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Murder victim's family blame emergency services
THE family of the country’s latest murder victim is blaming a delayed response from police and clinic officials for the death of 22-year-old Jeremy Ryan Webb, also known as “King Ryan”.
Bahamas beats exchange rate pressure average
The Bahamas’ fixed exchange rate has exceeded the average for small island states by coming under pressure three times’ between 1999-2010, an International Monetary Fund (IMF) paper has revealed, with its foreign reserves covering only 60 per cent of a new benchmark its authors have developed.
Kerrie Cartwright takes time out at Long Island regatta
AFTER making a successful debut for the Apache Athletics women's tennis team at Tyler Junior College, Kerrie Cartwright came home for a much needed break over the weekend. She spent some time
Bahamas to face Cayman in Rugby WCup qualifier
THE Bahamas will be back on the international rugby scene in just under two weeks as the country begins the path toward IRB World Cup 2015 qualification. The team is scheduled to travel to face
Tourism admits differences with cruise line report
THE Ministry of Tourism yesterday moved to defend its statistics reflecting an increase in cruise passenger spend, stating that the variation between its numbers and that of the Florida Caribbean Cruise Association (FCCA) was due “to differences in the methodologies employed..... in determining the spend levels”.
Andros crippled by banking access woe
Andros businesses are being crippled by a lack of functioning automated teller machines (ATMs) and access to financial services, with one company withdrawing all available ATM cash in a single day to meet payroll.
Sixth person since Sunday shot dead
A MAN died after he was shot while sitting on a porch of a home on Ragged Island Street yesterday afternoon, marking the sixth murder since Sunday.
Exuma businesses: ‘We will believe $1.2bn when see it’
EXUMA businesses yesterday said they will believe there are $1.2bn in investments in the pipeline for the island, as identified by the deputy prime minister, when they see them materialise.
Royal Bank 'blamed Bahamas branch' on multi-million scheme
US regulators have alleged that Royal Bank of Canada blamed staff at its Bahamian branch for playing the lead role in devising a "massive wash trading scheme" worth hundreds of millions of dollars, which it executed through this nation and the Cayman Islands.
Election focus on health
THE NEED for major changes to public health care is a common theme this election season, with the FNM, PLP and DNA pledging to modernise the system and make it more
Lady Sonia wins national title
DESPITE the inclement weather in picturesque Elizabeth Harbour, Georgetown, Exuma, the 59th National Family Island Regatta saw a dominating performance from t
Sculling - it's 'a Bahamian thing'
JOSH Green showed why he is considered one of the top sailors in the country.
$10M SOCIAL SECURITY REFORMS 'FIRST OF THEIR KIND' IN CARIBBEAN
By NEIL HARTNELL Tribune Business Editor The Bahamas' proposed $10 million social security reform initiative is a 'first-of-its-kind' in the Caribbean, as it will tie welfare payments to "improving human capital" through better educational achievement fo
Poor utilities spark bad tourist reviews
A Family Island hotelier says poor utility services have resulted in negative guest reviews of their Bahamian vacation experience.
‘Coming home’ to boost critical mass in Freeport
A CABINET minister has unveiled the ‘Coming Home’ initiative designed to attract Grand Bahamians to return home and exploit the island’s touted $2bn investment project pipeline.
Housing crisis needs solving
It has long been accepted that there is a severe affordable housing crisis here in the capital island of New Providence. This did not just pop up out of the proverbial blue but has been fueled by the apparent lazy, laid back modus operandi and non-innovative approach of our home grown urban designers and politicians, across the political chess board.
Cabbage Beach vendors will 'stand up' for access
A attorney for the Cabbage Beach Vendors Association yesterday pledged its members will "stand up and fight" if the Ocean Club's expansion impacts their access to Paradise Island's northern shore.
Reloaded Baseball in high gear for 2024
Reloaded Baseball celebrated its first year in existence last year and after surpassing most of their goals they intend to knock it out the park with regards to development in 2024. Since day one, Reloaded Baseball has been committed to furthering the development of the youth within their programme while elevating their level of play to be on par with international standards.
BPL optimistic about summer power demands
BAHAMAS Power & Light CEO Pamela Hill on Friday expressed optimism that the company will be able to meet generation demands heading into the summer peak season.
Aliv targets 35% share by year-end
Aliv’s top executive said yesterday that the new mobile operator is targeting a 25-35 per cent market share by year-end, when it expectd to complete its network roll-out well ahead of its schedule obligations.