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Cooper: tourism faces slowdown Dames: Funds not enough to ensure accountability
DPM says global political uncertainty will impact travel By JADE RUSSELL Tribune Staff Reporter jrussell@tribunemedia.net THE country’s tourism sector is bracing for headwinds as US policy changes, including travel advisories, tighter immigration laws, and economic uncertainty, begin to impact travel to the Caribbean. Deputy Prime Minister
Chester Cooper, addressing the House of Assembly during yesterday’s 2025/2026 Budget debate, said the effects are already being felt in future bookings, which show signs of decline. He linked the “softening in the tourism travel markets” to geopolitical developments largely
By EARYEL BOWLEG Tribune Staff Reporter ebowleg@tribunemedia.net FORMER National Security Minister Marvin Dames has slammed the Davis administration for allocating what he described as meagre funding to the newly established Independent Commission of Investigations and the Office of the Ombudsman, two agencies touted as tools for enhancing transparency and accountability in government. Budget estimates for the upcoming fiscal year show
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Govt looks to fill gaps left by Silver Airways’ collapse By DENISE MAYCOCK Tribune Freeport Reporter dmaycock@tribunemedia.net THE government is moving quickly to restore Florida-Bahamas air routes following the collapse of Silver Airways, with Bahamasair stepping in to fill the gap beginning June 23. Deputy Prime Minister Chester Cooper announced
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in the House of Assembly yesterday that the national carrier will increase capacity on affected routes. Silver Airways abruptly ceased operations on June 11 after filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, disrupting service to several key destinations, including North Eleuthera, Governor’s SEE page three
Deputy Prime Minister Chester Cooper speaks in the House of Assembly yesterday. Photo: Nikia Charlton
Pintard avoids questions on Minnis By LYNAIRE MUNNINGS Tribune Staff Reporter lmunnings@tribunemedia.net
FREE National Movement (FNM) Leader Michael Pintard yesterday sidestepped questions about the implications of Dr Hubert Minnis’ announcement that he will run again in Killarney. Speaking on the sidelines of the House of Assembly, Mr Pintard did not
FNM leader Micahel Pintard. say whether Dr Minnis remains a member of the
Owner in shock as uninsured club burns By EARYEL BOWLEG Tribune Staff Reporter ebowleg@tribunemedia.net
party following his public declaration, instead steering the conversation toward the FNM’s broader goal of challenging the Progressive Liberal Party (PLP). “Yesterday, as was done in previous days, each of our members, including our former leader, took the Progressive Liberal Party to task on their failure to govern,” Mr Pintard said.
RAYNOLD Culmer watched in shock yesterday as fire consumed 78 West Lounge, the uninsured Gladstone Road club he co-owns. By the time he arrived in the early hours of Thursday morning, the building was already beyond saving. Police believe the fire was deliberately set. Mr Culmer said CCTV footage showed two men breaking into the club before pouring gasoline inside. He believes
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