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'Too early' to tell effect of Brexit on The Bahamas

FOREIGN Affairs Minister Fred Mitchell said yesterday while there will “likely” be an impact for The Bahamas and the Caribbean of Britain’s vote to exit the European Union, it is “too early to say” what that impact will be.

‘First in a long time’: Minister hails primary budget surplus

A CABINET minister yesterday hailed the mid-year Budget’s $4.9m primary surplus as “the first in a very long time” and a signal that The Bahamas is no longer having to borrow to pay interest on its existing debt.

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Over $320m reversal in Gov't's fiscal position

The Government suffered a negative swing equivalent to 4.1 per cent of gross domestic product - worth more than $320 million - in its finances during the three month

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Rising to local govt challenge

RISE Bahamas, an advocacy group, has launched its Imagine Local Government campaign joined by partners, Organisation for Responsible Governance (ORG) Bahamas and One Bahamas in Nassau.

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UB Mingoes men earn 10-1 win over Baha Juniors

THE University of The Bahamas men’s soccer team seemed as if it just could not stop scoring against Baha Juniors Football Club in Bahamas Football Association play on Sunday at the Roscow AL Davies field.

PM urges five more years

By KHRISNA VIRGIL kvirgil@tribunemedia.net ANOTHER five years in office for the Free National Movement would mean further social, economic and infrastructural advancements, Prime Minister Hubert Ingraham said. Revealing the party's Manifesto 2012-2017 pl

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Bahamian lawyer set to attend aviation summit

BAHAMIAN aviation law specialist, Llewellyn Boyer-Cartwright, is among 25 lawyers worldwide to be invited to a meeting dealing with aircraft leasing and mushrooming demand for specialised aircraft financing in Washington DC this month.

Liverpool warms up for FA Cup final with loss

LONDON (AP) -- Liverpool's hopes of taking a morale-boosting victory into the FA Cup final were dashed thanks to a 1-0 home loss to Fulham on Tuesday, improving Everton's chances of finishing above its Merseyside rival in the Premier League for the first t

Union warns of action over lack of negotiations

Union warns of action over lack of negotiations By LAMECH JOHNSON Tribune Staff Reporter ljohnson@tribunemedia.net UNION members have warned BTC there will be industrial action unless it fulfils its promises over contract negotiations. The union is unha

Union warns of action over lack of negotiations

Union warns of action over lack of negotiations By LAMECH JOHNSON Tribune Staff Reporter ljohnson@tribunemedia.net UNION members have warned BTC there will be industrial action unless it fulfils its promises over contract negotiations. The union is unha

Union warns of action over lack of negotiations

Union warns of action over lack of negotiations By LAMECH JOHNSON Tribune Staff Reporter ljohnson@tribunemedia.net UNION members have warned BTC there will be industrial action unless it fulfils its promises over contract negotiations. The union is unha

Bartoli, Vinci reach the quarterfinals

By TRUNG LATIEULE Associated Press PARIS (AP) -- Marion Bartoli of France defeated Petra Martic of Croatia 7-5, 6-1 Thursday to reach the Open GDF Suez quarterfinals while Americans Bethanie Mattek-Sands and Christina McHale failed to make it out of the s

Bartoli, Vinci reach the quarterfinals

By TRUNG LATIEULE Associated Press PARIS (AP) -- Marion Bartoli of France defeated Petra Martic of Croatia 7-5, 6-1 Thursday to reach the Open GDF Suez quarterfinals while Americans Bethanie Mattek-Sands and Christina McHale failed to make it out of the s

Bartoli, Vinci reach the quarterfinals

By TRUNG LATIEULE Associated Press PARIS (AP) -- Marion Bartoli of France defeated Petra Martic of Croatia 7-5, 6-1 Thursday to reach the Open GDF Suez quarterfinals while Americans Bethanie Mattek-Sands and Christina McHale failed to make it out of the s

Bartoli, Vinci reach the quarterfinals

By TRUNG LATIEULE Associated Press PARIS (AP) -- Marion Bartoli of France defeated Petra Martic of Croatia 7-5, 6-1 Thursday to reach the Open GDF Suez quarterfinals while Americans Bethanie Mattek-Sands and Christina McHale failed to make it out of the s

Bartoli, Vinci reach the quarterfinals

By TRUNG LATIEULE Associated Press PARIS (AP) -- Marion Bartoli of France defeated Petra Martic of Croatia 7-5, 6-1 Thursday to reach the Open GDF Suez quarterfinals while Americans Bethanie Mattek-Sands and Christina McHale failed to make it out of the s

Bahamian realtor generates $100m sales after rebrand

A rebranded Bahamian real estate firm generated $100m in property sales during its first week of operating under two international industry names.

Web shops partner to fight gaming addiction

Bahamian web shops have teamed with the Sandilands Rehabilitation Centre and Public Hospitals Authority (PHA) to host a free all-day gambling addiction seminar at month’s end.The symposium is scheduled for the Church of God of Prophecy, Joe Farringto

Crystal Cruises Exec: ‘Brighter days’ ahead

A CRYSTAL Cruises executive sees “brighter days” ahead once their ships start coming to The Bahamas in June.

Banks told: Bahamas still 'open for business'

A Cabinet minister has pledged that The Bahamas remains “open for business” despite the devastation inflicted on Abaco and Grand Bahama almost two weeks ago by Hurricane Dorian. Elsworth Johnson, minister of financial services, trade and industry an