Close to 1,000 expected to 'Walk for the Cure' this Saturday
For the seventh consecutive year, all runners, walkers and health enthusiasts are being invited to participate in the “Walk For the Cure”.Hosted by CIBC FirstCaribbean, the event takes place this Saturday, not only in New Providence, but also in Gran
Bahamas needs 'more teeth' on vehicle titles
The Bahamas needs an “ironclad” vehicle title system with “more teeth” to better protect consumers from unscrupulous second-hand auto sellers, major dealers urged yesterday.Fred Albury, the Bahamas Motor Dealers Association’s (BMDA) president, and ot
Bahamas forward bookings up 9.2%
Forward visitor bookings to The Bahamas having increased by 9.2 percent, a top tourism official said yesterday, following a total arrivals increase of 15 per cent.Joy Jibrilu, pictured, the Ministry of Tourism’s director-general, said The Bahamas is
Vacation rental rates rise, but hotels decline
Room rates for Bahamian vacation rentals continue to move in the opposite direction to their hotel industry counterparts, with Airbnb bookings increasing 41 percent year-over-year for August.The Central Bank of The Bahamas’ monthly report for August,
Contractors: Sands not always echoed association's view
A Bahamian Contractors Association (BCA) spokesman yesterday said its former president’s views did not necessarily represent those of members, pledging a “conciliatory approach” towards the Government.Drumeco Archer, speaking to Tribune Business in t
Freeport hopeful latest tourism blow 'cushioned'
Grand Bahama was last night hoping that the blow of losing the Grand Celebration for a second consecutive year will be “cushioned” by continued service from its sister cruise ship.Government ministers and senior private sector executives said the Gra
Bahamas meets tax exchange deadlines
The ministry of finance last night said The Bahamas had met the September 30 deadline to begin automatic tax information exchange (AEOI) with some 35 partner jurisdictions.Revealing that the first such exchange with another country had already occurr
Bahamas 'exceeded goals' at major airlift conference
The Bahamas “exceeded our initial goals and expectations” at the 2018 World Routes Conference in Guangzhou, China, the ministry of tourism’s airlift chief believes.“Geographically, The Bahamas is located thousands of miles away from China, but our pr
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INSIGHT: When The Bahamas sailed off to war
On November 11 this year, heads will bow around the globe to mark the centenary of the end of World War One.
VIDEO: Crystal Palace resort and casino demolished
It was the end of an era in Cable Beach this morning as the former Crystal Palace resort and casino was demolished.
Family’s agony year on from missing flight
ONE year after a US couple vanished with their aircraft while en route to Rum Cay for their wedding and honeymoon, their families are still seeking information from anyone who might have any details on what happened to their loved ones.
Minnis to step in on doctors dispute
PRIME Minister Dr Hubert Minnis said he will meet senior doctors in the public healthcare system this week to consider their concerns, hoping to stave off actions that could cripple the healthcare system.
‘Political threats forced me to quit’
The Bahamian Contractors Association’s (BCA) president yesterday blamed “sinister and unprecedented” political pressure for forcing him to resign to protect the group’s advocacy efforts.
Cruise lines eye bid on Nassau's 'bottom' port
Royal Caribbean’s top executive yesterday confirmed that the industry has discussed submitting a bid to manage a Nassau cruise port that is “sadly among the Caribbean’s bottom”.Michael Bayley, president and chief executive of Royal Caribbean Internat
Truckers are new NPSA champions
Facing elimination in three consecutive games, the Commando Security Truckers played arguably their best softball of the season and came from behind to win the best of seven series for the 2018 New Providence Softball Association title.
Coleby tips off pro career in Belgium, posts double double
DWIGHT Coleby tipped off his pro career in Belgium and made an immediate impact with his new club in his first night on the floor in Belgium’s Pro Basketball League (PBL).
Strachan has 2nd 100-yard game of season
MICHAEL Strachan continues to be the leading receiver for the University of Charleston Cougars and one of the leaders in the Mountain East Conference.
Campbell: Everything in place for unified bus system this year
FORMER Transport and Local Government Minister Frankie Campbell yesterday said plans left in place by his team could culminate in a completed unified bus system this year.Mr Campbell, who now serves as the minister of social services and urban develo
