Bahamas Baseball Association holds its annual general meeting
THE Bahamas Baseball Association (BBA) held its first Annual General Meeting and Congress since its unification with baseball leagues scattered across the Bahamas.
CLICO clients told: 'Keep faith' for another payout
The Government is working on a fourth CLICO (Bahamas) payout to come as early as next month, with a well-known pastor yesterday urging the insolvent insurer’s clients: “Keep the faith.”Bishop Simeon Hall, himself a former CLICO (Bahamas) annuity hold
'More proactive': BISX in pledge on trading limits
The Bahamas International Securities Exchange (BISX) yesterday pledged to become “more proactive” in stimulating the market for specific stocks by expanding their trading “bands”.Keith Davies, pictured, BISX’s chief executive, told Tribune Business t
BOB gains $56.7m Treasury Bill boost
Troubled Bank of The Bahamas (BOB) has received a further $56.7m boost from the Government in the form of Treasury Bills, as it recorded its first full-year of profitability since 2012.The BISX-listed institution’s unaudited financial statements for
PMH fee increases are 'not so simple'
A Cabinet minister yesterday admitted that the plan to implement up to 500 potential fee increases at the Princess Margaret Hospital (PMH) was “not as simple as it may seem”.Dr Duane Sands, minister of health, told Tribune Business that the Governmen
Hotel union 'expeditiously' moves on industrial deals
The hotel union Union is moving “expeditiously” in its bid to conclude negotiations on a number of agreements before year’s end, its president said yesterday.Darren Woods, who assumed the Bahamas Hotel, Catering and Allied Workers Union (BHCAWU) lead
Bahamas 'STEPs' up with strong message
The Bahamas was well represented by both the Government and private sector at a major regional trust and estate planning conference held in Mexico City.The country’s delegation to the annual STEP (Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners) Latin Amer
URCA in southern family island tour
The Utilities Regulation and Competition Authority (URCA) has expanded its consumer education and outreach to the southern Family Islands with visits to Acklins, Crooked Island and Long Cay.Town Hall meetings were held in Acklins and Crooked Island t
BFSB unveils its award nominees
The Bahamas Financial Services Board (BFSB) will hold the 2018 Financial Services Industry Excellence Awards on Friday, November 2, at Baha Mar’s Grand Hyatt resort.Started in 200, the Awards recognise the importance of human capital to The Bahamas’
Payment provider touts licensing first
An electronic payment solutions provider yesterday said it had become the first entity licensed under new Central Bank of The Bahamas regulations that took effect last July.Island Pay said its payment service provider license was issued after it comp
BAMSI partners with Western Air
The Bahamas Agriculture and Marine Science Institute (BAMSI) has partnered with Western Air to drive community and economic empowerment initiatives with a focus on education.Dr. Raveenia Roberts-Hanna, BAMSI’s executive director, said the two organis
10092018 EDITION
Tuesday, 9th October, 2018.
FACE TO FACE: Banding together in the battle against breast cancer
This summer as Anita Rolle was deciding what she wanted to do for her birthday, it hit her. Why celebrate my birthday alone when there are so many other cancer survivors like me with a new lease on life? Just a few months later, “Anita’s Celebration for a Cause” was born. Anita realised there were countless others in The Bahamas who needed support and encouragement as they are either battling or beat cancer and they all needed each other.
Insurers 'uncertain' over hospital debts
THE Bahamas Insurance Association says it is “uncertain at this time” if private insurers owe revenue to the Public Hospitals Authority due to the PHA’s inadequate billing system. Health Minister Dr Duane Sands has said the PHA delivers as much as $4
UPDATED: Arson suspected in government vehicles blaze
ARSON is suspected in the case of the four government vehicles that caught fire outside a Carmichael Road government building on Saturday night.
Heroes who put Bahamas first
THE recipients of this year’s National Honours all have one thing in common, they put self aside for the sake of country, Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis said yesterday.
High alert – for Haitians fleeing earthquake
PRIME Minister Dr Hubert Minnis said yesterday he is greatly “concerned” Saturday’s earthquake in Haiti could trigger an influx of undocumented migrants, including dangerous criminals who may wreak “havoc” in the country.
Taranique – so glad to be in America
SICK teen Taranique Thurston is slated to see a US doctor today after obtaining an emergency medical visa with the assistance of a South Florida congresswoman and a local lawyer.
How to care for elderly relatives
Geriatric Hospital symposium to address caregiver stress and provide tips
HAVING to care for older relatives can be stressful and confusing, especially for caregivers who do not know how to deal with loved ones facing issues relating to physical and mental infirmities.It can take an emotional and physical toll on family me
