Roberts hosts clinic for BLTA juniors
FRESH off his first International Tennis Federation men’s doubles and singles titles in a span of one week, Justin Roberts returned home for a brief break before he heads out today to represent the Bahamas at the Pan American Games.During his stay, R
'Buddy' Hield likes the make up of his Kings
WITH so much wheeling and dealing that went down during the free agency period in the National Basketball Association, shooting guard Chavano ‘Buddy’ Hield likes the make up of the Sacramento Kings as they prepare for the 2019/20 regular season. “Ga
Munnings opens the 32nd Caribbean Amateur Junior Golf Championships
TIMOTHY Munnings, director of the Ministry of Youth, Sports and Culture, encouraged the golfers to cherish the relationships they forge here this week as he officially opened the 32nd Caribbean Amateur Junior Golf Championships. Munnings’ remarks we
Cable and BTC reject URCA's IXP argument
Cable Bahamas and the Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC) have unanimously cast doubt on URCA’s case for developing a local Internet Exchange Point (IXP). The Bahamas’ two largest communications companies, responding to the Utilities Regulation
Real estate sales show two-tiered market continues
Real estate sales data for the 2019 first half continues to show a two-tiered market, as the lower and middle class segment continues to struggle while the upper end surges. An analysis of Multiple Listing System (MLS) data by real estate firm, Enge
DPM: OECD tax review 'pointless, will be deferred'
The deputy prime minister yesterday said a planned OECD review of The Bahamas is “pointless” and “will be deferred” because this nation has yet to enter any income tax treaties. KP Turnquest told Tribune Business that the government was in the proce
Bahamian entrepreneurs take part in Atlanta event
The Small Business Development Centre (SBDC) has helped four Bahamian companies to participate in The Village Market Atlanta and sell their handmade products. The SBDC worked with The Bahamas’ Consulate General in Atlanta to facilitate a trip that w
Farmer's Market 'closer to home' for east Nassau
The Bahamas Agricultural and Industrial Corporation’s (BAIC) latest Pop-Up Farmer’s Market has been hailed by eastern New Providence customers delighted to see it “closer to home”. BIAC and the Potter’s Cay Dock Produce Exchange moved the event from
MSC cruise port targets 'close to zero' eco effect
Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) executives yesterday pledged that their Ocean Cay private cruise port will have as “close to zero” environmental impact as possible, as mandated by the project’s financing. Matthew McKinnon, senior advisor to the
FACE TO FACE: Butch or Plati Dread - life’s never been conventional
A trend is growing in Nassau. More and more people are becoming interested in alternatives to traditional ways of living.
DNA raises more concerns over BPL power plant
DEMOCRATIC National Alliance Leader Arinthia Komolafe yesterday demanded Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis and Works Minister Desmond Bannister address lingering concerns surrounding Bahamas Power and Light.
King denies fraud charges
BAHAMIAN businessman and impresario Rudolph “Rudy” King was charged yesterday with defrauding the General Post Office of over a half a million dollars, then laundering that amount between 2012 and 2015.
Son accused of killing his mother
THE 26-year-old son of a woman found dead last week in the trunk of a car was charged with her murder in the Freeport Magistrates Court yesterday.
Severe weather heads north
Torrential rains which swamped New Providence are expected to clear up by later today with the damaging weather system heading north towards Florida. Yesterday’s rains prompted a severe weather warning but the chances of a tropical cyclone forming are considered “slim”.
Maynard tells BTC boss: go back to Jamaica - now
Bahamas Electrical Workers Union president Paul Maynard wants BTC’s Chief Executive Officer Garry Sinclair to do one thing: to go back to Jamaica.
Sky Bahamas in fight to survive: Flights grounded and airline could face total collapse
Sky Bahamas’ principal yesterday said the airline and its 63 employees are fighting for its survival following a two-week long grounding due to delays in a key permit’s renewal.
Sears in threat to sue Sands
HEALTH Minister Dr Duane Sands has been told to apologise for comments he recently made about Bahamas and Power and Light’s former board or face a defamation lawsuit.
Buddy hosts clinic
THE University of the Bahamas has partnered with Sacramento Kings’ Buddy Hield to host an elite invitational basketball clinic for top high school players in the country.At a press conference yesterday, UB president Rodney Smith revealed that UB Athl
Man on attempted murder charge
A 24-year-old man recently acquitted of attempting to murder a police officer in 2016 was charged yesterday with trying to kill a woman two months ago. Shannon Wilson, of Cotton Wood Street, stood before Chief Magistrate Joyann Ferguson-Pratt accuse
