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Press club to honour journalists
THE Bahamas Press Club will hold its annual media awards honouring contributions to the journalism and media profession in the country on November 10.The fourth annual black tie event will convene under the theme “Celebrating 45 years of Bahamian Med
Sunwing deal 'madness' put all costs on taxpayer
Sunwing’s financial demands were yesterday branded “madness” by a Cabinet minister, who accused it of failing to deliver and forcing all costs on to the Bahamian taxpayer.Dionisio D’Aguilar, minister of tourism and aviation, told Tribune Business tha
Fyre Festival creator jailed for six years
NEW YORK (AP) — The creator of the Fyre Festival, a highly publicised and famously failed music bash in the Bahamas, was ordered Thursday to spend six years in prison by a judge who called him a "serial fraudster."
'Lonnie' Greene reflects on his career
ROLANDO ‘Lonnie’ Greene is grateful to have been afforded the opportunity to move from one head coaching job in college track and field to another.In his transition from Purdue University to the University of Kentucky, Greene intends to continue to s
WTO to impact 20% of economy
THE Government will forego $40m in revenue under its first World Trade Organisation (WTO) offer, its chief negotiator suggesting that accession will impact just 20 percent of the economy.Zhivargo Laing, pictured, a former minister of state for financ
'Residents back plan for Lighthouse Point'
DISNEY Cruise Lines has already “won out” in its bid to gain the support of residents in Eleuthera, according to representatives from the Community Support Group (CSG).The organisation, whose members include the wife of Central and South Eleuthera MP
Arizona Fall League: Chisholm, Fox win on opening day
LUCIUS Fox and Jazz Chisholm continue their 2018 season in the Arizona Fall League and their respective clubs took wins on opening day yesterday.Fox hit leadoff for the Peoria Javelinas and finished 2-5, with two stolen bases and two runs scored in a
Silver Lightning Track Club to honour 'Knucklehead'
FOR the second consecutive year, the Silver Lightning Track Club will honour the country’s oldest national track record holder when the William ‘Knucklehead’ Johnson Cross Country Championships takes place Saturday at the Bahamas Golf Federation’s Dr
Taranique - victim of outdated laws: US Congresswoman calls on Bahamas and Caricom to modernise
A US Congresswoman yesterday called on the Bahamas government to modernise “antiquated” immigration laws that she claims disenfranchises communities and disadvantages future generations.
Google brings camera twists, bigger screens to Pixel phones
Google’s new Pixel phones mirror an industry trend toward lusher, bigger screens and add twists on the camera for better pictures. The third generation of Pixel phones unveiled yesterday at an event in New York features screens that span from one ed
Cabinet Aces down RBDF Mariners in the BGDBA playoffs
THE Royal Bahamas Defence Force (RBDF) Mariners saw their season come to an end in their playoff game against the Cabinet Aces in Bahamas Government Departmental Basketball Association league action last week Friday.
PMH fee increases are 'not so simple'
A Cabinet minister yesterday admitted that the plan to implement up to 500 potential fee increases at the Princess Margaret Hospital (PMH) was “not as simple as it may seem”.Dr Duane Sands, minister of health, told Tribune Business that the Governmen
Insurers 'uncertain' over hospital debts
THE Bahamas Insurance Association says it is “uncertain at this time” if private insurers owe revenue to the Public Hospitals Authority due to the PHA’s inadequate billing system. Health Minister Dr Duane Sands has said the PHA delivers as much as $4
Mortgage chief: 'Doing nothing not an option'
The Bahamas Mortgage Corporation’s (BMC) chairman says “doing nothing is not an option” with the struggling lender having just five years to escape hitting a $110m debt mountain.Patrick Ward told Tribune Business he felt there was “sufficient time to
Govt seeks to limit construction in shanty towns
THE government is seeking a Supreme Court order to restrain shanty town residents and occupiers in New Providence from building and/or modifying any structures ahead of a judicial review of its plans to eradicate those communities.The government, whi
Doctors vote in favour of obtaining strike certificate
MORE than seventy senior doctors in the public healthcare system voted on Friday to obtain a strike certificate, a move that illustrates that union members are willing to withdraw services if the Public Hospitals Authority does not meet their requests.
Conflicting reports over MP’s debts
FOX Hill MP Shonel Ferguson and the vice president of her investment company have given conflicting information concerning the settlement of the more than $70,000 it is claimed their company owes in real property taxes concerning the maintenance and operation of a building it assumed responsibility for some 13 years ago, court documents allege.
BPL tender issue
Absolutely no apology! I return to the BP&L RFP/tender issue as there has been no resolution to correct malpractice and breach of the Electricity Act 2015. Your Editorial position believing the opinion of BP&L is wrong - you have not spoken to URCA who controls the practice of BP&L who are not lords unto themselves.
Young recognised as one of Blue Jays' rising stars
CHAVEZ Young’s standout season made such an impact on the Toronto Blue Jays organisation that the front office continues to recognise him as one of its rising stars.While the media focuses on highly touted prospects Bo Bichette and Vladimir Guerrero
Ayton leads Suns to first preseason win
Another game, another dominant performance from top overall pick Deandre Ayton as he led the Suns to their first win of the 2018 NBA preseason.Ayton finished with 21 points, 15 rebounds, three blocked shots and three assists in the Suns’ 91-86 win ov