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Rangers parade in Eleuthera
FOR the first time in the history of the Royal Bahamas Defence Force’s (RBDF) Rangers Programme, the island of Eleuthera witnessed a Rangers passing out parade ceremony.Eleuthera contributed 86 of the country’s youth to the Rangers Programme from Nor
Govt urged: seek other buyer on Grand Lucayan
The government was yesterday urged to seek alternative purchasers for the Grand Lucayan following confirmation it has reverted to plans to take an ownership stake in the property.Carey Leonard, pictured, the former Grand Bahama Port Authority (GBPA)
Union chief hits BTC's 'dismal performance' post privatisation
The head of BTC’s line staff union yesterday blasted the company’s “dismal performance” post-privatisation, while giving it an “A” grade for cost-cutting and staff lay-offs.Bernard Evans, pictured, the Bahamas Communications and Public Officers Union
Ex-gaming minister: 'Ideal time' for lottery
The ex-minister who oversaw the web shops’ legalisation yesterday said it was an “ideal time” to introduce a national lottery, suggesting it could generate $150-200m per annum. Obie Wilchcombe, the former minister of tourism, while criticising the go
Top executive named at Small Business Centre
The government and its partners have named Davinia L Blair as executive director (ED) of the planned Small Business Development Centre (SBDC).She will head the centre, a partnership initiative with the University of The Bahamas (UB) and Bahamas Chamb
Prove right to shanty homes
LABOUR Minister Dion Foulkes yesterday confirmed the start of the government’s three-part legal notice process for shanty town residents across the country, insisting the July 31 eviction deadline will be adhered to.
Unified bus system is ready to roll
THE unified bus system pilot project should commence “any time now”, Transport and Local Government Minister Frankie Campbell said yesterday.
'Peace on da Street' Basketball Classic all set forJuly 16-20
YOUTH Against Violence is getting ready to hold its 23rd annual Peace on da Street Basketball Classic July 16-20 at the Hope Centre with five competitive divisions to be contested.Director Dr Carlos Reid is encouraging teams that haven’t done so to r
Bahamas' 'best team ever' in World Cup qualifier 3rd leg
With their biggest task ahead of them, the Bahamas Basketball Federation has fielded its best team ever to play the third leg of the FIBA Americas’ World Cup qualifier.The team is already in Puerto Rico for the first of two games on Thursday when the
INSIGHT: A vision for Downtown Nassau
ALTHOUGH the bulk of the plans for the rejuvenation of downtown Nassau are medium to long-term, Downtown Nassau Partnership (DNP) managing director Ed Fields is adamant the organisation is working to bring significant changes to the city.
Flowers: I’m not firing staff
CRAIG Flowers says he has gone against the grain in opting not to lay off employees because it is not known if his company – FML Group of Companies - will suffer loss due to increased government taxes, which includes a five percent stamp tax on patrons.
Baseball nationals rained out
GRAND Bahama — Interrupted all weekend by the inclement weather, officials of the Bahamas Baseball Association had to call off the completion of their inaugural Andre Rodgers National Baseball Championships, featuring the amalgamation of all the isla
Freedom Farm champion boys!
GRAND Bahama — Back after a year’s absence, Freedom Farm clinched a 4-3 walk-off-the-field victory to secure the boys’ 14-under championship title over the Grand Bahama Little League yesterday in the Bahamas Baseball Association’s National Championsh
Buddy to headline roster for Americas World Cup qualifier
MEN’s senior national basketball team head coach Mario Bowleg called this current Bahamas roster “one of the most talented the federation has put together” as they continue to seek FIBA World Cup qualification.Sacramento Kings guard Buddy Hield will
Bran backs tax hikes on 'toxic' gaming sector
The Democratic National Alliance’s (DNA) ex-leader has given his full backing to the web shop tax hikes, arguing that the industry has “been shown to be toxic” for Bahamian society.Branville McCartney, pictured, renewing his call for a national lotte
Island Luck staff brace for up to 350 job losses
Island Luck yesterday warned staff to brace for up to 350 job losses after it was “unsuccessful” in mitigating the impact of a 184 percent tax rate hike on its business model.The Bahamas’ largest web shop chain, in a memorandum to employees, said it
Foulkes: Web shop job cuts unfortunate
A DAY after web shop Asure Win said it will close 11 locations and layoff about 50 workers, Labour Minister Dion Foulkes described impending staff cuts from the sector as “unfortunate”, but said there are several factors contributing to the closure of gaming houses aside from a tax increase.
Bus drivers form union
A NEW union has been formed to change public perception of bus drivers and facilitate a more modern bussing system in the country. The Bahamas Unified Bus Drivers Union was formed last month and is led by its president, Frederick Farrington. During
50 jobs go as web shops shut own after tax hike approved
The Asure Win web shop yesterday blamed the budget’s tax hikes for the closure of 11 sites, and termination of 50 staff, by the end of June amid warnings the sector is not “hyperprofitable”.
TECH TALK
• Apple is trying to drag the US’s antiquated system for handling 911 calls into the 21st century. If it lives up to Apple’s promise, the iPhone’s next operating system will automatically deliver quicker and more reliable information pinpointing the