Rutherford making her presence felt
She comes from a well-known sporting family that includes legendary triple jumper Frank Rutherford, quarter-miler Dennis Darling and twin football players Devard and Devaughn Darling.
‘Peace on Da Street’ classic: Clergy vs Politicians showdown
EVERY year the focus of attention for the Hope Center’s ‘Peace on da Street’ Basketball Tournament has been the showdown between the Politicians and the Clergy.
Coach Geron Sands reflects on historic All-Star appearance
ALTHOUGH he didn’t perform anywhere near what was anticipated, Bahamian mentor and coach Geron Sands said the experience of pitching for New York Yankees’ second baseman Jasrado “Jazz” Chisholm Jr will be a memory that he will cherish for the rest of his life.
DR KENT L BAZARD: Five reasons you are not losing weight
LET’s address the elephant in the room — quite literally. According to the most recent Pan American Health Organisation (PAHO) report, The Bahamas now ranks number one in obesity in the Americas. That’s a heavy title, and not the kind we should be proud of.
$600m Carnival port contract at legal fight heart
The port services contract for Carnival’s $600m Celebration Key project is at the heart of a bitter legal dispute between a Freeport-based shipping agent and its former general manager.
Don’t ‘bottleneck’ a property market at 95% of sale price
A prominent Bahamian realtor yesterday warned tax administration reforms must not create “bottlenecks” that slow a “strong” property market where sellers are getting up to 95 percent of the asking price.
Judge rejects injunction bid in Exuma family land battle
The Supreme Court has refused to grant an injunction barring a nephew from “forcibly evicting” his relatives and family members from an Exuma property used for a water sports and tourism business.
Yacht owners: ‘Growing sense of uncertainty about Bahamas’
Yacht owners and managers are warning that The Bahamas is increasingly viewed as “an unpredictable and difficult destination for charter operations” due to consistent tax and fee hikes and other reforms.
Land reform ‘legal and economic milestone’
A Bahamian realtor yesterday asserted that the Government’s land reforms “will be remembered as one of the most important legal and economic milestones in Bahamian history” if implemented correctly.
MP challenges strategy for land reform implementation
The Opposition’s finance spokesman has challenged the Government’s land reform implementation strategy while voicing fears there may be insufficient personnel to effectively implement the changes.
Payments provider ‘leading charge’ on agency banking
A local payments provider says it is “leading the charge” for agency banking in The Bahamas.
End to Long Island airport airlift capacity limitations
The Government’s aviation chief yesterday asserted that the “obstacle limitations” of Long Island’s airport are being eliminated through its runway expansion project.
Container Port aims to fill 120 positions
Freeport Container Port has partnered with the Department of Labour to hold a second job fair as it aims to fill 120 posts linked to its $100m expansion project.
New farmers’ markets set for the Mall and PI
Farmers’ markets will be held on consecutive weekends at key New Providence locations in a bid to satisfy growing public interest in living healthy and eating fresh.
IAN FERGUSON: Workplace amenities can aid employee productivity
Offering extra workplace amenities can be an effective way to incentivise staff by boosting morale, improving their well-being and fostering a sense of value and belonging. These services will ultimately increase productivity levels. By offering amenities as part of the employee benefits package, companies can create a positive work environment, foster loyalty and, ultimately, achieve better business outcomes.
Man pleads guilty to beating and stabbing dad
A MAN was sentenced to two and a half years in prison yesterday after admitting to stabbing and beating his father during an argument last week.
Charged with threatening man with flare gun
A MAN was granted bail yesterday after being accused of threatening another person’s life with a flare gun earlier this month.
Teen charged in murder of Ishniequa Culmer
A 19-year-old man was remanded to prison yesterday after being charged with the murder of 26-year-old Ishniequa Culmer last month off Wulff Road.
Man accused of incest with 8-year-old daughter
A 48-year-old man was remanded to prison yesterday after being accused of engaging in incestuous relations with his eight-year-old daughter earlier this year.
$100m upgrade and modernisation of Freeport Container Port launched
HUTCHINSON Ports has launched a $100m upgrade of the Freeport Container Port (FCP), one of the most significant infrastructure investments in the terminal’s history.
