Coconut-branding franchise unveils its Bahamas launch
A coconut-branding franchise has teamed with a Bahamian non-profit to announce its launch in this nation.
DM pledges to minimise straw vendor disruption
The deputy prime minister yesterday pledged to minimise disruption for vendors amid planned infrastructure upgrades for the Bay Street Straw Market.
Gov’t asserting union ‘misinterpreted’ policy
The Government yesterday suggested there has been a “misinterpretation” of its policy amid union claims that it is seeking to reduce the vacation allowance for members entitled to five weeks’ leave annually.
Bahamian suppliers mixed over lumber price changes
Several Bahamian building material suppliers yesterday said they have seen a drop in lumber prices and are passing the lower costs on to their customers following similar decreases in the US.
Grand Lucayan staff pay delayed over severance
Grand Lucayan employees did not receive due salary payments on Friday due to a hold-up with potential termination payouts and which workers will be retained by the resort’s potential new owners, Tribune Business was told.
Anthaya torn between two events
TOKYO, Japan — She was a double qualifier in the women’s 100 metres and the long jump, but Anthaya Charlton said it was in her best interest to just concentrate on the track and not the field event at the 20th World Outdoor Championships.
Hurdler Charisma Taylor ‘knocked out by one spot’
TOKYO, Japan — It was a painful time for Charisma Taylor as she watched her name slip off the chart for one of the six fastest loser qualifying spots for the women’s 100 metres hurdles semifinals.
Sprinter Camille Rutherford eliminated
TOKYO, Japan — She’s had a sizzling season becoming the seventh Bahamian female sprinter to dip under the 11-second barrier in the 100 metres.
Sprinter Terrence Jones reflects on his performance
TOKYO, Japan — Terrence Jones was just ecstatic that he was able to match up against the best of the world and made it to the semifinals of the men’s 100 metres at the 20th World Championships.
How we have fared so far at the World Outdoors
TOKYO, Japan — Here’s a look at how The Bahamas’ 15-member team has fared so far at the 20th World Championships over the first two days of competition.
Printassia advances
TOKYO, Japan — It has been a great transitional year for Printassia Johnson as she switched from running the shorter sprints to concentrating solely on the 400 metres.
PM: Government must be guided by faith and rooted in divine purpose
PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis told Progressive Liberal Party supporters at the party’s anniversary church service yesterday that the government’s mission must be guided by faith and rooted in divine purpose.
Pintard: Grand Lucayan staff confused over delayed payment of their salaries
FREE National Movement (FNM) leader Michael Pintard yesterday accused the Davis administration of leaving Grand Lucayan Resort workers and their families in limbo after employees reportedly went unpaid last week without explanation.
Path of destruction in wake of severe weather
A VIOLENT storm tore across eastern New Providence on Friday night, toppling food trailers, ripping roofs, and plunging whole communities into darkness.
Andros plane crash report ‘doesn’t bring any closure’
THE daughter of an 87-year-old man killed in last year’s Andros plane crash says the final investigation report has brought no closure, only renewed grief and questions about accountability.
Briland tourism business in ‘maximum’ $320k fine
A Briland tourism business was hit with a $320,000 “maximum penalty” for its failure to pay more than $800,000 in due VAT and Business Licence fees over the five years to end-March 2023.
Royal Caribbean pledges to ‘uphold highest standards’ following Immigration raid
Royal Caribbean yesterday pledged to “uphold the highest standards” and asserted that the two construction workers found to have expired work permits by an Immigration raid account for “less than 1 percent” of its Royal Beach Club workforce.
Labour chief told sister’s ex-worker: ‘No money for you’
The Government’s former labour chief told a terminated worker “there’s no money for you” when she pursued her legal rights to obtain due severance pay from her ex-employer - his sister.
