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BTC: No fears in face of greater competition

WITH the government now able to move freely towards liberalising the communications sector, executives at the Bahamas Telecommunications Company Ltd said they have no concerns regarding competition from additional service providers.

Bahamas urged to become a beacon in marine conservation

THE Bahamas is perfectly placed to lead the way in saving the world’s oceans, a world renowned marine scientist told a gathering of scientists and conservationists on Monday night.

Minnis will not be harmed by his gaffe

Malaysia has become a household word in the past few weeks in The Bahamas due to Free National Movement (FNM) Leader Dr Hubert Minnis comparing the Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) administration to the missing Malaysia Airlines Flight 370.

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Attorney General leads delegation to China

ATTORNEY General Allyson Maynard Gibson, QC, has led a delegation to China where Baha Mar executives, China State Construction and the Export-Import Bank of China are expected to hold discussions on the way forward for the unopened $3.5bn West Bay Street resort.

INSIGHT: The Queen’s passing is a moment of change

THE passing of Queen Elizabeth II was one of those moments that rings across public life. Whatever your opinion of the Queen and the monarchy, her death on Thursday marked a change. Sometimes, when such a moment comes, the best thing to do is to listen to what others have to say – so that’s what I did.

UPDATED: Human rights report highlights 'intimidation of nongovernmental organisations'

THE United States has highlighted the Bahamas government’s “intimidation of non-governmental organisations” and efforts by the government and authorities to inhibit “free speech through criminal libel laws” as problems for the Bahamas in its latest human rights report.

Govt efforts to ‘intimidate’ activists slammed in report

THE United States has highlighted the Bahamas government’s “intimidation of non-governmental organisations” and efforts by the government and authorities to inhibit “free speech through criminal libel laws” as problems for the Bahamas in its latest human rights report.

PM's one-time nemesis blasts 'really egregious Oban missteps'

THE Prime Minister’s former political nemesis yesterday slammed the Government’s “really egregious missteps” over the Oban Energies project, branding it “a very fishy deal”.Loretta Butler-Turner, who led the ‘coup’ to oust Dr Hubert Minnis as Opposit

Glenys: Wrong not to let me speak

PROGRESSIVE Liberal Party MP Glenys Hanna Martin is “most concerned” about the use of money in the PLP’s internal election campaigns, insisting yesterday the organisation needed rules to ensure delegates are free from influence when they head to the polls.

Gov’t told: Forget about pre-election economy ‘juicing’

The Government was yesterday urged to forget about “juicing the economy” prior to the upcoming general election, an outspoken businessman urging it to largely finance hurricane relief from its existing Budget.

Canada to press PM on Oceania dispute

Canada’s leading Caribbean diplomat is planning to discuss the controversial Oceania Heights development with Prime Minister Perry Christie this month, Tribune Business was told yesterday, with homeowners “astonished” by the project developers’ reasons for rejecting a face-to-face meeting.

CCA knew Baha Mar start doomed 2 months before

Baha Mar’s contractor knew the $3.5 billion project was likely to miss the March 27, 2015, opening just weeks after assuring Prime Minister Perry Christie and the developer, Sarkis Izmirlian, all was well.

Roker says Cuban case a ‘failure across the board’

FORMER Immigration Minister Loftus Roker yesterday said the Christie administration was “not diligent” enough in its handling of two Cuban men imprisoned for nearly three years without ever being brought to court, adding that the matter was “a failure across the board.”

Minnis wants negotiated deal, not litigation

FNM leader Dr Hubert Minnis last night expressed “deep concern” over the “failure” of Baha Mar and Chinese officials to reach a satisfactory agreement on the fate of the project, and called for the relevant parties to negotiate an “out of court” settlement of their disputes to ensure the successful completion of the resort.

CEO wants no hidden agendas

BAHA Mar CEO Sarkis Izmirlian pleaded with all parties involved in the ongoing dispute surrounding the resort to continue negotiations for a compromise without “hidden agendas”.

Woman faced with seizure of her home

THE Court of Appeal yesterday advised a woman in a $300,000 mortgage dispute to negotiate for more time to “put her house in order” before the bank’s eviction notice is enforced.

Government waits for council suggestion on minimum wage

THE government is awaiting a recommendation from the National Tripartite Council on what the country’s new minimum wage should be, Labour Minister Shane Gibson said yesterday.

BTC tried to cut 200 jobs

THE government intervened when the Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC) wanted to cut staff by 200 people last year, Labour Minister Shane Gibson said yesterday, adding that there is nothing the Christie administration can do now to prevent the impending loss of at least 150 workers from the company in March.

'Rebuke' for government for pastors

THREE pastors issued a strong “rebuke” of the Christie administration over its “immoral” decision to pass gambling legislation despite the results of last year’s gaming referendum.

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