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$83m deal signed to reduce water and sewer leaks

THE Water and Sewerage Corporation has signed an $83 million contract with Miya/Veritec to reduce the substantial leakage from its distribution system. Glenn Laville, general manager of WSC, said the contract was made possible by a $81 million loan agreem

$83m deal signed to reduce water and sewer leaks

THE Water and Sewerage Corporation has signed an $83 million contract with Miya/Veritec to reduce the substantial leakage from its distribution system. Glenn Laville, general manager of WSC, said the contract was made possible by a $81 million loan agreem

GB Power raises reduced light bill estimate to 95%

Grand Bahama Power Company (GBPC) yesterday said it was “confident” that the number of residential customers set to experience reduced electricity bills in 2016 had increased to 95 per cent, with some in line for “close to 7 per cent” decreases.

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Steven Gardiner Senior Male Athlete of Year

IN a year where we’ve had some extraordinary performances by players on their various international teams, Steven Gardiner managed to prevail above them all with his Olympic gold medal to earn The Tribune Sports’ 2021 Male Athlete of the Year.

Minnis right to avoid the media

Juan McCartney your March 6 National Review op-ed in The Nassau Guardian said that Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis “became hostile towards the media as he realised that he was subject to serious vetting”.

Nesbitt, Miller play key roles in FIBA Basket Champions League Americas

TAVARIO Miller and David Nesbitt continue to play key roles for their teams as the group stage continues in the FIBA Basketball Champions League Americas.

$2.5m impact blunts Bahamas First profit

Bahamas First Holdings yesterday said it shrugged off a collective $2.5 million ‘hit’ from Hurricane Sandy and various investment/commission decreases to hit “90 per cent” of its 2012 comprehensive income target.

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All-Stars shine in New York Parade

THE Bahamas All-Star Band made history yesterday as the first international marching band to participate in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York.

VAT and pricing

THIS an open letter to the Acting Financial Secretary with respect to the Vat exemption for bread basket items.

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Bahamas youth flag football season begins on August 26

THE Bahamas Youth Flag Football League (BYFFL) season is scheduled to begin next week Saturday.

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BTC Chief 'optimistic' over 51% stake talks

THE Bahamas Telecommunications Company's (BTC) chief executive said yesterday he was "cautiously optimistic" over the outcome of impending talks between the head of its 51 per cent majority owner and Prime Minister Perry Christie.

Top pro basketball players begin seasons on high note

SOME of the country’s top pro basketball players throughout the European, Asian and Middle Eastern circuit began their seasons on a high note.

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McCuin and Rebels win NCAA season opener

The 2019-20 NCAA Division I basketball season tipped off Tuesday night and Bahamians were figured prominently for their respective programmes both on the sidelines and on the floor in various conferences across the United States.

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Bahamian players star for European basketball clubs

TRAVIS Munnings and Kino Burrows each posted season high scoring efforts for their new clubs to top the performances of Bahamian basketball players on the pro circuit in Europe.

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Operators force deciding game 5

With the game and their season on the line, Keva Johnson powered inside for the winning basket to help the Bommer Gee Operators stave off elimination and force a fifth and deciding game.

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REGULATORS, HIGH FLYERS WIN TITLE IN BASKETBALL NATIONALS

MR Ship It Freight Regulators and Breezes High Flyers represented the New Providence Basketball Association very well at the Bahamas Basketball Federation’s National Round Robin Tournament.

Strachan and Gibson get set for IAAF Diamond League

THE 2015 edition of the IAAF Diamond League will get underway this Friday and, according to provisional entry lists, Bahamian athletes will figure prominently in competition on the first leg in the series.

Palm Cay unveils new $100m offer

Palm Cay is today releasing its latest real estate offering, a $100m condominium and penthouse complex overlooking the community’s marina and ocean access.Named One Marina due to its location, the residential community’s latest real estate offering w

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Stingers players in move to the next level

THE Sunland Stingers senior boys’ basketball programme had a season of milestones and has now produced a trio of players that will continue their careers at the next level.

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U SPORTS final 8: Wilson, Burrows and Tigers win silver

AN historic season for Jordan Wilson, Shamar Burrows and the Dalhousie Tigers ended just short of their ultimate goal, but finished as the second ranked team in all of Canadian collegiate basketball. The Tigers finished with the silver medal at the