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Sands hired as assistant track and field coach
Leevan ‘Superman’ Sands, preparing for the completion of his athletic career, is now the latest Bahamian to secure a track and field coaching job in the United States. Sands, the most decorated Bahamian triple jumper, has been named as an assistant c
‘No political party is committed’ to cutting Govt size
Shrinking the size of government will be extremely hard to achieve in the Bahamas, a well-known businessman believes, because “no political party is committed to it as a philosophy”.
Deputy PM pledges ‘job killer’ roll back
The Deputy Prime Minister has promised to “roll back” the requirement for Freeport businesses to apply for real property tax exemptions and other incentives, describing this as “a job killer”.
Refinery project good to go
THE multi-billion dollar Oban Energies project for East Grand Bahama has passed the government’s due diligence assessments, Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis and officials of the oil refinery and storage company said yesterday.
Refinery 'a death knell'
THE signing of a heads of agreement for the Oban oil refinery in East Grand Bahama is being characterised as a “death knell” for the environment and the people of the island, according to one environmental activist.
‘We’ll tackle any illegal web shops’
ATTORNEY General Carl Bethel yesterday warned that any illegality in the gaming industry will be “vigorously addressed” by the government as he moved to address recent statements by gaming house operators that appeared to resonate as a threat of moving “underground” to escape impending tax increases.
‘McAlpine needs to make his mind up’
FREE National Movement Chairman Carl Culmer suggested yesterday Pineridge MP Frederick McAlpine should seriously consider his future with the FNM following repeated disparaging remarks about the work of the government over the past year.
Labour specialist: to discuss 'good understudy ideas'
The Chamber of Commerce’s top workforce specialist yesterday said he plans to discuss “some good ideas” for solving the government’s understudy issues when he meets its labour chief next month. Peter Goudie told Tribune Business he wanted to create
Retailer’s $10m spend creates up to 70 job
A Bahamian retailer yesterday said its $10m eastern New Providence investment, which has created 60-70 jobs, attracted more consumer traffic than expected during Saturday’s opening.
Govt 'closing in' on deals to bring jobs to Berry Islands
PRIME Minister Perry Christie led a delegation of government ministers and advisers to Great Harbour Cay in the Berry Islands on Friday, announcing that his administration is closing in on several major initiatives, including a hotel and condominium complex.
'Stop this abuse of loading bay parking'
A LOCAL businessman has called for police officers to take a firmer stance against the “abuse” of loading zones in the downtown area, claiming that doing business in the area has now become a “nightmare” because officers are “only doing half the job.
Multi-million project aiming to revive ‘forgotten’ east Nassau
THE developers behind a “multi-million” dollar mixed-use project to the Solomon Springs Plaza’s rear yesterday voiced optimism it will help revive a “forgotten” eastern New Providence if approved.
BTC creates 145 jobs
The Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC) has created 145 full and part-time jobs since its immediate post-privatisation downsizing, its chief executive adding that another 200 employees - some of whom had been waiting 10 years - were either promoted or “reclassified” within the company.
Bahamas' FDI inflows drop 'by over 50%'
The Bahamas saw 2012 foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows drop by more than 50 per cent to $595 million, a top private sector executive describing this as “a sobering reminder” of the competition for global capital.
Bahamas shoots itself in its financial foot
THE BAHAMAS has “all the ingredients to become a world class international financial centre”, but needs to get its message out.
Are women taking over or are we losing men?
Research shows us each day that young males are being lost. They are being lost to car accidents, violence, crime, illness and risk taking.
Coke bottler eyes $500k upgrade to new Freeport HQ
Caribbean Bottling Company (Bahamas) is aiming to start renovation work on its new $500,000 Freeport headquarters within the next fortnight, a development likely to create 15-20 construction jobs.
Pageant platform advances childhood passion for education
A PAGEANT queen’s love for children led her at the age of eighteen to dream about becoming an elementary school owner. Now at 27 years old, Shante Mcalpin, Miss Bahamas Galaxy 2013, is one step closer.
'Pluck ripe Freeport' for economic growth
Freeport’s ability to absorb another 100,000 people “without the Government having to spend a nickel” means the Bahamas should focus its economic growth efforts on the second city.
Drug lure: 50% of school leavers lacking diploma
"A significant" number of young Bahamians are being lured into the drug trade as 50 percent of high school leavers graduate without even a diploma, a policy document is asserting.