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Government 'struggled' with mid-year budget

THE government has struggled with several aspects of the economy in trying to finalise the mid-year budget, Prime Minister Perry Christie said yesterday.

Freeport now 'worth $11bn'

The total infrastructure investment in Freeport today is worth $11 billion, the Grand Bahama Port Authority’s (GBPA) chairman yesterday saying this exceeded annual Bahamian GDP and “could not be replicated.

Changes to work permits not a firm policy

A CABINET Minister yesterday sought to “clarify” the seemingly new hard-line work permit stance, saying it was “not a firm policy” and no final decision on it had been taken by the government.

Auto parts firm targets further $1.2M expansion

An auto parts supplier is aiming to continue its Freeport expansion by investing $1-$1.2 million in opening its own property by 2015, telling Tribune Business yesterday that the company was looking to work closely with the smaller “shade tree” mechanics.

Private sector fears ‘treatment like dirt’ over work permits

A leading businessman yesterday warned that the Government’s proposed hardline work permit/labour certificate approach was giving the relevant officials a licence to “treat the private sector like dirt” when it came to processing applications.

Minister speaks to workers after protest march

ENVIRONMENT Minister Kenred Dorsett assured workers from the Department of Environmental Health Services (DEHS) who demonstrated in Rawson Square on Tuesday that the issue of their outstanding overtime pay is being addressed by the Ministry of Finance.

Cash says PM's civil rights honour is 'hollow’

FREE National Movement Chairman Darron Cash is branding as “hollow” Prime Minister Perry Christie’s induction to the International Civil Rights Walk of Fame.

Tourism conference to debate issue of crime

THE scourge of crime and its implications to the tourism economy will be one of the subjects when scores of international and local officials convene the Small Island Developing States (SIDS) conference next month.

Countdown to Festival Noel

FREEPORT – The Grand Bahama branch of the Bahamas National Trust has started gearing up for this year’s Festival Noel, which is only weeks away.

Wrongdoing goes to the bone

Don’t mind the fancy clothes and flowery speech; some in the PLP are nothing more than “glorified –––––”. In fact, a suitable acronym for some of this “greasy” hand crew should be: Promises, Lies, Pillage.

Wilchcombe: We are making dent in crime

TOURISM Minister Obie Wilchcombe yesterday said the United States “will have to appreciate” the efforts the Bahamas government is making to help curb crime in the country.

Night flights start today for Bimini

Night fights will start arriving on Bimini today, marking completion of another phase in Resorts World’s $150 million investment on the island.

Bishop calls for financial aid for citizens hit hard by insurance company collapse

A PROMINENT pastor is renewing his call for the government to aid citizens who were “financially waylaid” when an insurance company collapsed.

Tourism hoping web shops spark VAT reset

By NATARIO McKENZIE

Summons issued for absent lawyer

THE Court of Appeal has issued a summons for a lawyer to explain his absence from the hearing of his client who is contesting a 40-year prison sentence and conviction for the murder of his mother’s boyfriend.

The sensitive PM

EDITOR, The Tribune.

Moncur still a Justice of the Peace

FORMER DNA candidate and self-proclaimed “grass-roots ombudsman”, Rodney Moncur says he is still a Justice of the Peace – as confirmed by the Governor General – despite any controversy surrounding him.

Ya Hear?

Ya hear Beyonce pregnant with second child?

Minister urges graduates to continue learning

MINISTER of Education, Science and Technology Jerome Fitzgerald was the guest speaker at the 2013 graduation ceremony of St Andrew’s School.

Deputy PM says government hopes to hire contractors who live in urban communities

DEPUTY Prime Minister Phillip ‘Brave” Davis said the government hopes to hire contractors who live in “urban communities” for the small home repair programme.

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