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Take a chance on Andros
With “Connecting Resources, Maximising Opportunities and Transforming Andros” as its theme, the 7th Annual Andros Business Outlook is set for Thursday, June 20 at Island Comfort Bed and Breakfast, North Andros. The focus will be on the significant economic potential and domestic investment opportunities of Andros and neighbouring Berry Islands that are largely untapped by Bahamians. Attendees can also look forward to two free workshops.
Shark alert on major beaches
IN the wake of Wednesday’s horrific shark attack that claimed the life of a 21-year-old American woman, the Ministry of Agriculture and Marine Resources is advising the public to “exercise extreme caution” while “in and around” the waters of New Providence, Rose Island, and Paradise Island.
Minister Bowleg: ‘This was a great Bahamas Games’
AS the curtain came down on the sixth Bahamas Games, Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture Mario Bowleg said he was pleased with what he saw from the nine days of competition.
Harbour Island power woe: 'All is not lost'
A Cabinet minister yesterday pledged to “shore up” Harbour Island’s electricity shortfall before summer, pledging that “all is not lost” in solving the destination’s 30-year power woes.Desmond Bannister, minister or works, told the Eleuthera Business
Briland hotelier: ‘Will bubble pop?’
A prominent Briland hotelier yesterday said tourism operators “don’t know whether a bubble is going to pop” with resorts continuing to enjoy “unheard of” bookings for the summer months.
Funding secured for Family Island airports
THE government has secured the funding needed to complete work on four Family Island airports, Tourism and Aviation Minister Dionisio D’Aguilar announced yesterday, adding that the total cost of the projects is expected to be about $175 million.
Family Islands ‘do not blend’ with cruise lines
Exuma’s Chamber of Commerce president yesterday voiced concerns that planned weekly calls by a cruise line “don’t blend in” with the island’s existing tourism product.
Minnis defends trips to the Family Islands
PRIME Minister Dr Hubert Minnis has defended his continued travel to the Family Islands in the face of criticism that it is not safe to do so during the COVID-19 pandemic and calls from the Official Opposition for there to be equal opportunity for inter-island travel.
Eta brings flooding and fallen trees
TROPICAL Storm Eta brought strong winds, flooding, sea swells and fallen trees to the northwest Bahamas, Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis said yesterday.
Lucayan bones unearthed in Long Island
THE remains of two Lucayans, the people who inhabited The Bahamas from the year 600 to the 1500s, have been discovered in graves in Long Island.
Styrofoam tide swamps Bimini beaches
LONGSTANDING tensions between Resorts World Bimini and the residents on that island were brought to the fore this week after mounds of Styrofoam were seen floating in the ocean, suspected to be part of damage Hurricane Irma brought to the luxury hotel’s floating docks.
Christie calls ‘think again’ on PI project
FORMER Prime Minister Perry Christie said the Minnis administration would make a “fundamental error” if it leases crown land in the Colonial Beach area of Paradise Island to Royal Caribbean International.
Mackey seeks to ease fears over tourists not wearing masks
SOME residents of Harbour Island are complaining that tourists are not following COVID-19 protocols, but MP for the area Ricky Mackey told The Tribune that the matter is under control and protocols will be enforced. A resident of Harbour Island took
PM announces 20 new cases, relaxation of lockdown measures for some islands
Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis on Sunday announced the relaxation of lockdown measures on some islands.
Island Luck hosts job fair for new staff
ADVANCING its recent move to acquire a 65 per cent majority equity stake in a rival web shop, Island Luck on Friday hosted a job fair, with a view to fully staff the new operation within the coming weeks.
Residents fearing Bimini 'overload'
WITH Bimini set for even more resort development, some residents yesterday expressed fears that the small island is being over developed and will eventually become overpopulated, one telling Tribune Business: “I don’t know why this island is being overloaded”.
9PM HURRICANE ALERT FROM BAHAMAS DEPARTMENT OF METEOROLOGY
ALERT #23 ON HURRICANE JOAQUIN ISSUED BY THE BAHAMAS DEPARTMENT OF METEOROLOGY FRIDAY 2ND OCTOBER, 2015 AT 9PM EDT.
Exigency order ‘may be extended if needed’
THE National Emergency Management Agency will apply to have the government’s exigency order for hurricane victims extended past its 90-day period if the need arises, according to the agency’s director, Captain Stephen Russell.
Exigency order ‘may be extended if needed’
THE National Emergency Management Agency will apply to have the government’s exigency order for hurricane victims extended past its 90-day period if the need arises, according to the agency’s director, Captain Stephen Russell.
Island luck may have no licence - but it’s opened a new web shop
ISLAND Luck celebrated the grand opening of a new web shop location yesterday, even though the government has not yet issued gaming house operator licenses to the ten web shops vying to operate legally.