Armbrister and Clarke advance after wins in Quarters
BAHAMIAN junior tennis players Donte Armbrister and Sydney Clarke continue their impressive run through the Tobago Junior International Tennis Federation’s Championships.
Grand Lucayan deal is ‘economic suicide’
The Government’s $65m Grand Lucayan purchase was yesterday branded “economic suicide” by a Freeport-based QC, who warned: “The Bahamian people will pay dearly for decades.”
Ex-BREA chief eyes $45-$50m govt lot boost
An ex-Bahamas Real Estate Association (BREA) president is anticipating a $45-$50m economic boost when the Government releases 300 more plots into its low-cost serviced lots initiative.Pat Strachan, pictured, told Tribune Business he had been informed
'Cart before horse' on Grand Lucayan
THE DNA’s ex-leader yesterday said government was “putting the cart before the horse” by acquiring the Grand Lucayan, as potential buyers will be deterred by Freeport’s economic plight.Branville McCartney told Tribune Business that the Minnis adminis
BICA chief: Cut external debt to 25%
The Bahamas must cut its external borrowings to 25 percent of total debt, a top accountant urged yesterday, warning that this nation is “not out of the woods” with the credit rating agencies.Gowon Bowe, the Bahamas Institute of Chartered Accountants
Bahamas-bound banker’s guilty plea to $1.2bn scam
A Bahamas-bound private banker has pled guilty to his role in a $1.2bn money laundering scheme that sparked an investigation by local financial services regulators.
IAN FERGUSON: Don't be a doormat for weak managers
Persons are promoted for their loyalty, connections or technical strength, rather than an ability to lead a team and process, far too often in this corporate environment. This usually results in unnecessary workplace friction and, sometimes, office m
Bran: 'Nothing new except tax increases'
THE Democratic National Alliance’s (DNA) former leader yesterday said Moody’s recent Bahamas assessment was “no real surprise”, arguing: “There’s nothing new except taxes.”Branville McCartney told Tribune Business that “I expected nothing different”
Sun Oil: 'Swift action' over Exuma spillage
Sun Oil yesterday said it had taken “swift action” to contain and remediate the diesel fuel spillage that contaminated the marina at Exuma’s Emerald Bay Resort.The company, a subsidiary of BISX-listed FOCOL Holdings, said it would co-operate fully to
Realtor upgrades to 4k video showings
Damianos Sotheby’s International Realty yesterday announced its website has been upgraded to support 4K video on its property detail pages.The Bahamian real estate firm said the feature will now be rolled out through its entire website, SIRbahamas.co
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Thursday, 23rd August, 2018.
Meditation - Wisdom and knowledge
We all agree that education is the key to much success. We believe in children receiving a solid academic foundation in order to be eligible for advanced professional training. We may send them abroad to gain more experience and exposure even as we d
A game of death - an act of love (Part I)
We’re playing a very dangerous game of life and death here in the Bahamas. It’s a very tenuous disposition to reside in. Believe you me, my Bahamian people, that to write on this most important subject is very poignant for me: HIV/AIDS.Dr Duane Sands
Rastafarians are humans
A radical change in the way we perceive and treat those who embrace the Rastafarian way of life is urgently needed.Too many Bahamians, especially some conservative Christians, allow the Rastafarian customs, beliefs and attire to override the fact tha
Religious happenings
• A Quantum Leap of FaithTime: August 24-26Venue: City Of Israel International Covenant Church, Lightbourne AvenueCovenant Keepers Kingdom Fellowship International Apostolic and the City of Israel International Covenant Church host their annual conve
A prophet lends a helping hand
In keeping with its mission to impact the whole person, Stephen C Munroe International Ministries (SCMI) is bringing back its “Help a Child” event this weekend.This is the third back-to-school extravaganza for the ministry and is meant to extend a he
Obstacles, overcome them
Every obstacle introduces a person to himself. How we respond to obstacles in our life is important.The Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5, 6, 7) has been described as the gospel within the gospel. The good news exudes from it simply because it deals wit
Missing 70-year-old woman found dead
AN elderly woman who was reported missing by family this week was found dead yesterday.Yesterday afternoon police said they were waiting on an official identification to confirm the woman’s identity but said they suspect she is 70-year-old Icelyn Fow
Wilson: Talk to teachers union
Bahamas Union of Teachers President Belinda Wilson yesterday called on the Ministry of Education to consult and collaborate with the union more while also encouraging new teachers to join the BUT.Mrs Wilson’s appeal came at yesterday’s orientation ex
Struggling straw vendors back purchase
MANY struggling straw vendors at Port Lucaya Marketplace support the government’s decision to purchase the Grand Lucayan resort and believe it would boost sales for them and others small businesses.While in Grand Bahama yesterday, Prime Minister Dr H
