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Moss: Why I quit

MARCO City MP Greg Moss yesterday shot down speculation that he is joining the Free National Movement as he insisted on a definite political run in the 2017 general election as an independent candidate.

Moss quits PLP citing failed leadership

MARCO City MP Greg Moss shocked the House of Assembly last night with the surprise announcement of his immediate resignation from the PLP, informing the

Council: Review minimum wage every two years

The National Tripartite Council will in future review the minimum wage every one to two years to determine if increases are warranted, as one member yesterday denied that an impending rise would harm the economy or employment levels.

National Health Insurance

The newspapers have been filled with articles on the government’s plan to introduce National Health Insurance in a matter of months which will mean another tax on the citizens, which is cause for much concern. In a similar vein as the folly of BAMSI and of COB attempting to transition into a University – we are trying to run before we have even begun to creep!

Minimum wage rise recommended

THE National Tripartite Council has forwarded a recommendation for a minimum wage increase to Labour Minister Shane Gibson for review and approval.

Law firm strikes back at developer over title defects

A Bahamian law firm has accused a resort developer of “exaggerating” claims it was slow to resolve its title defect crisis, arguing that its approach to handling the Government was the best available option.

Thompson cleared to play in NBA Finals opener tonight

In a move that was expected, but still a sigh of relief to basketball enthusiasts and Golden State Warriors fans, Bahamian descendant Klay Thompson was cleared to return to the floor when the NBA Finals tip off tonight.

Roberts vs Christian Council

THE comment by PLP chair Roberts as to the relevance of the Christian Council is laughable as if the Christian Council was irrelevant then why do politicians, especially PLP’s hang around churches every weekend and die to get in the churches’ pulpits?

Sandals slams union’s untrue lay-off claims

Sandals Royal Bahamian’s general manager yesterday dismissed as “mischief” claims that the all-inclusive resort was set to terminate 129 employees, as the trade union body responsible for making them swiftly withdrew the allegations.

Stronger Bahamas initiative slammed as propaganda

FNM Deputy Leader Peter Turnquest said the new “Stronger Bahamas” government initiative is propaganda, adding yesterday that the Christie administration is “insulting” Bahamians by suggesting in an advertisement for the plan that the country has become safer.

Telethon raises $150,000 for the fight against cancer

MORE than $150,000 was donated to the Cancer Society of the Bahamas during a four-hour “telethon” yesterday afternoon which marked the official launch of the organisation’s $3m campaign to raise funds for the expansion of the Cancer Caring Centre off Collins Avenue.

THE FINISH LINE: Justin following in tennis ace Mark Knowles’ footsteps

IT’S not how you start, nor how you get there. Most importantly, it’s how you finish.

Union backtracks on position over Ocean Club job cuts

BAHAMAS Hotel Catering and Allied Workers Union representatives yesterday shifted their stance on the recent layoffs at the One & Only Ocean Club ahead of the Paradise Island resort’s planned multi-million dollar renovation this summer.

Call for government to end uncertainty over equality referendum

CITIZENS for Constitutional Equality, a non-partisan, civil society network, has renewed calls for the government to make a decision on the proposed constitutional referendum and remove all uncertainty over the country’s position on gender equality.

Tureano ‘Reno’ Johnson in camp as Daniel Geale’s main sparring partner

STILL petitioning for a major breakthrough fight since he signed to Roc Nation Sports, Tureano Johnson is now in camp with another major middleweight to assist his preparation for a title fight.

29 staff to go at One and Only Ocean Club

EXECUTIVES at the One and Only Ocean Club, Paradise Island, yesterday informed all 29 staff members of its Courtyard Terrace restaurant that their services were no longer required as the resort prepares for a multi-million dollar renovation this summer.

Traveller’s Rest now ‘back in the family’

AN iconic western New Providence restaurant will create 12 jobs when it reopens this Thursday, Tribune Business can confirm, as ‘Traveler’s Rest’ returns to its family owners.

S&P: Baha Mar to prevent any outlook upgrade

Standard & Poor’s (S&P) says the delayed Baha Mar opening has eliminated any chance that it will raise its ‘negative’ outlook on the Bahamas, as it prepares to “revise downwards” growth estimates for this nation.

Justin Roberts and Pramming eliminated in NCAA Doubles Championship round of 16

BAHAMIAN Justin Roberts and his American partner Oliver Pramming saw their impressive run through the NCAA Doubles Championship come to an end in the round of 16 after they dropped a 7-6 (0), 6-4 loss to Michigan State’s Harry Jadun-John and Patrick Mullane at the Hurd Tennis Center on Friday.

Bahamas tops Rest of the World to win 2nd straight Nagico T20 cricket title

For the second consecutive year, the Bahamas emerged as the champions of the Nagico T20 Cricket Tournament.

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