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Where are our new building materials?
DISPLACED residents who lost their homes in Hurricane Dorian are frustrated that building materials have not yet been distributed by NEMA to help them start reconstruction in East Grand Bahama.Some residents are staying in accommodations provided by
‘Buddy’ Hield scores 22 for Kings in loss to 76ers
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Joel Embiid got back to playing the kind of game he expects from himself and nothing like the worst game of his career two nights prior.
Baz’s 5 2/3 scoreless innings helps Rays sweep ‘Jazz’ and Marlins 3-2
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Rookie Shane Baz pitched 5 2/3 scoreless innings to win his second straight start and the AL East champion Tampa Bay Rays beat the Miami Marlins 3-2 yesterday for their team-record 14th series sweep.
Signature events to raise money for health causes
By ALESHA CADET
Melia can ‘barely’ sustain operations
The Melia Nassau Beach Resort can “barely” generate enough cash flow to finance its own operations - an admission that was yesterday seized upon by Baha Mar’s contractor.
Lawyer: We must act now on climate change
WITH The Bahamas recognised as one of the most vulnerable countries to rising seas that could swallow up to 80 per cent of the land mass of the islands by the end of the century, a leading environmental consultant and attorney is calling for “immediate radical action” to stem the tide of climate change.
Permit roadblocks to Baha Mar’s $80m Chapter 11 financing
Baha Mar faces further Government roadblocks even if it obtains Supreme Court recognition of the Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, as it has yet to obtain necessary Bahamian approvals for the $80 million financing facility created by its principal.
Sandals eyes $1m in storm repairs
SANDALS Royal Bahamian’s general manager yesterday estimated the resort would spend just under $1 million to carry out repairs to areas damaged by Hurricane Sandy, telling Tribune Business that its occupancy levels were near 80 per cent at the time of the storm.
Sailing for science
OFFICIALS yesterday praised the STEM for the Oceans programme that hosted 80 students and others on board the world’s largest cruise ship, calling the initiative something that speaks to the bright future for Bahamian natural resources.
NHI will cost you $15-$80 a month
THE government is “revamping” National Health Insurance to focus more on catastrophic care with the introduction of the BahamaCare Plan and expects a contributory plan of $15 to $80 per month to fund it.
80 to 100 voluntary job cuts offered at Water and Sewerage
THE Water and Sewerage Corporation is considering offering 80 to 100 voluntary separation (VSEPs) packages to employees as it looks towards “right-sizing,” according to Executive Chairman Adrian Gibson.Saying that plans are now underway to have the p
80 test positive for TB exposure
MORE than 340 people living in two shelters for Hurricane Dorian victims have been screened for tuberculosis - 80 of them with positive skin tests, according to Health Minister Dr Duane Sands yesterday.
Watchwords for the media
Anthony Newbold, President of the Bahamas Press Club, gave the welcome address at the inaugural ceremony to honour the pioneers and legends in journalism and mass communications at the British Colonial Hilton on Saturday night.
Mandatory guides push threatens 80% of fly fishing impact
The Bahamas could lose almost 80 per cent of the fly fishing industry’s $141 million annual economic impact if it alienates the ‘do-it-yourself’ anglers, a leading tourism executive has warned.
Commercial banks to acquire 80 per cent of restoration bond
Some 80 per cent or $120 million of the Government’s Hurricane Restoration Bond will be raised from the commercial banks, the Government yesterday confirming the offering’s multi-tiered nature.
Banks urged: Lower your debit card fees
REDUCED fees on debit card transactions could significantly boost commerce in the Bahamas, a leading businessman noting that credit card purchases effectively ruled out roughly 80 per cent of the shopping public.
Property tax cap up 25% to hit $150,000
Bahamian realtors have given a mixed reaction to the Government's decision to increase the annual real property tax cap by 25 percent to $150,000.
Despite virus, Coleby and Japanese B-League resume play last weekend
DESPITE concerns expressed by several stakeholders affiliated with the Japanese B-League, Kadeem Coleby and the remainder of the league resumed play last weekend as the coronavirus COVID 19 outbreak continues.
'Shaq' Cleare re-signs with basketball club in Spain
AFTER a successful late-season stint with Actel Forca Lleida less than a year ago, Shaquille Cleare resigned with the club for the upcoming 2019-20 campaign. Actel Forca Lleida competes in Spain’s Liga Española de Baloncesto – Gold, the second divis
GB power officially opnes its $80M generation plant
The Grand Bahama Power Company (GBPC) has officially opened its $80 million West Sunrise Plant (WSP).