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SEVEN ARRESTED BY MOBILE DIVISION OFFICERS

Police Mobile Division saturation patrols arrested seven people in the last 24 hours.

Resorts report high Easter occupancies

OUT Island resort properties are reporting high occupancies for the Easter holiday weekend, Sandals Emerald Bay Resort telling Tribune Business it would be full due in large part to the island’s annual regatta coinciding with its reunion week.

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Bail decision delayed in firearms case

CHIEF Magistrate Joyanne Ferguson-Pratt stood down her decision on bail yesterday for two men accused of possessing a number of unlicensed firearms and assorted ammunition that were found in furniture and appliances.

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Sex offender Fraser launches new church

CONVICTED sex offender Randy Fraser was officially installed as pastor elect at the commissioning of his new ministry yesterday.

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BORCO celebrates the power of collaboration

AFTER three years and 1.3 million man-hours, BORCO (Buckeye Bahamas) celebrated the work of both local and international contractors in completing BORCO’s recent expansion.

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HOPE Centre, Macedonia, Eagles Nest and Men of Vision all winners

HOPE Centre, Macedonia, Eagles Nest and Men of Vision all emerged as the winners of their respective games as the Baptist Sports Council played one of their men’s best-of-three playoffs Tuesday night at the DW Davis Gymnasium.

CBC launches the official website of Championship

WITH just over 80 days to go before the region’s best basketball teams square off in the elite FIBA qualifying event for Caribbean countries, the organisers are beginning to galvanise support through the Internet.

Bahamian companies earn $150m from BORCO project

After three years and 1.3 million man-hours with zero loss time incidents, BORCO (Buckeye Bahamas) celebrated the work of both Bahamian and international contractors in completing its recent expansion project.

BSC postseason starts tonight with best-of-three series

THE Baptist Sports Council completed the pennant and playoff picture in its 2014 Basketball Classic at the Baillou Hills Sporting Complex on Saturday.

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Police seek help over robberies

POLICE are asking for the public’s help in solving five robberies that took place on Saturday and Sunday. The first incident took place around 1am on Saturday.

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Minister gives blessings to newly formed regatta committee

MINISTER of Agriculture and Local Government V Alfred Gray gave his blessings to the newly formed committee for the All-Andros Regatta as they embark on “bringing back” the popular sailing competition to the island during the Independence holiday weekend.

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Stingers tie series

The Mail Boat Cybots are back to defend their title in the New Providence Basketball Association.

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Tourist held over handgun possession and death threats

A 57-year-old tourist is in police custody after he was arrested Tuesday afternoon for threats of death, possession of dangerous drugs and possession of an unlicensed firearm.

BSC to complete basketball action

WITH all but one of the pennant titles already decided, the Baptist Sports Council will complete its 2014 Basketball League’s regular season action at the Baillou Hills Sporting Complex on Saturday.

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Transforming Spaces 2014 kicks off

THE Transforming Spaces Art Tour 2014 starts today with a number of activities to celebrate the event’s 10th anniversary.

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Cybots, Giants take 2-1 lead

ALTHOUGH he wasn’t 100 per cent, shooting guard Ricardo Pierre felt he had to come back and make a contribution to the Commonwealth Bank Giants in game three of their New Providence Basketball Association men’s semifinal playoff series.

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Cybots rally to even series with Shockers

THE Mail Boat Cybots showed why they are the New Providence Basketball Association men’s defending champions.

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Sandals staff learning to save lives

BOTH Sandals Royal Bahamian and Sandals Emerald Bay are continuing their bid to ensure that as many as 80 per cent of their staff are trained to deliver life-saving aid, not only to resort guests, but to members of the public who may need assistance.

Esso dealers content over Sol transition

ESSO retailers are they anticipating a relatively smooth transition with no major changes to their operations, now that the Barbados-based Sol Group has consummated its acquisition, with some already noticing improvements in maintenance and repair response.

Sandals training 1,000 to handle emergencies

Sandals is training more than 1,000 staff to become Emergency First Response (EFR) certified in case of emergencies on and off the resort campus.