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Close finishes and blowouts in BGDBA
THE Bahamas Government Departmental Basketball Association continued play over the weekend with close finishes and blowouts at the DW Davis Gymnasium.
Jones and Bobcats claim national championship title
BAHAMIAN prep basketball player Kai Jones notched another milestone in his career with a national championship title.
Tourism surge to ‘overpower’ risks to Bahamas during ‘23
Pent-up tourism demand for The Bahamas will continue to “overpower” global inflation and the threat of a US recession “through to the end of 2023 at a minimum”, the Central Bank’s governor asserted yesterday.
Loss-making Pizza Hut’s close: 90% of jobs saved
Almost 90 percent of impacted staff have retained jobs despite the loss-making Pizza Hut franchise’s decision to shut its three New Providence locations with effect from Sunday.
New auto sales plunge 90% at COVID’s peak
New car sales plunged more than 90 percent during the COVID-19 lockdown’s peak, data seen by Tribune Business has revealed, with many dealerships “not selling a single vehicle” for April.
BREA chief: Do ‘admirable thing’ for existing deals
The Bahamas Real Estate Association’s (BREA) president says it will be “the admirable thing to do” for the government to “honour” current VAT rates on high-end deals agreed before the budget’s unveiling.
Vehicle imports down up to 90%
Vehicle import volumes at the Nassau Container Port have dropped by up to 90 percent, its top executive revealed yesterday, as half-year profits dropped by almost 36 percent compared to pre-COVID.
Foreign workers dominate at The Pointe
THE Department of Labour is not happy with the disproportionate number of foreign workers to Bahamians at The Pointe’s construction site, Director of Labour John Pinder said. There are 264 foreign labourers to 90 Bahamian workers at site, Mr Pinder t
WSC union $5m claim ends with $15k award
A trade union’s bid to secure nearly $5m in damages from the Water & Sewerage Corporation for violating their industrial agreement has been rejected by a Supreme Court judge.
Bahamas First severs Colina General tie-up
Bahamas First has issued Colina General Insurance Company with 90 days’ notice that it plans to terminate their agency relationship because of the latter’s parent re-entering the underwriting business.
ONE ELEUTHERA: Meatless Mondays – reducing meat in your meal can impact climate change
I DON’T know about you, but it sure feels extra hot to me these days! As a farmer, I pay particular attention to the weather here in The Bahamas. While it does feel particularly hot here this summer, the statistics are now in and show that this is not just a local phenomenon.
City Markets staff allege 'conspiracy'
TEN Grand Bahama-based City Markets employees are alleging that the company and its principals deliberately altered their employment terms to "coerce and compel" them to leave voluntarily, thereby relieving the supermarket chain of the need to pay them severance and pension benefits.
Bishop Laish Boyd concerned about election victory margins, turnout
BISHOP Laish Boyd has voiced concern regarding margins of victory and a lower-than-normal voter turnout in the September general election, saying such margins may encourage a government to be less than fair and less than evenhanded.
‘Buddy’ Hield misses out on his second 3-point title
CHAVANO ‘Buddy’ Hield has hit some big three-pointers during his eight years in the National Basketball Association. In fact, the Grand Bahamian now owns the Indiana Pacers’ single-season franchise record, surpassing legendary Reggie Miller.
Passenger death sees jet divert
AN American Airlines plane from Puerto Rico landed at the Lynden Pindling International Airport on Monday night to disembark an elderly man who died. According to government officials, the diversion took place after the 84-year-old man experienced a medical event and became unresponsive. He was given medical assistance but died.
VAT rate will 'double' with poor compliance
A Tax Coalition co-chair yesterday said the Government “desperately” needed to release its Value-Added Tax (VAT) education curriculum and modules, warning that this was vital to “maximise compliance” immediately the new tax kicked in.
Lyford Cay condo developer to move on ‘final approval’
The developer behind a controversial Lyford Cay condominium project yesterday said it will move forward to obtain “final approval” despite planning authorities requiring that the number of units be slashed by 30 percent.
Waltiea Rolle wants out of Turkish second division
AFTER spending the past four months playing in the Turkish women’s second division, Bahamian professional basketball player Waltiea Rolle wants out.The 6-foot, 8-inch centre, who has been the focus of attention for the Edremit Belediyes Gurespor, has
No talks with govt on forgiving electric debt
BAHAMAS Power and Light (BPL) CEO Pam Hill said yesterday the utility provider is currently “not in any talks” with the government to forgive or write off any of its numerous delinquent accounts.
Jonquel posts double double, Liberty top Mystics 90-75 in Game 1 of WNBA playoff series
GRAND Bahamian Jonquel Jones put up a dominant double double performance to propel the New York Liberty to a game one win over the Washington Mystics.
