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Resort’s reputation has been tarnished - Symonette

FORMER Deputy Prime Minister Brent Symonette yesterday questioned the effort being given to revive the international perception of Baha Mar subsequent to the resort’s bankruptcy ordeal.

Insurers in Obamacare style alternative to NHI

The Bahamas Insurance Association (BIA) yesterday unveiled its own Obamacare-style alternative to the proposed National Health Insurance (NHI) plan, arguing that requiring all legal residents to have insurance will be “less disruptive” to the economy.

‘Partisan politics gets in way of fighting crime’

FORMER Governor General Sir Arthur Foulkes yesterday highlighted the negative impact “partisan politics” has on remedying the country’s crime crisis, saying that the country “has not been good at knowing where to draw the lines in our politics” when addressing the issue.

Container Port in 20-30% share cut over tax breaks

The Freeport Container Port’s market share could be slashed by 20-30 per cent if the city’s expiring tax breaks are not renewed, with more than 60 per cent of existing cargo volumes put “at risk”.

Baha Mar troubles ‘threaten recession’

The FNM’s deputy leader yesterday warned that Baha Mar’s ongoing woes threaten to throw the Bahamas back into a recession, and said: “It is the day we feared.”

Taxpayers should get 25% Baha Mar stake

The Bahamian taxpayer should have a 25 per cent equity stake in the Baha Mar project given the “shocking” amount of concessions handed to it by the Government, an outspoken QC argued yesterday.

QC ‘terrified’ by Freeport tax grab

An outspoken QC has been “terrified” by what he perceives as the Government’s planned Freeport ‘tax grab’, forcing him to launch a second Judicial Review challenge to its ongoing Hawksbill Creek Agreement (HCA) assessment.

PM told: ‘Be decisive’ and close $8m project

Environmental activists have urged the Prime Minister to replace “procrastination” with “decisive action” and implement a Supreme Court Order to close the $8 million Blackbeard’s Cay project, one yesterday describing the situation as “beyond ridiculous”.

Payment row caused Baha Mar ‘slow down’

The Government has intervened in the row between Baha Mar and its main contractor, amid suggestions that China Construction America slowed down its work rate in the run-up to the planned March 27 opening due to a payment dispute.

Alfred Sears calls for 'sensitivity' in immigration approach

FORMER Attorney General Alfred Sears said the government needs to "exercise the level of sophistication" and "sensitivity" in "harmonising" its local and international obligations while enforcing its new immigration policies.

Ground broken for new Andre Rodgers Baseball Stadium

BASEBALL will once again have a home in the Bahamas as the government officially broke ground on the intended site for the new Andre Rodgers Baseball Stadium.

DNA criticises latest job losses

DNA Leader Branville McCartney said he has “no confidence” in the implementation of value added tax by a government that “can’t even get their disclosures right”.

Gov’t pushing MSC, Hutchison on MoU

The Government is pushing for Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) and Hutchison Whampoa to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) this week, which some observers believe deals with the Grand Bahama Port Authority’s (GBPA) acquisition.

Moody’s to make Govt ‘come clean’

Moody’s downgrade threat will force the Government “to come clean”, the DNA’s leader said yesterday, and be more accountable and transparent than it has been with the Bahamian people on the nation’s fiscal crisis.

Forbes, Smith and Miller ratified as PLP gets ‘war ready’ for election

THE Progressive Liberal Party last evening moved one step closer to its “war ready” mantra, as the party announced the ratification of three incumbent candidates on Thursday evening.

Deputy P.M. calls reports on Baha Mar ‘mischief’

DEPUTY Prime Minister Philip “Brave” Davis yesterday said he could not confirm reports that Chinese investors have requested significant concessions and benefits from the government as incentive to remobilise Baha Mar, but he called concerns about the matter “political mischief”.

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