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Samuel ‘Sammy’ Gardiner dies at 72

SAMUEL ‘Sammy’ Gardiner, remembered as one of the country’s top golfers turned executive in the Bahamas Golf Federation, passed away on Friday in Florida. He was 72.

Bus route identified to test out new system

THE government has identified a route for its pilot project on a new busing system, according to Transport Minister Frankie Campbell, who insisted the program moving forward.Mr Campbell told media outside Cabinet the project will not be a “mock bus r

Tourism team heads to caribbean week

The Minister of Tourism and Aviation will lead the Bahamian delegation to the Caribbean Tourism Organisation’s (CTO) Caribbean Week event in New York this week.Dionisio D’Aguilar will be accompanied by Joy Jibrilu, the Ministry’s director-general, an

Web shop locations decline near 60%

WEB shop locations have decreased by some 60 per cent since the industry’s regulation, it was revealed yesterday, with the industry’s Association dismissing the perception of “proliferation”. Gershan Major, the Bahamas Gaming Operators Association’s

Coleby and Hilltoppers secure berth in the NIT semi-finals

Dwight Coleby came up with two big defensive plays down the stretch to help the Western Kentucky University Hilltoppers prevail with a 92-84 win over the Oklahoma State Cowboys.

Sebas: We’re trying to protect players

ISLAND Luck CEO Sebas Bastian yesterday said criticisms aimed at web shops, particularly complaints of over saturation, were not backed by empirical data.

Fishermen: We're just scratching surface on our exports potential

FISHERMEN yesterday backed a Cabinet Minister’s goal of doubling Bahamian fisheries exports to near-$200 million, telling Tribune Business: “We don’t fish our ocean, only our banks.”Keith Carroll, the Bahamas Commercial Fishers Alliance’s (BCFA) vice

Major trading company eyes the Bahamas for HQ

THE Attorney General yesterday touted the success of the recently-passed Commercial Enterprises Bill, with several applications for “high-tech” projects approved already.Carl Bethel QC, addressing the mid-year Budget debate in the Senate, said: “I am

Bahamas First Junior Golf Open this weekend

BAHAMAS First General Insurance Company recently announced its sponsorship of the 2018 Bahamas First Junior Golf Open in partnership with the Fourteen Clubs Golf Academy. This junior golf tournament is all set to take place on Sunday, July 29, 2018 a

Need more financial options

FIRSTLY, let me thank you for having this feature that encourages freelance writing of this sort. Freedom of the press is essential to society’s maintenance.

Bimini businesses face ATM, energy disruption

Bimini businesses were yesterday said to be eager to “get back up and running” in the aftermath of Hurricane Irma, despite continued electricity supply and ATM service disruption.Edward Reckley, the Bimini Chamber of Commerce president, and Under the

Wilson 'firing' is part of 'PLP witch-hunt' claims Davis

OPPOSITION Leader Philip “Brave” Davis says the Minnis administration’s witch-hunt against the Progressive Liberal Party is continuing, with its most recent target being former Financial Secretary Simon Wilson.Contrary to a report in The Punch yester

Outback unveils plans to head out West

Outback Bahamas plans to invest some $2 million on a second restaurant on New Providence.Since July 2013, the Outback Steakhouse Brand has been serving up Aussie inspired food favourites with a Bahamian twist. Through the continued support of its lo

Bahamas pulls off Barbados victory

THE Bahamas men’s national volleyball team pulled off a big victory over Barbados on Sunday to get their play started in the Men’s CAZOVA (Caribbean Zonal Volleyball Association) Championships, but they won’t have much time to celebrate at the Ismay

Wendy's time to move - but just down the road

WENDY’S Bahamas is set to relocate its Mackey Street restaurant next month, its franchise operator telling Tribune Business “upwards” of $1.7m had been invested in the new outlet. Terry Tsavoussis, who heads Aetos Holdings along with his brother Chri

At this rate, we will soon be off the charts

I know I am not allowed to comment on any matter that takes place in court. However, I did read what I would consider a shocking miscarriage of justice – I now understand why last year the World Bank concluded that it was easier to do business in the war-torn West Bank and the Gaza Strip than in the Bahamas.

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