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China and building Baha Mar

I SEE the Prime Minister has suggested that Dr Minnis approach the Chinese contractor and say “Well done”. What he should say is “About bl***y time”.

I write in total agreement with, and in full support of, the recent letters appearing in your paper, notably from Abraham Moss and Pamela Burnside, regarding that hideous, crass, architectural insult known as “The Pointe”.

Bahamas ‘put on map for birding tourism’

The Bahamas is being “put on the map” for bird tourism, and is poised to tap into a multi-billion dollar niche market through the arrival of its first nine advanced bird guides.

Those without Immigration status on December 31st

FOR those residing in The Bahamas without Immigration status before December 31st, you better be out or immigration coming looking.

Contractors Board is 'shield and a sword'

THE Bahamian Contractors Association’s (BCA) president yesterday promised the industry that its self-regulatory Board will be both “sword and shield”, providing protection for consumers and builders.Leonard Sands, addressing the Rotary Club of West N

A future in allied health

THE CYBER Tech Career College is inviting all Bahamians to attend its third annual Health and Career Fair this Saturday.

Cool and steady won the race

In the end, Cool and Steady won the race.

Governance reformer backs forensic audits

A governance reform campaigner yesterday lauded the Minnis administration’s planned forensic audits of several government entities as as a “good move”, stressing: “You need to get your house in order.”

Govt buying drugs is a step back

I have read a number of articles recently in the newspaper regarding concerns of local pharmaceutical wholesalers that the government (Public Hospital Authority) may be planning to bypass them and go directly to manufacturers to purchase drugs.

SOUTH ANDROS RECEIVES ITS FIRST GGYA AWARDS

ALTHOUGH she lived only 3.5 miles away in Kemp’s Bay, it took Cassidy Rolle 16 years to visit Black Point, South Andros.“I’ve lived in Andros all my life and had never explored Black Point until a hiking expedition with the Governor General’s Youth A

Contractor chief hails govt's capital budget

THE Bahamian Contractors Association’s (BCA) president yesterday said the government’s capital works budget for 2018-2019 was “extremely encouraging” for the construction industry.Leonard Sands, pictured, told Tribune Business: “I have been doing a t

Pedestrian struck and killed in Eleuthera

A PEDESTRIAN was struck and killed in Eleuthera early Friday morning.

Govt urged to boost car rental regulation

Auto repairers yesterday urged the Government to intensify regulation of the car rental business, amid calls for the removal of alleged “foreign elements” in its ownership.Dwaine Scavella, president of the Bahamas Auto Repair Association, told Tribun

NIB strike action postponed

STRIKE action by the employees of the National Insurance Board has been postponed until further notice, according to Director of Labour John Pinder.

Colebrook elected new vice president of the Caribbean Cycling Federation

IT was another milestone for Roy Colebrook as he was elected as the new vice president of the Caribbean Cycling Federation.

Call on the commissioner

Good morning Commissioner. First of all, my congratulations on your elevation. I predicted this on my radio talk show a few years ago when you were my special guest on MORE 94.9 FM. So said, so done. I have absolutely no doubt that you will live up to expectations and continue to serve the nation well.

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