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Youth Olympics: Action heats up on day two

Day two of the 2nd Youth Olympics in Nanjing, China, saw three of the four disciplines representing the Bahamas in action.

One woman prepared to stand alone

THERE IS little wonder that Bahamians have no confidence in their leaders. The behaviour of politicians in their attempt to guide the constitutional referendum bills through parliament have exposed some of them to having more interest in winning their seats in the next election than ensuring that Bahamian men and women have equal rights in this country.

Team Bahamas off to good start at Youth Olympics

THE second Youth Olympic Games is currently underway in Nanjing, China, with the Bahamas’ 14-member team all geared up and ready to compete in four disciplines over the 12 days of competition.

Govt 'not talking enough about fiscal reform'

The Government is “not talking enough about fiscal reform” according to a leading private sector executive who urged the Government to make fiscal responsibility a “very high priority”.

Labour cost increase could make country 'less competitive'

Increasing the cost of labour in the country could make The Bahamas regionally “less competitive” , a private sector executive, stating that this nation must see its gross domestic product (GDP) at a rate of 5.5-6 per cent to affect unemployment levels and climb out of its current fiscal crisis.

PLP Chairman accuses Dr Minnis of being 'unstable'

By SANCHESKA BROWN

Minnis 'faced pressure' to oppose referendum

FREE National Movement insiders claimed yesterday that party leader Dr Hubert Minnis faced pressure to oppose the constitutional referendum bills by FNM council members who found his initial position too supportive of the Christie administration’s proposals.

TOUGH CALL: Journalism that shook the leaders of the world

IT’S been 42 years since the Watergate break-in that eventually forced US President Richard Nixon from office, after an investigation that has been described as one of the greatest achievements of modern journalism.

Calling on women to lead

THE government has committed to affirmative action for women in politics for one year in a bid to increase the number of potential women candidates in the next general election.

Moss: I will not support three of constitutional amendments

MARCO City MP Greg Moss told The Tribune yesterday that he will not support three of the four Constitution Amendment Bills currently being debated in the House of Assembly if they remain in their current form.

Butler named Vice chairman on Cable Bahamas board

FRANKLYN Butler II has been appointed the the new position of Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors of Cable Bahamas Limited (BISX: CAB) .

Butler named Vice chairman on cable Bahamas board

FRANKLYN Butler II has been appointed the the new position of Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors of Cable Bahamas Limited (BISX: CAB) .

Chinese workers wages dispute 'resolved'

LABOUR Director Robert Farquharson confirmed this week that the dispute over wages by Chinese construction workers from Baha Mar last month has been resolved.

Tank gets shot at redemption

Bahamian heavyweight boxer Sherman “Tank” Williams called it a chance at redemption when he learned of his second opportunity to face New Zealand heavyweight champion Joseph Parker for the WBO Asia-Pacific title.

Freeport failing to reach full potential

FREEPORT is failing to reach its potential in attracting a “full spectrum” of businesses in its bid become a true logistics/distribution hub, a Nassau businessman and leading private sector executive said yesterday, urging the Government and the Grand Bahama Port Authority (GBPA) to “put your money where your mouth is”.

Myers fears investors could be 'scared off' by expiring Freeport incentives

A SENIOR private sector executive warned yesterday that investors might be “scared off” and “nervous” that with a year left before Freeport investment incentives expire no firm position had been put forward by the Government, describing the situation as “unfortunate”.

Christie promises VAT amendments and debate soon

PRIME Minister Perry Christie said yesterday that he hoped to see the final Value Added Tax (VAT) legislation debated and passed before Parliament’s standard summer recess, acknowledging that there would be “an amendment or two” to the Bill tabled a few weeks ago.

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