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Gov’t must strike balance for private sector’s growth
Economic prosperity is a multi-faceted concept that does not solely rely on market forces. Instead, it is a synergy between various elements, and at the heart of this synergy lies the Government. While governments are often associated with regulation and bureaucracy, their impact on economic growth goes far beyond. In this segment, we will explore how governments play a crucial role in facilitating economic growth and improving the overall well-being of their citizens.
Symonette Andros mining proposal rejected by Gov’t
The Government has rejected the North Andros mining and land reclamation project proposed by the Symonette Group’s principal that would have created an initial 160 jobs and extra $100,00 per week spending impact.
PM’s ‘intervention’ sought over 130 Gold Rock jobs
The Opposition’s leader yesterday voiced optimism that the Prime Minister’s “intervention” will prevent “a substantial blow” to Grand Bahama’s economy with up to 130 jobs threatened by the Gold Rock group’s closure.
ALICIA WALLACE: No excuse for failing to disclose on time
HERE we are again. It is a familiar place. Government administrations change with some regularity, and many of the practices remain the same.
Honour thy father and mother
The fifth commandment is often referred to as the first commandment with a promise: “Honour thy father and thy mother: that thy days may be long upon the land which the Lord thy God giveth thee.” (Ex. 20:12.)
Bahamas must get youth for ‘leg up’ on Caribbean
The Bahamas was yesterday urged to start a youth movement so it can grow - for “generations to come” - a flats fishing industry likely to have expanded far beyond its $141m economic impact in 2010.
Gov’t promises to ‘end fiscal insanity’
The Davis administration last night admitted that the decades-old “structural imbalance” in the Government’s finances is a recipe for “economic calamity”, and pledged: “This fiscal insanity must end.”
Meeting with PM helps 'revive' $225m project
Principals behind the $225 million trade market proposed for Freeport are hoping last Thursday’s meeting with the Prime Minister will enable them to take the project “to the next level”, given the “encouragement” they received from the Government.
Ex-Baha Mar man beats 'illogical' Tribunal verdict
A former Baha Mar logistics co-ordinator has won his appeal against the Industrial Tribunal’s “illogical” finding that he held a managerial position, the appellate court ruling he did not and was thus entitled to overtime pay.
Superwash eyes $1.7m expansion on Soldier Road
SUPERWASH'S president is eyeing a $1.5-$1.7 million investment to expand his existing laundromat chain through adding another outlet at the former Pricebusters warehouse property on Soldier Road, telling Tribune Business: "The time has come to start making a move."
A graphic expansion in employment numbers
THE ART OF GRAPHIX: The impact of design is everywhere, especially in the layouts of ‘local’ magazines, the Starbucks coffee cup, business letter heads and websites, perhaps even etched on the pen you are using right now.
GB Power solar rates '30% below Caribbean'
Grand Bahama Power Company says the solar power rate it has obtained from independent energy providers (IPPs) is "30 percent less than what you see elsewhere" in the Caribbean.
Cougars get red carpet
THE Charles W Saunders School rolled out the red carpet on their school grounds yesterday as they celebrated the historic Bahamas Association of Independent Secondary Schools’ basketball championship feat by their Cougars senior boys’ basketball team.
McPhee-McCuin looks to build on last year’s success
WITH a new contract signed, Grand Bahamian Yolett McPhee-McCuin is looking forward to building on the success of last year by her University of Mississippi Lady Rebels.
Baseball and softball champions crowned
WHILE Garvin Tynes outslugged Palmdale for the girls’ softball title, Sadie Curtis blanked TG Glover to emerge as the boys’ baseball champions as the New Providence Primary Schools Sports Association completed its week-long dual competition at the Baillou Hills Sporting Complex.
Androsian speaks out on election
Androsian speaks out on election EDITOR, The Tribune. I'm a 42-year-old female who has only voted twice in my life, 1992 FNM, 2007 for the PLP, because I had rather abandon my party and for Vincent than Mrs Chandrice Woodside Rolle who at the time ha
Androsian speaks out on election
Androsian speaks out on election EDITOR, The Tribune. I'm a 42-year-old female who has only voted twice in my life, 1992 FNM, 2007 for the PLP, because I had rather abandon my party and for Vincent than Mrs Chandrice Woodside Rolle who at the time ha
ALICIA WALLACE: Beware our attitudes - housing crisis is not only a Haitian issue
What would you do if you lost your home? If your first plan of action would be to stay in a hotel or stay with family members or friends, what would you do if that was not an option due to lack of funds? What if there is an absence of relationships or of relationships with people who have the means to help in-country?
Shame of Christie’s lewd, tasteless, despicable gesture
THIS morning’s Nassau Guardian features a stunning photograph of our nation’s Prime Minister flipping the bird towards his critics.
Oban deal: We’ll never support it
Bahamas National Trust is “greatly concerned” about the location of the proposed $5.5 billion Oban Energies oil refinery and storage facility in Grand Bahama, saying it cannot “envisage any scenario” where it could support the controversial project.