Obit
Ronald Wallace
Ronald Wallace, 79 yrs., a resident of Hospital Lane & formerly of Dunmore, Long Island died at PMH on Sunday, September 15, 2019. He is survived by his 1 sister: Kathleen Wallace; numerous nieces & nephew including Christine Lundy; numerous …
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QC Comets win BAISS swim meet
THE Queen’s College Comets emerged as the winners of the Bahamas Association of Independent Secondary Schools (BAISS) swim meet at St John’s College last week.
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Chicken producer in 25% production fall
An Abaco-based poultry producer said yesterday its production had dropped 20-25 per cent over the past 18 months because some Bahamian wholesalers simply did not want to “play ball” and buy local.
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Giants rout Pirates 97-73, Regulators top Pros 76-58
COMMONWEALTH Bank Giants and Mr Ship It Freight Regulators are making it a run for the top spots in their respective divisions of the New Providence Basketball Association.
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Retail’s 20-30% fall exacerbates tough economy
Retail sales declines of between 20-30 per cent for the 2015 half-year are compounding an already-weak investment climate that will now be hit by Baha Mar’s travails, a well-known businessman warned yesterday.
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Clubs and Societies July 8, 2015
Cycling Club Bahamas.
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Clubs and Societies 09182015
Bahamas Sickle Cell Association. - This year for the first time the month of September is being recognised in The Bahamas as Sickle Cell Awareness Month.
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Gov’t gains $20m in web shop ‘back taxes’
The Government has collected $20 million in back taxes and penalties from web shops since November 2014, and expects to announce licence winners under the new regularised regime by May or June 2015.
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Another big win for Jones and George Washington
GRAND Bahamian Jonquel Jones had another big game as the George Washington women’s basketball team produced its best defensive effort in four years and reached the 20-win mark for the second straight season with a 52-35 victory over Atlantic 10 newcomer Davidson.
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Praise for Mitchell for 'ambitious' goal of 20 per cent protected marine areas
SAVE The Bays (STB), the fast-growing environmental movement dedicated to the protection of marine resources, has joined forces with Bahamas Waterkeeper to praise Foreign Affairs Minister Fred Mitchell for remarks to the United Nations last week detailing what leaders of the two organisations called “the most important, powerful commitment yet by the current government to preserve that which makes The Bahamas the magical country it is – our waters”.
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Residents concerned for 20 years over fuel spills
CONCERNS over fuel spills from the service station at Robinson Road and Old Trail Road intersection remain unanswered after more than 20 years, according to area residents.
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Clubs and Societies 04222016
Cycling Club Bahamas. - Weekday rides east: Morning, Tuesday & Thursday leaving 5am sharp from Sea Grapes Shopping Centre, East Prince Charles Drive. This ride is a 17-mile loop to the Northbound Paradise Island Bridge and back again (both bridges are sometimes incorporated depending on available time). Open to riders capable of 18mph+ for 1 hour. Lights are essential.
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Star Performers Track Classic produces three CARIFTA-qualifying performances on field
THE Star Trackers Track Club’s 2023 Star Performers Track and Field Classic on Saturday produced three qualifying performances on the field in the same event, despite the inclement weather that forced officials to cut short the meet at the Thomas A Robinson Track and Field Stadium.
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OIL LEAK INVESTIGATED – 20 MONTHS AFTER SPILL: DEPP to send team next week to probe Jan 2022 BPL issue
THE Department of Environmental Planning and Protection will start assessing a Bahamas Power & Light diesel spill in North Andros within a week, nearly 20 months after large quantities of oil reportedly leaked there.
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‘Knucklehead’ Johnson Invitational next month – Cross country invite on October 21
Bahamas men’s national 1,500 metre record holder William ‘Knucklehead’ Johnson is delighted that there will be a continuation of the cross country invitational in his honour.
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BTVI has already tackled auditor general concerns
I write to provide important information in reference to a story on October 20, 2022, related to the Bahamas Technical and Vocational Institute (BTVI).
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Bahamians receive postseason honours
A GROUP of Bahamian players played a prominent role on the Tallulah Falls varsity boys’ baseball programme and were recognised with postseason awards for their outstanding 2022 season.
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MP calls on GB Power Company to reconsider dismissal of 20 employees
GRAND Bahama MP Peter Turnquest is calling on the Grand Bahama Power Company to reconsider its decision in terminating some 20 workers at the company.
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$20-$30M INVESTMENT AT LAST HOTEL CORP HOTEL
By NEIL HARTNELL Tribune Business Editor An Illinois-based investor is eyeing a $20-$30 million investment during the first two phases of its plans to transform the last Hotel Corporation-owned property into an upscale boutique resort, with talks aiming
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Cross Country: QC, SAC finish on top
THE sports rivalry between the Queen’s College Comets and St Augustine’s College (SAC) Big Red Machine continued over the weekend at St Andrew’s School for the Bahamas Association of Independent Secondary Schools (BAISS) Cross Country Championships.