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TWO NEW MAJOR INVESTMENTS (BILLION DOLLAR INVESTMENT BOOM) GOVERNMENT SIGNS $55 M LOAN AGREEMENT FOR NORTH ELEUTHERA AIRPORT
 
BAHAMAS INVESTMENT FORUM IN WASHINGTON, DC --  Photographed above are some the participants of the first Bahamas Business and Investment Forum in Washington, DC organized by The Embassy of The Bahamas. From left to right are Senator Barry Griffin; Central Bank Governor John Rolle; Senator Quinton Lightbourn; Senator Michael Halkitis, Minister of Economic Affairs; Barbara Feinstein, U.S. Deputy Assistant Secretary of State; The  Bahamas Ambassador to the United States His Excellency Wendall Jones; The Hon. I. Chester Cooper, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Tourism and Investments; Ambassador Chet Neymour; Consul General Washington Patrick Adderley; Consul General New York Leroy Major; and Michael Fountain, Honorary Consul Chicago.

TWO NEW MAJOR INVESTMENTS (BILLION DOLLAR INVESTMENT BOOM)

The Deputy Minister and Minister of Tourism, Investments and Aviation, I. Chester Cooper has announced that the government will execute heads of agreements this month for more than $1billion of new investments in major touristic developments. It is understood that these projects are slated for Paradise Island and Cable Beach. Mr. Cooper made the announcement […]

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GOVERNMENT SIGNS $55 M LOAN AGREEMENT FOR NORTH ELEUTHERA AIRPORT

Shenia RobertsJournal Staff Writer Prime Minister Philip Davis and Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Tourism and AviationChester Cooper visited the island of Eleuthera on Monday to sign a $55 million dollar loanagreement with the Saudi Fund for Development to facilitate updates to North Eleuthera’s airportterminal.The updates to North Eleuthera International Airport have been long […]

 A Business Dilemma

18 June 2018

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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‘How Low Can You Go?’

18 June 2018

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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More Time Needed To Balance Budget, Says Francis

18 June 2018

Former Governor of The Central Bank of the Bahamas, Julian Francis says three years is not enough time to achieve the balancing of the budget of the Bahamas. Mr. Francis who appeared as a guest of the Radio and Television programme Jones and Company yesterday on Love 97 and  JCN TV, said he believes that […]

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Roberts Accuses Gov’t of “ Reverse Robin Hood”

18 June 2018

Registering his opposition  to new taxes to be imposed by the government, former  Cabinet Minister Bradley Roberts says, “ the Free National Movement government  proposes to refund half of the taxes collected in Grand Bahama to the Container Port, Buckeye and Statoil while squeezing the poor for more taxes. They also propose to amend the […]

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Three Murdered

18 June 2018

The  Owner of a Restaurant on Plantation Hill, West Bay Street, Noel Cartwright was not able to spend Fathers Day with his family on Sunday.  He was killed after being shot by an assailant around  1a.m  on Sunday. He was one of three men murdered in separate incidents.  Police say Cartwright  was sitting in his […]

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Dames Calls For Public Help

18 June 2018

The Public can now assist police in their fight against crime with a new efficient app which is set to roll out soon.  P3 Tips is an app available in the Apple and Play Stores which will enable individuals to report crimes anonymously in record speed.  Minister of National Security Marvin Dames said that this […]

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Gov’t Gets $70 million IDB Loan For Family Islands  

18 June 2018

The Bahamas Government entered into a contractual arrangement with the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) for investment projects totalling $70 million.   During the signing ceremony between the Government and the IDB at the Ministry of Finance, last  Thursday, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance the Hon. K. Peter Turnquest said during the mid-term budget review, he […]

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Christian Council Has no issue with high taxes on Web Shop gaming

18 June 2018

The  President of the Bahamas Christian Council  Bishop Delton Fernander says  the church has no problem with the high taxes being imposed on Web Shop  gaming.  Their main concern is the level of addiction.   Bishop Fernander says  the high taxes does not make difference and that his is an argument between the state and an […]

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Sunset Close Subdivision Service Lots ‘ready for sale

18 June 2018

 Service Lots in the Sunset Close Subdivision as part of the Government of The Bahamas’ new access to affordable homes programme, are “ready for sale,” Minister of the Environment and Housing, the Hon. Romauld Ferreira told House Members last  Tuesday.   Minister Ferreira said persons wishing to acquire a Service Lot in the subdivision, can apply at the Department […]

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When Your Business Is In Trouble

15 June 2018

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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