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Butler-Turner is worried by turnout

LONG Island MP Loretta Butler-Turner said the low voter turnout for gender equality referendum’s advance poll was a “clear and frightening” indication that the majority of the Bahamian electorate is either “confused or disengaged” because of the many “different stories” associated with the vote.

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Sandals Emerald Bay hosts its 1st Annual Global Golf Tournament

EXUMA, The Bahamas — Sandals Emerald Bay hosted its 1st Annual Global Golf Tournament, attracting top producing travel agents from Canada, South America and the US.

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BNT salutes a legend as Carey bows out

THE Bahamas National Trust recently celebrated its outgoing executive director Eric Carey and his legacy at their “Eric’s Final Farewell Event” at Baha Mar.

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Negotiations restart after industrial action at airport

THE government has restarted negotiations with the Bahamas Public Service Union (BPSU) following Monday’s industrial action with the hopes of having most of their grievances resolved by the end of August.

Business ‘blows up’ at Family Island resorts

The Bahamas Out Island Promotion Board’s (BOIPB) president yesterday said business for its member properties has been “blowing up” ahead of the traditional summer slowdown.

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Union busting claim in GB

FREEPORT – The Commonwealth Electrical Workers Union is accusing the Grand Bahama Power Company of union busting and not engaging in good labour relations.

New tarriff structure at GB Power Company

New tarriff structure at GB Power Company FREEPORT - The Grand Bahama Power Company has introduced a new tariff structure, which is expected to bring more transparency to the rate regulation process. In a statement issued by the company on Friday, the

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Border control remians a challenge says Customs comptroller

BORDER control remains a major concern for customs according to its Comptroller Charles Turner who said that a large portion of the $16.5 million Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) loan would be used to train customs officers for WTO accession.

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HURRICANE UPDATE: All Schools and government offices to close tomorrow

Prime Minister Christie announced today that due to Hurricane Sandy all government schools and offices will be closed tomorrow and Friday.

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5.39PM: HURRICANE SANDY UPDATE

Alert #10 on Hurricane Sandy issued by the Bahamas Department of Meteorology on Tuesday, October 24, 2012 at 3 p.m.

Police crack down on marijuana

Police crack down on marijuana By CELESTE NIXON Tribune Staff Reporter THE government is cracking down on the use and production of marijuana across the country. Minister of National Security Tommy Turnquest said that while the use of cocaine - which ro

Baseball standout sets new high school record with personal best in triple jump

BAHAMIAN baseball standout Ashton Butler is adding more accolades to his already impressive record. This past weekend at the University of North Florida Invite, the Bolles School sophomore set a new high school record in the triple jump with a personal be

Baseball standout sets new high school record with personal best in triple jump

BAHAMIAN baseball standout Ashton Butler is adding more accolades to his already impressive record. This past weekend at the University of North Florida Invite, the Bolles School sophomore set a new high school record in the triple jump with a personal be

Baseball standout sets new high school record with personal best in triple jump

BAHAMIAN baseball standout Ashton Butler is adding more accolades to his already impressive record. This past weekend at the University of North Florida Invite, the Bolles School sophomore set a new high school record in the triple jump with a personal be

Baseball standout sets new high school record with personal best in triple jump

BAHAMIAN baseball standout Ashton Butler is adding more accolades to his already impressive record. This past weekend at the University of North Florida Invite, the Bolles School sophomore set a new high school record in the triple jump with a personal be

Baseball standout sets new high school record with personal best in triple jump

BAHAMIAN baseball standout Ashton Butler is adding more accolades to his already impressive record. This past weekend at the University of North Florida Invite, the Bolles School sophomore set a new high school record in the triple jump with a personal be

Labour quality 'compromised' roads project

Labour quality 'compromised' roads project By NEIL HARTNELL Tribune Business Editor The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) yesterday accused the main contractor working on the $113 million New Providence Road Improvement Project (NPRIP) of using "poorly tr

GOVT EMPLOYEES TAKE $6.5M IN APD SHARE SUBSCRIPTIONS

By NATARIO McKENZIE Tribune Business Reporter nmckenzie@tribunemedia.net GOVERNMENT employees accounted for $6.5 million in share subscriptions in APD Limited's initial public offering, Tribune Business was told yesterday, with the IPO reaching just over

GOVT EMPLOYEES TAKE $6.5M IN APD SHARE SUBSCRIPTIONS

By NATARIO McKENZIE Tribune Business Reporter nmckenzie@tribunemedia.net GOVERNMENT employees accounted for $6.5 million in share subscriptions in APD Limited's initial public offering, Tribune Business was told yesterday, with the IPO reaching just over

GOVT EMPLOYEES TAKE $6.5M IN APD SHARE SUBSCRIPTIONS

By NATARIO McKENZIE Tribune Business Reporter nmckenzie@tribunemedia.net GOVERNMENT employees accounted for $6.5 million in share subscriptions in APD Limited's initial public offering, Tribune Business was told yesterday, with the IPO reaching just over