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Minimum wage rise ‘won’t end hardship’

The Prime Minister last night confirmed the private sector minimum wage will increase by 34 percent to $260 per week come January 2023 while admitting it “not eliminate the hardship of trying to make ends”.

AirBnB fears over crime

LOCAL AirBnB owners have voiced concerns about the possible impact escalating crime will have on their businesses a day after Prime Minister Philip “Brave” Davis said he does not think the country’s crime rate will affect tourism.

Family rivals

Kindly consider the publication of this open letter to my beloved second cousin, Shane Gibson.

PM: Crime won’t hit tourism

PRIME Minister Phillip “Brave” Davis said he doesn’t believe the country’s crime rate will affect the nation’s tourism product, despite continued warnings for American citizens to “exercise increased caution” in The Bahamas due to crime.

‘Swimming against tide’ on $400k BPL bill hike

A local manufacturer is “swimming against the tide right now” with Bahamas Power & Light’s (BPL) fuel charge hikes set to increase its 2023 electricity bill by around $400,000 year-over-year to more than $1m.

‘We will pay the price’ until crime controlled

Tourism leaders are warning The Bahamas “we will pay the price” unless rising crime is brought under control while branding last week’s downgrade by the US as “a warning sign we must heed”.

Hailing our nation’s heroes

MORE than 200 Bahamians were recognised on National Heroes Day for their contributions to national development that helped shape The Bahamas.

Mother and son shot dead off Kemp Road

A MOTHER and her adult son were shot dead off Kemp Road on Friday with police searching for a man on bail for murder to help them in their investigation.

Chinese Embassy donates tablets for persons with disabilities

THE Chinese Embassy donated more than 10 tablets to the Ministry of Social Services and Urban Development for persons with disabilities yesterday.

Atlantis: COVID rebound to ‘absorb’ BPL hit to $30m bill

A senior Atlantis executive yesterday voiced optimism that Bahamas Power & Light’s (BPL) massive fuel charge hikes will not slowdown the post-COVID tourism rebound “by itself” despite “the risk of eroding profits”.

BNBA wants govt to ensure the rights of breastfeeding mothers while on the job

THE Bahamas National Breastfeeding Association (BNBA) is urging the government to ratify United Nations Convention 183, which would ensure the rights of breastfeeding mothers while on the job.

STATESIDE: Just how far can you push the rules and get away with it?

JOAN and her friend Marilyn were in her New York City kitchen, warding off the unseasonable chill outside with steaming mugs of coffee. They were talking about the world’s current number one bogeyman.

Residents have their say on BPL bill rise

SOME local residents, merchants and consumers are calling the new government approved increase in electricity at Bahamas Power and Light “foolishness”.

‘Why up to 163% BPL fuel price hike as oil costs fall?’

Questions were raised yesterday as to why Bahamas Power & Light (BPL) is proposing to increase its fuel charge by up to 163 percent at a time when global oil prices are starting to decline from their March 2022 peak.

Hotels fear BPL hikes set to ‘derail’ rebound

Bahamian hotels yesterday warned that Bahamas Power & Light’s (BPL) planned fuel charge hikes of up to 163 percent have caused “outright anxiety” in the sector and could “derail” the post-COVID return to financial viability.

Building materials suppliers warn of post-Ian price rises

BUILDING materials costs may further increase as a result of the devastation that Hurricane Ian has inflicted on Florida, Bahamian merchants warned yesterday.

Uptake of paediatric COVID vaccine ‘slower than expected’

HEALTH and Wellness Minister Dr Michael Darville revealed that the uptake of paediatric doses of the COVID-19 vaccine is still not going as well as anticipated. At last report, there were about 700 doses that had been administered, Mr Darville told The Tribune on Tuesday.

45-day deadline to survey people in unregulated developments

WORKS and Utilities Minister Alfred Sears revealed yesterday that he has given ministry officials who are a part of a special committee investigating irregular communities in the country a 45-day deadline to review and survey people living in the unregulated developments.

Andretti Bain named assistant coach

BAHAMIAN Olympic quarter-miler Andretti Bain is back at his alma mater at Oral Roberts University, but this time as an assistant coach of the Golden Eagles’ track and field/cross country staff.

Homeowners: Treasure Cay value down by half

Homeowners yesterday asserted that Abaco’s Treasure Cay resort has lost at least close to half its value since it was first placed on the market for sale at around $57m one decade ago.

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