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Government sets its sights on capital works projects

MINISTER of State for Finance Michael Halkitis said the government will soon be able to embark on some of its capital works projects, as many of the major projects like the controversial New Providence Road Improvement Project (NPRIP) will be coming off the books.

FOULKES: fire davis over workers' pay

FORMER FNM cabinet minister Dion Foulkes wants Philip “Brave” Davis, Deputy Prime Minister, fired over claims that Urban Renewal workers have not been paid since May.

Web shops 'prepared to offer shares'

BAHAMIANS will be allowed to purchase shares in “number houses” if the January 28 referendum on gaming is passed, campaign coordinator for “Vote Yes” Phillip Galanis said yesterday.

Ex-PLP MP Galanis says no conflict of interest

PHILLIP Galanis, former PLP MP and Senator, said he “sees nothing wrong” with him being one of the coordinators of the “Vote Yes” campaign.

Bahamas talks to US on sanctioning for people trafficking

FOREIGN Affairs minister Fred Mitchell said the government is seeking political understanding from the United States concerning pending sanctions concerning trafficking in persons.

Stabbed boy: brother held

THE 20-year-old brother of a five-year-old boy who was stabbed to death was said to be helping police with their inquires Friday night.

Bahamas ‘cannot afford’ to lose family businesses

The Bahamas and other countries “cannot afford to lose” the economic impact and job creation stemming from family-owned businesses, an expert in the field believes.

Cargill to take further court action against Moss

COUNSEL for suspended NIB Director Algernon Cargill said he is “taking instructions” as to further possible court action against NIB chairman Gregory Moss in view of a statement he released on Tuesday.

Gibson: NIB board will carry on

NIB MINISTER Shane Gibson yesterday insisted that the board of the nation’s social security net will carry on with its duties in the absence of a chairman.

Miami Heat visit a coup for the Bahamas

THE Ministry of Tourism has hailed the teamwork that helped to bring NBA Champions Miami Heat to The Bahamas for their pre-season training camp.

Education for lay persons and clergy on Synod agenda

ANGLICANS will discuss establishing a programme so lay persons and clergyman can further their religious education during this week’s annual Synod.

Roberts says Cash is 'clueless and confused'

PROGRESSIVE Liberal Party chairman Bradley Roberts hit out at his Free National Movement counterpart Darron Cash after he criticised the government’s new energy policy and its handling of Cuban detainees.

Offender found in Canada had magistrate’s permission

THE CEO of ICS Security Concepts is defending his company’s monitoring capabilities as criticisms mount when it was revealed that a man on bail and wearing an ankle bracelet was found in Canada.

No 'silver bullet' to get rid of a generation of killers says attorney

Defending police efforts to combat violent crime, Wayne Munroe charged that public criticisms of law enforcement are largely misinformed.

International Monetary Fund to hold forum event at Atlantis next week

SEVERAL hundred delegates from around the region will attend the International Monetary Fund’s second annual high level Caribbean Economic Policy Forum at the Atlantis Resort next week.

DNA: Crime exposes need for national youth service

THE Democratic National Alliance said the Bahamas must move swiftly to adopt a national youth service programme as part of the fight against crime.

‘Unions must fight for BTC’

IF union leaders want BTC re-Bahamianised they will have to fight for it themselves, Labour Minister Shane Gibson said yesterday.

Reaching out to hotels

THE Grand Bahama Port Authority, Limited (GBPA) and Grand Bahama Development Company (DEVCO) joined in another collaborative promotional effort with key government officials at the 17th annual National Association of Black Hotel Owners Operators and Developers (NABHOOD).

BCCEC: ENERGY COSTS ‘A CRITICAL SITUATION’ FOR SOME FIRMS

THE cost of electricity for some businesses has become “a critical situation” according to Bahamas Chamber of Commerce & Employer’s Confederation (BCCEC) chief executive Edison Sumner who told The Tribune that for some companies, electricity costs were more than 20 per cent of their monthly return.

Cornerstone laid for $25m maritime academy

OFFICIALS laid the corner stone of a $25 million maritime academy yesterday at the former Crystal Cay – now Maritime Cay.

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