BISX 'very close' with gov't debt
The Bahamas International Securities Exchange (BISX) is “very close” to having the $3bn-plus government debt market listed and traded on its platform, its chief executive has confirmed. Keith Davies, pictured , speaking after the Central Bank took a
Break-in likely to cost Dundas Centre $7,000
A BREAK-IN at the Dundas Centre for the Performing Arts has left the iconic non-profit with more than $7,000 worth of damage, according to manager Delores Adderley, who made appeals for donations to offset repair costs. Mrs Adderley, who has been th
Motorist causes death by dangerous driving
A 26-year-old man yesterday denied allegations that his dangerous driving in a car he had no permission to operate caused the death of a 25-year-old woman last month. Shaquille Bethel Hamilton entered a not guilty plea to causing Yoandra Roberts’ de
'Reno' has fists set on world title
TUREANO ‘Reno’ Johnson said his dominating performance over Ireland’s Jason Quigley for the North American Boxing Federation (NABF) middleweight title is just the tip of the iceberg. He now wants to go after a world title.In the 10-round main event o
Did RBDF officers bring in undeclared items?
CUSTOMS officers seized goods from a Royal Bahamas Defence Force vessel docked near the Coral Harbour base on Sunday. In a statement yesterday, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance K Peter Turnquest said: “The customs investigation team ass
32nd Caribbean Amateur Junior Golf Championships opens tonight
THE Bahamas Golf Federation’s hosting of the 32nd Caribbean Amateur Junior Golf Championships is slated to begin 6pm tonight with the official opening ceremonies at the Superclubs Breezes Grand Ballroom. The event, staged by the Caribbean Golf Assoc
'Tum Tum' home after being 'fired from the Phoenix Suns'
LOURAWLS ‘Tum Tum’ Nairn Jr is no longer with the Phoenix Suns. But he will cherish the opportunity that he had to work in the front office in player development.“I’ve been home for the past few months just chilling after we got fired from the Phoeni
EDITORIAL: Beware the mess Boris is sure to create
Imagine the worst politician you’ve ever seen. A liar, adulterer and buffoon who makes himself, his party and his country look a laughing stock. What can you do with such a person. Well, it’s obvious isn’t it? Make him Prime Minister.
Obie stays above fray
I must commend former Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) MP and Tourism Minister Obie Wilchcombe for demonstrating civility and political maturity amid vicious propaganda attacks against him in recent days.
All change on Bay Street
My late maternal grandmother, born in 1900, would often reminisce about the sleepy town of Nassau, with its quaint little Bay Street shops, many of which buildings are still here today.
'Buddy' opens Hope Elite 24 Basketball series
Chavano ‘Buddy’ Hield remembers the time when he was running around trying to get an opportunity to be seen by the international scouts. Now the Grand Bahamian going into his fourth year in the National Basketball Association is opening the door for
Modified Pitch Softball League action
THE New Providence (Wholesalers) Modified Pitch Softball League saw action over at the Blue Hills Sporting Complex. Airborne Freight Stallions 17, Hitmen 5: Short Stop Alcott Forbes went 3-for-4, scored three runs, drove in three runs and added a ho
Life after loss: Coping with a spouse’s death
New community seeks to support young widows
The death of a spouse can have a profound, often devastating impact on our lives.
Parents and those expecting enjoy ‘Babycation’ expo
Parents, and well as moms- and dads-to-be, got to experience a fun ‘Babycation’ themed event at the British Colonial Hilton.
Generations of Girl Guides, patrons turn out for soft launch in $800,000 fundraiser to complete headquarters
Long before the US women’s soccer team won its fourth World Cup title amidst cheers of fans round the world, there were young girls across the globe headed for success, many of them thanks to an international organisation – the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts.
LIFE LINES: Networking at work
The title of this column is deliberately ambiguous to enable a conversation about my two intended meanings: the necessity of so-called ‘networking’ for business purposes, and when or how it does or doesn’t work, with particular emphasis on how women perceive the use of networking.
'Viagra' for women
The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on June 21 approved the new “female Viagra”, a sexual libido enhancing medication called Vyleesi. Vyleesi is not a pill; it is a self or partner administered injectable that should be given 45 minutes before sexual intercourse. It has been recommended that Vyleesi should not be administered more than once in a 24-hour period and it should not be used more than eight times in a given month.
Begin a new, healthier life with your own garden
After her mother was told to eat better or else she may not enjoy the full quality of life, Latoya Hutchinson decided to grow a full-fledged garden in her backyard to help provide her mother with healthy, home-grown produce.
Union: BTC 'needs leader with a plan'
The Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC) lacks “a leader with a plan”, its line staff union chief is arguing, insisting that workers realise the carrier needs to “settle down” and compete. Dino Rolle, the Bahamas Communications and Public Office
BTC chief: I won't succumb to dissent
The Bahamas Telecommunications Company’s (BTC) top executive has pledged he will “not give up” in the face of union resistance as he is “convinced” the carrier is now “on the right path”.Garfield “Garry” Sinclair, BTC’s chief executive, told Tribune
