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CCA attorneys slam Sarkis's 'bailout salvo'

Attorneys for Baha Mar’s main contractor have accused Sarkis Izmirlian of trying to besmirch its reputation by claiming it received “a bailout” to complete the $4.2 billion project.China Construction America’s (CCA) attorneys, in March 22 legal argum

My brother was in the process of turning his life around, says sister

KEASHAWN Fortune was in the process of changing his life before he was shot while standing on Prison Lane on Sunday night, a relative said yesterday. “My brother was changing his life for the better...He got a new job, he stayed more to himself, wor

We've no plans to increase taxes, says Turnquest

THE government does not have any plans to increase value added tax “or any other taxes” amid the COVID-19 pandemic, Finance Minister Peter Turnquest said yesterday.

Entertainment venues hopeful on re-opening despite no date

Cinemas and entertainment destinations yesterday voiced optimism they will be able to re-open in July even though the Government’s latest COVID-19 emergency powers Order gives no date for this. Chris Mortimer, Galleria Cinemas’ president, told Tribu

A COMIC'S VIEW: Engage your brain in gear, before you put your mouth in motion

Boy when we blew the whistle to start “Silly Season” I didn’t imagine the contestants would be off and running so quickly.Boy when we blew the whistle to start “Silly Season” I didn’t imagine the contestants would be off and running so quickly.

Gaming Board appeals '24 redundant' verdict

The Gaming Board is arguing that a Supreme Court judgment makes a key part of the Employment Act irrelevant as it appeals against the reinstatement of 24 dismissed line workers and managerial staff. The regulator, in a May 7, 2020, filing of its “no

Early move on medical marijuana?

THE Bahamas Marijuana Commission is resuming its work this week with its co-chair Quinn McCartney admitting it will be challenging to fully decriminalise the substance in two years even though “low-hanging fruits” like medical marijuana can be legalised in that time.

Moxey named head coach of volleyball team in Raleigh

The rich legacy of Bahamian student-athletes and coaches continued at Saint Augustine’s University (SAU) in Raleigh, North Carolina with Tacara Moxey being named the head coach of the Falcons’ women’s volleyball team.

Exuma companies eye road project spin-offs

Exuma businesses are hoping a project to upgrade ten miles of the island’s roads will provide a much-needed boost to the economy and employment amid ongoing COVID-19 struggles.Caribbean Pavement Solutions (CPS), a Bahamas Striping Group of Companies

EDITORIAL: A man dead, and the police silent

THERE are things that should not happen in a modern democracy.

Judge dismisses Margaritaville war

Margaritaville’s Bahamian franchisee yesterday suffered a major reversal in its bid to block the brand’s $250m tie-up with The Pointe when a US judge dismissed its lawsuit.Judge William Dimitrouleas, sitting in the south Florida federal court, ruled

DPM: 'No room' for bribe paying

The deputy prime minister yesterday asserted “there is no room” for the conduct that saw The Bahamas ranked as the region’s worst when it came to paying “bribes of convenience”.KP Turnquest urged Bahamians to inform the relevant minister or permanent

EDITORIAL: Turning a cold shoulder after Dorian

What makes one victim of Hurricane Dorian deserve different treatment from another?

Tensions rise as NIB workers continue to take industrial action

TENSIONS continue to flare between the National Insurance Board and its employees, who held another demonstration yesterday over failed negotiations for workers’ new industrial agreement.

‘Miller went downhill after being dismissed’

Golden Isles MP Vaughn Miller had been absent both physically and “mentally” from the constituency long before he resigned from the Free National Movement, according to area association chairman, Brian Brown.

Ex-top cop supports Strachan

A FORMER high-ranking police officer has said he would have also rejected a transfer to the Ministry of Social Services if he were in the same position as Assistant Commissioner of Police Kendal Strachan.

Deep Water Cay close, deals east GB harsh blow

East Grand Bahama’s economy has been dealt a devastating blow after Deep Water Cay yesterday said it had no alternative but to cease operations with Dorian clean-up alone to cost $1m.The renowned bonefishing lodge, whose owners have invested some $44

Bahamians form BESF – Bahamas Esports Federation

WHILE it started out as something to do as a hobby, a group of Bahamians saw the need to take the world of competitive, organised video gaming between two or more players to another level.

Grand Lucayan bidders to present plans to board this weekend

FIVE bidders have been invited to present plans to the board of Lucayan Renewal Holdings Ltd regarding the Grand Lucayan Resort on Sunday, Tourism, Investments and Aviation Minister Chester Cooper said yesterday.

Audit of human resources to begin in public services

STATE Public Service Minister Pia Glover-Rolle revealed on Friday her ministry will be conducting a human resources audit across the public service sector starting next month.

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