Exuma's Bethel Union Baptist celebrates 126th anniversary
“And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose. For those God foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the image of his Son.”It was in a spirit of jubilation and than
Southside Christian shows support for high-achieving students
In an effort to recognise its youth congregation, members of the Southside Christian Church International this year once again hosted a special back-to-school Sunday service.Shantell Bernadin, a pastor’s assistant at Southside Christian, told Tribune
A spiritual start to school
THE youth ministry at Christ the King Community held it first annual back-to-school prayer breakfast.Students, teachers and parents started the new semester on the right foot during the time of worship.There were special guests during the event, incl
Freemasons show brotherly love
Rev Stephen Smith and the Ebenezer church family in Farmer’s Hill, Exuma, were pleased to host Most Worshippable Master Don Rolle and the Freemasons of Mount Royal Lodge #20 of Exuma Prince Hall.Grand District Deputy Jason Anderson brought remarks an
Eleuthera gets a new Anglican deacon
The Anglican Diocese of the Bahamas and the Turks and Caicos announced the ordination of Dave Dimitri Thomas to the Holy Order of Deacons at St Patrick’s Church, Governor’s Harbour, Eleuthera, on Thursday.Dave Thomas was born in Nassau and grew up in
DPM: No more VAT hikes before election
The Deputy Prime Minister yesterday pledged there will be no further VAT increase before the next general election, as he slammed “mischief” and “nonsense” spread by social media.KP Turnquest told Tribune Business that a further VAT rate hike would n
Apparel, shoe prices can't match Customs cut, Govt is warned
Clothing and shoe retailers are warning the Government not to expect the 20 percent Customs duty elimination to translate into consumer price declines of the same magnitude.Michael Maura, the Bahamas Chamber of Commerce and Employers Confederation’s
Contractors 'perplexed' over GB project silence
THE Bahamian Contractors Association’s (BCA) president yesterday said it was “perplexing” that the Government had failed to publicise 900 construction jobs being created by a Grand Bahama condo project.Leonard Sands, pictured, told Tribune Business t
Broker's legal advisers slam 'connoisseur of scams' slur
Attorneys for the principal of a Bahamas-based broker/dealer yesterday slammed smears that brand him “a connoisseur of scams” as “false and defamatory”.Legal representatives for Guy Gentile, head of Bay Street-based Swiss-America Securities, said his
Cruise lines 'not barred' from port manage bid
A Cabinet minister yesterday said the cruise lines “will not be barred” from bidding to take over Prince George Wharf’s management, adding: “All offers will be judged on merit.”Dionisio D’Aguilar, minister of tourism and aviation, told Tribune Busine
Abaco conference to focus on airlift, jobs
The 15th annual Abaco Business Outlook (ABO) conference will address the island’s economic challenges, including reduced airlift and high unemployment, when it is held next Thursday.The forum, which will take place on Thursday, September 20, at the A
Bahamas hosts major insurance conference
INSURANCE executives from throughout the US and the Caribbean met in The Bahamas last month for the annual Life Insurers Committee (LIC) conference sponsored by BAF Financial.A reception hosting some 30 persons was held on August 13 at the BAF Global
BDB treats past top executives to lunch
The Bahamas Development Bank’s (BDB) newly-appointed managing director, Dave S Smith, has treated his predecessors to lunch to celebrate the institution’s 40th anniversary.The event was also attended by K Peter Turnquest, deputy prime minister and mi
Nassau airport keeps watchful florence eye
Airport executives yesterday said they were monitoring Hurricane Florence “very closely”, with no inbound flight cancellations to Nassau as a result of the storm up to yesterday.“We have not had any cancellations but we are closely monitoring the sit
pi assault suspect given bail
A 44-year-old man awaiting trial for the alleged assault of a woman near a Paradise Island parking lot earlier this month has been granted bail in the Supreme Court.Romeo Cartwright, who was employed at the Atlantis resort at the time of the incident
09132018 EDITION
Thursday, 13th September, 2018.
Cruise ships detour to Bahamas during storm
IN addition to large sea swells, Hurricane Florence is set to have another impact on the Bahamas in the form of an uptick in cruise visitors, due to major cruise lines redirecting their routes out of the storm’s path.Cruise companies such as Norwegia
Beauty queen loses title over social media post
A GRAND Bahama beauty queen had to relinquish her title after a social media post caused a stir online and offended Bahamians.
Hospital operations cancelled again as temperature soars
NON-emergency operations at Princess Margaret Hospital have been cancelled again to allow urgent repairs to air-conditioning units in operating theatres.
Bahamian islands ready for effects of Hurricane Florence
OFFICIALS in North Eleuthera, Cat Island and Abaco are on high alert over Hurricane Florence.
