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CCA: Reverse Baha Mar sabotage 'in its entirety'

Baha Mar's contractor is seeking to overturn "in its entirety" a New York judge's verdict that it sabotaged Baha Mar's completion and orchestrated Sarkis Izmirlian's removal as the project's developer.

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$30m Sandals butler assault claim tossed

A US couple’s much-publicised $30m sexual assault lawsuit against Sandals Royal Bahamian Resort and its affiliates has been thrown out in its entirety by a New York judge. District judge Analisa Torres, sitting in the southern New York federal court

Foreign ministry cites Christian values in response to pastors

THE Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Immigration has responded to three pastors who have raised alarm about a vote at the United Nations on the adoption of the annual report of the UN Human Rights Council, saying the country voted in favour of the move and this is “consistent” with the mandate of the people of this country.

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‘Vote no to budget and lose your govt post’

ATTORNEY General Carl Bethel has warned senators and elected officials who have been appointed to government posts that they must vote for the 2018-2019 budget in its entirety or resign their positions.

We Are Blessed

We are told in James 1:2 (KJV) "My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations." Very simply, there is joy associated with what we hear, speak and do during life's difficult moments. We will inevitably face trials in life but this should be embraced by the believer as something positive.

Recipients of welfare may face gaming ban

Gaming regulators are mulling measures to ban persons receiving welfare benefits as part of a package of reforms that would also eliminate discrimination against Bahamians playing in hotel casinos if approved.

IAN FERGUSON: Celebrating milestones in your employees life

Everyone loves to feel appreciated, values and celebrated. Recognising employees for their accomplishments and life events—big or small—shows them you care and are invested in their well-being and success. Whether it’s a birthday, work anniversaries,

Port Authority pushes customer service focus

The Grand Bahama Port Authority (GBPA) is continuing to focus on customer service through the ‘My Grand Bahama’ campaign, an initiative of its Invest Grand Bahama Promotional Unit.The campaign is designed to address ways to improve customer service.

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Frenchman had forged licences

A 36-year-old Frenchman was ordered to pay $3,000 yesterday after admitting to being caught with three forged driver’s licences at the Lynden Pindling International Airport earlier this week.Acting Deputy Chief Magistrate Subusola Swain sentenced Mal

Golfers to explore other avenues after Cable Beach course closure

By RENALDO DORSETT Sports Reporter rdorsett@tribunemedia.net The new $2-billion Baha Mar project has already altered the infrastructure of the Cable Beach area with one of the most glaring changes set to take place at the most populated golf course in Na

Golfers to explore other avenues after Cable Beach course closure

By RENALDO DORSETT Sports Reporter rdorsett@tribunemedia.net The new $2-billion Baha Mar project has already altered the infrastructure of the Cable Beach area with one of the most glaring changes set to take place at the most populated golf course in Na

Golfers to explore other avenues after Cable Beach course closure

By RENALDO DORSETT Sports Reporter rdorsett@tribunemedia.net The new $2-billion Baha Mar project has already altered the infrastructure of the Cable Beach area with one of the most glaring changes set to take place at the most populated golf course in Na

Securities chiefs pay visit to Finance Minister

The Bahamas Central Securities Depository (BCSD) and The Bahamas International Securities Exchange (BISX) recently paid a joint courtesy call on the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance K. Peter Turnquest. BCSD and BISX representatives took

‘Revamp agriculture in its entirety

BAHAMIAN farming “needs to be revamped in its entirety”, an agriculture group’s head has conceded, arguing that this nation has “no choice but to support its own” with wide-ranging reforms.

Darville: 'No concerns' over legality of NHI

The Opposition’s shadow Minister of Health yesterday asserted that the legal parameters were in place for the Christie administration to launch National Health Insurance (NHI), saying there was “no need for any concern”.Speaking with Tribune Business

St Joseph celebrates 80 years of Catholic Witness through word, sacrament and charity

CATHOLIC Archbishop Patrick Pinder called for a ‘renewal’ of the sacrament of reconciliation in the local archdiocese and urged parishioners of St Joseph to pray for the ‘restoration’ of family life at a Mass which marked the beginning of a year of celebration in observance of the church’s 80th anniversary.

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Bus route identified to test out new system

THE government has identified a route for its pilot project on a new busing system, according to Transport Minister Frankie Campbell, who insisted the program moving forward.Mr Campbell told media outside Cabinet the project will not be a “mock bus r

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IAAF Worlds: Minister sets record straight

WHILE there has been much dialogue in the media over who is and who is not going to the IAAF World Championships in Doha, Qatar, Lanisha Rolle, Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture, set the record straight in a press release. Her statement is publi

BEC discounts for those who pay off arrears

A staggering 90 per cent of BEC residential customers are in arrears worth a total of some $26 million, according to Bahamas Electricity Corporation chairman Leslie Miller.

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BTC ‘entertaining’ offers for JFK HQ

The Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC) is “entertaining offers” to lease or acquire its iconic JFK Drive headquarters as it reexamines its real estate portfolio following COVID-19’s impact.