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‘MY FAMILY MUST SLEEP LIKE A DOG’: Haitian father of three speaks out after latest shanty demolitions

A HAITIAN father of three said his family must sleep “like a dog” in his truck after bulldozers destroyed his home of more than 20 years in a New Providence shanty town yesterday.

‘Major improvements’ needed on bank fees

Almost two-thirds of Bahamian businesses say the fees charged by commercial banks need “major improvements”, according to the findings of a Central Bank survey.

Buddy sinks 16 in loss to Thunder

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Russell Westbrook had 19 points, 16 rebounds and nine assists before being ejected, and the Oklahoma City Thunder rallied from a 15-point first-half deficit to beat the Sacramento Kings 95-88 last night.

Ex-PM slams ‘heartless’ VAT breadbasket return

The former prime minister yesterday slammed the Davis administration’s decision to eliminate VAT-free breadbasket food items and medicine as “heartless and disgraceful”.

New Brewery posts to ‘hold job lossed at 43’

A CABINET minister yesterday voiced optimism that Commonwealth Brewery’s creation of 30 new posts would minimise recently-unveiled job losses to a “net” 43.

Port's 80% efficiency almost tops Caribbean

The Freeport Container Port (FCP) is the second most efficient port in the Caribbean despite having the highest shipping costs per mile, a World Bank study has found.

Pharmacies ‘doing good’ on price control changes

PRIVATE pharmacies have “been doing good” and “progressing” since reaching their price control deal with the Government, the Bahamas Pharmaceutical Association’s (BPA) president said yesterday.

Conch shell killer gets sentence reduced by ten years in appeal

THE COURT of Appeal has quashed the 30-year sentence of a man who was convicted of bludgeoning another man to death with a conch shell over five years ago.

Western Union unveils service, expansion plan

WESTERN Union has pledged to expand beyond its existing 20-plus Bahamas locations, as it unveiled a new service designed to increase money transfer efficiency.The cross-border payments solutions provider, in an effort to drive traffic to its growing

Thomas strikes out eight in pitcher's duel

TAHNAJ Thomas had his second consecutive career high outing in as many appearances for the Bristol Pirates against the Pulaski Yankees. The 20-year-old, 6’4” right hander struck out eight batters in a pitcher’s duel, but the Pirates suffered a 2-0 l

Bahamas Kidney Association calls for support

THE Bahamas Kidney Association is in need of support as the group aims to raise public awareness in the ongoing fight against kidney disease which they say is on the rise.

Clubs and Societies 12022016

Cycling Club Bahamas. - On Saturday morning, we will ride in support of the Bahamas Aids Foundation.

Ministry’s $400k purchase first acquisition in 20 years

The Ministry of Works yesterday said it has hired an extra 25 workers to man $400,000 worth of newly-acquired equipment that is “vital” to patching potholes and enhancing the road network.

Card spending rose 57% during COVID

Credit card spending in The Bahamas increased by 57 percent year-over-year during the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic as consumers transitioned to digital and online payments, a survey has disclosed.

'VAT holiday? Who's buying uniform for virtual school?'

Retailers are not enthused about the back to school value added tax (VAT) holiday set to run from August 31 to September 20.

Digital provider handles 20% of NIB payments

A digital payments provider says it is now handling 20 percent of COVID-19 benefits payouts on behalf of the National Insurance Board (NIB). Sean Smith, SunCash’s business development manager, told Tribune Business that the reduced lines at NIB’s Bl

Travel firm eyes $20m China tourism boost

A BAHAMIAN travel services firm is hoping a joint venture partnership will draw up to 15,000 Chinese visitors to the Bahamas annually, its chief executive projecting it could deliver a $20 million tourism boost.

Making the cut for CARIFTA

A FEW more CARIFTA Games standards were posted, including a double feat by Malik Stuart and Brashae Wood, as the Road Runners Track and Field Club hosted its eighth annual Dianna Lynn Thompson Memorial Track and Field Classic at the Thomas A Robinson Track and Field Stadium on Saturday.

Super Value chief eyes overtime ease via new measures

Super Value’s principal yesterday voiced hope that new shopping restrictions will “work better than what’s happening now” and enable him to reverse a 20 percent increase in overtime payroll. Rupert Roberts told Tribune Business that the Prime Minist

Freedom of information network launched

KINGSTON, JAMAICA – For the first time, Caribbean governments and civil society came together to discuss access to information and public participation in governance at a landmark conference here March 20-21.

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