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Talks on management of Bahamian airspace begin
NEGOTIATORS from the governments of the Bahamas and the United States yesterday started long-awaited face-to-face talks over the management of the Bahamas’ airspace – talks which could result in the Bahamas receiving revenues from overflight fees.
Night flights start today for Bimini
Night fights will start arriving on Bimini today, marking completion of another phase in Resorts World’s $150 million investment on the island.
Join BNT celebration of Earth Day
ALTHOUGH Earth Day was on Tuesday, the Bahamas National Trust will celebrate this worldwide event on Saturday, with a public-supported park restoration project at Harrold and Wilson Ponds.
Deputy PM says government hopes to hire contractors who live in urban communities
DEPUTY Prime Minister Phillip ‘Brave” Davis said the government hopes to hire contractors who live in “urban communities” for the small home repair programme.
Majority of new judges to get criminal court roles
DAMIAN Gomez, State Minister for Legal Affairs, said in response to the high rate of crime in the Bahamas that the majority of new judges appointed will be assigned to the criminal court.
Constitution Committee report due on Monday
NINE months after it was formed by the government, the Constitutional Commission will submit its report on Monday, July 8, in time for the 40th anniversary of independence.
Govt can change gambling rules without referendum
NO CONSTITUTIONAL changes are required if the government wants to allow gambling in all of its forms for Bahamians, Constitutional Committee Chairman Sean McWeeney said yesterday.
A Cuban celebration
THE Bahamas 40th Anniversary of Independence Celebrations at the historic Hotel Nacional in Havana, Cuba, were enjoyed by more than 200 people.
Ten Supreme Courts to run at same time, says AG
By LAMECH JOHNSON
Staff Association president in police custody
POLICE Staff Association President Dwight Smith is in police custody assisting them with their investigation into claims of sexual harassment, The Tribune understands.
Eleuthera in call for 'duty level playing field'
The Eleuthera Chamber of Commerce’s president said yesterday he was “somewhat disappointed” the island had not been included under the Family Island Development Act extension, arguing South Eleuthera, epsecially, was “just as challenged” as other locations benefiting from the duty exemptions.
Cabinet to discuss BEC future
CABINET is set to discuss fundamental decisions regarding the future of the Bahamas Electricity Corporation next week, according to Deputy Prime Minister Philip Davis.
BTC deal closing eyed for July 21
The Government and Cable & Wireless Communications (CWC) are now aiming to conclude their ‘2 per cent’ deal over the Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC) on July 21, Tribune Business has been told.
‘PLP will lose election if NHI is not in place’
IF the government does not follow through with its promise to implement National Health Insurance, the Progressive Liberal Party could find itself defeated at the 2017 general election polls, conceded Tall Pines MP Leslie Miller yesterday.
Historic ceremony for RBDF boats
THE Royal Bahamas Defence Force held the largest commissioning ceremony in the service’s history on Friday at the John Alfred Wharf, bolstering its fleet with three new vessels and a 17-piece containerised mobile base as it upgrades its fleet to safeguard the Bahamas.
'Govt put $100m cost on NHI without data'
BAHAMAS Insurance Association Chairman Emmanuel Komolafe has questioned how the government determined it would cost $100m for the first year of primary care services under National Health Insurance, telling The Tribune the BIA has yet to provide the Christie administration with its costing data.
Insurers say consultation on NHI is ‘worst ever’
THE Bahamas Insurance Association yesterday said their limited involvement in National Health Insurance discussions is the “worst experience” that the association has had “with any sitting government in an independent Bahamas.”
Minnis backs Major over decision to let Rollins speak
FNM Leader Dr Hubert Minnis yesterday said House Speaker Dr Kendal Major made the “correct decision” in allowing former PLP MP Dr Andre Rollins make his contribution to the Budget debate last week.
Stronger Bahamas under fire
FORMER Free National Movement Senator Dr Duane Sands said he is now “absolutely convinced” that the Christie administration’s Stronger Bahamas initiative is nothing more than an attempt to mislead the Bahamian public.
Davis defends decision to pay Baha Mar salaries
DEPUTY Prime Minister Philip “Brave” Davis has defended the Christie administration’s decision to pay the salaries of 2,400 Baha Mar employees amid growing criticism that the government did not come to the aid of thousands of Bahamians who have previously lost their jobs.