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Taxpayer job ‘band aid’ no longer viable

A Cabinet minister yesterday admitted successive administrations have used taxpayer funds as “band aids” to cover up their failure to grow the Bahamian economy and create sufficient jobs.

AML’s Charles Saunders plan ready by early 2022

AML Foods will have “mapped out” plans to develop a new shopping centre off Charles Saunders Highway, anchored by its Solomon’s “neighbourhood” food store concept, by early 2022 at the latest.

Pleading for the slate to be cleaned

AFTER receiving his first conviction three years ago, Raymond Ward Jr says he’s now hoping to have a fresh start by getting his criminal record expunged to fulfil his goals of becoming an electrical engineer.

Show me the money

SCORES of Atlantis employees and members of an activist group chanted “Minnis got to go” as they protested near Parliament Square and marched for workers to receive their severance pay from the resort.

A FINAL FAREWELL

FAMILY, friends and prominent political figures yesterday paid their final respects to former Governor General and Deputy Prime Minister Arthur Dion Hanna, a man who was described as a fierce patriot, brilliant scholar and “true national hero”.

ART OF GRAPHIX: The graphic benefits from a design career

A graphic designer is a professional responsible for designing contents for products and various activities related to print, advertising, website, magazines, brand identity and games. This role calls for understanding a client’s needs before making a design decision. There are many benefits involved with being a graphic designer, both job and lifestyle-related. A good salary is not the only thing that matters.

DIANE PHILLIPS: Backyard issues make the best frontline politics

On November 12, a revised proposal for a major $100 million development on Love Beach in western New Providence will go before a public meeting at Town Planning. The proposal calls for multi-storey buildings housing 121 condominiums to be constructed adjacent to the four small buildings of Palms of Love Beach on one of the finest stretches of soft powdery white sand in a near-urban environment anywhere in The Bahamas.

GB Chamber chief fears more closures

THE Grand Bahama Chamber of Commerce’s president yesterday expressed concern that further Freeport businesses may close following the Prime Minister’s more downbeat appraisal on the Grand Lucayan sale.Mick Holding told Tribune Business he was surpris

EDITORIAL: When will we say ‘enough’ and protect this land and sea?

ON FRIDAY of last week, The Tribune ran a story headlined ‘Activists’ Fear for Cat Cay.’ The article was accompanied by several colour photos taken from the air a few days earlier showing once-stunning turquoise waters off South Cat Cay in the northern Bahamas clouded by sand and silt.

Turnquest warns against sensationalising bill

A DAY after former Prime Minister Hubert Ingraham gave a stinging assessment of the Commercial Enterprises Bill, Deputy Prime Minister K Peter Turnquest replied to the critique, saying everyone is entitled to their own view but should not sensational

Don't make Grand Lucayan into complete all-inclusive

THE Grand Bahama Chamber of Commerce’s president has warned against making the Grand Lucayan completely all-inclusive under new ownership.Mick Holding, in a recent interview with Tribune Business, said he did not want the complex’s three properties t

Baby drive welcomes donations to help struggling teen parents

To assist teen parents who are struggling financially, facing unemployment, and in some cases even turning to prostitution to make ends meet, a Community Care Baby Drive will be held later this month to offer assistance and take some of the pressure

Deputy PM to speak to Johnson over social media posts

DEPUTY Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Peter Turnquest said he will talk to Acting Financial Secretary Marlon Johnson about his social media posts that stir controversy, although he suggested critics are making a big deal about nothing.His sta

'Be more creative to reach cruise ship market'

TOURISM Minister Dionisio D’Aguilar yesterday called for Bahamian entrepreneurs to be more “creative” and “aggressive” at penetrating the cruise ship visitor market. Mr D’Aguilar noted cruise visitors represent 75 percent of the annual foreign visito

INSIGHT: Let’s open the door and grasp this amazing opportunity

You can’t fit a square peg in a round hole, the old saying goes. The same is true for new ideas.

Private island's manager bakes trail for Bahamians

The Bahamian manager of Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines’ CocoCay private island is celebrating 15 years with the company, having ascended to its top onshore position in this nation.Ginea Wilson, who holds a master’s degree in hospitality management, ove

McAlpine calls for income tax rather than VAT rise

OUTSPOKEN Pineridge MP Frederick McAlpine yesterday ridiculed his government’s budget, telling parliamentarians it appears Free National Movement politicians have reneged on their words.

Gov't 'must do better' defending Bahamas

A former attorney general yesterday urged the Government to “do a better job” of safeguarding The Bahamas from “protectionist” attacks disguised as global regulatory initiatives.Alfred Sears QC, pictured, again demanded “full disclosure” of the Minni

Work permit increase 'rationale' questioned

THE Chamber of Commerce’s labour head yesterday said he did “not understand the rationale” for raising work permit fees, amid warnings it will not reduce Bahamian unemployment. Peter Goudie, head of the Bahamas Chamber of Commerce and Employers Conf

Tourism pledges 'proactive reply' to new US crime alert

THE Minister of Tourism has ordered his officials “to become a lot more proactive” in addressing US safety concerns, after the Bahamas was subjected to another ‘crime alert’.Dionisio D’Aguilar told Tribune Business he felt the Government had “failed

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