'Unusual' claims volume knocks Summit off peak
A Bahamian insurer has blamed “an usually large number of claims” for a non-hurricane year resulting in 2018 profits being slashed almost in half. Tim Ingraham, Summit Insurance Company’s president, told Tribune Business that the underwriter’s 48.1
19-member team all set for Mexico
FOR the first time, the North American, Central American and Caribbean Athletic Association has added the under-18 division to the Under-23 division for the 10th edition of the biennial NACAC Championships this year. Described as the best that the B
Govt renews 52-week jobs initiative for year
The government is renewing its 52-week jobs initiative with a pledge to “re-engage” those of the 1,000 participants who received “satisfactory” reports from their employers and ministries.Brensil Rolle, pictured, minister of public service and Nation
Bimini power crisis 'like visiting the Third World'
A Cabinet minister has admitted that Bimini’s power crisis is “extremely vexing” for the island’s tourism lifeline as furious visitors cancel bookings, leave early and demand refunds. Dionisio D’Aguilar, pictured , minister of tourism and aviation,
Six-month plant delay hits Pharmachem jobs
A six-month construction delay has forced Pharmachem Technologies to lay-off 23 staff, with possibly more to follow, in what was yesterday described as a “major blow” for Freeport’s economy.Tribune Business understands that the Grand Bahama pharmaceu
Sands to run for president of NACAC
BY Tuesday, former Bahamas Association of Athletic Associations president and public relations officer Mike Sands will know whether or not he will become the fifth president of the North America, Central American and Caribbean Athletic Association.Sa
Arnett-Willie invited to serve as a commentator
WITH a track career that enabled her to compete at the Olympic Games over and done with, former sprinter Philippa Arnett-Willie is lending her expertise to the sport as a commentator.While she has distinguished herself locally, her new found talent w
Team Bahamas named for Caribbean Amateur Golf Championships
THE Bahamas Golf Federation has announced the team members that are expected to represent the Bahamas at the 63rd annual Caribbean Amateur Golf Championships. The championships will be held at the Casa de Campo’s The Links Course in La Romana, Domin
Bahamas' case for lesser KYC regime still 'not sufficient'
The Bahamas cannot rely on the Central Bank’s “low risk” finding alone to persuade international regulators it should lower an onerous compliance burden, an ex-attorney general is arguing. Alfred Sears QC, who held the post from 2002-2007, told Trib
El Aalvador: Age group team leaves on July 25
SHERRY Francis likes the make-up of the North American, Central American and Caribbean Athletic Association (NACAC) Age Group team that she’s taking to San Salvador, El Salvador. The eight-member team, comprising of five from New Providence and thre
Intellectual property key as WTO awaits
More than 30 Bahamian entrepreneurs have been equipped with tools to assist their venture’s development by protecting its intellectual property. Participants from small and medium-sized companies producing native drinks, jams and jellies, business c
Bahamas must 'come to grips' with FATF realities
THE DNA’s former leader says The Bahamas must “come to grips” with the fact that its efforts to comply with global financial services regulatory demands will “never be enough”. Urging this country to pursue economic diversification and the developme
Swimming pigs come back home
The film based on Exuma’s swimming pigs has arrived back home to screenings in The Bahamas following stops in Fort Lauderdale and at the Cannes International Film Festival.Pigs of Paradise was shown to a sold-out crowd at the Island House Cinema on S
BLTA's Junkanoo Bowl starts today
THE Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association is getting ready to begin its annual International Tennis Federation (ITF) Junkanoo Bowl Tournament at the National Tennis Centre today. The event features top junior tennis talent from local and abroad. This year
Freedom Farm claims all three division titles
The Freedom Farm Baseball League highlighted the final day of the Bahamas Baseball Association’s 2019 National Championships with a dominant performance and three division titles. Freedom Farm won the 8U, 10U and 14U titles yesterday in head-to-head
Soccer girls get their athletic scholarships
LAURANN Brown, Savanna Rolle and Grand Bahamian McKell Yallop were among the first of five soccer players who have pioneered the student-athlete resources and support (Stars) programme. The three, accompanied by their parents and family members, wer
UPDATED – Dr Sands: None of the 17 injured in party shooting have died
HEALTH Minister Dr Duane Sands said none of the 17 people injured during a shooting incident early this morning at Montel Heights have died.
Decommissioned Western Air plane collides with overhang
A decommissioned Western Air plane collided with an overhang during routine mechanical checks in Nassau early Friday morning, according to an airline official.
