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Spanish Wells hopes Commonwealth will fill the RBC vacuum

The Spanish Wells community would be “only too glad” to have a Bahamian-owned institution fill the void created by the Royal Bank of Canada’s (RBC) imminent pull-out, with Commonwealth Bank sending a delegation to the island recently.

No merit in this troubling story

In an age of rampant misinformation on many social media platforms, the maxim that a lie can travel halfway around the world while the truth is putting on its shoes holds true in The Bahamas.

Complaint filed to police as election signs destroyed

A FORMAL complaint has been filed with police after vandals destroyed and defaced Progressive Liberal Party election posters in New Providence and several Family Islands.

FOX HELPS OUT SANTA

FOX HELPS OUT SANTA CHILDREN at the Ranfurly Home traded in the traditional plump and round Santa and received some extra gifts during the Christmas holiday from a tall, slim and beautiful Santa's helper, Jeanene Fox. Fox, who is a Bahamian working stead

UBS building priced at $8m

UBS (Bahamas) two-storey annex building on East Bay Street is being marketed for sale at $8 million, Tribune Business confirmed yesterday, although the bank is also still entertaining lease options.

Investors unanimously re-elect Bank's Board

Commonwealth Bank’s shareholders have voted unanimously to return all 10 directors to the Board at its Annual General Meeting.

PLP starts countdown to convention

THE PROGRESSIVE Liberal Party will hold a series of mini-conventions in the Family Islands beginning this weekend, with the party’s major convention being held in November.

Medical Pavilion makes thanksgiving presentation to Ranfurly Home

IN the spirit of Thanksgiving, staff at the Medical Pavilion presented food items and toiletries to the Ranfurly Home For Children.

Four 'serious bids' for key Bay Street property

Four “serious” bids have been submitted to acquire a Bay Street property vital to the revitalisation of Nassau harbour, a leading realtor yesterday disclosing that the sales process had reached “a critical, critical point”.

Atlantis braces for $14m hit from BPL’s fuel hike

Atlantis is predicting it will take a $14m hit this year from Bahamas Power & Light’s (BPL) hiked fuel charges but remains hopeful this will be minimised by higher visitor spend and room rates.

Minnis should stay

Free National Movement Leader Dr Hubert Minnis is currently embroiled in the greatest battle of his political career with Progressive Liberal Party Chairman Bradley Roberts, and to a limited degree with The Nassau Guardian over allegations that he benefited from a lease agreement with the Public Hospitals Authority (PHA) while serving in the last Ingraham Cabinet as health minister.

PLP Chairman backs Pinder over row with Rollins

PROGRESSIVE LIberal Party (PLP) Chairman Bradley Roberts sided with Elizabeth MP Ryan Pinder yesterday following a heated argument Mr Pinder had in the House of Assembly on Thursday night with Fort Charlotte MP Dr Andre Rollins.

Super Value to collect $20-$25m VAT for Gov’t

Super Value’s owner yesterday said he expects to collect $20-$25 million in Value-Added Tax (VAT) for the Government this year, while warning that much more consumer education is required.

Call for social security details to be released

PLP chairman Bradley Roberts called on FNM North Abaco candidate Greg Gomez to release his social security information to the public so his employment history in the United States can be reviewed.

Mitchell, Darville, Sweeting and Coleby Davis named PLP senators

PROGRESSIVE Liberal Party Chairman Bradley Roberts yesterday announced the Official Opposition’s four Senate appointments, including two former Cabinet ministers, whom he said “will hold the government’s feet to the fire”.

Learning to live with asthma

EXPERIENCING symptoms such as wheezing, coughing, shortness of breath and chest tightness should never be taken lightly as it may be the beginning of a journey to asthma.

Police testify in death by reckless driving case

TWO police officers gave testimony yesterday in the trial of a man accused of killing another man by reckless driving last year.

Roberts: Why spend money on trip but not on Independence celebrations?

PROGRESSIVE Liberal Party Chairman Bradley Roberts yesterday unfavourably contrasted the Minnis administration’s budget cut for the recent independence celebrations with the cost of a trip a government delegation took to Grenada for the Caribbean Co

3-time Olympic gold medallist Scheidt back for Star Sailors Finals

WITH three Olympic gold medals and 14 world titles, Robert Scheidt is one of the best athletes ever produced by Brazil.

Further leadership bids expected, says PLP chairman

PROGRESSIVE Liberal Party Chairman Bradley Roberts said he expects “several more persons” to run for the leader of the party during its October convention, adding that the “competition” will only make the PLP stronger.

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