Ministry for Grand Bahama says “no satisfactory case” made for utility rate increase
… recent confirmation by the Grand Bahama Utility Company’s (GBUC) … the Ministry for Grand Bahama stated that a reasonable consultative … the outcome.” The Grand Bahama Port Authority (GBPA) on … in their bills. Grand Bahama Chamber of Commerce President James …
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LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Where can The Bahamas look to create new job opportunities?
… the tourists coming to The Bahamas, continue to come from … new job opportunities for the Bahamas’ youth, the government must … Compared to the other Bahama islands, Grand Bahama’s economy is the … several American corporations. The Bahamas’ economic fate will be …
Gambling Addiction And Abuse
The Chairman of the Gaming Board spoke on the issue of gambling addiction and abuse while on the sidelines of the Caribbean Regulators Forum and Gaming Show being held here in the country. Dr. Danny Johnson said, “it goes into people’s homes, it can come up on kids phones, it is everywhere. And so we […]
Labour Minister Defends Unemployment Rate
The Minister of the Labour and Immigration is defending the unemployment rate after comments made by Governor of the Central Bank John Rolle. Rolle is quoted in the media to have said unemployment in The Bahamas is projected to be higher than pre COVID-19. He also admitted that there are no recent statistics. Speaking to […]
BTC Continues To Support The Government’s ParkConnect Initiative
Since the official launch of the government’s ParkConnect project last August, BTC has powered 42 parks throughout The Bahamas with Wi-Fi, completing 32 in 2022 and connecting 10 in the first quarter of 2023. ParkConnect is a social initiative introduced by the Government to bridge the digital divide by providing free internet access at designated […]
Min. of Foreign Affairs – Statement on the Passing of Mr. Al Dillette
I regret to report the death of Albert King Dillette, known to his friends, including me as Al Dillette. Mr. Dillette died at home in his official residence in Toronto last evening. He was discovered by the Consulate General’s staff when he could not be reached this morning. Theemergency services with the consulate staff entered […]
Liveable Wage Mandate
The National Tripartite Council has been given the mandate to work on a liveable wage. Chairman Sharon Martin says before this work can begin information must be gathered. “Labour Force Survey is what I’m referring to. That has just been launched, so that needs to happen for us because we need to know how many […]
Statement from The Ministry for Grand Bahama On Water Increase
We note a statement from The Grand Bahama Port Authority (GBPA) confirming approval of the rate adjustment on water services by the Grand Bahama Utility Company (GBUC). Consistent with our statement issued on 13th April 2023, we are of the view that a reasonable consultative period could not have realistically occurred within the notice period. […]
Urban Renewal Northern Bahamas Small Home Repairs
“The Month of May is recognised as Disaster Preparedness Month across the length and breadth of The Bahamas. In line with this, Urban Renewal Northern Bahamas Small Home Repairs Division will begin a robust repair programme this week to aggressively address themany outstanding housing repair concerns”, said Deputy Director of Urban Renewal, Senator the Hon. […]
