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Union urges Morton: 'Come to your senses'

The union representing more than 100 line staff at Morton Salt has called on the company to “come to their senses” and prioritise resolving outstanding labour issues, accusing it of dictating as opposed to negotiating.

Hotels to 'still pursue' VAT on compliment rooms

The Bahamian hotel industry will “continue to pursue” the Value-Added Tax (VAT) treatment of complimentary rooms, as it has yet to achieve its “preferred position” despite the Government giving ground.

Cuba sweeps Bahamas 3-0

IT wasn’t the start the Bahamas men’s national volleyball team expected at the XXII Central American and Caribbean Games in Veracruz, Mexico.

Work-to-rule ended by BEC union

BAHAMAS Electrical Workers Union President Paul Maynard yesterday said the union has decided to be the “bigger person” in its feud with BEC Executive Chairman Leslie Miller and stop the work-to-rule it began earlier this week.

Unpaid property, casino taxes branded as 'crazy'

A Tax Coalition co-chair yesterday suggested that the Government ‘sell’ its $580 million real property tax receivables to the private sector, describing this and the build-up of $51 million in unpaid casino taxes as “crazy”.

No 'tsunami' over virtual warehouses

The Government is “not expecting a tsunami” of businesses applying to use ‘virtual warehouses’ to ease the Value-Added Tax (VAT) transition, a top government official expecting “a few dozen at most” by today’s deadline.

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.

The importance of the referendum to our freedom

IT IS unfortunate that so many Bahamians — feeling they were duped by the recent failed “referendum” on gambling — have vowed to shun all future referendums.

NPSA: Truckers bounce back with 19-2 victory over the Smokers

THE Sting Truckers bounced back last night to take their frustration out on the hapless D&K Smokers as they avenged their disappointing loss to the defending men’s champions Arnette’s Sporting Lounge Hitmen in the Banker’s Field at the Baillou Hills Sporting Complex on Saturday night.

Henri wins bronze

Quarter-miler Henri Delauze joined fellow Grand Bahamian swimmer Joanna Evans in winning a medal for the Bahamas at the second Youth Olympic Games in Nanjing, China, over the weekend.

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.

FNM ‘unsure’ if Save the Bays gave party money

ACTING Free National Movement Chairman Brensil Rolle yesterday said he was unsure whether the party had received money from environmental lobby group Save The Bays but noted the organisation did receive a donation from the law firm of one of its top directors, Callenders & Co.

Collie predicted to win race for FNM chairman

FORMER Deputy Prime Minister Frank Watson yesterday forecast that former MP Sidney Collie would emerge as the new chairman of the Free National Movement.

FNM's $100,000 convention costs demand for leadership candidates

LONG Island MP Loretta Butler-Turner revealed yesterday that the Free National Movement’s finance committee requested that she and Leader Dr Hubert Minnis each raise $100,000 to fund the party’s upcoming convention because the organisation had not inspired supporters to donate money over the past few years.

Key: Loretta a troublemaker... and Rollins needs another slap

CENTRAL and South Abaco MP Edison Key launched into a blistering attack on some of his Free National Movement colleagues yesterday, branding Long Island MP Loretta Butler-Turner a “troublemaker” who will be dealt with by her constituents, adding that Ft Charlotte MP Dr Andre Rollins needed another slap from her to set him straight.

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