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GOVT EMPLOYEES TAKE $6.5M IN APD SHARE SUBSCRIPTIONS

By NATARIO McKENZIE Tribune Business Reporter nmckenzie@tribunemedia.net GOVERNMENT employees accounted for $6.5 million in share subscriptions in APD Limited's initial public offering, Tribune Business was told yesterday, with the IPO reaching just over

GOVT EMPLOYEES TAKE $6.5M IN APD SHARE SUBSCRIPTIONS

By NATARIO McKENZIE Tribune Business Reporter nmckenzie@tribunemedia.net GOVERNMENT employees accounted for $6.5 million in share subscriptions in APD Limited's initial public offering, Tribune Business was told yesterday, with the IPO reaching just over

GOVT EMPLOYEES TAKE $6.5M IN APD SHARE SUBSCRIPTIONS

By NATARIO McKENZIE Tribune Business Reporter nmckenzie@tribunemedia.net GOVERNMENT employees accounted for $6.5 million in share subscriptions in APD Limited's initial public offering, Tribune Business was told yesterday, with the IPO reaching just over

High School Track & Field Nationals postponed

THE National High School Track & Field Championships was originally scheduled to commence today but logistical issues forced the event to be postponed.

BAIN TOWN’S PLIGHT ON POWER AND WATER LINES

TEN percent of households in Bain Town had no electricity and 20 percent had no running water, according to a 2016 survey from the Ministry of National Security.

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20 new officers recruited to immigration unit

IMMIGRATION Minister Brent Symonette yesterday suggested it was difficult to investigate claims of bribery with cash as he encouraged the public to utilise the Department of Immigration’s new corruption unit.

Drake University students expected at Race Weekend for 6th consecutive year

FOR the sixth year in a row, a group of students from Drake University will take part in the Sunshine Insurance Race Weekend (SIRW).

Drake University students expected at race weekend for sixth consecutive year

FOR the sixth year in a row, a group of students from Drake University will take part in the Sunshine Insurance Race Weekend (SIRW).

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Alliance marks 10th annual Sight Awareness Month

THE Bahamas Alliance for the Blind and Visually Impaired marked its 10th annual sight awareness month at the Mall at Marathon yesterday.

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Ayton posts double double in loss to Nets

DEANDRE Ayton delivered another efficient performance for the Phoenix Suns but they fell short of sweeping the top three teams in the Eastern Conference on their recent road trip.

Economic injustice

Permanent residents with the right to work and contributing to The Bahamas for 50 plus years are receiving valuations on their land some 400% more than what they are worth. Even with appraisals Real Property Tax is being completely unreasonable yet again.

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Funeral and wedding restrictions relaxed

THE government has relaxed restrictions on weddings and funerals, allowing a maximum of 40 people at graveside services and marriage ceremonies in churches on islands where this was prohibited.

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BPC begins drilling exploratory oil well

BAHAMAS Petroleum Company has begun drilling its exploratory oil well, company officials announced on Monday. According to BPC, the well was ‘spud’ on Sunday December 20 at 06.30 EST and is anticipated to take 45 - 60 days to complete.

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Three face armed robbery charges

THREE men were remanded to prison on Friday after being accused of robbery.

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16 warned after failing to socially distance on boat

A magistrate yesterday warned and then discharged 16 people who were arrested for failing to adhere to social distancing protocols while they were riding on a boat last week.Tyrell Gaitor, 27; Mechello Griffin, 30; Shakeal Holbert, 27; Ricardo Adderl

Global Worship Centre hosts 2nd annual graduation service

More than 20 students will be graduating today from the Global College of Theology.

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VIDEO: Carnival in Grand Bahama cancelled say festival organisers

WITH stakeholders and participants still reeling from the news that Bahamas Junkanoo Carnival has been delayed, festival organisers announced on Tuesday that the event will also drop its Grand Bahama events.

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COUNTDOWNCONTINUES...

WITH just 50 days to go before the Bahamas Association of Athletic Associations hosts the CARIFTA Games for a record eighth time, the focus of attention on the pre-qualifiers for Team Bahamas is on sprinter Jaida Knowles and thrower Tarajh Hudson.JAI

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Ayton earns Pac-12 Player of the Week

FRESHMAN phenom DeAndre Ayton continues to earn conference accolades at a record-setting pace for the Arizona Wildcats. Ayton earned his second PAC-12 Player of the Week honour within the last month. Ayton and the No.17 Wildcats (11-3) won the in-s

House in a box suggested as solution in wake of hurricanes

A CANADIAN businessman thinks he has a solution for those who suffered severe property damage after hurricanes struck the Bahamas - a “house in a box”.