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Turnquest says unwise to let China have too much influence

FREE National Movement Deputy Leader K Peter Turnquest yesterday regretted that Bahamians were only “bit players” in the ongoing Baha Mar saga, as he decried the sale of Baha Mar’s assets to a company created by the $3.5bn project’s financier, the Export-Import Bank of China (CEXIM).

Wilchcombe: We can use tourism to reduce poverty

MINISTER of Tourism Obie Wilchcombe called for “a paradigm economic shift” as countries in the region examine the link between tourism and poverty.

Gov't to update timeshare laws

The Minister of Tourism yesterday said the Government was looking to introduce new timeshare legislation, calling the industry vital to year-round business and product diversity.

F.N.M. deputy's comments on new B.T.C. C.E.O. 'disgraceful'

AGRICULTURE Minister V Alfred Gray branded as “disgraceful” comments from FNM Deputy Leader Loretta Butler-Turner who on Tuesday said appointing Leon Williams as the Bahamas Telecommunication Company’s new CEO is a step backward.

FNM blames Prime Minister for ‘bleak Christmas’

BAHAMIANS will have a “bleak Christmas” this year because of the weak leadership of Prime Minister Perry Christie, the Free National Movement said in a statement yesterday.

Answers, Mr Sands

The letter published in both morning dailies yesterday, from Sandy Sands, VP, Baha Mar, was rather surprising and raises in my thinking some serious questions, probably on every single Bahamian’s lips.

Christie's BTC remarks 'suspicious'

FNM Chairman Charles Maynard is questioning the timing of Prime Minister Perry Christie's comments on the sale of BTC, calling the remarks 'suspicious'.

Salvation Army sees Xmas donations fall

The Salvation Army yesterday revealed Christmas donations have declined this year despite launching collections at new locations with donor numbers remaining unchanged.

BAIN TOWN’S PLIGHT ON POWER AND WATER LINES

TEN percent of households in Bain Town had no electricity and 20 percent had no running water, according to a 2016 survey from the Ministry of National Security.

Bud Bahamian winner front and centre at FIFA World Cup

MOSCOW, Russia – Soccer enthusiasts from around the world have been glued to their screens as the FIFA World Cup action heats up in Russia. Heralded globally as the most prestigious association tournament in the world, the FIFA World Cup has and cont

Post office move: It’s back to square one

THE GOVERNMENT has gone back to the drawing board on plans to relocate the General Post Office, according to Transport Minister Renward Wells.

Report due on 'sabotage'

THE preliminary report into a case of sabotage at BEC’s Clifton Pier Power Plant is expected this week, with initial indications suggesting the wires were cut by “professionals”, chairman Leslie Miller said.

Retailers: Xmas 'steady rather than spectacular'

BUSINESS for many local retailers during the Christmas period was described yesterday as “steadybut not booming”.

No pay for six months, claim Chinese workers

MORE than 50 Chinese construction workers from Baha Mar protested outside the Chinese Embassy on Wednesday afternoon, claiming they have not been paid in six months and that they had been threatened when they complained.

BTC margins off 21% amid cellular equality demands

The Bahamas Telecommunications Company’s (BTC) controlling shareholder has demanded that it be placed on a ‘level playing field’ with any cellular rival, as price cuts dropped some margins by up to 21 per cent year-over-year.

Melia’s 1,000 staff enjoy ‘Perfect Luck’ over new employer

A trade union leader has criticised the lack of consultation over the transfer of the Melia Nassau Beach Resort’s 1,000-strong staff, and their employment contracts and rights, to the China Export-Import Bank.

200 march to PM's office in protest

MOVED to action primarily because of the ongoing issues plaguing the New Providence Landfill and surrounding areas, about 200 We March Bahamas protesters marched to the Office of the Prime Minister yesterday, calling on the nation’s leader to “bring some resolution” to their concerns.

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