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Remarks by Prime Minister The Rt. Hon. Perry G. Christie, M.P. on signing of the Heads of Agreement between The Bahamas Government and Mediterranean Shipping Company Limited (MSC)
Today gives rise to a major economic thrust in The Bahamas as we gather here to witness the signing of a Heads of Agreement between The Bahamas Government and Mediterranean Shipping Company Limited (MSC), the world?s second largest global shipping company and one of the largest and fastest growing cruise lines headquartered in Geneva.
TUC threatens action
TUC threatens action
Insisting that the Trade Union Congress (TUC) and its affiliates cannot support a government that is "out to destroy us", TUC President Obie Ferguson yesterday called on Prime Minister Perry Christie to intervene with what he said are several outstanding matters that if left unresolved would lead to industrial action "without warning".
Job losses at BEC inevitable
Job losses at BEC inevitable
The House of Assembly is debating bills to reform the Bahamas Electricity Corporation (BEC) - the state power provider and regulator - and the wider energy sector.
URCA CEO welcomes new role as electricity regulator
URCA CEO welcomes new role as electricity regulator
The decision to make the Utilities Regulation and Competition Authority (URCA) the independent regulator of the electricity sector has been welcomed by URCA Chief Executive Officer Kathleen Riviere-Smith.
Deputy Prime Minister Addresses Electricity Legislation in Parliament
Deputy Prime Minister Addresses Electricity Legislation in Parliament.
Auto repair industry says proposed wrecked vehicle ban already having negative effect
Bahamas Auto Repair Association (BARA) President Dwaine Scavella is calling on the government to bring some clarification to its proposed ban on "wrecked" vehicles and on vehicles more than 10 years old.
BOB managers engage in meet and greet
BOB managers engage in meet and greet
BOB hosted a Meet the Managers event on Thursday, June 18, 2015 at its Carmichael Road branch.
PM unveils tax breaks
PM unveils tax breaks
The government introduced legislation in the House of Assembly yesterday that would reduce the rate of duty on imported vehicles from the cap of 85 percent to 65 percent across the board.
What is good service
What is good service
Dear Editor,
I spent more than 40 years in the hospitality industry, moving through the ranks from bus boy to assistant food and beverage manager.
Mayaguana Bride-to-Be Wins $200,000 House!
Mayaguana Bride-to-Be Wins $200,000 House!
Recently engaged Mayaguana native Natera Burrows, was the winner of the BTC ?Upgrade Your Christmas? House Giveaway. Burrows was speechless when she learned that her key had opened the door to the mini version of the house...