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Renovated Wyndham re-opens
AFTER an extensive $4m hurricane restoration, Viva Wyndham Fortuna Beach Resort reopened its newly renovated property to guests and is expecting 90 per cent occupancy during the Christmas season.
BEC chair targets $60m fuel savings
The BAHAMAS Electricity Corporation’s (BEC) executive chairman yesterday said it could save a minimum $60 million annually in fuel costs through the procurement of three new engines for the Clifton Pier power station, telling Tribune Business the benefits would ultimately be passed on to consumers.
Drainage for Pinewood Gardens would cost $13m
A NEW drainage system at Pinewood Gardens to combat severe flooding in the area could cost the government up to $13 million, according to constituency MP Khaalis Rolle.
Second phase of training to begin
THE second phase of a programme is set to begin designed to produce Bahamian technicians who are equipped with internationally recognised skills needed in the elevator industry.
Poland defends Bahamas over allegations
POLISH Ambassador yesterday defended the human rights record of the Bahamas amidst ongoing protests over alleged torture of Cuban detainees.
NAD execs projects more than 24,000 arrivals in Easter
NASSAU Airport Development (NAD) executives projected more than 24,000 arrivals at the Lynden Pindling International airport this Easter holiday weekend during which The Bahamas played host to the 42nd annual Carifta games.
Bimini resort enjoys 32% business spike
BUSINESS at the Bimini Big Game Club Resort & Marina is up 32 per cent year-to-date, its general manager yesterday telling Tribune Business that April and May were “picking up very nicely”.
Gov't urged: 'Follow paper trail' to stop fisheries poaching
FISHERMEN said yesterday there was “absolutely no doubt” that Dominicans were carrying out “well funded” poaching operations in Bahamian waters, the head of the Bahamian Commercial Fishers Alliance urging authorities to simply “follow the paper trail”.
Palm Cay unveils second condo stage
Palm Cay yesterday announced it has opened reservations for Phase 2 of its much-anticipated luxury condominiums, The Anchorage.
Minister: Maybe it's time to consider gun buy-back scheme
NATIONAL Security Minister Dr Bernard Nottage said yesterday “maybe it is time” to consider a gun amnesty period or gun buy-back initiative in the Bahamas.
VAT real estate 'game changer'
Value-Added Tax’s (VAT) impending implementation may give buyers “the push” to secure properties before January 1, one realtor suggesting: “It may be better to do it now rather than seven months from now.”
Dorian swept 86-year-old into the sea
HURRICANE Dorian swept an 86-year-old woman who refused to leave home into the sea, her nephew testified in the Coroner’s Court yesterday.
Bahamas bounce back, rout El Salvador 86-57
After losing their opener to host Puerto Rico, the Bahamas national team rebounded to take their frustration out on El Salvador at the FIBA Under-17 Centrobasket Championships. In their opener on Wednesday at the Roberto Clemente Coliseum in San Jua
Elite Warriors shut out the Mighty Mitts, 12-0
While Avery Rolle was stingy on the mound, Zhivargo Archer, Richard Bain and Sherman Ferguson all belted home runs. Together, the combo helped the pennant winning BTC Elite Warriors dial up a 12-0 shutout on the Chances Mighty Mitts in game one of their New Providence Softball Association men’s best-of-five playoff series.
THE FINISH LINE: BAAA elections ‘shaping up to be an all out war’
IT’S not how you start, nor how you get there. Most importantly, it’s how you finish.
SPORTING MISCHIEF & MAYHEM – Calling all Laker haters: just wait for 2016
“All that glitters isn’t “Purple and Gold in NBA Free agency!” “Are the Lakers losing their lustre?” “The Lakers have lost their appeal”. “Kobe is ruining it for LA”. “Today’s free agents not moved by stories franchises”. THOSE are just some of the sentiments being made by the “Basketball Gurus” about my Los Angeles Lakers. Empty barrels always make the most noise so I’m not surprised.
'BASEBALL IS BACK'
With those words Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture, Dr Daniel Johnson, announced an historic agreement yesterday resolving the lengthy and damaging dispute between the Bahamas Baseball Association (BBA) and the Bahamas Baseball Federation (BBF).
INSIGHT: Take it or leave it - the Baha Mar deal
Malcolm J Strachan doubts that former Baha Mar employees will be paid what they are owed in full come settlement time at the end of the month . . .
Max D’s Henry Thompson signs pro contract with Reds
IT’S not very often that you hear stories of a player coming from one sport to another and going on to become a professional player.
10-15% alternative energy penetration within next decade
RENEWABLE energies could penetrate between 10-15 per cent of Bahamian homes and businesses within the next decade, a local provider telling Tribune Business yesterday that consumers were receiving "payback" on his company's solar water heaters in "less than a year".
