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Chamber chiefs back Freeport action call

Both the Grand Bahama Chamber of Commerce president and his immediate predecessor yesterday backed calls for Hutchison Whampoa to “take a more proactive approach to investing” through Devco, while agreeing that a hard look needed to be taken at Freeport’s real property tax exemption.

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Men's 4x400m team doesn't secure spot in the final

MOSCOW, Russia — What a difference a year has made.

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Charlton misses out on final after strong start in 100m hurdles semis

LONDON, England: After the recall of her race, Devynne Charlton regained her composure and got out with the quickest start, but was unable to maintain it the rest of the way in her semifinal heat in the women's 100 metre hurdles.

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Henrik Stenson, Jon Rahm tied for lead in Hero World Challenge

NASSAU, Bahamas (AP) — In his first trip to the Hero World Challenge, it didn't take Jon Rahm long to figure out how to score.

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Ragged Islanders feel neglected three years on

NEARLY three years after Hurricane Irma ravaged Ragged Island, many longtime residents there still feel “neglected” and “disappointed” with the lack of progress made to fully restore the island to normalcy. This “blatant” disregard for the island an

'Mix-ups' to blame for Abaco port goods loss

Abaco’s Chamber of Commerce president yesterday called for better organisation at the island’s shipping port, adding that “mix-ups” rather than “higher levels of theft” are responsible for goods losses. Ken Hutton, pictured , speaking to Tribune Bus

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Bran: 'Can't water out of stone' over health VAT

A former Democratic National Alliance (DNA) leader is blasting the Government's "misguided decision" to change the VAT treatment of health insurance claims payouts, arguing: "You can't get water out of a stone."

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Major confident ahead of fight

Having made the weight and holding an advantage in height, Meacher ‘Pain’ Major said he’s confident that he will be successful against Brazilian Roger Rosa tonight in their light welterweight fight in the Rain Forest Theatre at the Wyndham Resort Hotel, Cable Beach.

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Power cuts hit children's centre

CANCELLED therapy sessions, frustrated clients, and autistic children who have their crucial routines disrupted — these are effects of Bahamas Power and Light’s consistent load-shedding exercises that Carla Gibson experiences every day.Ms Gibson is t

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Donte Armbrister stays alive in Goombay Splash

Donte Armbrister, showing a lot of resilience and shaking off a slight left shoulder injury after losing the first set, managed to stave off elimination by coming from behind to pull off a hard-fought, three-set victory over Shu Matsuoka of Japan. W

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Auto dealers in 'Triple Whammy'

Bahamian auto dealers yesterday warned they were facing “a Triple Whammy” of Budget tax increases, after they and other businesses were hit with a largely-unexpected ‘Environmental Levy’.

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FNM MP hits back at DNA over marital rape law

MONTAGU MP Loretta Butler-Turner said yesterday that although she's unaware of the DNA's new proposal concerning spousal rape, she believes the party is merely "trying to redeem themselves".

Avoid 'creative destruction' for $1bn GDP expansion

The Bahamas could increase its annual GDP by up to $1 billion if it avoids becoming a “victim of creative destruction”, a well-known economic commentator argued yesterday. Dr Johnathan Rodgers warned Bahamians and the private sector not to “bury your

Heat's Chris Bosh out indefinitely

MIAMI (AP) -- Chris Bosh and the Miami Heat were relieved by the diagnosis. It's the prognosis - or lack of one - that's a source of worry now. And suddenly, the Indiana Pacers may be even more of a threat. Bosh strained a lower abdominal muscle in Game 1

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Miller-Uibo and Wilson in win column

It was a double dose of victory for quarter-miler Shaunae Miller-Uibo and high jumper Jamal Wilson at the third annual JN Racers Grand Prix in Kingston, Jamaica, on Saturday. But there was a scare for quarter-miler Steven Gardiner in the men’s 200m a

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A COMIC'S VIEW: Brave lets strong language fly in the House

I WAS going in a totally different direction with the column this week, until the “bull s@@t” hit the fan in the HOA!

Arianna posts her second A cut with 2nd in 100 free

By BRENT STUBBS Senior Sports Reporter bstubbs@tribunemedia.net ARIANNA Vanderpool-Wallace couldn't pick a better way to close out the year. The Auburn University senior posted her second A cut of the week for the NCAA National Championships with a secon

Arianna posts her second A cut with 2nd in 100 free

By BRENT STUBBS Senior Sports Reporter bstubbs@tribunemedia.net Arianna Vanderpool-Wallace couldn't pick a better way to close out the year. The Auburn University senior posted her second A cut of the week for the NCAA National Championships with a secon

Arianna posts her second A cut with 2nd in 100 free

By BRENT STUBBS Senior Sports Reporter bstubbs@tribunemedia.net Arianna Vanderpool-Wallace couldn't pick a better way to close out the year. The Auburn University senior posted her second A cut of the week for the NCAA National Championships with a secon

Arianna posts her second A cut with 2nd in 100 free

By BRENT STUBBS Senior Sports Reporter bstubbs@tribunemedia.net Arianna Vanderpool-Wallace couldn't pick a better way to close out the year. The Auburn University senior posted her second A cut of the week for the NCAA National Championships with a secon