Commerce has confirmed, while asserting that all workers must be here “legally”. Ken Hutton, responding to assertions by former finance

Grand Bahama trio deny shop breaking charges

THREE men were charged in the Freeport Magistrate’s Court last week with several offences, including shopbreaking, stealing and causing damage. Leonardo Hall, 22, and Ken Barrington Webb, 21, both of Hunters, and Warren Tracey Taylor, 21, of Pinder’

Sir Franklyn: PM has 'no difference-making ideas'

The prime minister has “no viable ideas” for improving the lives of ordinary Bahamians, a prominent businessman has blasted, arguing that the Over-the-Hill revival has made little impact to-date. Sir Franklyn Wilson, the Arawak Homes and Sunshine Ho

Auto dealers target 15-20% sales surge

Bahamian auto dealers yesterday said they are targeting a 15-20 percent sales increase for 2020 amid expectations that the sector could enjoy its best year in more than a decade. Ben Albury, Bahamas Bus and Truck’s general manager, told Tribune Busi

Haitian deportations 'hit Dorian rebuilding'

A former finance minister yesterday warned that the speed of Abaco’s post-Dorian reconstruction could be undermined by the government deporting much of the necessary workforce back to Haiti.James Smith, also an ex-Central Bank governor, told Tribune

Real estate sales 'pulled down' 10% by offline Abaco

A prominent Bahamian realtor yesterday predicted that total real estate market sales volumes will be “pulled down” by ten percent in 2020 due to Abaco being taken offline by Hurricane Dorian.John Christie, HG Christie’s president and managing broker,

DIANE PHILLIPS: Riding for Dorian relief

Jeanne Dupuch and Anne Maury grew up in Nassau close friends with a special bond – their love of horses.

A return to old values for 2020

The clock has run out on 2019. Thank God, because 2019 has been by far the worst year in Bahamian history, and I believe almost every Bahamian would attest to that sentiment. With all that has happened with Hurricane Dorian – the loss of so many lives, businesses, homes, and the tedious work to get back to some normalcy – I do believe that we all need to seek God first, and to repent as a nation.

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