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PLP: Atlantis jobs in jeopardy
PLP: Atlantis jobs in jeopardy
The Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) said it is willing to help the 'incompetent' Ingraham administration negotiate with international creditors in a bid to save thousands of jobs at Kerzner International's Paradise Island properties.
News broke yesterday that Brookfield Asset Management, the Canadian conglomerate that agreed to take over Atlantis and two other Kerzner properties in a $175 million-...
Ayton staying with the Suns
Ayton staying with the Suns
PHOENIX (AP) — DeAndre Ayton finally has his new deal from the Phoenix Suns, who simply weren't willing to let him get away for nothing. A person with knowledge of the situation said the Suns quickly decided to match a $133 million, four-year offer sheet that Ayton agreed to Thursday with the Indiana Pacers. The ...
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Poll shows nearly half of voters are not convinced they should vote PLP or FNM
By CELESTE NIXON
Tribune Staff Reporter
cnixon@tribunemedia.net
NEARLY half the people who took part in a new poll study are not convinced they should vote for either of the two "big" parties in the next election, it is claimed.
Public Domain, a Bahamian marketing research and public opinion polling firm, conducted a telephone survey of Bahamians across the country from February 16 to March 11...
Police provide tips to assist with suicide prevention
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Following the death of a woman who allegedly jumped from the eastern Paradise Island bridge, police are encouraging those facing hardship or those experiencing mental health issues to seek help. On the scene of Sunday's incident, Inspector Desiree Ferguson noted that the crisis hotline is active and Social Services is available to [...]
Letters to the Editor: Exorbitant boat registration fees will have a ripple effect
Editor, In a world where the cost of living has become a surmounting burden for families and businesses alike, the recent proposition to dramatically increase boat registration fees from a digestible $20 to a staggering $750 for small boats, and from a reasonable $200 to a crushing $3,000 for larger vessels, is a cause for [...]
Davis named in deleted testimony
Davis named in deleted testimony
A SECOND version of a sworn affidavit with testimony purportedly from "gang members" Livingston "Toggie" Bullard and Wisler "Bobo" Davilma has surfaced, this time revealing alleged omitted references to Deputy Prime Minister Philip "Brave" Davis.
Letters to the Editor: The statistics are not in Capital Punishment's favor
Editor, With the frequency of homicides since the start of the new year, the natural response among Bahamians has been to understand why this surge is happening and what could be done to restore peace within the nation. Consequently, there's also been speculation of implementing capital punishment, with former Prime Minister Hubert Minnis having endorsed [...]
GBPA President says Grand Bahama Port Authority not for sale
NASSAU, BAHAMAS- Grand Bahama Port Authority (GBPA) President Ian Rolle asserted to media Thursday morning that the GBPA is not for sale. His comments come after rumors circulated that the sale of the GBPA was imminent after Prime Minister Philip Davis criticized the entity for not doing enough to help stimulate Grand Bahama's economy. [...]
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: 2023, the year of resurrection
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: 2023, the year of resurrection
Editor, 2023 was a game-changing year and one of the literal resurrections of The Bahamas. With the still lingering effects of back-to-back hurricanes a few short years ago and the debilitating economic and health status of Bahamians across the board with the arrival of COVID-19, we were between a rock and a very hard place. [...]
Environmental coalition urges government to join anti-fuel treaty
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Conservation advocates are calling on The Bahamas to join Colombia, Palau, Samoa Nauru in joining the growing movement for a fossil fuel non-proliferation treaty. Our Islands, Our Future (OIOF), a grassroots coalition advocating for a permanent ban on oil exploration and exploitation activities in The Bahamas, has praised the leaders of those [...]