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Govt will try to cushion gas rises
Govt will try to cushion gas rises
THE Davis administration plans to expedite any plan to buffer increased gasoline prices that may come as a result of the Russian Ukrainian war, according to press secretary Clint Watson.
Government taking deliberate steps to cushion impact of fiscal measures on the poorest households
Government taking deliberate steps to cushion impact of fiscal measures on the poorest households
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, the Hon. K. Peter Turnquest said in light of the fiscal measures, which call for a shared sacrifice from all, the government is taking deliberate steps to cushion the impact on the poorest households.
FNM's Policies Cushioned Blow of Great Recession
FNM's Policies Cushioned Blow of Great Recession
Dear Editor,
The Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) was catapulted into high office in 2012 because of the 2008 collapse of Lehman Brothers and the ensuing collapse of the U.S. financial markets that same year.
Beach Soccer - Bahamas win in up-and-down thriller
Beach Soccer - Bahamas win in up-and-down thriller
The 10-4 win for the Bahamas over Barbados looked to be a runaway, a tight match, a runaway the other direction, a close game, and then it turned out to be a comfortable win for the Rake and Scrape Boys. The Bahamas netted the first two goals before giving up the lead, only to earn it back, before pulling away in the second and third periods. Both sides showed extreme resiliency and will be tough-...
PM Davis: Proposed Consumer Protection Bill is “a modern legislative framework to protect Bahamian consumers," particularly "the vulnerable among us"
During his Contribution in the House of Assembly, on November 1, 2023, Prime Minister and Minister of Finance the Hon. Philip Davis said that the Consumer Protection Bill (2023) will put in place “a modern legislative framework to protect Bahamian consumers."
Jones, Liberty fall in Game One
Jones, Liberty fall in Game One
Bahamian women's professional basketball player Jonquel 'JJ' Jones notched her seventh straight double-double of the postseason, but the New York Liberty were turned back by the Las Vegas Aces, 99-82, losing Game One of the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) Finals on Sunday. Jones finished with 16 points and a game-high 10 rebounds on the road, at ...
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Consumer prices up slightly in July
Consumer prices up slightly in July
In July the country's inflation rate increased by 0.6 percent when compared to June the Bahamas National Statistical Institute explained in its most recent Consumer Price Index for the month of July.
RF Bank and Trust VP: Inflation will be with us for a while longer
Inflation is likely to be with The Bahamas for a while, given that interest rate hikes in the US to stem inflation will lead to higher costs being passed down, RF Bank and Trust Vice President of Investment Banking Jim Wilson said yesterday. Speaking to media on the sidelines of RF's Brunch and Learn series for World ...
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Letter: Layoffs are another blow in Grand Bahama
Letter: Layoffs are another blow in Grand Bahama
EDITOR, The Tribune.
The Radisson Resort at Our Lucaya's decision to layoff 202 employees could not have come at a worse time for the island of Grand Bahama, which has been struggling to extricate itself from economic quicksand since the damage caused by two devastating hurricanes in 2004 forced the Royal Oasis Resort and Casino, the hub of economic activity in the downtown area, to shut down.
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It's time to buy school shoes
It's time to buy school shoes
It's almost time for school to reopen and parents are busy buying and checking school supplies from their shopping lists. Even though most parents don't think about it, it is critical for them to remember that school shoes are one of the most important purchases they will make for their children this school year.