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According to me

BEGINNING tomorrow, Sharon Turner, the former deputy director of Government Information under the Ingraham administration, begins her weekly column ‘According to Me – Sharon T’ in The Tribune.

Sandals Royal Bahamian graduates 15 people from Hospitality Training Programme

SANDALS Royal Bahamian has sent 15 graduates of its Hospitality Training Programme out into the workforce.

Yacht registry to boost Out Islands

MINISTER of Financial Services, Ryan Pinder, yesterday said his ministry was heavily involved in the development of a Bahamian yacht registry, in a bid to create jobs and develop the Family Islands.

Announcement due 'soon' on Sal Salvador project

A MAJOR development in San Salvador is expected to be announced “very soon” Prime Minister Perry Christie said.

Government: Talks over Grand Lucayan casino

TOURISM Minister Obie Wilchcombe said the government is in talks with four companies to take over the operations of the Grand Lucayan Resort Casino in Grand Bahama.

School holds mock election

SIXTH grade students at the Fresh Creek Primary School in Central Andros were candidates in a mock general election held on World Teacher’s Day.

Minnis questions signing of $650m waste plant letter

FREE National Movement Leader Dr Hubert Minnis yesterday raised questions about the government’s reported signing of a letter of intent with a company to build a multi-million dollar waste-to-energy plant at the New Providence landfill.

‘Complete disaster’ for 2,026 Baha Mar workers

The Government’s Baha Mar ‘liquidation strategy’ was yesterday branded “a complete disaster” by a former Board director, after the Supreme Court authorised the termination of 2,026 employees.

RODERICK SIMMS: Foresight needed to drive growth via global business

Fostering economic growth is of utmost importance for an island nation such as The Bahamas if it is to secure a prosperous and sustainable future. One highly effective strategy to achieve this goal is giving priority to growing the international economy. While we previously discussed the significance of growing the local economy, it is essential to recognise that the easiest way to stimulate economic growth in the local economy is by first fostering growth in its international equivalent.

Businessmen pay $5k fines for Contempt

A WELL-KNOWN businessman has confirmed to Tribune Business that he paid a $5,000 fine after being found in Contempt of Court, describing as "unfortunate" the situation he and a former business partner now found themselves in due to a dispute over a $1.1 million Old Fort Bay home.

Oil refinery pledges 600 construction jobs at peak

A $4.5 billion oil refinery and storage terminal is “aiming to hit the ground running in the New Year”, with construction set to create between 300-600 jobs “at a single time”.

50 jobs go as web shops shut own after tax hike approved

The Asure Win web shop yesterday blamed the budget’s tax hikes for the closure of 11 sites, and termination of 50 staff, by the end of June amid warnings the sector is not “hyperprofitable”.

Dive guru 'devastated' over threat to Bimini

A world-renowned dive guru yesterday said he was personally “devastated” by the potential damage Resorts World’s cruise terminal will inflict on the diving and fishing industries, which generate 90 per cent of Bimini’s hotel occupancies and “millions” for its economy.

The expectations of Nottage

Re: Nottage criticised for shifting blame on crime.

CIBC worker passes compliance course

A client service officer at CIBC FirstCaribbean’s corporate and investment banking unit, Jensen Curry, passed the Canadian chief compliance officer qualifying exam after studying with the Nassau-based Securities Training Institute (STI).Bettina Albur

An idealistic pipe dream

Re: Former MP: Bahamas Needs To Heal Racial Divide. The Tribune, January 10, 2020.

‘Profound economic impact’ forecast after Swiss meetings

PRIME Minister Perry Christie yesterday said he is “greatly encouraged” by the nature of meetings held with international shipping experts last week, the possible outcome of which he said will have a “profound” economic impact on “the future of this country.”

Ruling on police overtime pay ‘a game-changer’

FRIDAY’S Supreme Court ruling ordering that overtime pay be paid to police officers who have worked 12-hour shifts within the last two years is a game-changer for law enforcement agencies across the board, Police Staff Association President Dwight Smith declared yesterday.

40 out of work after closure of Butler’s food World in Freeport

FORTY Bahamians are out of work in Grand Bahama after the closure of Butler’s Food World in the Circle Mall. Owner Jeff Butler closed the doors about two weeks ago and is uncertain about his next move for the business.

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