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Athletes of the Month: Denisha Cartwright and Wanya McCoy in high gear for May
Hurdler Denisha Carwright and sprinter Wanya McCoy have certainly ramped up both of their individual performances in May to run away with this edition of the Tribune Athletes of the Month honours. The Tribune Sports section will recognise the efforts of athletes across all sporting disciplines and award a male and female candidate at the end of each respective month, culminating with the athlete of the year. With the 2024 Paris Olympic Games on the horizon, Cartwright and McCoy were the latest Bahamian athletes to join the growing list of Olympic qualifiers for The Bahamas and they both achieved the feat this month.
Recreational watercraft bill adds citizenship requirement
THE Davis administration yesterday tabled legislation that would transform the commercial watercraft industry and allow Bahamians to get the maximum benefit from the nation’s tourism industry.
BUDGET COMMUNICATION 2024/2025: Revenue Performance Highlights
As he turned to the Nine-Month Fiscal Performance for FY2023/24, Mr Davis says total revenue for the first three quarters of the 2023/2024 fiscal year amounted to $2.2bn.
Revenues ‘must do most of the work’ to hit deficit target
The Government’s “revenues will have to do most of the work” for it to hit an “ambitious” $131m full-year deficit target, with a major financial institution warning: “It all depends on the second half.”
CARIFTA Triathlon team announced
Following the completion of its Aquathon and Triathlon National Championships over the weekend, the Bahamas Triathlon Association has announced its team to represent the Bahamas at the 2024 Carifta Triathlon and Aquathlon Championships.
Long-term Gov’t paper recovery two years out - but no bad thing
Demand for long-term Bahamas government debt is unlikely to recover until after a 2026 general election but that is not necessarily a bad outcome, a senior banker predicted yesterday.
‘We are all at risk’ over Abaco port uncertainty
Abaco’s Chamber of Commerce president is warning “we are all at risk” as she urged the Government to clarify if it has selected a private operator to take over Marsh Harbour’s commercial shipping port.
Bastian retiring after 24 years as auditor general
TERRANCE Bastian is retiring as auditor general after 24 years in the position.
Denisha Cartwright pleased with her season
SHE was more than pleased with how her collegiate career ended, but Denisha Cartwright is now more than eager about what is to come as she gets set to venture into the professional ranks as a track and field athlete.
Talks to save 20 CIBC jobs ‘look prosperous’
A union leader last night said efforts to secure new jobs for around 20 CIBC Caribbean staff are “looking prosperous” as the bank moves to shutter its Bahamas call centre by next month.
DEPP chief: CEC permit needed ‘no matter what’
The Government’s top environmental official yesterday said a key approval is required “no matter what” amid fears this will “roadblock” $24m worth of Hope Town construction projects.
Pintard: Membership and morale improved after Minnis stepped down
FREE National Movement leader Michael Pintard said his party’s membership and morale have significantly increased since Dr Hubert Minnis stepped down as leader.
‘Tum Tum’ promoted
While he’s preparing to play for the Bahamas men’s national team in the Olympic Qualifier in July, Lourawls ‘Tum Tum’ Nairn Jr is getting used to his new role as the associate head coach for the Bowling Green State Falcons men’s basketball team.
Prosecutors attack FTX Bahamas chief’s claim to be ‘whistleblower’
US prosecutors have downplayed the whistleblower role performed by FTX’s former Bahamas head in demanding that he be sentenced to up to seven years’ in prison.
PM promises BPL solution in ‘next two weeks or so’
PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis urged residents to be patient after Bahamas Power and Light’s (BPL) load-shedding exercises left thousands without electricity.
‘JJ’ is the fastest player in WNBA history to grab 2,000 rebounds, make 250 3s
JONQUEL ‘JJ’ Jones already has a long list of notable career accolades and she recently added one more during the New York Liberty’s recent four-game winning streak.
Harbour traffic needs monitoring
Once again I am concerned about the state of the Nassau Harbour.
Mangrove Cay, Eleuthera hit by weekend BPL woes
Regulators yesterday said they are seeking to gain “a deeper understanding” of what caused Bahamas Power & Light’s (BPL) holiday weekend woes that were not confined just to New Providence.
Gov’t sticks to fiscal target as $215m FDI beats pre-COVID
The Government says foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows are now “substantially” above pre-COVID trends at $215m while sticking to its original target of slashing this year’s fiscal deficit by 75 percent.