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NPWBA: SAINTS TOP CHEETAHS 70-39, DESTROYERS STOP CONNECTORS 60-44

THE New Providence Women’s Basketball Association’s top seeds were in action Tuesday night with the last undefeated team adding another win and the second place team attempting to keep pace.

Root of problem must be tackled

In response to MP Richard Lightbourn’s suggestion to the nation’s problem that is a result of irresponsible sexual behaviour or habits. To enact legal rights for tubal ligation for a single woman with two children, not to allow her to have any more children.

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Referendum 'a payback' to webshops for services

THE referendum to legalise the “numbers industry” in the Bahamas is no more than a bid to pay back webshop chiefs for their services to the government, DNA officials alleged yesterday.

20% energy savings a 'breath of fresh air'

A BAHAMIAN green technology provider said yesterday that UV light for air cooling systems could not only improve indoor air quality but ultimately generate energy cost savings of up to 20 per cent.

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Atlantis 'refreshing' for 24% repeat ratio

Atlantis needs to reward its 20-24 per cent repeat visitor ratio with product that is continually refreshed, the resort’s top executive disclosing it was investing $25 million to upgrade The Cove and Royal Towers.

Cable 'geared up' on number portability

CABLE Bahamas says it is “geared up” and “ready to go” once number portability comes into effect next month, describing its 20 per cent fixed-line market penetration over two years as “pretty phenomenal”.

Tourism in best physical condition for ‘20 years’

The Bahamian hotel industry is enjoying a “strong” summer season, the Bahamas Hotel and Tourism Association’s (BHTA) president yesterday suggesting the industry was preparing for perhaps its “best physical product in 20 years”.

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Bahamas and all IFCs to feel tax compliance pinch

An attorney writes that this nation is being pushed to implement a 'low tax' regime

The past decade has witnesses an historically significant increase in international tax compliance measures.

Sandals invites expert to give men advice on cancer

SANDALS Royal Bahamian invited Bahamian oncologist Dr Theodore Turnquest to give its male staff a huge dose of men’s health information last week.

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Man accused of sex attack on girl aged 16

A MAN appeared in Magistrate’s Court yesterday accused of sexually assaulting a minor who was more than 20 years his junior.

Court of Appeal case delayed

A COURT of Appeal case was delayed to November 20 because of outstanding transcripts yesterday.

Police hunt pair of suspects

GRAND Bahama police have issued an all-points-bulletin for 20-year-old Germaerico Christopher Gardiner, also known as Jermaerico Gardiner, of Coral Reef Estates No 2.

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Suspect charged with fatal stabbing

A 20-YEAR-OLD man appeared in Magistrate’s Court yesterday in connection with last week’s fatal stabbing in Pinewood Gardens. Shamar Hepburn faced Magistrate Kendra Kelly on a charge of murder.

A foot-soldier for the truth

Firstly let me say that I carry no water for any government.

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Man in court on incest charge

A MAN was arraigned in a Magistrate’s Court yesterday for allegedly having sexual intercourse with his underaged sister.

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Sandals on the air to 30 million US radio listeners

SANDALS Royal Bahamian wrapped up a week-long radio remote on Monday that reached more than 30 million listeners across the Unites States.

Four shot, one dead in nightclub shooting

Four shot, one dead in nightclub shooting By CELESTE NIXON Tribune Staff Reporter cnixon@tribunemedia.net THE Luna nightclub was the backdrop for a violent attack over the weekend, when a shooting left one man dead and three people - including a 17-year

Did I give to parasites?

Re: Less than ? of NIB pension recipients come from poorest 20%. - The Tribune, March 14, 2012. THE article states "there is no objective criteria (sic) to determine eligibility". However, there do seem to be at least some criteria in official use - such as nepotism and the political affiliation of recipients.

MAN CHARGED WITH $4,000 THEFT

By LAMECH JOHNSON Tribune Staff Reporter ljohnson@tribunemedia.net A MAN was arraigned in Magistrate's Court yesterday in connection with the theft of nearly $4,000 from a service station where he worked. Delano Marc, 20, of Augusta Street, appeared befo

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Six athletes qualify for CARIFTA Games

THE recent 2024 Sonja Knowles Red-Line Athletics Track Classic turned out to be another huge success at the original Thomas A. Robinson Track and Field Stadium.