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Athletes qualify for the CARIFTA Games
Rivaled training partners Jaida Knowles and Anthaya Charlton, Grand Bahamian sprinter Terrance Jones and thrower Rhema Otabor surpassed the qualifying standards for the CARIFTA Games at the 30th T-Bird Flyers Track and Field Classic.
Food self-sufficiency is an illusion for the Bahamas
OPENING the newspaper this week, I was confronted with a huge load of BS.
Buddy scores 24, helps Kings beat slumping 76ers 101-95
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Zach Randolph and Vince Carter have been playing for so long that some of their teammates were toddlers when they broke into the NBA.
‘Worryingly low’ graduation’s blow to high-value economy
The Bahamas’ ability to develop high-value industries and diversify its economy are impaired by “worryingly low” graduation rates at its sole university with just 7 percent of students studying science and technology-related courses.
Deposit insurer facing upgrade
The Central Bank has moved to review the “legislative framework” for the Deposit Insurance Corporation, which saw its assets increase by $4.5 million to end 2013 at $32.1 million.
'Exorbitant' Business Licences make one-time payments impossible
Super Value’s owner yesterday said it was impossible for the food retail industry to pay the new “exorbitantly high” Business Licence fees one-time, as he dismissed claims he was ‘bullying’ the Government over its Value-Added Tax (VAT) proposals.
Rahming and Bullard shine with the Eagles
AS the regular season winds down for the Rabun Gap-Nacoochee Eagles football team, Bahamian players continue to excel on both sides of the ball for the small Presbyterian college prep school in Rabun County, Georgia.
BLTA names Fed, Davis Cup teams
WITH the exception of Kerrie Cartwright, the Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association (BLTA) will be fielding a more youthful team for the Fed Cup, while the men’s Davis Cup team will be made up of some familiar names.
Insurers dismiss VAT Act ‘misinterpretation’
BAHAMIAN health insurers yesterday said “no one wants to pay an additional 36 percent on their medical insurance” from April 1, 2023, when consumers will have to bear the full VAT burden on claims payments.
'Giant boost' as $600m transformational project launched at Grand Bahama Shipyard
A $600m transformational project, which will include two of the largest dry docks in the world, was launched at the Grand Bahama Shipyard on Friday, and was said to be a “giant boost” to the island’s economy, tourism and employment.
Gov’t to cut foreign debt portion in half
The Government is aiming to slash the portion of its debt held in foreign currency by more than 50 percent, a Cabinet minister said yesterday, as he reaffirmed the key components of its liability management strategy.
Deandre Ayton delivers historic performance in NBA Finals debut
Deandre Ayton delivered an historic performance in his NBA Finals debut and after he helped the Phoenix Suns to a game one win with his 22 points and 19 rebounds, the third year centre said he will be well-rested and ready to repeat that effort in game two.
Refinery project good to go
THE multi-billion dollar Oban Energies project for East Grand Bahama has passed the government’s due diligence assessments, Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis and officials of the oil refinery and storage company said yesterday.
Regulators standing firm over tougher consumer protection
REGULATORS have held firm over plans to slash the time for communications industry operators to resolve customer complaints, wrongful disconnections and new serve installation despite industry push back.
Friends found guilty of breaking lockdown rules
A GROUP of friends who claimed they were outside their homes during curfew because they were trying to get something to eat from Wendy’s were fined yesterday. They were among several people who were charged with curfew or lockdown infractions. Many
20 beaches in Bahamas awarded the top rating
ABOUT 20 beaches in The Bahamas have received a “green status” meeting water quality standards that are safe for swimmers, according to an international swim guide website.SwimGuide.org - which publishes the status of beaches around the world - relea
20% fare rise to keep taxis ‘above water’
Taxi drivers yesterday said the imminent 20 per cent “across the board” fare increase will help to keep them “above water”, the move marking the first rise for almost eight-and-a-half years.
Insurer enjoys top-line growth ‘over 20% in 2012
A Bahamian insurer yesterday said it had enjoyed top-line growth of “over 20 per cent” in 2012, suggesting that its strategy of focusing on large accounts with “good quality risks” was paying off.
CARIFTA GAMES: Our golden moment
After finishing second at the 42nd CARIFTA Games last year at the Thomas A Robinson National Stadium, the Bahamas slipped out of contention at the 43rd games held over the weekend in Fort De France, Martinique.
Raptors take early lead
The 27th Annual GSSSA Track and Field Championships got underway yesterday and continued its format with both junior schools and senior schools competing simultaneously.
