Hield’s Kings on seven-win streak
Buddy Hield and the Sacramento Kings have been one of the surprises of the NBA season thus far and extended their home winning streak to seven games.
Jones named in tournament team
In his final season of prep basketball before his progression to the collegiate ranks, Kai Jones continues to build on his skillset and earn accolades.
FR Remy David dies in Florida aged 81
FR Remy David died in a Florida hospital on Sunday, He was 81 years old. Ordained in Nassau in 1968, he celebrated his 50th anniversary as a priest on June 31 last year.
Grand Bahama businessman loses smuggled guns appeal
GRAND Bahama businessman Edward Barrett will remain behind bars for smuggling three guns and numerous rounds of ammunition through his import company three years ago, the Court of Appeal ruled yesterday.
All leadership positions open at DNA conference
THE Democratic National Alliance will be holding its next convention at the end of the month, where all leadership positions will be open for election, interim leader Christopher Mortimer announced.
Woman dies, three still in serious condition after traffic accident
POLICE in New Providence are investigating a traffic accident that left a woman dead.
Two arrested after man robbed while walking on Paradise Island bridge
A MAN and a woman were arrested on Tuesday after a tourist was robbed while walking over the Paradise Island bridge.
D'Aguilar encourages new creative ideas
TOURISM Minister Dionisio D’Aguilar has challenged Grand Bahama residents to come up creative business ideas to draw tourists, a day after plans for Carnival Cruise Line’s mega-port in East Grand Bahama were formally announced.
Fidelity eyes ‘$7.5m-plus’ profit boost in affiliate exit
Fidelity Bank (Bahamas) will enjoy a $7.5m-plus profit “boost” for 2019 as a result of selling a 50 percent equity stake in its investment banking affiliate, it was revealed yesterday.
Sky’s $500,000 damages battle restored by court
Sky Bahamas’ bid to challenge almost $500,000 in damages awarded to a rival Bahamian airline has been reinstated by the Court of Appeal.
Lucayan managers ‘optimistic’ over payout resolution
A trade union leader yesterday said the Grand Lucayan’s managers are “optimistic” that their voluntary separation packages will be finalised shortly once the prime minister addresses their proposal.
Obie: Oban caused Carnival port move
A former tourism minister yesterday expressed hope that Carnival’s $100m cruise port investment will attract other investors to Grand Bahama, while lamenting the project’s relocation.
Ex-minister challenges Grand Lucayan value
A former tourism minister yesterday queried whether the government is getting “value for money” over its Grand Lucayan purchase, stressing that securing the right brand was critical to revive the resort.
Regulator unveils its examination priorities
The Securities Commission yesterday announced that its 2019 licensee examination priorities are anti-money laundering compliance and the appropriate risk-rating of clients.
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FACE TO FACE: Tanya’s found a new career - working for God
Many young women today are into a glitz and glamour lifestyle.
Now the work turns to identifying the bodies
OFFICIALS in Abaco turned their attention yesterday to identifying bodies recovered from the weekend shipwreck that killed more than two dozen Haitian migrants even as one body escaped the grasp of Royal Bahamas Defence Force officers and was consumed by sharks instead.
Minnis unveils Grand Bahama port revolution
PRIME Minister Dr Hubert Minnis and members of his Cabinet attended an information meeting in Grand Bahama last night for Carnival’s proposed “Grand Port” which is expected to create 1,000 direct and indirect jobs during development.
Chamber: Bahamas Ferries threatening ‘boating capital’
The Abaco Chamber of Commerce yesterday urged the environment minister to intervene amid fears Bahamas Ferries’ new service is endangering the island’s “boating capital” status.
Court date set on ‘missing Marvin’
A MOTHER desperate for answers over the disappearance of her son will get her day in court later this month.
