Bianca ‘BB’ Stuart 8th overall in long jump final
GOLD Coast, Australia — Although it wasn’t exactly what she wanted, Bianca ‘BB’ Stuart was still delighted to walk off the field at the Carrara Stadium as an eighth place finisher in the women’s long jump final at the XXI Commonwealth Games.
Airport Authority to challenge plane theft negligence decision
THE Airport Authority has been granted leave to pursue its legal challenge of the Court of Appeal’s previous decision that it was negligent over the 2007 theft of a Western Air plane.Appellate Justices Stella Crane-Scott, Milton Evans (acting), and A
121 reported cases of child abuse, neglect and abandonment this year
THERE were 121 reported cases of child abuse, neglect and abandonment for the first three months of the year, according to officials from the Ministry of Social Services.Of this figure, 40 per cent represented cases of abandonment, 27 per cent were s
NHI reform 'not a solution for all healthcare ills'
Minister of Health Dr Duane Sands warned yesterday reform of the National Health Insurance programme is not a solution for all the Bahamas’ healthcare ills.Dr Sands was in Grand Bahama for the official launch at the Rand Memorial Hospital of a ctivit
Island Roots Heritage Festival fast approaching
ON May 4, Bahamians and visitors will descend upon Green Turtle Cay’s Settlement Point for the three-day Island Roots Heritage Festival. Founded in 1977, this Cacique award-winning event celebrates Bahamian history, culture and cuisine, as well as th
No answer yet on forensic audit cost for taxpayers
THE Minnis administration is still not ready to say how much taxpayers paid for forensic audits into government corporations.Asked yesterday, Acting Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Peter Turnquest said Bahamians will learn how much audits into
Pensioners club donates to senior citizens home
BARCLAYS Bank Pensioners’ Club in Grand Bahama presented some cleaning and adult personal care items to the Grand Bahama Home for the Aged on Wednesday.Club President Alice Ferguson, along with chaplain Dorcas Sawyer and welfare officer Sylvia Seymou
Man seeks to appeal 50 year sentence for double murder
A MAN sentenced to 50 years in prison for the double murder of an elderly woman and her grandson during the course of a burglary over 15 years ago is seeking to contest his sentence.Basil Gordon appeared before the appellate court yesterday in antici
Alleged suicide investigated
POLICE are investigating the alleged suicide of a 51-year-old woman who was found with a plastic bag over her head late Wednesday night.In a press release yesterday, police said shortly after 11pm they were called to a residence in western New Provid
Fourth annual Woodturner's Exhibition showcases latest work
The fourth annual Woodturner’s Exhibition opens this Sunday with the latest work by veterans and newcomers to the craft.Under the theme “Turning To Art”, Doongalik Studios on Village Road will host the official opening from 3pm to 6pm. The exhibit wi
Freeport Rugby Club set for Baillou clash
Just one game stands in the way of a spot in the Heineken Cup finals for Freeport Rugby Club. But before the final showdown, Freeport must take care of business this Saturday the 14th against Nassau’s Baillou squad that has proven to be a tough competitor all season.
Golf programme looks for 'diamonds in the rough'
THE Fourteen Clubs Golf Academy continues its mission of looking to implement golf in public primary schools and expose more student-athletes to the sport.
Will the Bahamas remain attractive to the investor?
WHEN a Businessman talks about he is not scared about income Tax or Corporate Taxes as sure as the sun rose in the east he knows he ain’t going to pay its as All taxes are passed onto the Consumer just like Vat was.
EDITORIAL: DANGER OF WORLD CONFLICT
The contention that people are likely to be better informed if they have access to more news is at first sight self-evident.
Land Registry in 20 years to 'get straight'
Realtors yesterday hailed the Government’s Land Registry plan as taking the Bahamas to “first world status”, but warned: “It will take 20 years to get straight.”Leading industry players, while giving their backing to the Minnis administration’s just-
Bahamas First's 'banner year' as profits up 548%
BAHAMAS First’s chief executive yesterday hailed 2017 as “a banner year” where profits increased almost seven-fold, adding: “Everything we needed to go in our favour did.”Patrick Ward told Tribune Business that the “buildings blocks” laid by the prop
BPL urged: ‘Ramp up quickly’ to get $500m Shell saving
BAHAMAS Power & Light (BPL) was yesterday urged to “ramp up very quickly” on its generation deal with Shell, amid hopes it could result in $500 million of annual economic savings.
No word on Bahamas EU 'blacklist' escape
THE Bahamas has yet to hear whether it has escaped the European Union’s (EU) ‘blacklist’, with the Deputy Prime Minister yesterday hoping “for an indication over the next few days”.K P Turnquest had earlier this week expressed hope that the Bahamas m
Shell deal to help ‘revolutionise’ BPL
SHELL’S selection was yesterday described as another step in “revolutionising” Bahamas Power & Light (BPL), as the utility looks to close its short-term financing “within weeks”.
Bahamas men's 4x400 team land place in final
GOLD Coast, Australia: The Bahamas team of Ojay Ferguson, Alonzo Russell, Michael Mathieu and Ramon Miller booked their spot in the men's 4 x 400 metre relay that will close out the athletic competition on Saturday night at the Carrara Stadium for the XXI Commonwealth Games.
