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EDITORIAL: Now is the moment for Freeport

NEVER has the saying “it is now or never” felt more urgent than in the case of Freeport.

Super Value chief: No major impact from Brazilian ban

Super Value’s owner yesterday said the Government’s ban on all Brazilian meat imports was unlikely to have a major impact on Bahamian food stores adding his company only imports corned beef from that nation.

FEDERATION NAMES 37-MEMBER JUDO TEAM

THE profile of judo has risen in recent years and now, with the unprecedented event on the horizon, the Bahamas Judo Federation has named the team that will represent the country.

‘PM must resign after misleading on Baha Mar’

DEMOCRATIC National Alliance Leader Branville McCartney yesterday called for the resignation of Prime Minister Perry Christie after it was revealed that the sale of Baha Mar is not complete, despite Mr Christie telling the country the stalled resort was sold.

We March organisers seek to raise $120,000

WE March Bahamas plans on staging 12 more “events and protests” throughout the Bahamas before the next general election, including candidates debates, and has launched a Go Fund Me page to raise $120,000 for these initiatives.

‘Bend to foreign investment or go bankrupt’

A BAHAMIAN businessman and leading governance reform advocate yesterday slammed opponents of the Commercial Enterprises Bill (CBE), arguing ‘xenophobic and myopic thinking’ will ‘send the country bankrupt’.

Minister: $14.5m store to boost consumer choice

A Cabinet Minister has praised AML Foods’ new $14.5 million Solomon’s Yamacraw store for increasing food retail competition in eastern New Providence.Ellsworth Johnson, minister of state for legal affairs, said the 38,000 square foot store would prov

Labour Dept launches Fyre Fest investigation

The Director of Labour yesterday confirmed he has launched an investigation into the infamous Fyre Festival debacle, having received “numerous complaints” from Bahamian vendors and workers who have not been paid.

Financial services industry honours leading performers

THE Bahamian financial services industry honoured many of its leading professionals at the Excellence Awards Gala Dinner, held on November 3 at Atlantis.The awards programme, introduced in 2001 by the Bahamas Financial Services Board (BFSB) as a part

BTVI outfitted for renewable courses

A BAHAMIAN renewable energy provider has begun to outfit the Bahamas Technical and Vocational Institute (BTVI) to offer solar courses.Philip Holdom, president of Alternative Energy Supply, and chief technology officer of Sustainable Energy, is readyi

Gibson seeks delay in VAT rise

THOUGH he supports the tax hike, Long Island MP Adrian Gibson said he wants the government to postpone the increase of value added tax.

Freeport rugby developing well

WITH the popularity of rugby rising around the world, the Freeport Rugby Football Club (FRFC) is working to expand its own rugby programme. The success of its Saturday developmental league has created a surplus of players and now a full women’s and y

Board battle hits Sports Authority

The National Sports Authority (NSA) has become the latest government board to be hit with allegations of infighting and “dysfunction”, with the new general manager unable to take office.Multiple Tribune Business sources, speaking on condition of anon

Gateway Academy to face Agape Christian in title game tonight

THE finale in the Family Island Division of the Bahamas National High School Basketball Championships will feature another matchup between league champions out of Bimini and Abaco.

Baha Mar awaits Crystal Palace demolition nod

Baha Mar yesterday said it was still awaiting the necessary regulatory approvals to begin demolishing the former Crystal Palace resort and casino, although its target dates have not altered.Robert Sands, the $4.2bn development’s senior vice-president

Compliance chief 'stays step ahead'

The founder and president of the Bahamas Association of Compliance Officers (BACO) has armed herself for a more rigorous regulatory climate by attaining another degree.Cheryl Bazard said it was critical for compliance professionals to “stay a step ah

NPBA: UB Mingoes stop the Regulators 87-68

THE University of the Bahamas Mingoes men’s basketball season started strong with a victory in the New Providence Basketball Association at the AF Adderley Gymnasium on Saturday night. Three Mingoes basketball players combined for 45 points to lead

Raptors take early lead

The 27th Annual GSSSA Track and Field Championships got underway yesterday and continued its format with both junior schools and senior schools competing simultaneously.

BOC recommends all local sports be suspended

With all international travel being suspended by the Bahamas Government until further notice as a result of the spread of the coronavirus, the Bahamas Olympic Committee is also advising all sporting bodies to cease any further local competition until

Voices of Praise prepare for Good Friday concert

The Voices of Praise ensemble is inviting the general public to join them as they create an atmosphere of true worship during their upcoming Good Friday concert.

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