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Bahamas covered Freeport ‘in dirt’

Freeport should not be taken over by central government control, the Opposition’s finance spokesman said yesterday, arguing that its Family Island failures gave the city no reason to believe it would have more success on Grand Bahama.

New play tackles controversial abortion topic

FOLLOWING the incorporation of Bahama Hand Prints as well as work by local artists in the latest upgrade to its property, Sandyport Beaches Resort and Hotel in the Sandyport Marina is now calling on other creative-minded Bahamians to contribute.

Long Island's Holy Cross celebrates 'Feast of title'

PARISHIONERS in Long Island have recognised that September is like no other month on the calendar because it signifies patronal festival fever.

Bimini to experience boom thanks to resort, says PM

DURING yesterday’s lavish ceremony marking the inaugural arrival of a cruise ship to Bimini’s newly constructed port, Prime Minister Perry Christie touted the economic boom and modernisation he expects the island to experience as a result of Resorts World Bimini.

Exuma outlook's speakers unveiled

The ninth annual Exuma Business Outlook will take place this Wednesday at Sandals Emerald Bay Resort, under the theme ‘Charting a Course for Growth in Exuma’.

Rise in visitors by air, but a drop in cruise tourists

THERE has been a two per cent increase in the number of visitor air arrivals, but a one per cent “downturn” in the number of cruise ship passengers in the first quarter of 2016, Tourism Director General Joy Jibrilu said yesterday.

Grand Bahama arrivals 'continue to improve'

Grand Bahama continues to see a strong rebound in tourism numbers, according to a tourism official who reports that total arrivals on the island were over 100,000 at the end of the first quarter of 2023.

Multiple events to mark National MSME month

The Small Business Development Centre (SBDC) yesterday said it will stage multiple events throughout The Bahamas this month to highlight the importance of micro, small and medium-sized firms (MSMEs).

Family Island land solution growth key

Resolving land issues in the Family Islands is a key component of the National Development Plan, one of its key architects said.

Realtors say Bimini's high end is 'red hot'

Bimini-based realtors yesterday described the island's high-end property market as "red hot" with fresh developments such as the Illa Bimini Resort and Residences emerging to meet ever-growing demand.

Cayman Islands get 27-7 victory over the Bahamas

IT WAS an unwelcome return to the international rugby scene for the Bahamas in the NACRA Championships, the opening round of IRB World Cup 2015 qualification.

Bahamas national cricket team set for T-20 Cayman matches

AS a spin-off for their trip to Antigua for the International Cricket Council’s World Cup Division Qualifier Tournament in November, the Bahamas Cricket Association will be sending another men’s team off to the Cayman Islands.

Zero carbon resort deal signed for Exuma

OFFICIALS signed a heads of agreement yesterday for the newest state-of-the-art resort development in the Exuma Cays.

Saving lives with Christian counselling

BEFORE it assumed the role of providing counselling and support to the abused and emotionally scarred, the Christian Counselling Center was a place where cocaine addicts turned for help.

Dwayne defends chef title

Dwayne defends chef title ASPIRING chef Dwayne Sinclair of Temple Christian High School once again emerged as the winner of the National All-Island Senior Young Chef competition. He also placed first in the preliminary stages at the New Providence senior

In the spotlight...

In the spotlight... Records fell, the St Augustine's College Big Red Machine took three divisions, and a series of keenly contested relay races concluded the 2012 edition of the Bahamas Association of Athletic Associations (BAAA) Scotiabank National High

Court hears woman’s body found buried on beach in Cat Island

A POLICE officer testified yesterday that authorities found the nude body of an elderly American woman buried on a beach on Cat Island in 2017 with a cord around her neck.

Basketball action heats up on day 2

BASKETBALL action continued for the 10 islands of The Bahamas yesterday at the D W Davis and Kendal G L Isaacs gymnasiums. Gameplay for the sport in the women’s and men’s divisions got underway on Tuesday leading up to the championship games on Saturday.

Blackout - explosion hits island's power

MINUTES after Bahamas Power and Light’s CEO Whitney Heastie outlined steps BPL plans to scale down service disruptions in anticipation of the hot summer, New Providence was struck by an island wide power outage.

Marinas chief: July 4 ‘as strong as 2019’

Bahamian marinas enjoyed a US Independence holiday weekend that “was as strong as 2019”, Tribune Business was told yesterday, with the industry’s mid-market returning following a year-long absence.

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