Oban Energies yet to open office in Freeport
OBAN Energies has not yet opened an office in Freeport, even though its president, Satpal Dhunna said earlier this year company officials were looking into leasing temporary office space at the Seahorse Shopping Plaza in Lucaya.In March, Mr Dhunna to
WORLD VIEW: So what did the talking heads of CARICOM actually achieve?
THIS week the Washington-based publication Latin American Advisor sought responses from myself and others considered knowledgeable on Caribbean affairs, to three questions regarding the recently-held CARICOM Heads of Government meeting in Jamaica.
Man loses arm in boating accident
AN American man was seriously injured in a boating accident in West End, Grand Bahama. According to Assistant Superintendent Terecita Pinder, police were called to a marina in West End shortly after 3pm on Friday to an incident involving some Americ
Isnord gets his first high major offer from Virginia Tech Hokies
PREP basketball star Wilkenson “Kenny” Isnord received his first high major offer from an elite Division I programme.Isnord’s summer recruitment continues to accelerate following his performance at the Summer Hoops Festival in Orlando, Florida, last
Fox and Seymour go head-to-head in Single A-Advanced play
LUCIUS Fox and Anfernee Seymour crossed paths in the minor leagues once again as they went head-to-head in Single A-Advanced play.Fox’s Charlotte Stone Crabs remain 4.5 games ahead of Seymour’s Jupiter Hammerheads in the race for the Florida State Le
Fed Cup team falls short in Ecuador
THE Bahamas women’s national tennis team fell short in their bid to return to Group One of the Fed Cup tie over the weekend in Ecuador.After breaking through Pool B with an impressive 3-0 win-loss record, the Bahamas suffered its first loss as top ra
Everette 'Elisha Obed' Ferguson laid to rest
THE boxing community, joined by a number of politicians, came out to show their support to the family of the late Everette Oswald “Elisha Obed’ Ferguson as the former World Boxing Council’s junior middleweight champion was remembered for his accompli
NPSA All-Star Games take on new format
WHEN the New Providence Softball Association’s All-Star games are played in the Banker’s Field at the Baillou Hills Sporting Complex on Tuesday night, they will take on a slightly different format.The NPSA, headed by Desiree Taylor, has revealed tha
Blue Chips' annual Throwers Summer Camp starts this morning
FOR the fifth consecutive year, coach April Smith is in town to conduct the Blue Chips Athletic Club’s Annual Throwers Summer Camp.Rain or shine, the camp, organised by Blue Chips Athletic Club founder and coach Corrington Maycock, will get started a
Two in hospital after separate shootings
TWO men are in hospital after being shot during separate incidents in New Providence on Saturday, police said. In the first incident, shortly before 1am a man was standing in his yard on Cascarilla Street in Pinewood Gardens, when he was approached b
INSIGHT: I’m tipping my hat to shanty town demolitions - so should we all
AS we enter the final week of July, we are rapidly approaching the deadline for all shanty town residents to evacuate these communities. The government’s extension from the original date of July 31 to August 10 has given these residents some extra time to pack their belongings and secure new accommodations.
EDITORIAL: The two faces of marijuana – medical and recreational
WE ARE pleased that Prime Minister Hubert Minnis, in considering whether marijuana should be legalised in the Bahamas, will not be looking at the revenue that such legalisation might bring in, but on the medical benefits that marijuana, if controlled, could offer our people.
Paying tribute to the man from East Street
As we celebrate our recognised heroes. I am honoured to pay tribute to the man from East Street. I wrote this on August 25th, 2000 the day Sir Lynden died. Titled the Man From East Street.
'Innovative' tax thinking praised by BICA chief
A top accountant has praised the government’s “innovative thinking” in seeking to collect real property tax through attaching it to the monthly payment of utility bills.Gowon Bowe, the Bahamas Institute of Chartered Accountants (BICA) president, told
High-end real estate market in 'shock, panic'
THE high-end second home market is in “a state of shock” and “panic” over fears of “exorbitant” real property tax hikes following the recent budget changes, realtors are warning.John Christie, director and vice-president of HG Christie, told Tribune
Competition watchdog needs 'more autonomy'
The Bahamas’ proposed competition watchdog should be given “more autonomy” by reducing ministerial powers in draft legislation, the Bahamas Insurance Association’s (BIA) chair is urging.Emmanuel Komolafe, pictured, told Tribune Business The Bahamas h
Sky chief brands $454k NAD debt as a 'non-issue'
Sky Bahamas’ principal yesterday branded threats to terminate the airline’s airport operating licence over a $454,000 debt as “a non-issue”, and said: “Every other airline owes NAD money”.Captain Randy Butler told Tribune Business that he was one of
Evans makes splash with two gold, one silver
Team Bahamas, through the first three days of competition, now has three medals at the 23rd Central American and Caribbean Games in Barranquilla, Colombia, and they all belong to swimming record breaker Joanna Evans.
UPDATED: ‘Wanted’ suspect shot dead by police
POLICE shot and killed an alleged armed robber who they said opened fire on two officers after pinning them against a vehicle.
Palm Cay to start $100 million construction within 90-120 days
PALM Cay, the southeastern New Providence community, is gearing up for the launch of its “next big project” where realtors will have a “big part” to play.The development recently held a VIP broker event to highlight its more than $2m in upgrades to
