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Hundreds flock to Island Luck job fair

HUNDREDS of Bahamians waited in line for hours on Friday hoping to secure one of the 150 jobs available at Island Luck as the gaming operator continues its effort to meet new industry regulations.

Dorian disaster priorities

I moved to Grand Bahama in 1968 and have worked and lived here ever since. I love the island and Grand Bahamians and have seen them prosper. Now, I fear greatly for their future. I see their Dorian despair firsthand when helping my church distribute food to the residents in the worst hit areas every day.

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Rollins tries to 'take over' Butler-Turner FNM event on Long Island

LONG Island MP Loretta Butler-Turner yesterday accused Fort Charlotte MP Dr Andre Rollins of attempting to “take over” a Free National Movement town hall meeting in Long Island on Monday night by bringing his supporters to the event organised by the party to officially endorse her.

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Aviation chief ‘most concerned’ on B’air policy

A leading Bahamian airline executive yesterday said he was “most concerned” about the lack of direction and confusing policy statements by government officials over plans for the aviation sector and Bahamasair’s development.

SOS - Save Our South: Tribune Media Group launches hurricane relief campaign to raise $500,000

THE Tribune Media Group is partnering with SuperValue, Furniture Plus, New Oriental Laundry and Cleaners, Bahamasair, Island Cellular, Mario’s Bowling and Entertainment Palace and other corporate and private entities to launch a national campaign to raise $500,000 for food and other essential supplies for those so adversely affected by Hurricane Joaquin.

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Paradise Island Open all set for Ocean Club this weekend

THE Atlantis resort on Paradise Island is proud to present The Paradise Island Open Golf Tournament at the Ocean Club Golf Course on Saturday and Sunday.

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Computers donated to school by web shop

STUDENTS at the Anatol Rodgers High School yesterday received 20 brand new Dell computers as a part of a nationwide computer drive conducted by Island Luck.

Investar bringing Titan to Freeport

Sebas Bastian’s investment house opened its Grand Bahama office on Monday in a bid to give residents better access to investing in its two Titan mutual funds.

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Bahamas Optimist National Championships sets sail for Harbour Island starting today

HARBOUR Island is gearing up to host the Bahamas’ largest sailing regatta this weekend when the top junior sailors compete for top honours in the 2012 Optimist National Championships.

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Church re-dedication is 'a red letter day'

THE re-dedication of St Mary the Virgin Anglican Church in Old Bight was a “red letter day” for Cat Islanders, Deputy Prime Minister Philip ‘Brave’ Davis said yesterday.

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Hurricane alert as Isaac nears

BAHAMIANS should brace themselves for stormy weather as a tropical storm – predicted to be Hurricane Isaac by the time it nears the Bahamas — is projected to move across the southeast Bahamas this week.

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FNM targets victory in 12 family island seats

FNM targets victory in 12 family island seats By KHRISNA VIRGIL kvirgil@tribunemedia.net THE Free National Movement will win 12 family island seats in the May 7 general election, Prime Minister Hubert Ingraham said last night. Those seats comprise 15 o

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Family island students promised no delays to education

FAMILY Island students accepted to the College of the Bahamas will no longer have to delay their education if unable to find a room in the campus dormitory or afford rent.

PLP: Exuma has been neglected

PLP: Exuma has been neglected THE Progressive Liberal party argued last night that the governing FNM has neglected the people of Exuma for the last five years - especially in terms of infrastructural upgrades. PLP deputy leader Philip "Brave" Davis, spea

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PLUG IN AT THE ISLAND HOUSE THIS EARTH DAY

Earth Day 2017 will be celebrated at The Island House on Saturday from 10am until 12.30pm with a series of informative talks on how to live a more environmentally conscious life in The Bahamas.

Florida students bring their classroom to Grand Bahama

TEACHERS and students from Fleming Island High School in Jacksonville, Florida visited Grand Bahama as part of a travelling classroom experience.

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Weather watch on tropical wave

WEATHER officials are monitoring a system that has developed in the Atlantic Ocean and has The Bahamas in its sights.The tropical wave has formed east of the Lesser Antilles.On Sunday, the US National Hurricane Centre said about the system: “Showers

Island House pledges $500,000 to relief effort

DONATIONS continue to pour in for victims of Hurricane Dorian, with The Island House pledging a minimum of $500,000 for immediate relief and subsequent rebuilding efforts.

Minnis opens Exuma office

PRIME Minister Dr Hubert Minnis officially opened Exuma’s Passport Office on Friday in an effort to improve passport services throughout the country.

Major resort properties 'unscathed' by Irma

The Bahamas Hotel and Tourism Association (BHTA) yesterday said reports to-date suggested most resort properties were left largely “unscathed” by Hurricane Irma.Acknowledging that it had yet to receive official information from the hardest-hit island