$111m ‘quantum leap’ for CLICO’s creditors
CLICO (Bahamas) liquidator has been given the authority to accept a $110.827m settlement that could fully repay all debts owed to policyholders, creditors and the Government.
Tearful mom pleads for return of missing son
TODAY marks a month since Daniel Padilla, Jr, went missing.
Experts: We need healthier soil to bolster nation’s food security
UNIVERSITY of The Bahamas researchers said the country must improve soil health to achieve food security and strengthen its agricultural sector.
Lynes says bid for chairman position not ‘anti-leadership’
FORMER Senator Robyn Lynes said she would not be intimidated running to be chair of the Progressive Liberal Party, insisting her bid is not “anti-leadership”.
TIME IS UP FOR SHANTY HOMES: ‘Demolition to begin’ as 28-day deadline on evictions reached
THE Ministry of Works said it will begin demolition exercises in the Kool Acres and All Saints Way shanty towns, noting the 28-day eviction notice given to residents in those communities ends today.
Man accused of stealing $2,000 worth of property granted $4,000 bail
A MAN was given $4,000 bail after he was accused of stealing $2,000 worth of property last month.
North Andros hopeful on ‘greener’ BPL plant
Bahamas Power and Light’s (BPL) pledge to construct a hybrid or renewable power plant on North Andros could bring more investors to the island, its Chamber of Commerce president said yesterday.
Bahamian understudy was ‘always’ work permit policy
The head of the Government’s newly-appointed Immigration Commission yesterday said it has always been policy for employers to identify a Bahamian understudy when applying for work permits.
Abaco water supplier rebrands its identity
An Abaco-based atmospheric water provider has changed its name in a bid to better differentiate itself from rivals amid strong sales growth.
Crypto on the front foot
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The digital currency, Bitcoin, is making strong gains and traded temporarily above the $35,000 mark last week. One reason for the price surge is speculation about a first “direct” Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF).
Lamar Taylor: Honestly, getting the medal, I was really shocked
Lamar Taylor, back in university as he prepares for the collegiate and World Championships and Olympic year, said he was “shocked” when he touched the wall for the Bahamas’ first swimming medal ever (for men) at the Pan American Games.
Elite Girls Basketball League heats up
THE action is starting to heat up in the Elite Girls Basketball League.
Jayson ‘Jay Shred’ Johnson makes a name for himself at Arnold Classic
FIRST Bahamian double pro card recipient Jayson ‘Jay Shred’ Johnson added another feather to his cap when he competed in the IFBB Elite Pro World Championships at the 2023 Arnold Classic Europe & Fitness Sports Games.
Bahamas Scholastic Athletic Association Cross Country Championships ‘a success’
AFTER the closure of Fort Charlotte, the Bahamas Scholastic Athletic Association moved their cross country championships to Goodman’s Bay where the competition was bigger and better on Saturday.
PLAYER OF THE MONTH: Jonquel ‘JJ’ Jones earns honours for October
Grand Bahama native Jonquel “JJ” Jones is The Tribune Sports’ Player of the Month for October.
Webster looking ahead to college
WHEN former Bahamian basketball player turned coach Cedricka Sweeting-Badmus recruited Adena Webster during the COVID-19 pandemic, she knew that she was getting a player who could make the transition from the Bahamas to the United States.
Protect our access to our beaches
I thank you in advance for the space to address two issues that have dominated the headlines recently, that if not handled carefully can have devastating social consequences for this tiny island on which sits the capital of the country, financial and tourist-wise.
New Traffic location is bad idea
Ministry of Energy Transport — Road Traffic one would have thought they would use all the technology and science available before making a traffic decision but no...let’s put a high volume traffic government licensing department on an already high trafficked highway! Brilliant!
Constitution does not discriminate
Our Constitution does not discriminate between the genders so why do so many discriminate?
Entrepreneurship ‘not for the weak of heart’
A fashion house owner says “entrepreneurship is not for the weak at heart” but urged those in business to stay the course once they know they have a dream and purpose.
