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‘The protocol measures are extremely complex’
As the chef de mission for the Central American and Caribbean Games in Veracruz, Mexico, in 2014, Cora Hepburn said she’s more prepared for the task of heading Team Bahamas in the same capacity for the 2020 Olympic Games.
Weather to blame for conch cases
INFECTIOUS disease expert Dr Nikkiah Forbes said warm weather is to blame for the bacteria causing conch poisoning in the country, not the sanitary practices of vendors.
WNBA Finals: ‘I think it’s just a level of pride we have to have on defence’
FOR the Sun to even the WNBA Finals and earn a split on the road with a game two win tonight, Jonquel Jones said the team’s focus has to be on the defensive end of the floor.
Low cost carrier adds 55,00 seats
A ‘low cost’ US airline will bring almost 55,000 seats into the Nassau market annually once it launches service by July 1, its officers yesterday describing this nation as “the jewel in the Caribbean”.
Foreign buyer VAT rise gains ‘90-day transition’
A Cabinet minister yesterday confirmed the Government is allowing a 90-day “transition period” so that foreign purchases of real estate valued at under $1m - and already subject to sales agreements - can close at existing VAT rates.
CHAMBER CHIEF 'VERY CONCERNED' AT $300M BAD BUSINESS LOANS
By NEIL HARTNELL Tribune Business Editor The Bahamas Chamber of Commerce and Employers Confederation's (BCCEC) chairman yesterday described as "very concerning" the almost-$300 million worth of 'bad loans' to the private sector, with January's $10.6 mill
CHAMBER CHIEF 'VERY CONCERNED' AT $300M BAD BUSINESS LOANS
By NEIL HARTNELL Tribune Business Editor The Bahamas Chamber of Commerce and Employers Confederation's (BCCEC) chairman yesterday described as "very concerning" the almost-$300 million worth of 'bad loans' to the private sector, with January's $10.6 mill
Bridgewater’s star on the rise
Dominick Bridgewager is emerging as a star in France’s Nationale Masculine 2 (NM2) League.
Robinson shoots 70 to lead Bahamas on CAGC day two
There is some ground to make up for the Bahamas Golf Federation’s team at the 60th Caribbean Amateur Golf Championships, but there have also been several individual standout performances.
Month’s end closing for John S George
One of the Bahamas’ best-known and historic retail names is ceasing business at month’s end with the loss of “under 15 jobs”, its owner yesterday telling Tribune Business he had been unable to “make inroads” into the annual $1 million losses it was suffering when he took over.
Bahamas to get $60m from IDB during 2016
The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) plans to approve close to $60 million in loans to the Bahamas this year, its president said yesterday, adding that it currently has a portfolio worth $253 million in this nation.
HG Christie helps in fight against breast cancer
SEEKING to celebrate its 90th anniversary in a meaningful way, HG Christie real estate company chose to donate 90 mammograms to help the fight against breast cancer.
Poll finds nearly 90 percent against oil drilling
A SURVEY reportedly found that nearly 90 per cent of local respondents support legislation preventing fossil fuel exploration in the country, and 74 per cent want to transition to renewable energy.
Burrows and his team get 100-90 victory in the French Pro League
JARAUN “Kino” Burrows got the best of his former team and led his new club to win in a matchup of LNB French Pro League powerhouses. Burrows’ Aix-Maurienne Savoie defeated Fos-Sue-Mur Provence Basketball Byers 100-90 in Disneyland Paris Leaders’ Cup
Minnis calls for extension to exigency
FNM Leader Dr Hubert Minnis urged the government yesterday to extend its exigency order, which allows Family Island residents hard hit by Hurricane Joaquin to import certain items duty free over a 90-day period.
Airline's bookings in promotion spike
A LEADING Bahamian airline executive has seen a major spike in bookings due to a special rate offering on its Freeport/Fort Lauderdale route, with those for its Nassau/Fort Lauderdale route hitting a 90 per cent high.
Florida ferry captures 50% of Big Game guests
THE Bimini Big Game Resort & Marina has been reaping the benefits of ferry service from Florida, its general manager yesterday crediting this with producing “50 per cent or more” of its weekend occupancies.
Deposit insurer facing upgrade
The Central Bank has moved to review the “legislative framework” for the Deposit Insurance Corporation, which saw its assets increase by $4.5 million to end 2013 at $32.1 million.
BAISS softball up first on athletic calendar
Several weeks into the academic year, the athletic calendar gets underway for the Bahamas Association of Independent Secondary Schools with the 2018 softball season.A total of 38 teams will compete in four divisions this season, with opening pitches
Cruise port poised for berth expansion
Nassau Cruise Port is poised to begin the expansion of key vessel berths as it revealed yesterday that demolition of the former Festival Place welcome centre is now 90 percent complete.
