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Halkitis: Chinese investment is just like other foreign finance
MINISTER of State for Finance Michael Halkitis has defended the government’s decision to enter into several deals “with the Chinese government”, explaining that The Bahamas, like many countries, is just “taking advantage of opportunities” created by Chinese investment.
The big debates ahead for 2018
2017 was a challenging one for most Bahamians. We’ve recorded unprecedented levels of criminality, especially when it comes to homicides. Unemployment remains “high” but there are signs of an emerging economic recovery. Baha Mar, thank God, is now up and running and some 4-5000 grateful Bahamians are employed at that property. Mr John Isaa, the owner of Breezers, and his stellar management team continue to improve the ambience of that fine resort (where hundreds of Bahamians are currently employed).
Gone with the wind
A POLITICAL defeat is like a messy divorce. The ‘blame game’ becomes quickly apparent once a petition for dissolution is filed and served or when political entities are deposed. This is now the case here in our wonderful nation.
Cooper and Bain are ratified to run for PLP
THE Progressive Liberal Party ratified insurance executive Chester Cooper and community leader Eva Bain last night to run in next year’s election.
Baha Mar construction 'to start in two weeks'
DEPUTY Prime Minister Philip Davis said yesterday that construction at the shuttered Baha Mar resort is expected to start in the next two weeks.
The PLP Iron Lady
THE island of Grand Bahama has two PLP MPs, Obie Wilchcombe and Dr Michael Darville. In terms of the political pecking order, one would think that Wilchcombe is ranked higher than Darville, due to him being minister of tourism in addition to being a 15-year veteran in the House.
DNA played no role in election outcome
IN 2012, amid much excitement and fanfare, the Democratic National Alliance (DNA) led by Branville McCartney entered the race to become the government of The Bahamas. They neither won the government nor any seats but many say that
Gone with the wind
A POLITICAL defeat is like a messy divorce. The ‘blame game’ becomes quickly apparent once a petition for dissolution is filed and served or when political entities are deposed. This is now the case here in our wonderful nation.
Minnis: Not enough details on Baha Mar negotiations
FREE National Movement (FNM) leader Dr Hubert Minnis said on Friday that the disclosure of the company negotiating with the government to acquire Baha Mar is too bare on details to satisfy the public’s right to information on the matter.
Sears using delay to boost leadership bid
FORMER Attorney General Alfred Sears said yesterday he is using the Progressive Liberal Party’s decision to delay its convention as an opportunity to raise “much needed funds” for his leadership campaign.
MP accuses FNM of trying to wash its hands of responsibility
MICAL MP V Alfred Gray believes that the Free National Movement is attempting to “wash its hands” of responsibility with regard to the tragic accident at the Mayaguana Airport.
GB casino replacement 'in place' by end-June
THE FINAL decision on an operator to take over the Grand Lucayan’s casino from Treasure Bay could be taken in two weeks, the Tourism Minister said yesterday, telling Tribune Business the Government was looking to have a replacement in place by end-June.
Dion Foulkes: PLP has formed 'most expensive Bahamas government in history'
THE PROGRESSIVE Liberal Party (PLP) has “formed the most expensive government in the history of the Bahamas”, FNM chairman nominee, Dion Foulkes, said yesterday. He called the government’s large cabinet a “waste” of taxpayers’ money.
PM: Junkanoo outgrowing Bay Street
THE VALLEY boys swept the Boxing Day Junkanoo Parade, grabbing the top spots in all categories to win overall after the unofficial results were called last night.
Halkitis defends mortgage relief scheme
By SANCHESKA BROWN
Minnis seeks stem cell committee
FNM Leader Hubert Minnis has called for a select committee to review stem cell legislation before the Bill is passed in the House of Assembly.
Speaker: I will do what is necessary
HOUSE Speaker Dr Kendal Major says he is prepared to do whatever is necessary to advance Parliament’s agenda when proceedings reconvene today.
'Shutting number houses right action'
SHUTTING down all web shops and gambling operations is the right thing to do following the overwhelming “no” referendum vote, according to opposition party leaders.
Police cracking down on opening hours of nightclubs
AUTHORITIES have grown concerned about a spike in the number of violent crimes occurring during the early morning hours, Minister of National Security Bernard Nottage said yesterday.
Urban Renewal staff honoured
TRIBUTES were paid yesterday morning to the “front-line warriors” of the country’s Urban Renewal Project for their efforts as part of that initiative.