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Playground politics
THE Progressive Liberal Party attacked the former government’s performance with great success in the run-up to the election. But now that they hold the reigns, Christie and Co find themselves reverting to schoolyard tactics in an attempt to justify adopting some of the very actions they condemned. Insight reports...
Former Gov't 'took away vital lifeline' from manufacturers
The five-year investment incentive limits previously placed on Bahamian manufacturers “took away a lifeline” when they needed it most, a government minister telling Tribune Business the move failed to increase the Public Treasury’s revenues.
13 years for manslaughter
A MAN was sentenced to 13 years at Her Majesty’s Prison by a judge for a manslaughter that reportedly occurred over a stolen cocaine pipe.
Honouring the passing of Sir Lynden
YESTERDAY, we, the PLP New Providence Women’s Branch of the Progressive Liberal Party, honour ed the legacy of the late Sir Lynden Pindling, marking the 12th anniversary of his passing.
'Pioneer' targets logistics, light manufacturing
A Nassau businessman yesterday said his Freeport-based venture was in talks to expand into the logistics and light manufacturing sectors, moves that could more than double staff numbers and “double” the projected $10-$12 million annual sales from its already-operating distribution business.
Banks: 'No dent' in bad loans for 12-18 months
BAHAMIAN commercial banks expect that high liquidity and non-performing loan levels, the latter of which now exceeds 19 per cent, will be "maintained for another 12-18 months" at least unless something sparks a dramatic reduction in unemployment.
Chamber chief: 'Bahamians first, but not at all costs'
WHILE "unequivocally" backing the Government's 'Bahamian First' policy, the Bahamas Chamber of Commerce and Employers Confederation's (BCCEC) chairman yesterday said it had to avoid a work permit regime that "discourages industry or investment in the Bahamas".
Developer invests $53m into Bahamas economy
New Providence Development Company (NPDevCo) has told Tribune Business it has invested $53 million in the Bahamian economy via its water franchise and Old Fort Bay Town Centre venture, with an $8.2 million wastewater treatment facility “nearing completion”.
A profession for all of your talents
GRAPHIC design is a multi-faceted profession that requires intelligence, knowledge, talent and skill across a wide range of work domains. The industry has grown at a rapid pace, with studies revealing that by the year 2018, the number of graphic design jobs will increase by 12 per cent.
Contractors fear return to Act ‘drawing board’
The Bahamian Contractors Association’s (BCA) president yesterday said the industry is “absolutely not enthused at all” over signs that the Government may “go back to the drawing board” on legislation to regulate it.
PM hits back over price control critics
THE PRIME Minister yesterday hit back at critics of the Government’s efforts to expand price controls by accusing them of participating in “anti-competitive practices” that hurt Bahamian consumers.
$250m cruise port: ‘We’ll help Long Island flourish’
The proposed $250m Long Island cruise port will handle up to 12,000 persons daily at full build-out, one of its principals revealed yesterday, adding: “Our goal is to help Long Island flourish.”
DIANE PHILLIPS: Influencer wariness
THE UNINTENTIONAL IMPACT OF THE COLLAPSE OF FTX
RONALDO, the drop-dead handsome, talented Portuguese footballer, gets $1.6 million per Instagram post, another $800,000+ per Tweet. When he vouches for dandruff-beating Clear shampoo and hair products, enough of his 443 million followers scamper to scoop up bottles off the shelves that he’s worth every penny of the funds he earns as an influencer.
Jamaal Rolle: Legends Walk of Fame ‘serves as landmark for the country’
BAHAMIAN celebrity artist Jamaal Rolle may have outdone himself in producing the 69 portraits of past and present Bahamian sporting superstars for the relaunch of the Legends Walk of Fame outside of the Thomas A Robinson National Stadium.
ATLANTIS BANKRUPTCY FEAR 'VERY FAR FETCHED'
By NEIL HARTNELL Tribune Business Editor Kerzner International (Bahamas) chief executive yesterday described fears that the company's $2.5 billion lenders would look to foreclose or place the company into bankruptcy as "very far fetched", following Brook
BRISTOL PREMIER'S 'BEST OF THE BEST'
By NEIL HARTNELL Tribune Business Editor Bristol Wine and Spirits is aiming to showcase "the best of the best" in its wine and spirits portfolio through next week's 'soft opening' of its one-acre Premier Cru venue on Gladstone Road, its president yesterd
ROAD PROJECT WAGES 50% BELOW 'NORMS'
By NEIL HARTNELL Tribune Business Editor Wages paid to skilled Bahamian tradesmen by the main New Providence Road Improvement Project contractor were around 50 per cent below market norms, the Bahamian Contractors Association's (BCA) president said yeste
ROAD PROJECT WAGES 50% BELOW 'NORMS'
By NEIL HARTNELL Tribune Business Editor Wages paid to skilled Bahamian tradesmen by the main New Providence Road Improvement Project contractor were around 50 per cent below market norms, the Bahamian Contractors Association's (BCA) president said yeste
ROAD PROJECT WAGES 50% BELOW 'NORMS'
By NEIL HARTNELL Tribune Business Editor Wages paid to skilled Bahamian tradesmen by the main New Providence Road Improvement Project contractor were around 50 per cent below market norms, the Bahamian Contractors Association's (BCA) president said yeste
Gingrich moon base dreams not lunacy, experts say
By SETH BORENSTEIN Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) -- Republican presidential candidate Newt Gingrich wants to create a lunar colony that he says could become a US state. There's his grand research plan to figure out what makes the human brain tick. And