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CIBC: ‘Business as usual’ for Bahamas despite regional sale
CIBC FirstCaribbean yesterday said it was “business as usual” for its Bahamas operations despite its move to exit five smaller regional jurisdictions.
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Alike but not the same – Asking the hard questions – Part I
2019 is now about three weeks old and I bet you have that familiar feeling that things are exactly as they were last year. Perhaps true, but life can be totally different, depending on questions we ask and how we answer them.
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Anfernee Seymour named to the Peoria Javelinas roster
ANFERNEE Seymour has made headlines recently for his efficient hitting and achieved another milestone yesterday in his progression through the Atlanta Braves franchise.Seymour was named to the roster of the Peoria Javelinas in the Offseason Arizona F
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Menera Lucille Cooper
Final Rites and Burial for the late Ms. Menera Lucille Cooper Age 56 yrs, a resident of Ridgeland Park West, will be held on Saturday July 13th 2019, 10:00 am. at Church of God Of Prophecy Church, East Shirley Street, …
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Donna Minnis McKenzie
Funeral service for Donna Minnis McKenzie, 52 a resident of St. Vincent Road, will be held at Central Church of the Nazarene #461 East Street South, on Saturday, July 20, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. Officiating will be Dr. Alvin Hepburn …
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NCAA : Near triple double for Waltiea in Tar Heels' win over Great Danes
IT took one of the best all-around performances of Waltiea Rolle’s collegiate career, and a career high outing from her teammate, but the North Carolina Tar Heels withstood the charge of the Albany Great Danes in the opening round of the NCAA Tournament.
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Women’s national basketball team on winning streak
After rebounding from their opening day loss by winning their first game by one point in overtime, the Bahamas women’s national basketball team continued their winning streak at the Caribbean Basketball Championships with a rout on Independence Day.
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Ayton and Suns tie series 2-2
Deandre Ayton had his fourth consecutive double double in the 2021 NBA playoffs and his Phoenix Suns evened their best-of-seven round one series against the Los Angeles Lakers.
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Bahamas and Caribbean CEOs fear tax increases
Some 75 percent of corporate leaders in The Bahamas and Caribbean fear their plans will be impacted by new and/or increased taxes to help pay for elevated debt levels sparked by COVID-19.
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Munroe, Isaacs Jr latest call-ups for spring training
WITH the latest call-ups, a total of seven Bahamian minor league prospects have now participated in spring training with their respective Major League Baseball organisations.
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Godfrey Louis Basden
Funeral Service for the Late Godfrey Louis Basden, 80 years of Sydney Street, Boyd Sub-division, will be held on Saturday December 13th, 2014, 10:00 a.m. at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Boyd Road. Monsignor Alfred Culmer will officiate. Interment will follow …
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Ruth Naomi Morley Cash
Funeral Service for Ruth Naomi Morley Cash age 84 affectionately called “Mother” of Lower Bogue and formerly of George Town Exuma, who died at the Princess Margaret Hospital October 6th, 2015 will be held on Saturday 1:00 p.m. at Trinity …
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Women's Week events to conclude with march on Saturday
UNDER the theme ‘Press for Progress’, a week-long series of events marking Women’s Week and International Women’s Day will culminate in a march on Saturday. March organisers Equality Bahamas said this year’s events focused on bodily autonomy and cre
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Auto dealers seek up to 15% pt margin rise
Bahamian auto dealers are pushing for price control margin increases of up to 15 percentage points, warning that these are vital to their survival now Value-Added Tax (VAT) has been implemented.
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BEC: Over 60% of clients were 'non-performing'
MORE than 60 per cent of the Bahamas Electricity Corporation's (BEC) 102,444 customers were over 90 days past due in paying their bills at the recession's peak, it has been revealed, with the monopoly power provider seeing a major decrease in its current solvency deficiency to $17.75 million at the end of its 2010 financial year.
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Milo Butler aims to ‘reignite’ Freeport
The Milo Butler Group is aiming to “reignite” downtown Freeport via a potential $10m investment, with renovations to the former City Markets building set to finish within the next 90-120 days.
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Don't wait 90 days to hire, then fire
Most people would agree that hiring is one of the more challenging parts of running a business. Hiring a sales team member is even more challenging because you are interviewing people who are supposedly good at selling.
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U SPORTS: Mixed results for Bahamian players in Canada
U SPORTS men’s basketball continued following the winter break, and Bahamian players continued to compete at the top level in Canada with mixed results. Shamarr Burrows, Jordan Wilson and the Dalhousie Tigers continue their undefeated run in the AUS
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Bahamian Minor League Baseball prospects receive 2022 assignments
Several Bahamian prospects have received their 2022 assignments in Minor League Baseball as seasons commenced in leagues across the United States.
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Family Islands: Half beat 110% pre-COVID target
Half the Family Islands boast hotels already beating forecasts that they will post room revenues equivalent to 110 percent of pre-COVID levels in 2023, it was revealed yesterday.