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Bimini developer plans lawsuit on club's demolition

A club owner yesterday said he aims to file a lawsuit against the Bimini Bay Resort’s original developers “any day now” over the alleged demolition of his property, adding: “I’m not going to stop until I have justice.”

Food retailers fear 12% VAT cost rises

Bahamian food retailers fear the Government’s Value-Added Tax (VAT) legislation will have a “profound impact” and result in job losses, increasing their cost base by up to 12 per cent.

‘Scorched taxpayer’ fears over Baha Mar

The former Nassau Palm Resort is now “open for business” following a $25 million investment in renovations, which has led to the creation of 100 jobs.

Resort ‘open for business’ after $25m investment

The former Nassau Palm Resort is now “open for business” following a $25 million investment in renovations, which has led to the creation of 100 jobs.

PI restaurant set to ‘get them off-ship’

Margaritaville Bahamas’ operators yesterday suggested it would help lure more cruise passengers off the ship and increase spending yields, describing its launch - and the creation of 160 jobs - as a “no brainer”.

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.

BOB to close Thompson Boulevard branch on August 31

BANK of The Bahamas Ltd (BOB) has announced that its Thompson Boulevard branch will close from August 31, 2015, and its portfolio will be transferred to the Harrold Road branch on the Tonique Williams-Darling Highway. No jobs will be lost.

Turnquest: Gov’t should change the tune on resort agreements

THE Opposition’s finance spokesman yesterday suggested that the government should make the inclusion of a local entertainment option a requirement of any new Heads of Agreement with resort developers, arguing that this could help promote local entertainers and provide them with sustainable employment in the sector.

Bishop blames Prime Minister over murder levels in nation

BISHOP Cedric Moss, senior pastor at the Kingdom Life Church, blames Prime Minister Perry Christie and the government for the “unbelievable increase” in murder in the Bahamas.

Former BREA chief: Nassau ‘cowboy town’

A two-time Bahamas Real Estate Association (BREA) president has warned that Nassau is now “a cowboy town”, with crime - and the fear of crime - leaving the Bahamas in a “precarious position”.

Concerns over ‘bloated’ government workforce

The Government must ensure there are a greater number of highly-skilled employees within the public sector, the Bahamas Chamber of Commerce and Employers Confederation’s (BCCEC) chairman said yesterday.

Pinder criticises text message circulated claiming strike action

BAHAMAS Public Services Union President John Pinder yesterday spoke out against a viral text message calling it “counter productive” to organised labour movements.

Dangerous dentistry

THE job of the Bahamas Dental Council and the Bahamas Medical Council is to regulate the practices of their respective professions.

Baha Mar: No gratuity deal in 10 months

Baha Mar yesterday said it had been forced to cease the normal 15 per cent gratuity payments at the Meliá Nassau Beach Resort, after 10 months of negotiations failed to reach an agreement with the Bahamas Hotel, Catering and Allied Workers Union (BHCAWU) on a new arrangement.

Young Bahamians being trained in ship repairs

AFTER participating in the Shipyard Apprenticeship Programme – a four year academic and on-the-job training course designed to prepare apprentices for a career in ship repair, Theo Pelecanos will go to Florida International University (FIU) to study Mechanical Engineering courtesy of the Grand Bahama Shipyard (GBS).

Minnis blasts government over crime, unemployment

FREE National Movement Leader Dr Hubert Minnis criticised the government yesterday, saying that the last four years have been characterised by rising national debt, no accountability, a low growth rate, high unemployment and an unacceptable rate of violent crime.

Bahamas under-12 boys team tie for third with Bermuda

AT the U12 ITF/Cotecc tournament, the Bahamas boys and girls team did a remarkable job in representing the country last week in Santo Domingo.

PM cuts ribbon on Blue Marlin Resort

PRIME Minister Perry Christie officially opened the Blue Marlin Cove Condo Hotel Resort in West End, Grand Bahama, yesterday, heralding the transformation of the property from a 30 unit condominium to a 60 room hotel with restaurants, a recreational centre, and a health and beauty spa.

Open letter to Prime Minister Perry Christie

Dear Prime Minister, The Scriptures remind us, "Whatever you do to the least of my brothers, that you do unto me." I appeal to you to reinstate the 80 terminated officers of the Urban Renewal Programme.

The Urban Renewal fallacy

THIS is my comment in response to today's newspaper article under the heading: "More Urban Renewal workers to reportedly lose jobs."

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