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'Mid-80s' occupancies give Atlantis 'exceptional' March
Atlantis is eyeing an “exceptional” March with “across the board” occupancies in the low-mid 80 per cent ranges, its senior executive telling Tribune Business the resort had beaten early 2012 comparatives and was hitting this year’s performance targets.
'Buddy Buckets' season high 23 in win over the Grizzlies
Buddy Hield followed up Tuesday’s disappointing game with a season high in scoring and minutes played as a part of a new-look, fast-paced Sacramento Kings offence.Hield finished with 23 points on 10-20 shooting from the field, including 3-6 from thre
PETER YOUNG: It’s vital we get our vaccine programme right and learn how others have fared
IN a free society it is axiomatic that authority should be held to account. Criticism of mistakes and failures should be encouraged, if only to prevent them in the future. So, on the thesis that it is the role of the Fourth Estate to scrutinise official policies and actions and to ask the tough questions, I return this week to the vexed issue of the coronavirus vaccine.
$102m plant's timetable missforces Baha Mar to 'Plan b'
Plans to reduce Baha Mar’s air conditioning-related energy demand by 90 per cent have been thrown into severe jeopardy, the $2.6 billion resort developer yesterday confirming it had moved “on to Plan B” after a renewable energy firm failed to meet agreed timelines.
Bahamian professional basketball players shine on the global stage
LAST weekend’s schedule on the pro basketball circuit featured a number of standout performances from Bahamian players across the globe. Jaraun “Kino” Burrows scored a season-high 31 points, grabbed six rebounds and dished four assists in FOS Proven
Ayton shines on the hardwood with 2-0 outing at home
THE Sand Between Your Toes Showcase proved to be a welcoming homecoming experience for the most highly regarded high school basketball prospect in America.
GB Power: Base raten rise offset by efficiency gains
GB Power: Base raten rise offset by efficiency gains Grand Bahama Power Company (GBPC) says the $0.03 base rate increase set to be imposed on consumers under its new tariff structure will be offset by fuel savings resulting from efficiencies generated by
Racers rock Summer of Thunder
THE visiting Murray State Racers men’s basketball team turned in a great series in the Bahamas Basketball Federation’s 2019 Summer of Thunder, leaving head coach Matt Mahon beaming with excitement for the upcoming collegiate season.
Praise for hard work that earned certificates
A GROUP of 80 public servants were yesterday awarded their certificates by the Ministry of Public Services for completing their upgrading programme in office procedures, keyboard skills, bookkeeping and accounts and English Language at both BJC and BGCSE level.
Port Lucaya boost from cruise vessel
Port Lucaya Marketplace (PLM) was abuzz with tourists after a visiting cruise ship disembarked 80 per cent of its guests.
‘At least 90 percent reduction in conflicts’ since psychologist arrived at BDCS
CONFLICTS among mentally ill inmates at the Bahamas Department of Correctional Services have declined by 90 per cent since a psychologist arrived three weeks ago, Acting Corrections Commissioner Doan Cleare said yesterday.
Sir Sean Connery dies age 90
James Bond star and longtime Bahamas resident Sir Sean Connery has died aged 90.
BUDDY SETS CAREER HIGH 3O, AWARDED ROOKIE OF THE MONTH
BUDDY Hield ended the Sacramento Kings’ first season in the Golden 1 Centre by giving the fanbase a glimpse of what the franchise can expect from the rising star.
Jaraun Burrows ranked as one of Sweden’s best
AS HE heads into the post-season, Jaraun “Keno” Burrows’ play continues to see him ranked as one of the best professional basketball players in Sweden.
‘90 taxi plates are inactive’
THE Ministry of Transport and Housing has revealed some 90 taxi plates are inactive.
Japan trio all in action - but with mixed results
The trio of Bahamian players in the Japanese B-League were all in action over the weekend with mixed results for their respective teams.
All registrants to pay VAT monthly
A top private sector executive yesterday questioned whether planned amendments to the Value-Added Tax (VAT) Act are due to concerns that non-monthly filers are spending the taxes they collect on the Government’s behalf.
Auto chief waits 6-8 months for $200k tax refund
The Bahamas Motor Dealers Association’s (BMDA) president yesterday revealed he has been waiting six-eight months for a $200,000 tax refund, while seeing “only red ink” on his company’s financial spreadsheets.
Six-month 'past due' loans double to 60%
The proportion of non-performing loans more than six months’ past due has almost doubled from pre-recession levels to 60 per cent, reflecting both borrower struggles and bank repossession difficulties.
Developer’s fears on home construction ‘horror stories’
Construction materials shortages and COVID-19 will combine to create “horror stories” for Bahamians in the process of building their own homes, a prominent developer predicted yesterday.