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The Tribune's 'Toys for Tots' party brings festive cheer to 700 children
SCREAMS of excitement, laughter and gratitude filled the air at Atlantis on Boxing Day as almost 700 less privileged children from inner city communities in New Providence enjoyed the traditional treat of the Tribune Media Group’s 25th Santa Claus Christmas Committee ‘Toys for Tots’ party.
Clubs and Societies
Antique Auto Club. - Members of the Antique Auto Club of The Bahamas got a kickstart on building the Christmas spirit this week as they wrapped, packed and delivered gifts and bags of groceries for some 120 deserving children at three different Primary Schools.
Labour director: Jobless data is ‘true reflection’
The Director of Labour yesterday defended the Department of Statistics’ recent Labour Force Survey as a “true reflection”of the economy’s employment conditions at the time it was conducted.
Realtors slam ‘foolish’ $1m residency reform
Top realtors yesterday warned the Government it would be “foolish” to double the permanent residency investment threshold to $1 million, estimating it could undermine up to 60 per cent of active real estate developments.
‘False indicator’ worry on unemployment drop
The 1.1 percentage decline in the Bahamas’ official unemployment rate would not have occurred without the post-Hurricane Matthew rebuilding boom, officials conceded yesterday, as Opposition politicians queued up to slam a “false indicator”.
Business confidence ‘appalling’, says ex-Tax Coalition chief
The Coalition for Responsible Taxation’s (CRT) first chairman yesterday said the Bahamas’ downgrade to ‘junk’ status was likely to suck funding away from essential public services, and described business confidence as “appalling”.
Ministry helps youngsters to celebrate Christmas on the cay
THE Ministry of Tourism is treating dozens of little ones from children’s homes and various communities to an exciting experience at “Christmas On Da Cay”.
Players vow to keep their spots on Davis Cup team
With the Bahamas back in the American Zone II, the interest has increased for the men’s Davis Cup team, but brothers Baker and Spencer Newman, along with teammates Kevin Major Jr and captain Marvin Rolle, have served noticed that they intend to retain their spots.
Atlantis is targeting ‘Legend-ary’ Xmas
Atlantis is eyeing 100 per cent occupancy levels over the Christmas and New Year’s holiday period, one resort executive yesterday saying the scheduled concert by award-winning singer/songwriter John Legend was “drawing good demand”.
Giorgio Baldacci Challenge starts on Monday
THE BAHAMAS Lawn Tennis Association will mark the Yuletide season by showcasing a cadre of Bahamian tennis talent during its annual Giorgio Baldacci Open Challenge, set for December 19-23 at the National Tennis Centre.
Baha Mar deal’s ‘open governance’ conflict
The continued secrecy surrounding the Baha Mar deal is “in direct conflict” with demands for more open and accountable governance, a leading reform campaigner said yesterday.
Sentence delayed for the killers of immigration officer and his girlfriend
A JUDGE yesterday said she required more time to consider what punishment she will impose on two men convicted of the murder and kidnapping of a Department of Immigration officer and his girlfriend in Andros.
18 murders this year so far in Grand Bahama
WITH three weeks left until the end of the year, Grand Bahama has already recorded 18 homicides, one more than the total the island saw in 2015.
Girls take centre court on Father Marcian Day 3
The 31st Father Marcian Peters Basketball Classic moved into day three at the Kendal Isaacs Gymnasium yesterday as the girls’ division took centre stage.
Father Marcian Peters Basketball Classic - day 3 scores and schedule
Primary Boys St Cecilia’s – 20 def. Palmdale Primary - 0 Temple Christian – 20 def. Hillcrest - 0
Shipyard dispute investigation completed, says Mitchell
MINISTER of Foreign Affairs and Immigration Fred Mitchell has confirmed that investigations into labour disputes at the Grand Bahama Shipyard have been completed by Director of Labour Robert Farquharson.
Jordan, Laquell qualify for CARIFTA Games
TWO athletes closed out the year on a high note as they attained the qualifying standards for the 2017 Carifta Games as they competed in the RC Athletics Throwers Meet at the University of the Bahamas field on Saturday.
Stingers beat Cybots, 82-80
THE New Providence Basketball Association continued its regular season at AF Adderley Gymnasium over the weekend. A series of games were played.
2002 case of sex attack on handicapped teenager dropped
PROCEEDINGS have been discontinued against a man awaiting trial concerning the alleged sexual assault of a mentally handicapped teenager in 2002.