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Billie Jean King Cup: Team Bahamas relegated to Group III

AFTER competing against the Pool B teams at the Billie Jean King Cup (BJKC) in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, Team Bahamas was relegated to the Americas Group lll.

7AM SKYGuard | Bahamas Dept of Meteorology Special Wx Bulletin on Major Cat 3 Hurricane Ian

A TROPICAL STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR THE ISLANDS OF GRAND BAHAMA & BIMINI .. RAIN BANDS FROM HURRICANE IAN WILL CONTINUE TO AFFECT NORTHWEST AND CENTRAL BAHAMAS THROUGH FRIDAY..

Cooper: Crime is bad for tourism

TOURISM, Investments and Aviation Minister Chester Cooper said the country must do all it can to get control of the crime situation because it’s not only bad for The Bahamas but also its tourism product.

Tax system must be 'more progressive and efficient'

Bahamas-based cporate entities have partnered to stage a national tax reform symposium, a move Sunshine Holdings chairman yesterday said will expand and deepen discussions on the issue.

Bahamas takes 'less liberalised' trade position with Canada

The positions taken by the Bahamas in trade agreement negotiations with Canada are “less liberalised” than both the National Investment Policy and this nation’s Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) commitments, a senior official has told Tribune Business.

Bahamas ranked in bottom three of finance centres

A FORMER Bahamas Financial Services Board (BFSB) chairman yesterday said a report that ranked the Bahamas a lowly 75th out of 77 global financial centres would "not impact" this jurisdiction's core private wealth management client base, adding that he was "more worried" about G-20 driven regulatory initiatives.

Bahamas Hot Mix meets international standards

Bahamas Hot Mix meets international standards SEEMS that the Opposition hates Bahamas Hot Mix, but during its administration couldn't do without it for the construction of the Tonique Williams Darling Highway. In 2003 - under the PLP administration -- thr

Reforms to keep Bahamas off EU, OECD tax blacklists

A Cabinet minister yesterday said the latest reforms to the economic substance reporting regime are designed to remove The Bahamas from, and keep it off, tax-related blacklists.

What is real reason for Africa trips?

The press release concerning the joint press conference of Prime Minister Philip Brave Davis and Botswana President Dr Mokgweetsi Masisi on March 18, probably emailed to the local press by either a Bahamas Information Services (BIS) or Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) representative, was a tactical strategy.

CARIFTA water polo gold, bronze

Bahamas under-14 co-ed team bringing home the medals

With some highly- spirited performances, the Bahamas under-14 co-ed water polo team captured a gold and bronze medal at the CARIFTA Championships over the weekend in Miami, Florida.

Bahamas finishes fourth at Jr Davis Cup qualifiers

THE Bahamas’ trio of Jerald Carroll, Jackson Mactaggart and William McCartney finished fourth at the World Junior Tennis (WJT) Junior Davis Cup/Junior Billie Jean King Cup North, Central American and Caribbean Final Qualifying Tournament in Orlando, Florida, over the weekend.

GB MP: Oban a step in the right direction

GRAND Bahama MP Iram Lewis, Parliamentary Secretary in the Ministry of Works and Utilities, is hailing Oban’s proposed $5.5 billion oil refinery for East Grand Bahama as a “step in the right direction,” despite strong criticisms from the opposition, environmental activists, and others.

DNA candidate laments cruise ship pull out from Grand Bahama

WITH hundreds of hotel workers unemployed in Grand Bahama, Nevar Smith, the Democratic National Alliance (DNA) candidate for Marco City, said the island is again faced with bad news after the recent pullout of Norwegian Sky resulted in the loss of millions of dollars to the local economy.

IAAF officials ‘walk-through’ National Stadium for World Relays

OFFICIALS from the International Association of Athletics Federations have conducted a walk-through of the Thomas A Robinson National Stadium where the IAAF World Relays Bahamas 2017 will be held April 22-23.

Minnis wants solar homes for everyone

Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis says his vision for The Bahamas is that every home becomes self-sustaining power stations with the use of solar technology.

Bahamas earn 2-1 win over Bonaire

Playing with a heavy heart as he led in the hurricane relief efforts for Abaco and Grand Bahama, an emotionally charged Happy Hall and and his long-time team-mate Cameron Hepple lifted the Bahamas in a celebratory mood with a 2-1 victory over Bonaire

PI resort to open after ‘abnormal last few months’

A MAJOR Paradise Island resort has confirmed it will re-open on December 10 after several “abnormal” months as the US eased its COVID-19 warnings on travel to The Bahamas.

Youth beekeeping programme creates a buzz on Grand Bahama

By DENISE MAYCOCKTribune Freeport Reporterdmaycock@tribunemedia.netTHE new Youth Apiary Programme has been launched on Grand Bahama where 30 young Bahamians have the opportunity to be involved in the beekeeping and honey industry.Minister of State fo

Faith-based groups continue to support Bahamas recovery efforts

The Bahamas has seen an outpouring of help in the aftermath of Hurricane Dorian, the majority from international Christian charities who are continuing their recovery efforts for the long term and plan to be in Grand Bahama and Abaco over the next several years to help rebuild.

LETTER: 'Get ball rolling' over GB airport post-virus

Dear Editor, Before the coronavirus pandemic we had a two-year window for construction and completion of the four major projects in Grand Bahama that would have given us jobs, jobs and jobs, and the revival and establishment of a dynamic economy. S

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