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'Brave' Davis: release of 'private communication' was unethical
By CELESTE NIXON
Tribune Staff Reporter
cnixon@tribunemedia.net
PLP deputy leader Brave Davis said that the release by a local media house of a "private communication" between leaders of his party was unethical and was intended to cause mischief.
On Sunday evening, an email exchange between PLP members concerning a statement they intended to release in response the FNM's Saturday night rally, was mistakenly sent to members of the media.
A local newspaper printed an article based on the exchange yesterday, which quoted Mr Davis as saying he felt the "stop, review and cancel message" campaign which the party has been running was "not resonating" with voters.
The campa ...
'Caribbean Queen' Alison Hinds Bringing Birthday Bash Weekend to the Grand Lucayan, Freeport
Grand Bahama Island, Bahamas -- Alison Hinds, Barbados' own "Caribbean Queen" will bring a high-energy Birthday Bash Weekend to Grand Lucayan in Freeport May 31-June 1. Hinds' contagious Caribbean beats will be felt throughout the resort during an eventful Caribbean...
'Catastrophic impact' warning over labour unrest predictions
By NEIL HARTNELL
Tribune Business Editor
Mass industrial unrest would have a "catastrophic impact" on an already weakened Bahamian economy, the Bahamas Chamber of Commerce's president told Tribune Business yesterday, warning that "no one" would win and urging: "Calm heads have to prevail for the good of everyone".
Khaalis Rolle reiterated his calls for the three players in 'Tripartite' labour relations - trade unions, businesses and the Government - to avoid treating negotiations as a "zero sum" game where each party wanted to achieve an outright win, and instead arrive at "mutually acceptable" solutions.
Responding to statements by Baham ...
'Christie Shows No Confidence In Bahamas'
FNM chairman Darron Cash said Prime Minister Perry Christie has again demonstrated his lack of confidence in the Bahamian people by bringing in another group of foreign consultants to advise Bahamians.
'Conchservation' eyes ban on exports
Key stakeholders in the national "Conchservation" campaign are advocating a possible ban on conch exports until the domestic reserves reach acceptable levels.
Following the launch of Conchservation last weekend, the Bahamas National Trust (BNT) and the Bahamas Commercial Fishers Alliance (BCFA) are in open dialogue on the way forward. Both parties agree that the conch population has reached a "critical stage", and rather than implementing an open season, meaningful changes are needed to save the iconic mollusc.
"We export around 500,000 pounds of conch each year," said Neil McKinney, the president of BNT. "According to the Department of Marine Resources, there are around three conch to a pound. So that's 1.5 million being exported every year. It is more than the stocks can bear."
Allaying the concerns of the fishing community, the BNT president said banning conch fishing outright or imposing a specific season could possibly be avoided. Fishermen are reluctant to allow a season because many Bahamians make ends meet on conch when crawfish season is closed.
Adrian La Roda, BCFA spokesperson, said banning conch exports would be a welcomed policy.
He said a compromise for BCFA is not to reduce exports but eliminate them entirely. While conch exporters might not relish the idea, he pointed out that 1.5 million conchs does not represent a large industry.
"It will have a minimum effect on exports and a big impact on the population. We think the domestic population will be better served by harvesting for local consumption only," he explained. "We are not going to support a closed season or any sort of ban. We need other means to reach a solution."
La Roda also argued that a ban on exports would make the Bahamian conch more "special" and a greater draw for tourists.
Whether exports are banned or not, McKinney told Guardian Business that last weekend's event is only a first step.
He said education must now kick in whereby Bahamians stop harvesting conchs that have yet to mature and spawn. He also called for the outlaw of fishing methods whereby underwater breathing apparatuses, typically used for lobster, allow fishermen to dive below 60 feet and take immature conches.
Another issue both sides seem to agree on are reserves so the existing conch population can breed undisturbed.
"How big would those reserves be? And how many would it take to sustain and eventually grow the stock?" he asked. "How will it be managed or enforced? We've reached a crucial stage where these questions and more needed to be answered."
'Extra national holiday may hurt the Bahamian economy more'
Opposition leader Dr Hubert Minnis says establishing a new national holiday may add to the economic problems Bahamians are experiencing during the global recession. Dr. Hubert Minnis Dr Minnis spoke to Parliamentarians during a debate about establishing a national holiday...
'Fight' at PLP headquarters as protestors 'go to collect funds'
POLICE and emergency medical services personnel had to be called to PLP headquarters last night as protesters, reportedly paid to demonstrate on Bay Street yesterday, became agitated when they went to collect their funds at Gambier House.
According to eyewitnesses, bus loads of persons arrived at the party's headquarters on Farrington Road and it was shortly afterwards that a fight broke out.
Police were quickly called to quiet the rowdy mob, while those who were injured had to be rushed to the Princess Margaret Hospital.
'GB still FNM country'
Despite the economic hardship being experienced by Grand Bahama residents, they are still supporters of the Free National Movement (FNM), Public Works and Transport Minister Neko Grant said yesterday.
“The people of Grand Bahama appreciate that we are not immune to what is happening in the world and they respect that. They are also aware that we are a government that is most appreciative of the support that Grand Bahama has given us from time immemorial,” said Grant, who was a guest on the Star 106.5 FM?talk show ‘Jeffrey’, hosted by Jeffrey Lloyd.
Grant recalled that in 2002, a general election the FNM lost, the party won three of the six parliamentary seats in ...Despite the economic hardship being experienced by Grand Bahama residents, they are still supporters of the Free National Movement (FNM), Public Works and Transport Minister Neko Grant said yesterday.
“The people of Grand Bahama appreciate that we are not immune to what is happening in the world and they respect that. They are also aware that we are a government that is most appreciative of the support that Grand Bahama has given us from time immemorial,” said Grant, who was a guest on the Star 106.5 FM?talk show ‘Jeffrey’, hosted by Jeffrey Lloyd.
Grant recalled that in 2002, a general election the FNM lost, the party won three of the six parliamentary seats in ...
'Get it in writing'
By INDERIA SAUNDERS
Guardian Business Reporter
inderia@nasguard.com
A recent Supreme Court judgement on a case involving an$8,000 verbal business agreement is emphasizing the importance of having written agreements for any business deals, said the head of the Bahamas Business Association.
"These days people don't honor verbal agreements anymore,"Marvin Smith told Guardianâ Business."Generally speaking, any agreement between a company and someone providing goods and services, there should be something in writing.
"Any agreement between any party has to have some documentation to substantiate what they're saying, otherwise you are left high and dry[and]who know ...
'Golden Knights' Ideal For tourism 'Brand'
About 13 years ago when the original 'Golden Girls' won the sprint relay world championship, the Ministry of Tourism had a great subject for a national commercial of great marketing proportions.
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