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PM announces Desmond Bannister as new Deputy Prime Minister, relaxation of measures for Christmas season
Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis has announced that Minister of Works Desmond Bannister will be the next Deputy Prime Minister, taking over from Peter Turnquest who resigned last month.
Freeport business sees little of Dorian tax breaks
Freeport businesses yesterday said they have felt little impact from the $100m-plus worth of tax breaks and waivers granted to facilitate Hurricane Dorian reconstruction efforts.
Farmer: Import ban is 'make or break'
A BAHAMIAN farmer yesterday backed the Government’s temporary restriction on imports of sweet and bell peppers and tomatoes, saying: “That’s a make or break situation right now.”Christopher Pinder, one of the owners of Abaco-based 5 Star Farms, a maj
Georgette Rolle tees off today in LPGA Classic
GEORGETTE Rolle, playing as the Bahamas’ exempted player for the fifth time, will tee off at 12:53pm today in the first round of the 2018 Pure Silk Bahamas LPGA Classic at the Ocean Golf Club on Paradise Island.Rolle, 32, will play in the last of 35
Cooper and Bain are ratified to run for PLP
THE Progressive Liberal Party ratified insurance executive Chester Cooper and community leader Eva Bain last night to run in next year’s election.
Concern at fishing plan
WHEN I wrote my last letter (November 1, 2016), expressing my concern for the increased Chinese influence, I was not aware of the information that has surfaced regarding the proposed 10,000 acres of farm land in North Andros.
Two dead in weekend violence
TWO murders, including a drive-by shooting and a stabbing incident, occurred on the weekend. One man was killed in a stabbing incident at a bar on Tonique Williams Darling Highway shortly after 1am on Saturday. A second man was also a victim of the a
New VAT policy to aid Abaco & Grand Bahama
PRIME Minister Dr Hubert Minnis announced a new VAT policy for Abaco and Grand Bahama yesterday to assist with rebuilding efforts.
'Mix-ups' to blame for Abaco port goods loss
Abaco’s Chamber of Commerce president yesterday called for better organisation at the island’s shipping port, adding that “mix-ups” rather than “higher levels of theft” are responsible for goods losses. Ken Hutton, pictured , speaking to Tribune Bus
Minister defends government’s handling of illegal migrants
IMMIGRATION Minister Elsworth Johnson said yesterday the government has done nothing wrong regarding its handling of illegal migrants seeking refuge in the country.
Tough times for Potter's Cay - but still helping storm victims
DESPITE growing tensions at Potter’s Cay Dock, vendors remain committed to doing their part to assist those who were adversely affected by Hurricane Dorian. Early last month, the Category Five Storm pummeled Abaco and Grand Bahama, destroying many h
Storr: Cabinet to advise on domes
DISASTER Reconstruction Authority executive chairman Alex Storr said the authority will advise Cabinet on how best to repurpose domes in Abaco that were never used, adding the DRA no longer supports sending the domes to Family Islands for storage purposes.
‘Action now’ on Dorian tax breaks extension
Abaco’s Chamber of Commerce president yesterday reiterated that residents need “action now” over the extension of Hurricane Dorian-related tax breaks and other relief.
Child abuse: 856 cases in just one year
THERE were 856 recorded cases of child abuse in the country last year, with neglect, physical abuse and sexual abuse accounting for 92 per cent of the total incidents reported to the Department of Social Services.
Bahamas islands in awards top spots
The Bahamas has gained four spots among the Caribbean’s top 15 destinations in Travel + Leisure magazine’s World’s awards.The Exuma Cays, the Abacos and Harbour Island were voted ‘Best Islands in the Caribbean, Bermuda and the Bahamas’. Harbour Islan
Structural troubles delay opening of Abaco airport
THE official opening of the new multi-million dollar airport in Abaco has been further delayed as government tackles several structural deficiencies, Transport and Aviation Minister Glenys Hanna-Martin revealed.
Poultry farm at 'full speed' despite 10% price hike
AFTER nearly going out of business almost one year ago, an Abaco-based poultry producer is “back to full speed” despite feed cost hikes driving its prices up by 10 per cent in January.
Seaplane firm unveils Hope Town services
A Fort Lauderdale-based seaplane company is looking to add a scheduled service into Hope Town, Abaco, come early 2014.
Key 'still active FNM'
CENTRAL and South Abaco MP Edison Key yesterday confirmed that he was still an active member of the FNM party despite noticeable absences from Opposition press conferences held at the House of Assembly.
Timber harvester targets February production start
An Abaco-based timber harvester is aiming to move into full-scale production by end-February, having already harvested 300 trees.