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Water Corp eyes upkeep slash through electric vehicle spend
THE WATER and Sewerage Corporation yesterday said it is investing $100,000 in acquiring electric vehicles as part of a strategy to slash $4m-$5m in annual auto maintenance costs.
‘Jazz’ Chisholm Jr hits solo home run
But Alfaro mashes pinch-hit 3-run HR in 9th for 3-2 Padres win
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Jorge Alfaro hit a pinch-hit three-run home run with two outs in the ninth to give the San Diego Padres a 3-2 win yesterday against his former team, the Miami Marlins.
Ten percent rise in construction costs predicted this year
The Bahamas Contractors Association president said that rising shipping costs will continue to drive construction materials prices higher this year by ten percent at least.
Turning derelicts into libraries
A FORMER elementary school teacher and librarian from Wisconsin, United States, has transformed 12 dilapidated buildings into modern working libraries and community centres for residents in Eleuthera.
Chorale to celebrate fathers
TO pay special tribute and honour all fathers, this Sunday, Christ the King Contemporary Chorale is hosting a special concert with the aim of uplifting and celebrating.
'Numbers first, before casinos'
BAHAMIANS should focus on liberalising the “numbers business” first before attempting to addressing the issue of casino gambling, according to Ed Fields, Kerzner International senior vice president.
We shoot to live
In 1962 a young District Constable was murdered while on patrol in Palmdale. He had encountered a man breaking into a shop there. He was overpowered and stabbed to death.
Fishermen not comforted by temporary work permit ban
THE government’s temporary ban on permits for non-Bahamian fishermen does not provide sufficient comfort to local fishermen according to Bahamas Fishers Alliance president Adrian Laroda who told Tribune Business that arresting non-Bahamian fishermen at sea would be a ‘definite deterrent.’
Judge removed from court case
A JUDGE'S refusal to remove himself from a court battle between two Lyford Cay billionaires has been overturned. Justice Neville Adderley will no longer pre
Plans for deputy director of education
FREEPORT - Minister of Education, Science, and Technology Jerome Fitzgerald visited a number of public schools on Grand Bahama and announced pl
US alert on trafficking
THE alleged lack of “freedom of movement” for Chinese workers is an indication that human trafficking may be taking place at a large-scale construction site
New BLTA president 'has big shoes to fill'
SINCE April 5, Derron Donaldson has been sitting in the chair as the newest and youngest president, not just of the Bahamas Lawn Tennis Associatio
Customs staff must understand
Listening to the demands of the Customs and Immigration Union members, you wonder if there is any reasonable dialogue happening in that organisation. Two of their demands stick out like sore thumbs and you wonder if the term “economic fallacy” has application here.
Laywers deny statements
LAWYERS for Philip "Brave" Davis have denied statements made in a letter written by Amir Weissfisch claiming that he and his elder brother "would get an extremely attractive deal and price with a land development project which he had in mind" provided they donated to his 2002 election campaign and the PLP won the government.
Spreading the "Rumah"
SINCE eight years old, Bahamian artist Rumah has been flexing his vocal muscles. Now, the Grand Bahama native is all grown up, with three rhythm and blues singles currently out, "Made for You, Baby", "Hold You Down" and "Made for You Baby".
Falcons fly past Saints, 76-49
36TH HUGH CAMPBELL BASKETBALL CLASSIC @ KENDAL ISAACS GYMNASIUM
THE Jordan Prince Williams Falcons, in their first game since losing the Bahamas Association of Independent Secondary Schools’ senior boys title to the Charles W Saunders Cougars, didn’t have any mercy on the Kingsway Academy Saints.
FIBA: Team Bahamas falls to Panama 88-66
THE Bahamas men’s national basketball team wrapped up its final two games in the FIBA Americas World Cup Qualifier with another loss. The team, coached by Moses Johnson, John Nutt and James ‘Jimmy’ Clarke, suffered a 88-66 decision against Panama yesterday. The loss came after the Bahamas was handed a 117- 70 rout against Venezuela on Thursday in Caracas.
'Level playing field' urged over Freeport bonded good reform
By NEIL HARTNELL Tribune Business Editor A leading wholesaler yesterday urged that any reforms to Freeport's 'bonded goods' economy create a "level playing field", and not place his firm and others at "a competitive disadvantage" by sucking money out of
Islands of the World Fashion Week
Islands of the World Fashion Week The much anticipated return of Islands of the World Fashion Showcase (IWFS) is just over one month away and the organizers are extremely excited about the event. The newly rebranded showcase is set to take place May 11-1
Retailers: Minor 'glitches' expected with new Port
MAJOR Bahamian retailers said yesterday that while minor logistical issues were expected with any new operation, they had not exp