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Bahamian players in NCAA action
By RENALDO DORSETT
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Rahming urges investors to consider the Bahamas
WASHINGTON, DC – Investment opportunities in the Bahamas were highlighted during a reception at the Bahamas Embassy hosted by Dr Elliston Rahming, permanent representative to the Organisation of American States.
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Bahamian student shines at boarding school
CANDACE Fields, 18-year-old daughter of Edward and Michele Fields, was one of four outstanding Bahamian students who graduated from Choate Rosemary Hall, a co-ed, private boarding school in Wallingford Connecticut, in June 2013.
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$250m Hurricane Hole project to 'go vertical' by January 2019
A BAHAMIAN developer yesterday said it plans to “go vertical” on its $250 million Hurricane Hole redevelopment within 12 months, after completing the property’s purchase from Atlantis’s owner.Bill Green, president of Sterling Global Financial’s devel
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Trade expert challenges FDI policies
The Bahamas’ near-exclusive focus on large-scale, multi-million dollar foreign direct investment (FDI) projects has come under fire from a trade expert.
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Oil explorer: Just 20% of opponents from the Bahamas
The oil exploration battle further heated up last night after Bahamas Petroleum Company (BPC) sought to discredit an activist petition by asserting just 20 percent of signatories were local.
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Jazz: ‘I want to win MVP’
After missing out on an historic Major League 20/20 (home run/stolen base) feat this past season that was hampered by an injury, Bahamian Jasrado “Jazz” Chisholm said he’s looking forward to improving in his quest to go after the Most Valuable Player award.
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NHI's extra $10m 'no cost overrun'
Top National Health Insurance (NHI) executives yesterday said extra government funding was required to cover the five percent monthly increase in beneficiaries, and did not represent a “cost overrun”.Dr Robin Roberts, the National Health Insurance Au
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BTC mobile rival must beat 1% dropped calls
The winning bidder for the second cellular licence is being required to meet higher service standards than the Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC) from the off, as it must achieve a monthly ‘dropped calls’ average of less than 1 per cent.
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Donald Reginal Lowe
Funeral Announcement for the late Donald Reginal Lowe age 82 years of Davidson & Bay Street Marsh Harbour Abaco, will be held on Saturday December 12 2015 at Grace Gym, Marsha Harbour Abaco at 2:00p.m. Officiating will be Bro. Gurth …
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FRONT PORCH: The empathy and duty of care of Dr Perry Gomez
THIS past Tuesday the country said farewell to Dr Michael Perry Gomez, who demonstrated extraordinary compassion and service as a medical doctor and public servant throughout his professional life.
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Long Island cruise port build-out to hit $500m
The developer behind the planned Long Island cruise port has committed to employing a workforce that is a minimum 80 percent Bahamian for a project where the total investment could exceed $500m.
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DNA chief: Atlantis deal requires 20% annual profit rise
By NATARIO MCKENZIE Tribune Business Reporter nmckenzie@tribunemedia.net THE management agreement between Kerzner International and Atlantis' new owners requires the Paradise Island resort to increase profits by up to 20 per cent each year, Democratic N
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Stopover visitors off 100,000 for January
The Bahamas saw January visitor arrivals fall by more than 100,000 or 84 percent, a Cabinet minister disclosed yesterday, with COVID travel protocols set to remain until vaccination levels hit 80 percent.
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Ira Howard Smith Sr
Funeral Service for the late Ira Howard Smith Sr. age 85 years of Seaton Street, Polhemus Garden and formerly of Nicholls Town, Andros will be held on Friday July 20th, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Agnes Anglican Church. Officiating …
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Ayton and Suns into NBA finals
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Chris Paul led the Phoenix Suns into their first NBA Finals in 28 years, beating the Los Angeles Clippers 130-103 last night to close out the Western Conference finals in six games.
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US to let safety kit through
SENIOR US government officials have assured that shipments of medical supplies to The Bahamas will no longer be blocked or frozen during the COVID-19 crisis, according to Bahamas Ambassador to the United States Sidney Collie.
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BPL’s new $95m power plant needs to be built by experts
WORKS Minister Desmond Bannister said yesterday construction of Bahamas Power and Light’s new $95m power plant at Clifton Pier must utilise the professionals who know how to do it.
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Conserve Jean Baptiste
Conserve Jean Baptiste age 82 years of Tulip Ave., Garden Hills #3 died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Monday, March 5th, 2018. He is survived by his wife: Sheila Baptiste; sons: Andreadie McPhee, Damean Daniels and Stephen Baptiste; daughters: …
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Melius Oberson
Melius Oberson affectionately called “Louie” age 82 of Timothy Lane, Fox Hill died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Sunday, October 19th, 2014. He is survived by his wife: Rosilia Dieujuste; sons: Louisson Maleson, Orly and Wilson Oberson; daughters: Roselene, …
