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Realtor urges revival of ‘Economic Citizenship’

A prominent realtor has urged the Bahamas to again consider implementing an ‘Investor Citizenship’ programme, arguing that it will be “really beneficial” to the economy and local jobs.

Mitchell says ‘follow the money’ before deciding who to vote for

CAMPAIGN finance concerns are likely to be a mainstay for the 2017 election campaign cycle, with Cabinet minister and Fox Hill MP Fred Mitchell warning Bahamians to “follow the money trail” in reference to opposition candidates.

‘Tremendous opportunity lost’ on fiscal responsibility

The Chamber’s chairman has backed Fiscal Rules “principles” for the Bahamas, describing the Christie administration’s failure to initiate consultation on the issue as “a tremendous opportunity lost”.

Call for clarity on Baha Mar

AMID persistent questions on whether the government should have amassed substantial stamp tax from the transfer of ownership of the Baha Mar resort, a noted industry professional yesterday called on the Christie administration to be more transparent in explaining the inner workings of the resort’s sale to quash concerns over the extent of the government’s involvement with $3.5bn development.

BEC: It’s not about firing, it’s all about money

THE firing of one and the suspension of a second Bahamas Electricity Corporation employee sparked an eruption at BEC this week that has made it clear that unionists believe that they — and not the people of this country — have the last word on the management of the corporation.

HG Christie helps in fight against breast cancer

SEEKING to celebrate its 90th anniversary in a meaningful way, HG Christie real estate company chose to donate 90 mammograms to help the fight against breast cancer.

YOUNG MAN'S VIEW: Time to reset the moral compass of the Bahamas

ASTOUNDINGLY, we refuse to deal with the root causes of many of our social and economic problems here in the Bahamas and, frankly, those root causes are poor parenting, waste, inefficiency, greed and corruption.

'I'll set the record straight over real estate'

Disgruntled investors have told the Canadian government that “the Bahamas justice system appears to be stuck in neutral” in handling their complaints over a $52 million real estate development, blasting perceived ‘inaction’ by both the current and former administrations.

FNM being racist and misogynist

I am most grateful for this opportunity to comment in your publication/media service on comments made by Dr Duane Sands, national chairman of the Free National Movement, the official Opposition on the Award of Excellence given to two internationally distinguished individuals during our 50th Independence Anniversary celebrations.

‘Agents’ pledged PM help for LOI group

Government “agents” allegedly promised the group at the centre of the Renward Wells’ Letter of Intent (LOI) controversy that the Prime Minister would arrange a $40 million guarantee for them, adding: “We hold the key to the kingdom.”

PM seeks to turn junkanoo into money earner for practitioners

JUNKANOO could bring a financial boost to Grand Bahama, said Prime Minister Perry Christie.

Wreck salvage 'disillusion' on year-long approval delay

The Government’s failure to comply with its own legislation has left wreck salvagers and their financiers “frustrated and disillusioned with the Bahamas”, and could cost this nation both its heritage and a multi-million dollar industry.

$6bn project's PM meeting postponed until September 23

The developers behind a $6 billion project have been forced into a fortnight’s postponement of a key meeting with Prime Minister Perry Christie, but remain “highly confident” they can “put everything on the table” to satisfy the Government.

The dangers of choosing PLP

NO ISSUES more clearly articulate the characteristics which have defined the operating style of a Christie-led government as we have come to know it and to contrast it with what we have come to expect from the present Administration than this issue of oil drilling and the Bahamas Petroleum Company.

Nothing to fear from Rubis spill, Health Minister tells residents

HEALTH Minister Dr Perry Gomez yesterday declared that Marathon residents were never exposed to “dangerous levels of contaminants” after government-administered environmental and medical tests revealed that “no significant” detectable levels of contaminants were discovered in the area’s well water.

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