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Web shops urged: Recognise GBPA license authority

The Grand Bahama Port Authority (GBPA) was yesterday said to desire an amicable resolution of its legal disputes with two web shop chains, provided they recognise its “jurisdiction as the sole licensing authority for Freeport”.

Verdict leaves Baha Mar at ‘serious disadvantage’

A Baha Mar director has expressed fears that yesterday’s Supreme Court ruling will further “embolden” its Chinese partners to harden their negotiating stance in talks to resolve the dispute over the $3.5 billion project.

Promises, promises

The PLP needs to deliver on its 2012 charter for governance before the next election, Tribune Chief Reporter Ava Turnquest says

‘Absolutely not worried’ by Royal Caribbean’s PI plan

Nassau Cruise Port’s top executive says he is “absolutely not worried” about Royal Caribbean’s $100m Paradise Island project sucking away passengers to the detriment of his facility and other Bahamian-owned businesses.

FRONT PORCH: What’s going on at BTC?

IT IS telling and disturbing the number and drumbeat of Bahamians dissatisfied and frustrated with the often poor and inconsistent quality of service by the Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC). The number of upset customers seems as voluminous as the white pages of a printed directory.

BTC interconnection charges to fall '55% over next 3 years'

The Bahamas Telecommunications Company’s (BTC) interconnection charges “are expected to fall by up to 55 per cent over the next three years” under proposals released by the sector regulator, in a move to ensure increased competition is not thwarted by the incumbent’s inefficiencies.

Sarkis warns: I’ll reveal ‘illegal kickback’ proof

Sarkis Izmirlian is doubling down on allegations of “shocking evidence” that Baha Mar’s main contractor “paid illegal kickbacks to the family of Bahamian officials” as part of a plot to seize Baha Mar and establish “Chinese control”.

Court president gives industrial peace plea

THE Court of Appeal’s president yesterday pleaded for industrial peace at Baha Mar’s Melia resort, calling for a “good faith” resolution to the long-running dispute over worker gratuities.

Long lines as people claim food vouchers

SCORES of laid off hotel workers flocked to their union’s headquarters yesterday, queuing in long, jumbled lines to receive food vouchers amid the COVID-19 pandemic.When The Tribune arrived at the Bahamas Hotel Catering and Allied Workers Union’s hea

BPL chief refutes generation deal ‘madness’ claim

Bahamas Power & Light (BPL) yesterday defended its hiring of an extra ten megawatts (MW) of expensive diesel-burning generators from fierce union criticism that it “makes no sense”.

BTC chief: We must ‘bottom out’ in 2019

The Bahamas Telecommunications Company’s (BTC) top executive yesterday said it needs “to act like the market leader it is”, while warning that mobile subscriber losses must “bottom out” in 2019.

Three-way battle heats up at West Bay resort

A Nassau resort owner yesterday pledged to defend its $25 million investment to “the nth degree”, as a three-way battle with its operator and former lender heated up.

National Hall of Fame induction set for Friday

THE National Hall of Fame will be increased by 14 when the 2012 Class is enshrined on Friday night.

Meacher Major all set for 'Pain & Glory'

MEACHER ‘Pain’ Major feels a good home showdown is exactly what he needs to revitalise his young professional boxing career.

YOUNG MAN'S VIEW: Grading PLP Governance

THE Bahamas has become more polarised since the election of 2012, with certain members of both major political parties stoking the embers of the fiery political divisions now consuming the electorate due in large part to their high-strung rhetoric and histrionics.

TOUGH CALL: Another set of islands another set of solutions

KIRKWALL, Orkney – Visiting this remote group of islands off Scotland’s northeast coast recently, I was struck by some remarkable similarities to the Bahamas.

DPM: Grand Lucayan deal 'won't throw Budget out of whack'

THE Government’s bid to acquire the Grand Lucayan resort will “not throw the Budget out of whack”, the Deputy Prime Minister expressing hope it can be partially re-opened for the 2017-2018 winter season.K P Turnquest told Tribune Business that the pl

AML Foods 'parks' Carl's Jr franchise for 6-9 months

AML Foods has decided to “park” the launch of its new hamburger franchise, Carl’s Jr, for six-nine months due to concerns over consumer confidence and the Bahamian economy’s short-term outlook.

YOUNG MAN'S VIEW: Police, PMH don't agree

THE REVELATION that 519 people were shot and stabbed—per Princess Margaret Hospital statistics—which bear a stark contrast to the 10 attempted murders recorded by the Royal Bahamas Police Force (RBPF) for the same period, seems to suggest that some manipulative hanky-panky might have been done to vary the police’s data.

FRONT PORCH: Making good public policy is hard work

WE often cook up public policy in The Bahamas in a similar manner to which an unsatisfying and innutritious meal is slapped together. There is little forethought, no clear recipe, with all kinds of slam bam ingredients hurriedly mixed together.

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