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Minnis quick to dismiss PLP criticisms

PRIME Minister Dr Hubert Minnis hit back at the PLP’s critiques of his recent national address, saying the difference between the Free National Movement and the opposition is that his administration will bring about developments and projects without attempts to “shakedown” investors.

Investor confidence 'growing in Grand Bahama'

PRIME Minister Dr Hubert Minnis said the groundbreaking for a new $4-million Colonial Group International (CGI) Building in Freeport yesterday indicated a growing investor confidence in the revival of Grand Bahama’s economy.

Bahamians take NCAA Division I basketball spotlight

A MATCHUP between a pair of Bahamians in a double overtime thriller highlighted the weekend of play in NCAA Division I basketball.

Bahamas ‘won’t concede’ over financial services

The deputy prime minister yesterday pledged that The Bahamas will “not give up any ground” to global regulatory initiatives in its fight to remain a leading international financial centre (IFC)

IAN FERGUSON: How companies can fight workplace discrimination

Discrimination has become a real issue in many corporate areas. We define business discrimination as prejudicial treatment in the workplace, which may affect hiring, firing, promotions, salary, job assignments, training, benefits and/or lay-offs based on a person’s age, gender, sexual orientation, race, religion, national origins or disabilities.

Everybody thinks they can be AG

WHILE the whole island seems to be in an uproar over the decision of Attorney General Allyson Maynard Gibson to issue a nolle prosequi in the case being brought against two Sandals Royal Bahamian executives by the BHMAWU, I will attempt to take what seems to be the road less taken and actually try to look at the matter objectively.

Kimberly Marshall has ‘Androsian Dreams’

Entrepreneur Kimberly Marshall is on a mission to prove that big dreams can come from small places.

FNM ‘must be humble’ to win re-election

TO succeed in the next general election, the new Free National Movement government must embrace humility and not become giddy with its recent landslide win, former Prime Minister Hubert Ingraham said yesterday.

Near 40% of public workers 'temporary'

Almost 40 per cent of public sector workers are temporary employees, the Chamber of Commerce’s chief executive revealed yesterday, depriving them of job security and benefits.Edison Sumner, speaking at the launch of a $33 million project to reform th

Dames tells Cash to get the facts before criticising over Greenslade

NATIONAL Security Minister Marvin Dames yesterday dismissed suggestions by former Free National Movement Chairman Darron Cash that Police Commissioner Ellison Greenslade’s reported impending removal may be politically motivated, calling the claims “n

Outstanding Probation Report Delays Manslaughter Sentencing

A MAN must wait an additional three weeks before he is sentenced for the fatal stabbing of a banker he claimed had made a sexual pass at him.

Baptism by Matthew

Many Bahamians are able to say, and have said so, what they like and do not like about the Hon Leslie Osborne Miller (PLP-Tall Pines) but he, God bless his soul, calls it like he sees it. He has served the people of this wonderful nation at all levels save for being Prime Minister.

Banker’s killer gets 20 years

A SUPREME Court judge yesterday sentenced a man to 20 years in prison for the fatal stabbing of a banker he claimed had made a sexual pass at him in late 2015.

Sacked workers need job options

INTERMITTENT public service firings stand to create a “snowball effect of fear and pandemonium,” according to Bahamas Institute of Chartered Accountants (BICA) President Gowon Bowe, who has urged the Public Service Commission to take a centralised approach to the government’s stated restructuring efforts.

EDITORIAL: Corporate income tax - pain or gain to come?

GLOBAL pressure has told – The Bahamas is going to comply with an international push to charge a corporate income tax of 15 percent.

Christmas greetings

By Bishop Dr. Elgarnet Rahming Church of God of Prophecy "And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying, Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men." (Luke 2:13, 14) BY the grac

KERZNER CHIEF: 'NO JOB LOSSES'

KERZNER CHIEF: 'NO JOB LOSSES' KERZNER International's president today confirmed Prime Minister Hubert Ingraham's statement that no employees will be laid off as a result of the ownership transfer of the Atlantis resort from Kerzner to Brookfield Asset M

MINISTER CALLS FOR MORE CCTV

MINISTER CALLS FOR MORE CCTV By SANCHESKA BROWN Tribune Staff Reporter sbrown@tribunemedia.net NATIONAL Security Minister Tommy Turnquest yesterday confirmed the appointment of two new Assistant Commissioners of Police. Mr Turnquest also revealed the s

Making a wishlist for 2012

EDITOR, The Tribune. Now that we have celebrated Christmas and are preparing to usher in the New Year of 2012, I would be obliged if you, the Editor of this fine and outstanding publication would permit me to submit a "wish list" for the nation as we go

FIELDS NAMED AS TOP INSURANCE REGULATOR

By NEIL HARTNELL Tribune Business Editor Former ColinaImperial executive Michele Fields has been appointed as the Bahamas' chief insurance regulator, Tribune Business can reveal, the Government believing her industry background will allow enhanced superv

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