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BTC at work on repairs after Hurricane Joaquin
FOLLOWING the devastation of Hurricane Joaquin last year, BTC decided that instead of repairing the existing infrastructure, it would completely upgrade the devastated southeastern Bahamas islands.
Erika due to reach New Providence on Sunday
TROPICAL Storm Erika has shifted to the east and is now expected to pass directly over New Providence on Sunday, according to Meteorologist Wayne Neely.
Striping firm receives MoU draft on $50m proposals
The Bahamas Striping Group of Companies (BSGC) has submitted $50 million worth of proposals to the Government for airport and road maintenance on 10 islands, with the former work alone set to create 750 jobs if approved.
Tourism's concern on VAT 'island hop' disincentive
By NEIL HARTNELL
‘Protect our nurses - or face poor healthcare’
BAHAMAS Nurses Union President Amancha Williams said she hopes people in Family Island communities would refrain from threatening the lives of nurses, because it restricts needed healthcare.
Does the PLP truly believe in Bahamians
EDITOR, The Tribune. I would be most grateful if you would give me space in your prestigious newspaper to express myself as a Bahamian citizen.
Nassau/PI resorts enjoy 112% room revenue rise
Leading Nassau/Paradise Island resorts have revealed that 2022’s room revenue more than doubled year-over-year as the industry benefited from the post-COVID travel rebound.
Island Luck eyes HQ at Montagu Hotel site
The Island Luck web shop chain is “contemplating” whether to construct a corporate headquarters for its expanding group on the site of the former Montagu Beach Hotel, Tribune Business can reveal.
$30m condo project releases final units
The developers behind a $30 million Paradise Island condominium complex have released the final units this week, with 65 per cent of inventory already sold.Aristo Development’s 36-unit project, THIRTY SIX, is expected to be ready for occupancy by yea
Spanish Wells chief hails ‘great day for democracy’
Spanish Wells’ chief councillor yesterday said it was a “great day for democracy” after a Cabinet minister said Crystal Cruises would look for an alternative port-of-call on its upcoming seven-night Bahamas cruises.
Hunt for six missing off fire ship
POLICE in Long Island are still searching for six people who swam ashore on Friday after their vessel erupted into flames off Stella Maris a day prior.
Long Island undergoes infrastructure overhaul
A Cabinet minister yesterday updated Long Island residents on multiple infrastructure investments designed to improve the island’s capital stock, economy and resilience against climate change. Desmond Bannister, minister for works, told the Long Isl
Ex-BEC chair: ‘Have a heart’ for Out Islands
A former Bahamas Electricity Corporation (BEC) chairman yesterday slammed plans for a mass disconnection of delinquent Family Island customers, and urged: “Have a heart”.
Customers could wait ‘several days’ before all power restored
WHILE it has begun restoring power to some parts of New Providence, the Bahamas Power & Light Company (BPL) has warned that it could take several days “or even longer” before all customers are back on electricity supply because its distribution network has been “substantially impacted”.
'No Bull' Ballers bring home title
The Noble Preparatory Academy Ballers proved that they are a team to reckon with, not just in New Providence, but in the Family Islands as well.
PM talks of ‘teachable moment’ amid anger over govt response
WHILE acknowledging the country’s ongoing “challenge” with storm preparation, Prime Minister Perry Christie yesterday said the passage of Hurricane Joaquin would be a “teachable moment”.
Long Island MP 'will now have to manage expectations on livelihoods' after storm
IN THE wake of the significant damage Hurricane Joaquin has wrought on Long Island, local MP Loretta Butler-Turner says she will now have to manage people's expectations with respect to their livelihoods.
Relief group distributes $20,000 of building supplies a week to Long Island
RELIEF group HeadKnowles has distributed up to $20,000 per week in building supplies to Long Island since it began “Operation Deliverance” earlier this month.
More than 70,000 visit Family Islands by private plane
OVER 70,000 people visited the Family Islands by private plane in 2015, an eight per cent increase over the previous year, according to a Bahamas tourism official.
Passport Office is opened on Cat Island
PRIME Minister Phillip Davis returned to his constituency yesterday to open Cat Island’s first passport office in a move that was welcomed with open arms by residents there.