GOT SKILLS? 3-ON-3 IS THE NAME OF THE GAME
A LOCAL organisation is seeking to develop the game of 3-on-3 basketball in the country and offer a forum for an exciting new brand of the sport.Battlegrounds Bahamas looks to launch this summer with its premier showcase, the first of many events as
ESN to establish Bahamas-Canada exchange programme
EMPOWER Sports Network (ESN) continues to expand its organisation with its next milestone, the establishment of an exchange programme between the Bahamas and Canada.ESN hosted tryouts for its boys’ Under-18 and U-16 teams to participate in the Halifa
St George's has big celebrations in store for 2018 fair
This Saturday, the community known as the Valley will come alive when the St George’s Anglican Church holds its annual Thrill of the Grill and Parish Fair.“Our church fair is the major fundraising event which assists with the operating expenses of ou
'Daughters of Destiny' event will urge women to let God take over
The Daughters of Destiny Network will prove they are “Unstoppable” this Saturday when they present their second annual empowerment breakfast to encourage all Bahamian women to “let go and let God”.In an interview with Tribune Religion organisers said
Anglican Theological Institute to embark on fourth year of Christian teaching
September 2018 will mark the beginning of the fourth year of the Anglican Theological Institute. Thirty students graduated at the end of June after having completed three years of education in Christian theology. The graduation ceremony took place on
Bahama Brass Band releases historic 12th album
Embraces praise and worship music
Music is said to be the universal language and feature of the human experience. It transcends the barriers of language and creed. It is with this in mind that the famous Bahama Brass Band celebrates an historic accomplishment this year for the brass
Fears growing over Grand Lucayan deal
Fears were growing last night that the government is scrambling for alternatives to re-open the Grand Lucayan amid concerns that the Wynn Group’s $70m purchase may not work out.K Peter Turnquest, deputy prime minister, yesterday confirmed to Tribune
Minister: World relays benefits 'questionable'
The economic benefits from hosting the IAAF World Relays and top sporting events are “questionable”, a Cabinet minster yesterday arguing that social media is “a better bang for our buck”.Dionisio D’Aguilar, minister of tourism and aviation, told Trib
Atlantis enjoys 15% cash flow jump by Disney/Vegas tie
Atlantis is closer to marrying Disney World and Las Vegas than “any other property in the world”, with net cash flow having increased by 15 percent since its current owner’s 2012 takeover.Morningstar Credit Ratings, the investment analysis firm, in a
DPM targets 'next week' on fiscal bill
The deputy prime minister yesterday said he aims to “lay and debate” the Fiscal Responsibility Bill in Parliament next week, conceding that it is critical to the government’s “credibility”.KP Turnquest told Tribune Business: “I am hoping to have it a
DPM pledges crack down on smuggling
THE deputy prime minister yesterday pledged to crackdown on the “big problem” of smuggling, although he was unable to quantify how much this costs the government in lost revenue.K Peter Turnquest, addressing a Bahamas Chamber of Commerce and Employer
Continued borrowing the 'greater fiscal risk'
THE BAHAMAS can neither tax nor “borrow our way out” from its near-$8bn national debt, the deputy prime minister yesterday branding the latter as a greater fiscal risk.K Peter Turnquest, addressing the Bahamas Chamber of Commerce’s breakfast meeting,
BTVI programme aims to close IT skills gaps
The Bahamas Technical and Vocational Institute (BTVI) believes its Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Summer Youth Programme is another step towards eliminating skills gaps.The programme, launched in partnership with the Office of the Pr
Tech firm's president lures internet event to Bahamas
A Bahamian technology executive used his address to an Internet conference to lure the same event to this nation in 2019.Jason McDowall, chief executive and president of BahamasLocal.com, took the spotlight at IMPACT 18 Holland, an event hosted by th
Water Corp in visit to UK counterparts
Members of the Water and Sewerage Corporation’s (WSC) Board and executive management are visiting counterparts in the UK in a bid to improve service efficiencies.While meeting various water utilities and regulators, the delegation also met Ellison Gr
Island hop! Regatta time in Abaco ends on a high note
DAYS after the end of a successful 43rd Regatta Time in Abaco (RTIA), the committee members are already hard at work organising the 44th edition.The nine-day long RTIA is unique because it allows competitors and visitors alike the chance to island ho
Duke of Edinburgh Cup Semi-Final Held at Ocean Club Golf Course
EIGHTY four players took part in the 18th Annual Duke of Edinburgh Semi-Finals Charity Golf Tournament at Ocean Club Golf Course in support of the Governor General Youth Awards Programme.Returning as a platinum sponsor was Aliv, along with the help o
Lightning bolt kills man as he sets up event
A MAN is dead after being struck by lightning Wednesday afternoon, according to police.
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WORLD CUP: England bow out as Croatia win in extra time
(Mirror.co.uk) England's World Cup dream was ended in the cruel fashion as Gareth Southgate's heroes went down in extra-time.
