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Ex-minister: Speed up investment to avoid 'catastrophe'

An ex-investment minister says the government must turn promises of fast-track approvals into reality to give The Bahamas “a fighting chance of avoiding economic catastrophe”.Khaalis Rolle, who held the post in the former Christie administration, tol

Recovery co-chair calls for 'integrated economy'

A co-chair for the government-appointed Economic Recovery Committee yesterday said The Bahamas “must build an integrated economy that is self-sustaining” post-COVID-19.Kenwood Kerr, Providence Advisors’ chief executive, told Tribune Business that he

INSIGHT: We’re in a war and we’re losing - we need to bury petty differences and work together

THERE is no doubt our initial success in warding off COVID-19 was merely a test run. Indeed, we are in the thick of things as we may have overestimated our ability to open the country with cases surging in the United States.

'Don't be tempted' on BTC buy-out proposal

A Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC) union leader last night urged the government “not to be tempted” by any Liberty Latin America offer to acquire its stake in the company. Dino Rolle, the Bahamas Communications and Public Officers Union’s (B

GRAND PLAN

THE Minnis administration stepped away from the Wynn Group’s proposal for the Grand Lucayan in Grand Bahama because its CEO Paul Wynn wanted extraordinary concessions, according to Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis, who revealed that deal would have cost the government $159.65m.

Disney feared for brand over project criticism

Disney Cruise Line’s president yesterday admitted it had been “bothered” by inaccurate criticism of its Lighthouse Point plans, which created fears of brand and “reputation” damage. Jeff Vahle, in an interview with Tribune Business, said the “only ac

ALICIA WALLACE: It is on us to call politicians out

We are past the halfway mark. The Free National Movement administration has been in place since May 2017, and there were many who did not think it would last. It is unclear how they thought the government would change, but people were convinced there would be an unprecedented shift. We have yet to see it.

Closure fear at Cavalier job cuts

Fears were growing last night that one of The Bahamas’ largest and best-known construction companies has shut down permanently with some 54 employees already terminated.

FACE TO FACE: Robin’s making waves to help children in need

MILLIONS of people around the world visit The Bahamas and end up falling in love with this country and its people. Many are repeat visitors, captivated by these balmy isles. Some have decided to take up permanent residence and call this place home. But few are the people who come and take a special interest in making a difference in the lives of the Bahamian children who may need their help the most – those in the inner city.

‘I’ve nothing to fear from DRA auditors’

TYCOON Waste Management Company’s Ed Curling was on the defensive yesterday as he issued a full-throated rejection of claims that the work he did to clean up portions of Grand Bahama was overpriced and not up to standard.

A COMIC'S VIEW: Speaker Deveaux raises eyebrows in the House

IMAGINE living in a time when you have to be careful about the air you breathe because a deadly virus is in the air. Now because this same virus has led to a pandemic that has also wrecked your country’s economy, imagine having to worry about your job, having enough money to feed your family, and the education of your children.

THE ALICIA WALLACE COLUMN: When opportunity knocks make sure you’re ready to act

Opportunities are everywhere. We tell each other to go out and seize them all the time, but many of them already have names and addresses.

Judge clears way for $2.8bn revival

The Supreme Court has cleared the way for the former Ginn project’s $2.8bn revival, and creation of up to 1,400 full-time Bahamian jobs, by declaring Old Bahama Bay’s lease “null and void”.

‘Misinformation’ on WTO impact causes concern

The Chamber of Commerce’s top trade executive is expressing concern about “the level of misinformation” being circulated about The Bahamas’ bid for full WTO membership.

Bank boss warns: we must act on jobless

The Bahamas must “aspire to higher” GDP growth rates in the two to three percent range if it wants to see “new jobs gushing rather than trickling”, the Central Bank’s governor is urging.

CULTURE CLASH: Failing families - an easy scapegoat for all our problems

The “breakdown of the family” has been blamed for everything from national examination results to the murder rate. There is generally no data to support the claims when they are made, but we largely agree something is wrong with the home environment. The family is a small, foundational unit that helps to shape many other groups, so it is logical to assume it affects them, doesn’t it?

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