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We need the taxes

Coco Cay RCL’S resort island ain’t cheap any more you gotta pay for everything…you think the Most Hon Dr Hubert Minnis knows?

Ebenezer Union Baptist Church in Exuma recently welcomed the island’s nurses with open arms. The nurses from the Department of Public Health on Exuma are celebrating Nurses’ Month under the theme “Nurses – A Voice to Lead, Health For All”.

Former PLP minister Ervin Knowles dies

OPPOSITION leader Philip “Brave” Davis paid tribute to Ervin Knowles, a former Cabinet minister in the Pindling administration who died over the weekend after a long illness.

And this little piggy ... bit a model’s behind

INSTAGRAM model Michelle Lewin encountered a not-so-pleasant surprise on a Bahamian beach when a pig took a bite of her rear end while she was posing for a short video. In the video posted to her Instagram page, the 32-year-old Venezuelan is seen holding a camera and wearing a white two-piece swimsuit on a beach as she frolicked on an island with pigs running after her.

Tribute paid to Errington ‘Bumpy’ Watkins

A TRIBUTE was paid last night to Errington “Bumpy” Watkins after his death at the age of 90.

Harnessing the elements

THE government is hoping that harnessing solar and wind energy will help solve electricity problems throughout the archipelago. "We are looking at renewable energy for the future of the Bahamas, particularly in the Exuma Cays, where the environment is ver

Atlantis wins tourism award

THE Marine and Water Park Operations division at Atlantis, Paradise Island was recently recognised and awarded as ‘Tour Operator of the Year’ by Royal Caribbean, Celebrity and Azamara Cruise Lines.

Joining forces to stage the first One Eleuthera Sports Games

WITH so much talent lingering around, local sporting enthusiasts decided to join forces with the One Eleuthera Foundation to stage the first One Eleuthera Sports Games.

Bahamas Waste: Biodiesel deal ‘huge win-win’

Bahamas Waste yesterday said it had created “a win-win” for all stakeholders by selling a majority 51 per cent interest in its fledgling biodiesel business to a local partner for just $180,433.

Cruise giant slashes PI buildings by 24k sq ft

Royal Caribbean has pledged to reduce the size of building structures for its $100m Paradise Island project by a combined 24,000 square feet while "building the least amount of infrastructure as possible".

Morgan’s Bluff, Andros to host Bahamas Games sloop sailing

Morgan's Bluff, Andros will host the sloop sailing competition during the return of the Bahamas Games next month – with all other events being staged in New Providence.

PUT NATIONAL INTEREST 'IN FACE' OF ATLANTIS PARTIES

By NEIL HARTNELL Tribune Business Editor The Government has been urged to publish a "broad Bahamian policy" on Atlantis, a former finance minister urging it to put this nation's interests "in the face" of the parties starting to fight over the resort's o

UPDATED: Sol Kerzner dies age 84, PM pays tribute to ‘pioneer in the resort industry’

Hotel tycoon, business magnate and Atlantis developer Sol Kerzner has died age 84.

Countdown to the IAAF World Relays

In less than 100 days, the new Thomas A Robinson National Stadium will play host to more than 40 countries, including the Usain Bolt-led Jamaica and a full fledged United States, in the initial International Amateur Athletic Federation (IAAF) World Relays Bahamas 2014.

A day in the life of Chis Brown

NORTH Eleuthera — The International Amateur Athletic Federation’s “Day in the life” of quarter-miler Chris ‘Fireman’ Brown came to a close on Friday with school visits to North Eleuthera High, Spanish Wells All-Age and Harbour Island All-Age Schools.

Island's 'all-time low' via 30 per cent aviation slump

Long Island yesterday became the second Bahamian island to declare private aviation visits were at “an all-time low”, with Stella Maris’s fixed-based operation (FBO) owner revealing fuel sales had slumped to their worst level since he acquired the business 15 years ago.

Clubs and Societies May 30th, 2014

Cycling Club Bahamas. - It was a nice turnout on Saturday morning! For our novice riders, welcome. Just remember to try and work on getting your speed up to at least 15mph to stay with most weekday rides. Everyone is on a tight schedule, especially in the mornings.

‘Rebuild Bahamas’ telethon to raise relief funds

A HIGH-energy, entertainment-packed five-hour national “Rebuild Bahamas” telethon to raise funds for the rebuilding and equipping of schools, re-establishing commerce and providing clean water for the southern islands devastated by Hurricane Joaquin has been set for Tuesday, October 27.

Abaconian Branden Sands victorious in Optimist Nationals

HAILING from the tiny settlement of Cherokee Sound, Abaco, Branden Sands and his younger sister Rachel showed their more experienced big city rivals from Nassau just how to do it.

Island Luck chief says he has no plans to run for PLP

ISLAND Luck CEO Sebas Bastian yesterday denied speculation that he plans to run on the Progressive Liberal Party’s ticket in the 2017 general election, citing having to “tow the party line” as part of a political organisation as the primary reason he would “never enter politics.”

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