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Developer denies kickback claims
THE developer of Blackbeard’s Cay off Nassau has been named in St Maarten press reports in connection with a bribery claim that reaches to the highest levels of government in that country.
$1.29m Scotia theft an ‘appalling breach of employer’s trust’
Two former Scotiabank (Bahamas) employees were yesterday slammed for “an appalling breach of trust” in stealing more than $1.29 million from the bank, as their convictions were upheld.
'Criminal' wait for Bay Street height decision
The 10-month wait for a government decision on whether to lift downtown Nassau’s height restrictions was yesterday branded “criminal”, a leading realtor saying it was depressing property values and inhibiting investment proposals critical to the area’s revival.
Super Value chief: Retain food store mask mandate
Super Value’s principal yesterday urged the Government to maintain the COVID mask mandate for supermarkets and prevent the sector from becoming “the number one spreader” of the virus.
‘Fantastic’ food tariff cuts won’t fully offset inflation
The Budget’s tariff cuts “can’t compensate” fully for the 20 percent increase in food prices since late 2021, Super Value’s principal said yesterday, although they may cover “half of what was lost” by the return of breadbasket VAT.
National Health Insurance scheme still 'operating outside the law'
THE Government was yesterday urged to “go back to the drawing board” on a National Health Insurance (NHI) scheme that is still “operating outside the law”.Tina Cambridge, Generali’s regional director, argued that the newly-created NHI Authority “cann
Gibson insists water contract was clean
Long Island’s $5m water deal went to the only bidder that “substantially” met the Water & Sewerage Corporation’s terms, its chairman saying yesterday: “I don’t believe in hanky panky.”
$19m Downtown incentives Act to be extended
A Cabinet Minister yesterday told Tribune Business he “firmly believes” the City of Nassau Revitalisation Act will be extended beyond its end-June expiry, noting that to-date it had underpinned $18.8 million in tax concessions given to over $36 million in investment projects.
$2,600 prize for naming the Secret Sound
GRAND Bahama resident Jasmine Bevans has hit the jackpot in the 100JAMZ Secret Sound competition, picking up a $2,600 cash prize courtesy of Island Luck.
Resorts World: Project sparks new businesses
Resorts World Bimini says its project has led to the opening of several new business ventures on the island.
RCI unveils consultation over beach resort plan
ROYAL Caribbean International has released its first public consultation report for the Royal Beach Club at Paradise Island - answering questions on issues such as wastewater treatment.
'Historic' year for tourism ahead
BAHAMAS Hotel and Tourism Association president Robert Sands said The Bahamas is set to see an “historic” level of visitor arrivals next year while bookings for most hotels in New Providence this holiday season and throughout the new year remain strong.
Davis: We will not sit idly by as country is hit by inflation
DESPITE warnings from experts to brace for higher inflation rates, Prime Minister Phillip “Brave” Davis insisted that his administration will not just sit idly by and allow the country “be swallowed up by inflation”.
Walkabout in bid to cut down crime
AS RESIDENTS of Yellow Elder Gardens continue to cope with the recent murders of two of that community’s young men, Mount Moriah MP Arnold Forbes yesterday announced his plans to help the curb escalating crime in the area.
Award for Tribune writer
TRIBUNE Features editor Noelle Nicolls was among a select group of Bahamians awarded grants for their community-based programmes engaging at-risk youth.
City Markets name 'should have died'
THE City Markets name was what ultimately caused the struggling supermarket chain to fail to recover, a rival food retailer believes, telling Tribune Business that the Finlayson family "should have let the name die" when they acquired the 78 per cent majority stake back in 2010.
PLP chairman: Picking Pintard is poor leadership
BRADLEY Roberts has called the Free National Movement’s ratification of former Chairman and Senator Michael Pintard “another demonstration of the poor leadership and judgment” of FNM Leader Dr Hubert Minnis.
Health workers tested for COVID-19
ABOUT 185 healthcare workers were tested on Saturday for the novel coronavirus, with results expected today or tomorrow, according to Deputy Chief Medical Officer Dr Delon Brennen. His comment came as the country added two more confirmed cases of CO
Cops grab 26 in huge Abaco raid
BAHAMIAN and American law enforcement officers teamed up for massive, surprise operation in Abaco yesterday, uncovering drugs and illegal weapons while arresting 26 people.
Gov't urged: 'Be open minded' on $17.9m key to downtown revival
A LEADING realtor has called on the Government to be “open minded” over what it permits to be developed ay the $17.9 million Union Wharf property, telling Tribune Business that the four-acre site is key to “bringing life back to the city” and the overall revitalsation of Bay Street.