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Ingraham appointed as bar council representative to BFSB
THE Bahamas Bar Association has announced the appointment of Bar Council member Kelli K A Ingraham as the BBA’s representative on the Board of Directors of The Bahamas Financial Services Board (BFSB).
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Vendetta Group rocks the crowd at Cultural Festival
THE Vendetta Group took over the stage at the International Cultural Festival over the weekend, performing numerous songs that had the crowd moving and dancing.
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Pupils enjoy the tattoo
MEMBERS of the Royal Bahamas Police Force Band, the K-9 Unit, and Fire Services conducted a mini-tattoo at the Mable Walker Primary School yesterday.
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Stampers, UB Mingoes advance to semi-final of NPBA playoffs
THE Triple K Stampers and University of the Bahamas Mingoes advanced to the semi-final of the New Providence Basketball Association playoffs.
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Tida Wave, New Susan Chase, Whitty K and Judgment D crowned champions
THE Tida Wave, New Susan Chase, Whitty K and Judgment D all took the spotlight in the 62nd National Family Island Regatta in Georgetown, Exuma, over the weekend.
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Bahamas' GDP growth '25%' of what's needed
The Bahamas is just “25 per cent of the way” towards generating the economic growth its needs following real GDP expansion of 1.4 per cent in 2017.Robert Myers, a principal with the Organisation for Responsible Governance (ORG), told Tribune Business
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Work resumes on seawall after contractor change
THE seawall project at Smith’s Point in Grand Bahama has resumed and work is progressing well following the hiring of a new contractor two weeks ago.
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Sea Bees Swimming Invitational RESULTS
A LOOK at the top three finishers in Sea Bees Swimming Invitational Championships at Betty Kelly Kenning Aquatic Center Saturday: Girls 11-12 400 LC Meter Freestyle 1, McCarroll, Zoe N, DSC-BA, 5:45.12 NATL. 2, Kemp, Reagan M, DSC-BA, 6:42.19. Girls 13
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Sea Bees Swimming Invitational RESULTS
A LOOK at the top three finishers in Sea Bees Swimming Invitational Championships at Betty Kelly Kenning Aquatic Center Saturday: Girls 11-12 400 LC Meter Freestyle 1, McCarroll, Zoe N, DSC-BA, 5:45.12 NATL. 2, Kemp, Reagan M, DSC-BA, 6:42.19. Girls 13
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Sea Bees Swimming Invitational RESULTS
A LOOK at the top three finishers in Sea Bees Swimming Invitational Championships at Betty Kelly Kenning Aquatic Center Saturday: Girls 11-12 400 LC Meter Freestyle 1, McCarroll, Zoe N, DSC-BA, 5:45.12 NATL. 2, Kemp, Reagan M, DSC-BA, 6:42.19. Girls 13
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Independence of the Seas makes unexpected stop in Freeport
ROYAL Caribbean’s MS Independence of the Seas and its 4,000 passengers made an unexpected stop in Grand Bahama last week after the ship was diverted from Florida.The ship was charted by “K Love,” a Christian contemporary radio station, and was initia
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Aid packages for storm victims
THE government will create packages to assist those who have been affected by the devastation brought on by Hurricane Dorian to help people rebuild their lives and communities, said Deputy Prime Minister K Peter Turnquest.
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Jobless rise ‘worrisome’
The 1.4 percentage point rise in the Bahamas’ unemployment rate was described as “worrisome” by a top private sector executive, adding that it demonstrates a need for greater economic growth.
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YESI joins with 'largest youth soccer club in world'
YOUTH Empowerment through Sports International (YESI) has joined forces with Rush Soccer, “the largest youth soccer club in the world,” to enhance the passion for soccer in the country and throughout the Caribbean.
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How the people had their say on Nellie Day
A selection of some of the comments posted on social media websites yesterday:
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Memories tied to Lucayan $65m deal
DEPUTY Prime Minister Peter Turnquest yesterday described the signing of a letter of intent (LOI) between owners of the Grand Lucayan hotel strip in Grand Bahama and the Toronto-based Wynn Group a “significant move” for the island’s economy - while the Memories/Sunwing combination is top of the government’s list of potential Wynn partners, Tribune Business was told.
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Cooper ‘ready to lead’ if called on
INVIGORATED by his nomination for deputy leader of the Progressive Liberal Party, Exuma and Ragged Island MP Chester Cooper confirmed yesterday he would present himself for leadership of the party if given the opportunity.
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Baha Mar claims 50% occupancy and 2,100 local staff
THE SLS Lux at Baha Mar is on track for an October or early November opening having met specific markers, according to Chow Tai Fook Enterprises (CTFE) Bahamas President Graeme Davis yesterday.
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NPBA PLAYOFFS: Commonwealth Bank Giants teams take 2-0 lead
THE Commonwealth Bank Giants continued their undefeated season with another win over the University of the Bahamas Mingoes and their junior team, Your Essential Store Giants, also won over the Triple K Stampers.
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DPM intervenes at world bank meeting
K Peter Turnquest, deputy prime minister and minister of finance, last week attended the 2018 annual meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank in Bali, Indonesia. He is pictured, second right, at a Caribbean Caucus Round Ta
