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Investigation continues into school fire
AN INVESTIGATION into the cause of the fire at the Huntley P. Christie High School in Andros is continuing, the Ministry of Education confirmed.
Ingraham warns Christie over Baha Mar
FORMER prime minister Hubert Ingraham has warned that the Christie administration’s “tedious, vexatious” efforts to revisit the Baha Mar deal may have serious consequences for the Bahamas.
The Amateur
The seeming implosion of Baha Mar and the legal wrangling between the relevant parties, including the government, does not bode well for our economic and political viability.
EDITORIAL: The final destruction of Baha Mar
IN his statement last week on China’s new restrictions on overseas investments by its nationals, Foreign Affairs Minister Darren Henfield, in reply to a Tribune reporter’s question, said he had not mentioned the position of Baha Mar in his press release because “it is sold and (in the process of completion).”
Tributes to softball executive Greg Christie
LONG time Grand Bahamian softball executive Greg Christie, a class of 2003 World Softball Hall of Fame inductee, died on Monday morning at the Princess Margaret Hospital as a result of heart complications. The former media consultant, 70, was a forme
Christie busy with Carifta checklist
WITH just one week left before the start of the 2013 BTC Carifta Games at the new Thomas A Robinson Track & Field Stadium, Basil Christie has been busy going over his checklist to ensure that everything is in place, including accreditation, sponsorship and accommodations.
DNA chief demands proper VAT auditing
The Democratic National Alliance’s (DNA) leader yesterday pressed the Christie administration for a proper accounting of Value-Added Tax (VAT) revenue, accusing it of wasting monies on pet projects and those that had gone over-budget.
Realtor partners with Florida airplane firm
A BAHAMIAN real estate firm is teaming up with a Florida-based seaplane outfit to allow clients to explore options throughout the Bahamas “in style”.Gavin Christie, C.A. Christie Real Estate’s managing partner, yesterday told Tribune Business the fir
Indefensible to defend Christie
I noted the comments by Ricardo Smith, a perennial political gadfly, if ever there was one.....he’s jumped from party to party depending on which way the wind is blowing. He is, in fact, a fake old PLP imposter of the highest order, in my view.
VAT to make Bahamians $2,000 poorer annually
Value-Added Tax (VAT) will make the average Bahamian poorer by $2,000 per annum, a well-known accountant warning his 5 per cent inflation prediction may be exceeded by merchants raising prices to coincide with its implementation.
Just go!
On June 23, 2016, the British public voted in a referendum to leave the European Union. The objective was either to leave the EU or to remain. Brexit, namely the term used for Britain to exit the EU was voted in favour of roughly 51 per cent to exit and 49 per cent to remain. The people of Britain voted against remaining in the EU against the wishes of most of the members of parliament and the Prime Minister, Mr David Cameron.
Take time to ‘unplug’ from hurricane coverage
Therapist stresses the need for self-care in times of disaster
AS the country grapples with the aftermath of Hurricane Dorian, a local therapist is encouraging Bahamians to implement self-care strategies, to unplug and decompress even as they put their energy into relief efforts.
Realtors enjoy 20% high-end sales rise
Sales of high-end Bahamian properties valued at more than $1 million have increased by 20 per cent year-over-year, with top realtors telling Tribune Business that serious buyers are “not just kicking tyres”.
$22m apprenticeship scheme ‘not like 52-week programme’
THE government will launch a $22m apprenticeship programme aimed to reduce youth unemployment, Prime Minister Christie announced during his 2016/2017 Budget Communication yesterday.
Realtor enjoys 25% Freeport sales rise
A prominent Bahamian realtor says sales activity in Freeport has increased by 25 percent over the past year as its economic revival ramps up, adding that the city’s “time has come”.
Pastor Duncombe
This is an open letter to Mr Christie
Greg Christie Memorial Softball Tourney August 10
THE Greg Christie Memorial Softball Tournament is in its third year and organisers are excited to know that the tournament continues to grow and expose our future softball talent.
EDITORIAL: Stop the politics and start governing for the good of The Bahamas
“Ain’t yinna do it first? Den why yinna poking yer finger in my eye and blamin’ me fo‘ what yinna dun do?”
A COMIC'S VIEW: In defence of a curfew
THIS week we found out that a curfew is the answer to our all of our prayers.
Pointe consultation slammed as ‘farce’
An outspoken QC yesterday slammed as “a farce” the planning consultation over The Pointe, arguing that the $250 million project epitomised the Government’s failure to learn from repeated “teachable moments”.