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Resorts enjoy mixed July 4 performance

The Bahamas Hotel and Tourism Association’s (BHTA) president yesterday said industry bookings for the July 4 US Independence weekend were “very robust”, but Family Island properties did not fare so well.

Student chosen to be summit representative on future of medicine

BRANDEIS University has announced that Bahamian student Lauryn Rolle will represent their high school and Ontario, Canada, at the Global Youth Summit on the Future of Medicine.“The next generation of health care providers will practice in an environm

Suspect faces court over recent double shooting

A MAN appeared in Magistrate’s Court yesterday facing murder and attempted murder charges stemming from a recent double shooting.Tafari Thompson, 20, stood before Deputy Chief Magistrate Andrew Forbes accused of intentionally causing the death of Sha

Retailers await ‘busy weekend’

BAHAMIAN retailers yesterday said sales have began to pick-up in the week prior to Christmas, amid anticipation of a “very busy weekend”. “The response to our retail Christmas offer has been outstanding. We are so thankful to our subscribers for their continued support of us, and we are looking forward to closing out the season with a bang,” Aliv’s chief business developer, Gravette Brown, told Tribune Business.

REEF working with govt on airport handover

THE Revitalization and Economic Expansion of Freeport (REEF) Committee is working with the government on completing the handover of the Grand Bahama International Airport, among other critical short-term objectives to bolster the island’s economy.

Minimum wage raise will boost economy

Employers always reject the idea of raising the minimum wage – the time is always wrong. There is never a right time. The PLP have claimed they want to raise it to $10 per hour and employers have instantly replied it will destroy struggling businesses and damage the economy, etc., etc.

GB’s ‘Caribbean first’ raises additional $10m

The Caribbean’s Grand Bahama-based first “clean port facility” yesterday confirmed it has raised an additional $10m to fund an expansion that will be completed by this July.

Super Value digs deep with $100k donation

SUPER VALUE donated $100,000 to the Bahamas Feeding Network yesterday to aid families in need.

Village Pub manager is shot dead outside bar

A MAN was shot on Tuesday night and found unresponsive on the sidewalk outside a local bar.

Farmer: Import ban is ‘make or break’

A BAHAMIAN farmer yesterday backed the Government’s temporary restriction on imports of sweet and bell peppers and tomatoes, saying: “That’s a make or break situation right now.”

Zonta Club seeks to raise funds for Ranfurly Home

THE Zonta Club of New Providence is looking to raise much-needed funds to assist in the construction of the country’s first transition home at the Ranfurly Home for Children.

Golden girl meets her match

BAHAMIAN Golden Girl Shaunae Miller tied the knot on Saturday, marrying her college sweetheart Maicel Uibo, a decathlete from Estonia, in the Crown Ballroom at Atlantis, Paradise Island.

Baha Mar gains over 18,000 job applicants

Baha Mar has attracted more than 18,000 job applicants since it kicked-off its recruitment campaign in mid-January a senior executive said yesterday, describing the response as “overwhelming”.

FNM waiting on PLP for Senate roles announcement

FREE National Movement Chairman Sidney Collie yesterday told The Tribune that the Senate appointments have been identified and those selected by the governing party to fill 13 of the positions have been notified.

Manta wings back to the sea

AS part of their renowned release and research programme, a team of 20 marine aquarists at Atlantis, Paradise Island resort successfully completed the transfer of a 700+ pound manta ray (measured at a final wingspan of 11.4 feet) named Leyley from th

'Labour on Blocks' event registers 2,500 job seekers

THE Department of Labour has registered 2,500 job seekers through its ‘Labour on the Blocks’ events, as it moves to aggressively dent the Bahamas’ 10 per cent unemployment rate.Robert Farquharson, director of labour, told Tribune Business yesterday t

Bahamas contests top family, regional award

The Bahamas has been chosen as a finalist for the Best Caribbean and Family Destination categories in AFAR magazine’s travel awards.This nation is going up against the British Virgin Islands; Saint Lucia; Bermuda; Antigua and Barbuda; Cancun/Riviera

Saving smart

THE Bahamas Central Securities Depository has launched a groundbreaking financial literacy programme – BCSD Smart Savers – for preschoolers and primary school students. The programme was launched at Willard Patton Preschool, where BCSD staff members

Helping Bahamas National Trust to protect our paradise

BAHAMAS National Trust and Paradise Games on Friday announced a three-year partnership.BNT will receive an annual gift of $25,000 for the next three years for a total commitment of $75,000. The agreement will support the organisation’s educational in

'LEAP' takes fight against diabetes-related amputations to the Family Islands

Foot and Ankle International is expanding its LEAP programme to the Family Islands, with the first partnership being established in Abaco. LEAP (Lower Extremity Amputation Prevention) was devised by former Cabinet minister podiatrist Dr Daniel Johnso

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