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Too much credit for Roberts

I would like to respond to a letter that was published in the May 21 edition of The Nassau Guardian. It was written by the popular radio talk show host and rabid Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) supporter

Competition fearson Super Value's City Markets 'deal'

RIVAL food retailers have voiced fears that allowing Super Value to acquire City Markets' remaining stores would create a "virtual monopoly" in the New Providence supermarket business, with an estimated 60-80 per cent market share.

PI Straw Market relaunch to boost tourism’s authenticity

Senior Atlantis executives say the Paradise Island Straw Market’s relaunch, and creation of the accompanying Food Village, will provide tourists with more authentic experiences.

Judge steps aside from MP's civil trial

A SUPREME Court judge has recused himself from hearing Fox Hill MP Shonel Ferguson’s civil trial after revelations that Official Opposition Leader Philip “Brave” Davis is due to swear an affidavit in the matter, The Tribune can confirm.

Private sector is ‘100% ready’ on plastics ban

Major supermarket and fast-food restaurant chains yesterday pledged they are “100 percent ready” for single-use plastics ban that takes effect tomorrow despite the extra costs they will incur.

Amid travel concerns over coronavirus, BLTA completes final trials for Fed, Davis Cup teams

VETERAN player/captain Marvin Rolle has secured the fourth and final spot on the Bahamas Davis Cup team, while Larikah Russell and Simone Pratt earned the third and fourth spots on the Fed Cup team. But there’s still some concern about whether or not

Businesses ‘test water’ over extra night hours

Super Value’s principal yesterday said the supermarket chain plans to “test the waters” with 8pm closings after the nightly curfew was eased but voiced scepticism the move would increase sales.

D'Aguilar slams Baha Mar buyer

FORMER Baha Mar Director Dionisio D’Aguilar declared yesterday that the recently announced prospective buyer of Baha Mar, Hong Kong-based Chow Tai Fook Enterprises, is “unsuited to invest in The Bahamas”.

Marijuana users do not 'function perfectly'

“THERE is no such thing as being inebriated from weed. You can smoke all day long and still work, still drive, still talk, basically you can still function perfectly. But drink straight for two hours. You won’t be able to stand, talk or function at all. Yet weed is illegal... How did this planet get so stupid?”

In defence of Galanis

I think any reasonably bright person would concur with Mr Galanis’ observation that The Bahamas is in worse shape now than when Perry Christie came into power three years ago.

QC: A week to answer on contempt

A QUEEN’S Counsel has been given a week to prepare his case as to why he should not be found in contempt of court and punished for his recent actions in the Court of Appeal.

Christie: If Obie wants to lead, he’ll have to beat me

PRIME Minister Perry Christie said yesterday that if Tourism Minister Obie Wilchcombe wants to lead the Progressive Liberal Party, then he would have to beat him in an election at a party convention.

$1.3m Scotiabank theft appeal delayed by trial transcripts

A NEW court date has been set for two former Scotiabank employees contesting conviction for theft of $1.3m from the bank’s Nicholl’s Town branch on North Andros.

Decision on Rollins suspension rests with PM

THE Progressive Liberal Party committee, activated to decide the fate of Fort Charlotte MP Andre Rollins, has recommended that the former Gaming Board chairman be suspended from the party for not less than six months, committee Chairman Valentine Grimes confirmed yesterday.

NHI could unlock a ‘multi-billion’ health care industry

IF PROPERLY structured, National Health Insurance (NHI) could could transform the Bahamian healthcare system into a ‘multi-billion’ industry, the head of a Bahamas-based pharmaceutical and medical equipment supplier said yesterday, telling Tribune Business that improving efficiencies and access to care are key to implementation of the scheme.

Bell aims to become security minister

STATE Minister for National Security Keith Bell said he hopes he will be promoted to the senior position and become minister of national security if the Progressive Liberal Party wins the next general election.

Construction materials ‘not nearly as volatile’

BUILDING materials suppliers yesterday confirmed that prices have “stabilised” significantly over the past several weeks but are far from returning to pre-COVID levels.

CONCACAF Men’s U-17 qualifiers: Bahamas improves record to 2-1

TEAM Bahamas is currently fourth in Group A at the CONCACAF Men’s U17 Qualifiers.

Funds to make a difference Over-the-Hill

A FOUNDATION catering to inner-city residents wants to award $3000 to $10,000 to people with projects that make a difference in those communities.

Concern over margins on new breadbasket items

Supervalue’s owner says retailers will have to ‘wait and see’ what margins are allowed on the items to be added to the breadbasket list, noting if the low grocery margins are used for such perishable items it could force smaller retailers out of business.

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