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Smith: This was a missed chance to educate voters
FORMER Cabinet minister George Smith said the government missed the opportunity to “adequately and fairly” educate voters on the extent of the four constitutional bills proposed in yesterday’s referendum.
IAN FERGUSON: The script for gender equality in business
This week’s constitutional referendum has stirred heated passions across the Bahamas regarding gender equality.
Chamber in ‘frank and open’ BPL talks
Private sector executives yesterday said they had a “frank and open” discussion with Bahamas Power & Light’s (BPL) new chief executive, while acknowledging that few specifics were given on the energy monopoly’s turnaround plan.
Unpaid real property tax as much as $400m
I am hearing that Real Property Tax people are starting a re-evaluation process…if it is to create an electronic data base I certainly support that BUT if it is to re-assess, probably increase the Tax Assessment I take the greatest objection seeing that the department has an inability or convenience not to be able to collect over $400m in back unpaid assessments.
Baha Mar deal
ONE can’t help but speculate as to what really “the deal” is between Christie and the Chinese. Let’s examine it from the Chinese perspective. They would have been fully aware of a number of facts.
Praise over Baha Mar rang hollow
Monday’s announcement that the government has reached an agreement with the China EXIM Bank to complete the construction of the Baha Mar resort was welcome news to the thousands of Bahamians directly impacted by the project’s collapse almost 18 months ago. I would go so far as to say that it was also welcome news to many more Bahamians who are seriously concerned about the dire state of the local economy.
Gov’t urged: ‘Take heed’ of Social Services report
A former Cabinet minister who had responsibility for the Department of Social Services when in office yesterday urged the Government to “take heed” of the Auditor-General’s damning fraud and corruption-related findings.
Freeport ‘starts to live yet again’
A Freeport businessman yesterday expressed relief that the Christie administration had decided to extend the expiring Hawksbill Creek Agreement (HCA) tax exemptions, telling Tribune Business: “We are beginning to live again.”
IAN FERGUSON: Don’t ignore the vacation benefits
Amid the hustle and bustle of the workplace, employees often overlook and underestimate the importance of vacation. Statistics show that, annually, the average employee leaves many vacation days and weeks unused. There are even those who pride themselves on not taking vacations. Though dedication to your profession is wonderful and commendable, we as humans require rest, and there are ample benefits to taking a vacation.
Butler-Turner questions oversight of Buildings Act
THE House of Assembly yesterday passed a bill to amend the Buildings Regulation Act in order to significantly increase the penalties people who breach the law could receive.
Local contractors to ‘lose’ on big projects
Bahamian contractors will likely “lose out” on major Grand Bahama investment projects due to difficulties in obtaining competitive performance bonds and an absence of certification standards, an attorney said yesterday.
JONES AND SUN LOSE TO MYSTICS, 84-76 IN OVERTIME
JONQUEL Jones and the Connecticut Sun were outscored 17-9 in overtime en route to their second consecutive loss.
Bannister among four named by FNM to run in 2017 election
THE FREE National Movement (FNM) last night announced four more ratified candidates for the 2017 general election, with former Education Minister Desmond Bannister and the party’s most recent interim chairman, Brensil Rolle, returning to frontline politics.
Roberts criticises Minnis over his stance on referendum
PROGRESSIVE Liberal Party (PLP) Chairman Bradley Roberts has rebuked opposition leader Dr Hubert Minnis for his stance on the four Constitutional Amendment Bills, saying they should not be based on “supposed conspiracies and suppositions” but on the legal facts surrounding the gender equality referendum next month.
Artificial intelligence
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Artificial intelligence (AI) was an often-used word on Wall Street last week.
Minnis not the man to lead FNM
Please allow me a small space in your paper to respond to a letter to the editor penned under the name The Councilman.
$800m Abaco project branded a ‘God-send’
ABACO’S Chamber of Commerce president yesterday said the $800m investment project targeted at South Abaco will be a “God-send” for the area’s residents.
Despite promises problems persist at Magrove Cay
Greetings, I’m writing regarding a recent visit back home to Mangrove Cay, Andros.
Promises, promises in Mangrove Cay
I’m writing regarding a recent visit back home to Mangrove Cay, Andros.
Frustrated resident waits for approved roof repair as hurricane season soon to start
TWO weeks before the hurricane season starts, a frustrated resident said she is still waiting for her leaking roof to be repaired, 18 months after the Urban Renewal Commission approved her request.