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Fishermen: We're just scratching surface on our exports potential
FISHERMEN yesterday backed a Cabinet Minister’s goal of doubling Bahamian fisheries exports to near-$200 million, telling Tribune Business: “We don’t fish our ocean, only our banks.”Keith Carroll, the Bahamas Commercial Fishers Alliance’s (BCFA) vice
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BBF does not have proper training venue
ALREADY faced with the task of securing the funding to travel to the FIBA AmeriCup 2020 Qualifier in San Juan, Puerto Rico, the Bahamas Basketball Federation now finds itself without the proper venue to train in.
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Man charged with nightclub murder and causing public terror
EMMANUEL Rolle, 25, formerly a wanted suspect, was charged on Friday in connection with the January 25 fatal shooting of Defence Force marine Angelo Dorsette at the G-Spot nightclub at Faith Avenue north.
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judge to decide on bail in Latore Mackey murder case
A JUDGE is expected to make a decision today on whether he will grant bail to one of two men awaiting trial in connection with the fatal shooting of Latore Mackey, Prime Minister Perry Christie’s press secretary.
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Man denies exposing himself to tourists
A MAN denied an allegation in Magistrate’s Court yesterday of “exposing himself” to tourists on a popular beach over the weekend.
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Amy Morales
Funeral Service for the late: Amy Morales Age: 84 years A Resident of #28 Meadows Lane, Nassau N.P., The Bahamas and formerly of Anse-a-Foleur Haiti, will be held on Saturday April 28th, 2018 at 2:00pm at Metropolitan Church of The …
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Hazel Sears
Last rites for Hazel Sears aged 84 of Williams Town, Exuma will be held on Sunday at 2:00 P.M. at St. Mary Magdalene Anglican Church, Williams Town, Exuna. Officiating will be Rev’d Fr. Ethan O. J. Ferguson assisted by Rev’d …
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John Alexander Bostwick
Final Rites and Burial for the late Mr. John Alexander Bostwick, Age 88yrs, a resident of Gibbs Lane, will be held at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, West Street on Saturday, 11th July 2015 at 3:00 p.m. Officiating will be …
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Marilyn Donnamae Rolle
Funeral Service for Retired Nursing Officer Marilyn Donnamae Rolle, age 84 years, a resident of South Beach Drive, and formerly of Mt. Thompson, Exuma, will be held on Sunday, June, 5th, 2016, 2:00 p.m., at Zion South Beach Baptist Church, …
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PATRICIA SMITH-WHITE
PATRICIA “PATSY” SMITH-WHITE age 84 years of Nassau East died at her daughter’s residence on Thursday, September 15th, 2016. She is survived by her (1) Son: Otto William Gibbs; (2) Daughters: Crystal Cunningham of Freeport, Grand Bahama and Keva Ferguson; …
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Leonard Uriah Darville
Funeral Service for Leonard Uriah Darville, 84 of Roses, Long Island who died on February 14, 2017 will be held on Friday February 24, 2017 at 11:00 am at St. Gregory's Anglican Church, Carmichael Road. Officiating will be Fr. Shazz …
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Pedro Ricardo Newery
Funeral service for Mr. Pedro Ricardo Newery, 48 a resident of # 6 Exuma Street the Grove, will be held at St Peters Evangelistic Baptist Church, Andros Avenue on Saturday, January 12th, 2013 at 2:00p.m. Officiating will be Apostle David …
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Crystal Evans Dean
Final Rites and Burial for the late Mrs Crystal Evans Dean, Age 25yrs, a resident of Lowe Sound Andros, will be held at Lowe Sound Seventh Day Adventist Church, Sunday November 18th, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. Officiating will be Pastor …
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CARIFTA medal count
CARIFTA medal count HERE'S a look at the medal count after the first day of competition in the BTC Carifta Swimming Championships: TEAM GOLD SILVER BRONZE TOTAL Trinidad & Tobago 6 6 3 15 G
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Gloria Green
Funeral service for Gloria Green, 84 yrs., a resident of Ruth Close off Sea Breeze Lane, will be held at The New Redeem Tabernacle Church of God in Christ, Refuge Court, on Saturday, October 5, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. Officiating …
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Cost of change from playing ‘VAT politics’
The “era of Value Added Tax (VAT) politics” is making things difficult, one large food store chain executive said.
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Despite 20% sales growth, business 'ain't what it was'
A Bahamian businessman said yesterday he had seen “slight growth” of 20 per cent in sales at his Prince Charles Drive company, while noting that business “is not like it used to be”.
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Quincy Poitier to join Concord University Mountain Lions
ONE local basketball player will see his game make the transition to another level in the collegiate ranks this fall.
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GB Shipyard targets tripling revenue to $250m by 2029
Grand Bahama Shipyard is aiming to more than triple its annual turnover to $250m within five years, its top financial executive asserting yesterday: "This is not wishful thinking."
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Dive guru 'devastated' over threat to Bimini
A world-renowned dive guru yesterday said he was personally “devastated” by the potential damage Resorts World’s cruise terminal will inflict on the diving and fishing industries, which generate 90 per cent of Bimini’s hotel occupancies and “millions” for its economy.
