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80 SMES in Grand Bahama to benefit from grants programme
By DENISE MAYCOCK Tribune Freeport Reporter dmaycock @ tribunemedia.net SOME 80 small businesses in Grand Bahama that were affected by Hurricane Dorian will benefit from a grants programme to assist with reopening their businesses. A Small Busine
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High office, retail demand for $250m PI development
The developer behind Hurricane Hole’s $250m revival has fully leased all the office space in phase one of its project together with 80 percent of the retail units, it has revealed. Sterling Global Financial said the Paradise Island-based development
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Doctors chief: Non-COVID patient care ‘under threat’
Doctor’s Hospital’s top executive yesterday warned that care for non-COVID patients is “under threat” as pandemic sufferers drive bed occupancy levels at its main hospital to near 80 percent.
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$80m Baha Mar funds may have been ‘killed’
The $80 million financing facility created by Sarkis Izmirlian to cover Baha Mar’s Chapter 11 operating expenses may have effectively been ‘killed at birth’ by the outcome of yesterday’s Supreme Court hearing, Tribune Business can reveal.
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More playing time for Sun’s Jonquel Jones?
The Connecticut Sun made arguably the biggest transaction of the WNBA offseason and it could lead to an increased role for Jonquel Jones.
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Debt gobbles up 27% of Budget
MORE than 27 per cent of the Government’s total recurrent spending in the 2017-2018 Budget is going towards repaying principal or interest on the Bahamas’ $7 billion-plus debt mountain.
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Insurer 'praying' Abaco 90% paid in six months
A top Bahamian insurer was yesterday “praying” that 90 percent of Abaco’s Dorian-related claims will be paid out within the next six months given the scale of the island’s devastation. Anton Saunders, RoyalStar Assurance’s managing director, told Tr
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Hilton Vincent Taylor
Mr. Hilton “Ole Gillum Bo” Vincent Taylor age 97 yrs of Key West Street died Friday November 16th, 2018 at the Princess Margaret Hospital. “Ole Gillum Bo” is survived by his Sons: Trinton, Glenroy, Livingstone & Wilton; Daughters: Joycelyn Taylor, …
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BISX-listed fund promises investors ‘far better’ 2015
The BISX-listed Bahamas Property Fund yesterday said 2015 will be “a far better year” for its shareholders, as it aims for a ‘double digit’ increase in occupancy levels at its flagship building in downtown Nassau by mid-year.
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The Mud in flames – again
MORE than 80 people have been left homeless and their houses destroyed after another blaze ripped through The Mud in Abaco in the early hours yesterday.
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'Bahamas not ready for a white PM'
FORMER Cabinet minister Brent Symonette yesterday suggested the country was not ready for a white prime minister as he reiterated his call for a national discussion on race and wealth in politics.
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Bahamas must target 70% cruise visitor ratio
A well-known hotelier says The Bahamas must do a better job on cruise passenger “conversion” and increasing the number of resort rooms if it is to maximise tourism’s economic benefits.
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Lathaniel and Cardinals get at-large bid to NJCAA Division I Nationals
LATHANIEL Bastian and his Trinity Valley Community College Cardinals had their nearly season long win streak come to an end, but still received an at-large bid to the NJCAA Division I National Championship Tournament.
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Alina Vernell Davis
Ms. Alina Vernell Davis, age 80 years, a resident of #34 Fox Hill Road North, died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Tuesday September 25th, 2018. She is survived by her adopted children: Francell and Deraine Pratt, Leroy Mackey, Elvin …
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Bertram Nathaniel Forbes
Retired Local Constable Bertram Nathaniel Forbes age 80 years of United Estates, San Salvador died at The Princess Margaret Hospital on Thursday October 22nd 2015. He is survived by his wife: Majorie Forbes, sons: Alvin, Roscoe, Clyde, Richard and Christopher …
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Dr. John Roland Knowles
Death Notice for Dr. John Roland Knowles, age 80 years, of Village Road, died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Thursday February 18, 2016. He is survived by his wife: Dr. Carol Thomas-Knowles; children: Dr. John Knowles, Jr. Michael Knowles, …
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David Pratt
Mr. David Pratt, age 80 years a resident of #34 Walting Street, died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Sunday, September 4th, 2016. He is survived by his wife: Millicent Beckles Pratt; Seven (7) sons: Greg, Mario, Michael, David, Ornan, …
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Margaret Normalee Morris Clarke
Death Notice For Margaret Normalee Morris Clarke, 80 of Carmichael Road died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Thursday, March 30, 2017. She is survived by Husband: Franklyn Clarke; Six Sons: Rufus and Phillip Clarke, Elvis Miller, Leonard and Franklyn …
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Nellie Albertha Major
Retired Nurse Nellie Albertha Major, age 80 years of # 108 South Beach Drive, formerly of Pompey Bay, Acklins died at The Princess Margaret Hospital on Friday, November 29th, 2013. She is survived by her Husband: Alphonso Major Sr., Two …
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DENZIL TYNES
RETIRED CHIEF SUPERINTENDENT OF POLICE DENZIL TYNES, AGED 80 OF POMPEY BAY, ACKLINS AND LONG TIME RESIDENT OF FREEPORT, GRAND BAHAMA WHO PASSED AWAY AT THE RAND MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, FREEPORT, GRAND BAHAMA ON WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 11TH, 2013. HE IS SURVIVED …
