Semi-finals battle on Roscow Davies field
Samuel P Haven Jr High Schools Soccer Nationals continues today
This week has been an active one at the Roscow A L Davies national soccer field. Since Tuesday, various matchups have gotten underway between the Government Secondary Schools Sports Association (GSSSA) and Bahamas Association of Independent Secondary Schools (BAISS) teams in the return of the Samuel P Haven Jr High Schools Soccer Nationals.
BLTA returns to hosting international tourneys
THE Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association (BLTA) is pleased to announce its return to hosting international tournaments.
Bahamas Roadmasters’ Midnight Madness fun un/walk Labour Day
THE Bahamas Roadmasters long-distance running club is set to host their eighth edition of the Midnight Madness Fun Run/Walk on Labour Day at Arawak Cay.
IAN FERGUSON: Broaden your horizons with conference travel
Post-COVID businesses are understanding now, more than ever, the power and impact of the shrinking corporate village.
STATESIDE: Could Republican’s Tim Scott be the party’s next Ronald Reagan?
THE Democratic party in the US has in recent years become the subject of much criticism for presuming the perpetual support of black communities. To many observers in America, the Democrats have overlooked changes in the African-American demographic that could presage some surprising electoral results down the road.
Foundation to support Public Hospitals Authority created in USA and Bahamas
A Public Hospitals Authority foundation has been established in The Bahamas, and also in the United States.
FRONT PORCH – Rev CB Moss: Genuine patriot who called the country to greater righteousness
MUCH that masquerades or passes for patriotism at home and abroad is counterfeit, sometimes jingoistic and bellicose or, alternatively, saccharine and suffused with empty romanticism and gaudy nostalgia.
How a Bahamian company can help airlines go green
The Bahamas Aviation, Climate & Severe Wx Network Ltd (BACSWN) is in position to help airlines to gain carbon credits with its new technology.
EDITORIAL: Azario Major case a landmark
THE family of Azario Major rightly celebrated the coroner’s court verdict yesterday.
Campbell decries banks’ poor ATM service especially for Family Islanders
LEGAL Affairs State Minister Jomo Campbell said many banks are offering “shamefully inadequate” services in the country, especially in the Family Islands.
Plans for building code overhaul to be revealed by September
PLANS to overhaul the country’s building code should be revealed by early September, according to Luther Smith, permanent secretary of the Ministry of Works and Utilities.
New Consumer Protection Bill tabled will protect and empower consumers, PM says
A NEW Consumer Protection Bill will empower consumers, protect people from exploitation and help promote a culture of accountability, Prime Minister Philip “Brave” Davis said yesterday.
Diesel on hold waiting for govt response
THE government has not contacted petroleum retailers since many stopped selling diesel, Bahamas Petroleum Retailers Association president Raymond Jones said yesterday.
Ex-MP says: 'Gov't supporters trying to get hands on GBPA'
A former MP yesterday doubled down on concerns that "supporters of the governing party have been trying to get their hands on the Grand Bahama Port Authority" amid push back to calls for politics to be kept out of Freeport's future.
Gov't digs in for 25% mining profits share
Legislation that will create a new regulatory regime for mineral mining and exploration, and features a "minimum" 25 percent profit sharing with the Government, was tabled in the House of Assembly yesterday.
Corporate income tax is 'wrong way around'
The Opposition's finance spokesman yesterday argued that The Bahamas has corporate income tax "the wrong way around" because the proposed reform options are forecast to suck "more money" from the private sector via taxation.
Pit bull part of attack on woman not found
A pit bull that mauled a woman in Grand Bahama months ago still has not been found by local Animal Control authorities.
GBPA signs $600k road contracts with three Grand Bahama companies
THE Grand Bahama Port Authority has signed about $600,000 in contracts with three local companies for road works in Freeport.
