Archive | June, 2018

Ferreira Debunks Aragonite Claims

Environmental Minister Ramould Ferreira yesterday debunked theories of Aragonite turning quite a number of Bahamians into billionaires. According to him, his ministry is almost done researching the mineral in a bid to answer questions surrounding its value, whereabouts, and sustainability. He said, “It’s quite fascinating. The Bahamas is really the only place that we’ve found […]

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Thresholds Of Endurance

The Clifton Review     The Clifton Review is a tri-weekly column that examines the question of the Clifton project along with the evolution of the war between two billionaires. We covered the start of this war with articles describing the battle over easement rights, the mysterious burning of a home, the blocks to rebuilding, and countless questionable court […]

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PLP SETS STANDARDS FOR CANDIDATES

In an ongoing  effort to select suitable candidates  to win  the next general elections,  the leadership of  the Progressive Liberal Party  has  endorsed  what is being called “a mix of qualities and standards to become an effective and lasting Member of Parliament on a PLP team. The requirements come after an  Aspirant Candidates Modular Training […]

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AG ATTACKS CHINESE LABOUR

Attorney General, Senator Carl Bethel yesterday urged that it’s time for the so-called foolishness that has been allowed to take place at the multi-million-dollar Pointe Development to stop.  That was the no nonsense warning of  Senator Bethel in connection with the number of Chinese workers at the downtown Nassau project. Senator Bethel, told his colleagues […]

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Minister Optimistic Over Hotel Sale

The Grand Lucayan, is one of Grand Bahama’s most anticipated investment projects, yet by the government’s own admission, wrapping up a sale for the beleaguered property is taking longer than expected. State Minister of Grand Bahama, Senator Kwasi Thompson told members of the Senate yesterday  that the government’s commitment to this deal has never been […]

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Mitchell: “VAT Increase Unconscionable”

According to Senator Fred Mitchell, fifty percent of the people who make under $30,000  a year  in The Bahamas cannot make ends meet at the end of the month. The  Leader of the  Opposition  in the Senate  made it clear that  he supports the government’s spending, but part ways on its push to impose a […]

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Leadership Changes At Port Department

The port department is  changing  its leadership.  Commander Raymond King, veteran of the Royal Bahamas Defense Force will be named the new port controller as of June 30th when Acting Port Controller Captain Cyril Roker retires.   Minister of Transport  Frankie Campbell made the announcement while highlighting the  contributions of three notable Bahamians in the […]

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Determining Your Business Viability

The Clifton Review    The Clifton Review is a tri-weekly column that examines the question of the Clifton project along with the evolution of the war between two billionaires. We covered the start of this war with articles describing the battle over easement rights, the mysterious burning of a home, the blocks to rebuilding, and countless questionable court […]

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MP Blindsided

Former Parliamentary Secretary in the Ministry of Social Services Vaughn Miller says his confidence remains with Prime Minister Dr. Hubert Minnis, despite being terminated from his position as a parliamentary secretary after voting against the  increase in Value Added Tax (VAT). The member of parliament for Golden Isles  said that he took full responsibility for […]

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Breadbasket Items To Increase

Raw almonds, cashews, fruits and vegetables may be among the list of breadbasket items after consultation, according to Health Minister Dr. Duane Sands.  Dr. Sands  made the statement  yesterday  at  the University of the West Indies’ Clinical Medicine and Research 2018 commencement ceremony. As a fresh batch of physicians enters the workforce, Dr. Sands encouraged […]

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