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PM at groundbreaking for marina village in Andros
PRIME Minister and Minister of Finance Perry Christie congratulated his friend of many years, Prescott Smith and his business partner Geneva Wilson on the groundbreaking for Blue Hole Marina Village & Andros Island Fuels in Fresh Creek, Andros this week.
Drilling ship sets sail for Bahamas
The 750-foot Stena IceMAX drill ship has sailed from the Canary Islands en route to Grand Bahama in preparation to drill an exploratory oil well off the coast of West Andros.
Express success for Grand Bahama
THE return of a major US tour operator to Grand Bahama will provide much-needed airlift to the island by May of this year.According to a statement issued by the Ministry of Tourism this week, Vacation Express, based in Atlanta, has indicated it will
Resort owner: 'We're all in same boat even more'
A Family Island resort operator yesterday stressed that tourism stakeholders must work together for the success of the destination as a whole, while calling for more nature-based offerings.“There are some barriers that we need to get over,” said Jeff
Govt urged: Focus on eco-resort incentives
The Government was yesterday urged to offer specific incentives for eco-friendly resorts in the Family Islands, a non-profit co-founder arguing this segment would offer higher visitor value.Shaun Ingraham, One Eleuthera Foundation’s co-founder, speak
Culinary Team readies for Caribbean contest
Dinner guests gathered at Baha Mar to savour offerings by the Bahamas National Culinary Team, who are preparing to compete at the upcoming “Taste of the Caribbean” competition.The Bahamas Hotel and Tourism Association hosted the annual event to build
TWO ACCUSED OF SEX ATTACK ON TOURISTS
TWO Harbour Island natives were arraigned in a Magistrate’s Court yesterday over allegations they raped a 17-year-old female tourist and had unlawful sexual intercourse with a 15-year-old tourist late last month.
Farewell to Gardener Jack
John “Jack” Hardy, known to gardening aficionados as “Gardener Jack”, passed away on December 27 at 5:18am at the Princess Margaret Hospital after he lost his fight with cancer.Jack had been a Tribune columnist for 31 years delighting readers with hi
Exuma fears 'established' businesses facing closure
Exuma’s Chamber of Commerce president yesterday said there are “rumblings” that some “established” businesses on the island may permanently close once the COVID-19 lockdown is lifted. Pedro Rolle, pictured , while not naming any specific companies,
Govt eyes full-fledged cascarilla development
A Cabinet minister yesterday talks are underway about building a true cascarilla industry in The Bahamas through the addition of “value-added” productionSpeaking ahead of a Cabinet meeting, Michael Pintard, minister of agriculture and marine resource
Quarter of the way to potable water across Grand Bahama
THE Grand Bahama Utility Company has repaired a portion of the wells that were impacted by Dorian and expects to achieve island-wide water potability over the next ten weeks. During an update this week on the current state of water quality, company
More than 600 nominees for local government vote
MORE than 600 people have nominated for local government positions before the January 27 elections.
Avid golfers announce first annual Potcake Golf Tournament
A SMALL group of avid golfers is taking a swing at combining their love of the sport with their respect for animals – they’ve announced the first annual Potcake Golf Tournament.
Newton presents play tennis at JTI Global Workshop
THE International Tennis Federation (ITF) extended an invitation to president Perry Newton to speak at the 2021 National Junior Tennis Initiative(JTI) Global Workshop.
Minnis unveils Grand Bahama port revolution
PRIME Minister Dr Hubert Minnis and members of his Cabinet attended an information meeting in Grand Bahama last night for Carnival’s proposed “Grand Port” which is expected to create 1,000 direct and indirect jobs during development.
San Salvador and Rum Cay residents learn from Joaquin and head for shelters
THE devastation caused by Hurricane Joaquin last year has given residents in San Salvador and Rum Cay all the motivation they need to evacuate homes, according to the administrator for both islands, Gilbert Kemp, who told The Tribune on Wednesday afternoon there has been very good response to relocating to shelters to ride out Hurricane Matthew.
Jonquel Jones made one of BTC’s brand ambassadors
THE Bahamas, and in particular Grand Bahama Island, has no shortage of sports talent. In fact, many of the country’s top athletes hail from the second city.
American visitor drowns during diving expedition
AN American visitor to The Bahamas drowned during a diving trip off New Providence on Monday, according to police.
Increased police presence amid rise in looting in Grand Bahama
SENIOR Assistant Commissioner of Police Emrick Seymour said yesterday that the Royal Bahamas Police Force in Grand Bahama has had to intensify its presence on the streets of that island as more thefts and even one report of looting have been reported to authorities.
Women’s conference at Atlantis postponed
THE International Women’s Empowerment Summit (IWES), scheduled for October 21 and 22 at Atlantis, Paradise Island, has been postponed until the first half of 2017.