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Deputy Prime Minister attends annual crabfest in Fresh Creek, Andros
FRESH CREEK, Andros -- Deputy Prime Minister Hon. Philip Davis lead a government delegation to Fresh Creek Andros on Saturday to attend and show his support for the annual Crabfest there. DPM Davis, BEC Chairman Leslie Miller and CARICOM High Commissioner Picewell Forbes are pictured mingling with the huge crowd of mostly young people at the event. The delegation is also pictured with local busine...
Demeritte denies confirmation of political influence on BOB loans
Bank of The Bahamas (BOB) Chairman Richard Demeritte yesterday sought to walk back the impression that during the troubled bank's recent annual general meeting (AGM) on the weekend he confirmed that politically influenced loans had been made by the bank in the past.
Gov't, Central Bank 'wimpy' over consumer protection
Gov't, Central Bank 'wimpy' over consumer protection
By ALISON LOWE
Business Reporter
alowe@tribunemedia.net
The Government and Central Bank of the Bahamas are "wimpy and pathetic" when it comes to protecting consumers, a former Chamber of Commerce president has charged, suggesting "there may be an effort" on the part of commercial banks "to hide" loan terms that, in some cases, leave people paying back more than double what they borrow.
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250k energy costs rise causes '2011 'write off'
250k energy costs rise causes '2011 'write off'
Superwash is set for a year-over-year $250,000 increase in energy costs based on expenditure so far, its president and former Chamber of Commerce chief, Dionisio D'Aguilar, said yesterday, as he admitted that despite slight sales increases he has "written off 2011" from a business perspective.
As a guest speaker at the Rotary Club of West Nassau, Mr D'Aguilar said that although signals are such...
Residents alarmed at plan for Soldier Road cemetery
Residents alarmed at plan for Soldier Road cemetery
SOLDIER Road residents are expressing concern over plans to develop a cemetery in the area.The cemetery is reportedly to be built immediately northeast of Kennedy Subdivision, next to Superwash on Soldier Road.Local resident Gloria Wallace expressed
Davis: Budget offers no relief for ordinary people
Davis: Budget offers no relief for ordinary people
Opposition Leader Philip Brave Davis charged yesterday that the 2017/2018 budget is "steeped" with financial benefits for families, other loved ones and friends of those in government, but is oppressive for the poor people in The Bahamas.
"When the FNM says it's the people's time, we are constrained to ask who are these people?" Davis said as he contributed to the budget debate in the House of Ass...
D'Aguilar's company linked to another falsified invoice
Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) Chairman Bradley Roberts yesterday labeled Freetown candidate and owner of Superwash Limited Dionisio D'Aguilar a "serial tax dodger", revealing in several Bahamas Customs Department documents that the company was linked to another falsified invoice, this time on the shipment of 53 washers and dryers and 53 coin boxes.
D'Aguilar strongly rejected the tax dodger clai...
D'Aguilar company made false declarations in 2014 case
SUPERWASH Limited, the company owned by Free National Movement candidate for Free Town Dionisio D'Aguilar, submitted three false declarations to the Bahamas Customs Department in 2014 which would have cost the government more than $35,000 in unpaid duty, according to documents obtained by The Tribune...
Symonette tops list of wealthy candidates
Symonette tops list of wealthy candidates
Former Deputy Prime Minister Brent Symonette came roaring back to top the list of wealthiest candidates seeking election to the House of Assembly, with a massive fortune of $156 million, according to his financial declaration filed on Nomination Day.
To put in perspective the vastness of Symonette's wealth, his declaration, as of the end of 2016, amounts to more than those of the next nine people ...
Prince Charles businesses reject road closure
Prince Charles businesses reject road closure
When the Ministry of Works attempted to close Prince Charles Drive Monday, one business owner used his forklift to remove barricades used to close the road, Superwash president Dionisio D’Aguilar told The Nassau Guardian yesterday.
D’Aguilar said the Prince Charles business owners “sent the Ministry of Works packing,” following a meeting Tuesday night. The business owners ...