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Rosewood exit a 'big loss' to Baha Mar, says Wilchcombe

TOURISM Minister Obie Wilchcombe described the decision by a major hotel brand to pull out of the stalled Baha Mar project a "big loss" as he called for all parties to stop their "legal wrangling" and work together to open the $3.5bn mega resort.

Baha Mar opening is delayed to May

THE opening of Baha Mar has been delayed from this Friday to “early May” due to ongoing construction work at the $3.5 billion property, officials from the mega-resort confirmed in a statement last night.

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.

Producer Moya Thompson puts spotlight on world-class Bahamian talent

AS a Bahamian woman involved in the art and culture scene for several years, Moya Thompson has seen and experienced a lot of local talent.

Hotels to pay up $2m after being threatened with disconnection

BEC Chairman Leslie Miller yesterday said he had no regrets over his recent threat of disconnection to three hotels in western New Providence - and that two hotels have promised to pay $2m today.

Baha Mar lays off 190 hotel workers

SOME 190 Bahamian workers are without a job just weeks before Christmas after they were terminated from the Crystal Palace hotel by Baha Mar yesterday.

Dance school's 'little gems' get a chance to shine

THE young members of the Dance Bahamas School danced their way into the hearts of their audiences last weekend in a holiday performance which was just a taste of what is to come from the company in 2015.

Gov't told: Avoid 'sledgehammer' on VAT enforcement

By NEIL HARTNELL

Sports in brief

ANTON Sealey has been returned as the president of the Bahamas Football Association.

GB Chamber unveils its award nominees

The Grand Bahama Chamber of Commerce will recognise businesses and entrepreneurs who have demonstrated commitment to community building at the this Saturday’s fifth annual Business Excellence Awards ceremon at the Regency Theatre.

PLP MP says VAT would ‘savage’ Bahamians

MARCO City MP Greg Moss again blasted the Christie administration for its decision to impose value added tax (VAT) on January 1, 2015 saying the revenue generation system is “wrong” and would “savage” Bahamians.

'The Tank' seeks to take titles from Joseph Parker

Sherman “The Tank” Williams warned New Zealand heavyweight boxer Joseph Parker that if he thinks he’s going to have an easy time in the ring, then he better think twice before fighting him in October.

Griffin defends Leslie Miller over ‘personal view’ on bill

SOCIAL Services Minister Melanie Griffin yesterday defended Tall Pines MP Leslie Miller against criticism of his “personal view” on one of the Constitutional amendment bills.

Ranfurly fashion fundraiser lives up to its promise

POURING rain, stormy winds and a ruined venue could not stop the dynamic duo of Shelby McPhee and Joe Stubbs who were determined to raise money for the Ranfurly Home for Children with a special fashion show.

A tribute to the late Detective Superintendent Arthur B Yearwood

EDITOR, The Tribune.

‘Superheroes’ take to the streets for Atlantic Medical Fun Walk/Run

MORE than 1,400 “superheroes” took to the street on Saturday morning for the 18th Atlantic Medical Insurance Fun Walk Run, the company’s premier fundraising effort in support of the Bahamas Diabetic Association and the Cancer Society of the Bahamas.

SPORTING MISCHIEF & MAYHEM: ‘Black Jack’ comes up trumps with wrestling family legacy

GOING quietly under the radar last week, unnoticed by many who were probably mesmerised by Kobe’s farewell ‘60’ or the start of the NBA playoffs, maybe it was MLB baseball that caught their eye.

Kingdor Foundation gears up for 16th annual ball

THE Kingdor National Parkinson Foundation will host its 16th annual gala ball on Saturday, April 30 in honour of those who have played a significant role in the development of the foundation or given excellent service to the Bahamian people.

Morton Salt signs five-year deal with workers

THE president of the union representing more than 100 Morton Salt line-staff yesterday said employees are “satisfied” with the particulars of a newly signed five-year industrial agreement with the Inagua based company.

Former teaching union chief ‘trying to barge way back in’

BAHAMAS Union of Teachers Acting President Zane Lightbourne yesterday accused suspended BUT President Belinda Wilson of trying to “barge” her way back into the presidency before receiving confirmation from the union’s annual general meeting.

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