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RoyalStar eyes Matthew payout ‘over’ $90m total
A Bahamian insurer yesterday said it will be paying out “in excess of $90 million” in Hurricane Matthew-related claims on behalf of itself and network partners, with 65 per cent already settled.
Woman in tears as she is accused of murder
A WOMAN was led away from a courtroom in tears yesterday after she was arraigned in connection with the death of a female whose partially burned body was found with a “black cord” wrapped around her neck.
Colina profits rise, cautious over VAT
Colina Holdings Bahamas yesterday reported another profitable quarter in 2013, with operational performance yielding a period-over-period increase in total premium revenue and an $11.7 million growth in the asset base.
Cybots defeat Giants 97-86 in opener
THE Mail Boat Cybots were in this same situation last year when they took an early 2-0 lead, but only to watch as the Commonwealth Bank Giants rebounded to eventually win the New Providence Basketball Association men’s title.
THOMAS ON THREE-PITCH ARSENAL
THE premier pitcher in the Bahamian minor league pipeline, Tahnaj Thomas’ performance at the Pittsburgh Pirates’ instructional league has the team looking forward to a new addition to his skill set.
Judge: Oil opponents make 'arguable case'
A Supreme Court judge yesterday gave the go-ahead for a legal challenge aiming to halt oil drilling in Bahamian waters after finding activists had made out an "arguable case".
Spurs blow out Jazz 114-83, take 2-0 lead
SAN ANTONIO (AP) -- Tony Parker scored 18 points and the San Antonio Spurs handed Utah its second-worst playoff loss in franchise history, beating the Jazz 114-83 on Wednesday night to take a 2-0 lead in the first-round series. NBA Coach of the Year Gregg
Pair accused of killing PM's press secretary to face trial in 2016
TWO men scheduled to stand trial for the murder of Prime Minister Perry Christie’s press secretary, Latore Mackey, will now have their case heard in 2016.
Murder trial delayed by appeal court hearing
YESTERDAY’S expected continuation of testimony in a trial for armed robbery and murder of a Bertha’s Go-Go Ribs employee did not occur.
Man accused of receiving stolen car is denied bail
A MAN was remanded to prison yesterday after he was arraigned in Magistrate’s Court concerning a stolen $28,000 car that was allegedly found in his possession.
Police should act on social media falsehoods
I refer to The Tribune editorial (October 13) on the misinformation churned out daily by social media, which appears to result in public alarm and panic.
Man charged with murder of teen
A MAN was charged in Magistrate’s Court yesterday for the murder of an Eleuthera teen.
Tourism demand up over 50% in vital US markets
The Bahamas’ key visitor source markets are “all up double digits” on tourism demand, it was revealed yesterday, with New York and Florida ahead by 56 percent and 40 percent respectively.
Gov’t Joaquin costs could exceed $56 million
Prime Minister Perry Christie said yesterday that the total cost to repair government buildings and infrastructure damaged by Hurricane Joaquin has been pegged at $56 million, although this could drop to $34 million depending on which option is chosen to repair Acklins’s roads.
No. 16 Oklahoma loses to Kansas State despite Buddy Hield’s 31
CONFERENCE play continued to heat up in men’s NCAA division basketball and two Bahamian players were able to post career numbers, despite coming in a losing effort for their teams.
Sports notes
THE top scorer in City Bowling League competition last night was Sonith Lockhart of Carib Construction who downed the pins for a huge 667 high three game set. Runner-up MVP was Lee Davis of Ten Back Strikers with another big set of 650. Yule Hoyte of Ten Back Strikers had an impressive 256 high game with Ritchie Pyfrom dropping the pins for a 245 second high game.
Australian judges thanked for reducing Bahamas court calendar
THE Supreme Court case of Ms Marva Moxey, daughter of recently deceased Ed Moxey, renewed our interest in the five judges from “down under” who flew in from Australia in 1999 to assist the Bahamas in clearing its overburdened court calendar.
‘I’ve nothing to fear from DRA auditors’
TYCOON Waste Management Company’s Ed Curling was on the defensive yesterday as he issued a full-throated rejection of claims that the work he did to clean up portions of Grand Bahama was overpriced and not up to standard.
National Hall of Fame induction set for Friday
THE National Hall of Fame will be increased by 14 when the 2012 Class is enshrined on Friday night.
Banks: 25% never verified Building Code compliance
The Central Bank is urging all licensees to ensure their offices can withstand a Dorian-type Category Five hurricane after 25 per cent said they had never confirmed Bahamas Building Code compliance.
