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BTC union in trade dispute

The trade union representing Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC) line staff yesterday filed a dispute over the company’s alleged failure to enter “good faith” talks on a new industrial deal. The Bahamas Communications and Public Officers Union (

Halkitis: Chinese investment is just like other foreign finance

MINISTER of State for Finance Michael Halkitis has defended the government’s decision to enter into several deals “with the Chinese government”, explaining that The Bahamas, like many countries, is just “taking advantage of opportunities” created by Chinese investment.

Deputy PM criticises FNM plan to privatise BPL

DEPUTY Prime Minister Philip “Brave” Davis was critical yesterday of the Free National Movement’s intention to privatise Bahamas Power & Light, likening it to the party’s controversial decision to sell the Bahamas Telecommunications Company during the Ingraham administration.

Bahamas cannot let crime ‘tarnish brand’

Atlantis’s top executive yesterday warned that the Bahamas could not afford “anything that tarnishes the brand”, conceding that the US government’s latest crime report “certainly doesn’t help” the tourism industry.

Baseball nationals underway

THE Bahamas Baseball Federation’s 14th Grand Bahama Port Authority Andre Rodgers National Baseball Championships is currently underway at the EMERA Baseball Complex in Grand Bahama.

Trust gets 2% of BTC in 'face saving deal'

The Bahamas Telecommunications Company’s (BTC) controlling shareholder will enable Perry Christie to claim he has regained majority ownership for the Bahamian people by handing 2 per cent of its equity stake to a foundation, in a deal where “everyone saves face”.

Love Beach is not feeling the Passion

Love Beach residents have united in opposition to a prominent Bahamian developer’s condominium project amid fears it will “bulldoze” the area’s property values and deter further investor interest.

'Gun fired' on Atlantis capital improvements

KERZNER International has "fired the gun" on what is expected to be a $60-$65 million capital investment programme at the Atlantis resort in 2012, its Bahamian head saying performance targets set by the new owners would not involve "miracle work" to meet them.

FTX SPENT $300M ON PROPERTY BUYS: Court documents reveal valuation of real estate spree

A Bahamian realtor yesterday estimated that the collapsed FTX crypto currency exchange spent $250m and “probably more” on acquiring New Providence real estate, adding: “It was great while it lasted.”

BTC roaming rates ‘12x higher’ than Caribbean

The Bahamas Telecommunications Company’s (BTC) controlling shareholder yesterday said it had little choice but to slash roaming rates that were 12 times’ higher than the Caribbean average, a move that caused a 9 per cent slump in its total mobile revenues.

Unions: BTC owner ‘exporting all value’

The Bahamas Telecommunications Company’s (BTC) two trade unions yesterday voiced fears the carrier will become “a shell company” as they accused its majority owners of “exporting” all its value.

Clubs and Societies 03102017

Antique Auto Club of The Bahamas. - The Antique Auto Club of The Bahamas has thanked Sun Oil Limited for its sponsorship towards the club’s 30th Anniversary Auto Show and Cook-Out to be held on March 18 at the Cultural Centre at Arawak Cay.

Bahamas to strengthen relationship with People's Republic of China

THE Bahamas is looking forward to strengthening its relationship with the People’s Republic of China in a wide range of areas including trade, technical exchange, education and tourism, Governor General Sir Arthur Foulkes said.

Union 'vehemently opposed' to Digicel

A union leader yesterday reiterated his “vehement opposition” to cellular giant Digicel winning a licence to operate in the Bahamas, arguing that Bahamians had enough expertise to enter the industry themselves.

Harbour Island power woe: 'All is not lost'

A Cabinet minister yesterday pledged to “shore up” Harbour Island’s electricity shortfall before summer, pledging that “all is not lost” in solving the destination’s 30-year power woes.Desmond Bannister, minister or works, told the Eleuthera Business

Forgetful when it suits them

It amazes this writer just how conveniently forgetful our politicians are when it suits them … I recall with the sale of the Hotel Corp property on Cable Beach to Arison and the building of The Crystal Palace, Carnival were granted, as I recall, a large amount of Government land in Andros and required to grow produce…I believe the Hon Loftus Roker insisted and proposed this.

AG drops case against Sandals

COURT proceedings against Sandals Royal Bahamian and two of its senior executives brought by union officials were dropped by order of the Attorney-General on the day the Cable Beach resort terminated nearly 600 staff to facilitate a $4m renovation programme, it has emerged.

Good Cop, Bad Cop: Part 2

Several years ago I witnessed a fatal car accident in the Cable Beach area. Because I recognised the vehicle, I abruptly left my dinner at a neighbouring restaurant and shot across the street to assist the sole occupant who unfortunately turned out to be a friend. In my anxiety I asked a policeman, who had arrived on the scene shortly after me if the driver appeared to be dead; to which the officer replied, “What it look like?” My friend was unscathed because the airbag had deployed.

Potter's Cay stall owner's dispute unresolved

TWO months ago, Wendi Constantine was enjoying the benefits of her stable seafood business under the bridge at Potter’s Cay Dock.

Jet setters on flight path to careers at Baha Mar

More than 100 recent college and high school graduates are on their way to careers at Baha Mar, having completed Baha Mar’s Jet Setter Summer Programme. All 102 participants have been identified for positions among the luxury hotel brands at the Cable Beach mega-resort.

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