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Minister declines permit turnaround time commitment
The minister responsible for immigration yesterday declined to commit to the ‘20-day response’ timeframe sought by the private sector for work permit approvals, admitting that “a drastic increase” in staff and technology was required to achieve this.
Claim over award of contracts
SUSPENDED National Insurance Board director (NIB), Algernon Cargill, has accused Shane Gibson of bypassing transparent tendering processes to award contracts to Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) supporters.
Victim's wife is expecting twin babies
A FATHER-to-be from the Bahamas was killed in a motorbike collision three days after finding out his wife was pregnant with their twins.
Allison Williams on being Marnie Michaels in HBO's Girls
It’s won two Golden Globes, an Emmy, amassed a huge fan base, been at the centre of controversy and is currently the most talked about show on TV. Now HBO’s Girls – the comedy drama about four girls in Brooklyn navigating their twenties “one mistake at a time” is back for a second season.
$225m project exits Freeport
The $225 million World Mart project headed by Nassau-based investor, Ken Hutton, is making the switch from Freeport to east Grand Bahama, having been “incorporated” into the proposed $7.5 billion Blackwood Pointe Resort & Spa.
Actor Christopher Abbott on being Charlie in HBO's Girls
It seems some guys don’t have all the luck. Charlie Dattolo, played by Christopher Abbott in HBO’s hit show Girls, has been humiliated by comments in a diary, dumped while in bed with his girlfriend and, now in season two, is struggling to find a balance between his new love and feelings for his ex.
Gov't, grocers 'like two deaf people' in VAT meet
The Government’s meeting with the Retail Grocers Association over Value-Added Tax (VAT) was yesterday likened to “two deaf people trying to have a conversation without the assistance of a lip reader and signer”.
Treasure Cay project 'desperately needed'
The Treasure Cay development under fire from both locals and environmentalists yesterday said its project could ultimately involve a $10-$20 million investment, and create 100 “desperately needed” jobs, if it was allowed to fulfill its plans.
Legnani: I'm definitely pleased with what I've seen
IT’S a new venture in a new location and a new stadium by the International Amateur Athletic Federation and, from all indications, Anna Legnani and Stefan Thies could not be more happier with the progress they have seen as the inaugural World Relays draw nigh with about 50 days to go.
'Tremendously sad' if multi-billion opportunity missed
The Bahamian economy would receive a much-needed multi-billion dollar injection if international wreck salvaging companies were permitted to work in its waters, one operator yesterday warning it would be “tremendously sad” if this opportunity was not exploited.
Concern over sale of land in Eleuthera
THE island of Eleuthera is becoming an important economic hub and environmentalists say the sale of a large parcel of land at the southern tip, known as Lighthouse Point, requires close examination.
'We are closing because of VAT'
A well-known businessman has told his retail staff to begin looking for new jobs before the business closes by mid-2014, blasting: “We are not doing VAT.”
Breezes committed to $100m expansion
SuperClubs Breezes owner yesterday said the resort remained committed to a $50-$100 million expansion that could create up to 500 jobs, and was poised to move once Baha Mar’s completion and other key factors fell into place.
Disabled left to live a half life
DISABLED people in the Bahamas are subject to a half-life that is starved of opportunities, according to cancer survivor and amputee Erin Brown yesterday.
Harbour boardwalk plans targeted for year-end approval
The Downtown Nassau Partnership’s (DNP) co-chair hopes “acceptable” plans for the proposed Nassau harbourfront boardwalk can be finalised before year-end, as he backed duty-free to revive a shrinking retail sector.
Caveat emptor - buyer beware!
PRIME MINISTER Christie is so focused on introducing National Health Insurance by January that he resurrected it on Friday — at a funeral of all places.
‘Escape treadmill of dependency on hotels’
A well-known businessman yesterday branded the Bahamas’ economic philosophy of the past two decades as “deficient”, and urged the country to “get off the treadmill” of dependence on large resort projects.
Smith: Don’t lay a finger on Cubans
ATTORNEY Fred Smith has warned Foreign Affairs and Immigration Minister Fred Mitchell not to “lay a finger” on the two Cubans authorities are searching for, more than a week after the men were released from prison for being held there unlawfully for nearly three years.
The power of women supporting women
WOMEN entrepreneurs have always played an important role in the Bahamian economy, however, for many it is often a challenge to get the necessary exposure for their businesses.
YOU GO GIRL: Youlette Etienne finds organic success
ORGANICALLY grown coconuts and all the products to be gained from them has allowed Youlette Etienne to stand on her own as a successful businesswoman.