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Governor General launches FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup Bahamas 2017 Trophy Experience
THE FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup Bahamas 2017 Trophy Experience was launched by Governor General of the Bahamas, Her Excellency Dame Marguerite Pindling at Government House on Tuesday.
Jean Rony released from custody
BAHAMAS-born Jean Rony Jean-Charles has been released from custody pending the full hearing of the government’s stay applicaton.
34th Hugh Campbell Basketball Classic February 20-27
THE date has been set and the country’s longest running basketball tournament will continue its legacy in 2017.
Nassau hotels eye strong Thanksgiving business
Atlantis executives yesterday said the resort is “slightly ahead” of last year’s Thanksgiving bookings as it gets set to host the sixth installment of the ‘Battle 4 Atlantis’ basketball tournament today.
Three men face charges over three separate murders
THREE men were arraigned in Magistrate’s Court yesterday charged in connection with three of the country’s latest homicides.
Body & Soul Ministry encourages healthy living with annual fair
For the 12th consecutive year, the Evangelistic Temple Body & Soul Ministry will highlight the importance of personal responsibility for one’s health during its annual fair which kicks off tomorrow.
‘Follow ups’ vital to sales generation
While driving last night I was listening to another ‘I Love Marketing’ podcast.
Bahamas targeting 5-6% tourist growth in 2013
Total tourist arrivals to the Bahamas are projected to increase year-over-year by 5-6 per cent in 2013, Tribune Business was told yesterday, taking gross visitor numbers to more than six million.
Companies show interest in taking over ankle monitors
NATIONAL Security Minister Dr Bernard Nottage said yesterday that “several” companies have expressed an interest in taking over the government’s electronic monitoring programme and a decision is expected to be made very soon.
Smith urges PLP to delay convention due to hurricane
FORMER Progressive Liberal Party Cabinet minister George Smith yesterday urged his party not to hold its national convention next month as communities devastated by Hurricane Joaquin will still be struggling to recover.
Tributes are paid to Alfred Bismark Coakley
ALFRED Bismark Coakley, who made a huge contribution in corporate and charitable circles in the Bahamas over many years, died on Sunday in Doctor’s Hospital following a brief illness. He was 73.
‘Conflict’ fear over VAT inclusive prices
Super Value’s owner yesterday said the Government's 'inclusive' Value-Added Tax (VAT) pricing system would present " much bigger problems" for retailers, arguing that it would be "impossible" for his company to reprice 35,000 items overnight on New Year’s Eve.
'Tax-free zones will help poor, not displace them'
ESTABLISHING inner city tax free zones will transform communities – not burden the poor or cause them to be displaced, newly-elected FNM Chairman Michael Pintard said yesterday.
Hopes of rise in the minimum wage
LABOUR Director Robert Farquharson said yesterday that after initial research, he was optimistic that there would be an increase in the private sector minimum wage.
Kennedy Centre monitoring row over use of emails
AN international advocacy agency said it is now monitoring the dispute concerning parliamentarians using their privilege to disclose confidential information of private citizens in the House of Assembly.
NACAC team named
Major international championships all set for July 21-23 in Costa Rica
IN the aftermath of a successful hosting of its National Track and Field Championships, the Bahamas Association of Athletic Associations announced the selection of its first major international team for the summer.
Concerns mount over Treasure Cay future
Opposition to suitor for the Treasure Cay resort mounts as more residents strike out in opposition to Dr Mirko Kovats, with one being a backup bidder for the resort.
The Bahamas links up with network to measure rainfall
UNDER the umbrella of partnering with global entities to advance the cause of agriculture, The Bahamas became an official member of CoCoRaHS – the Community Collaborative Rain, Hail and Snow Network – this summer.
Grand Bahama suffers significant damage as Matthew roars through
NINETY five per cent of the buildings in the Eight Mile Rock and Holmes Rock areas in Grand Bahama received significant damage from Hurricane Matthew on Thursday night and Friday morning, Brenda Colebrooke, the island administrator for West Grand Bahama, said.
BOMAC Cage Fights 2 moves to Hilton on Saturday night to avoid storm
DESPITE the pending threat of Tropical Storm Erika, the country’s foremost mixed martial arts promotion will continue with its plans to host some of the sport’s best local talent with another marquee event. BOMAC Cage Fights 2: “The Revenge” is set for Saturday at 7pm and has moved indoors to the British Colonial Hilton.