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QC urges ‘no carte blanche’ extension of F’port tax breaks
The Government was yesterday urged not to grant “a carte blanche” 20-year tax breaks extension for all Freeport businesses, especially the Grand Bahama Port Authority (GBPA) and Hutchison Whampoa entities.
Girls take centre court on Father Marcian Day 3
The 31st Father Marcian Peters Basketball Classic moved into day three at the Kendal Isaacs Gymnasium yesterday as the girls’ division took centre stage.
Clubs and societies 23/5/14
Cycling Club Bahama. - Upcoming Events:
Worst case would be 400 infected: Sands predicts scenario if virus breaks out here
HEALTH Minister Dr Duane Sands predicted a possible worst-case scenario of 400 confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus in The Bahamas, but stressed if the disease spreads here most people will not need hospital admission.
Roadrunners: More athletes qualify for the CARIFTA games
THE Roadrunners’ Diana Lynn Thompson Classic saw more athletes on the track and field attain the CARIFTA qualifying standards on Saturday at the original Thomas A Robinson Stadium.
$20m in contracts for Andros institute
PRIME Minister Perry Christie yesterday announced the release of more than $20 million in contracts for development of the Bahamas Agriculture and Marine Science Institute in North Andros.
Swimmers hit the open water
More than 68 swimmers competed in Swift’s annual Open Racing Swim Championships at Silver Cay on Saturday.
Jonquel Jones and Sun lose Game 2
Las Vegas gets 85-71 win over Connecticut
LAS VEGAS (AP) — A’ja Wilson had 26 points and 10 rebounds to lead the Las Vegas Aces to an 85-71 victory over the Connecticut Sun last night in Game 2 of the WNBA Finals.
One-year's probation for drug possession
A 20-year-old man caught by police with a weed brownie was placed on one-year probation by a magistrate yesterday. Chrishon Forbes was charged with drug possession after officers seized 1.58 ounces of Indian Hemp from him on August 1. The court was
IAN FERGUSON: Don’t block the advance of youth
All month long we are required as a nation to celebrate young people who are making positive impacts in their communities. Despite the negativity surrounding Bahamian youth, there are still many who, despite the odds, continue to persevere and make valuable contributions to almost every area of society.
Records and double victories on day one
THREE records - all on the field - and three other double victories were posted yesterday as the Government Secondary Schools Sports Association (GSSSA) kicked of the senior high version of their 23rd annual Track and Field Championship at the Thomas A Robinson Track and Field Stadium.
Opening the window to lower energy bills
How would you like to save 10 per cent on your BEC bill? Does 20 per cent sound even better? For homes and businesses using air conditioning without properly sealed windows, as much as 10-20 per cent of your power bill results from cool air seeping straight out the windows. You can think of it like putting money into a bag with holes – it comes right out.
Clubs and Societies - 06172016
Antique Auto Club. - The Antique Auto Club of The Bahamas is very pleased to announce that, following its recent Annual Antique Auto Show & Cook-Out, it has been able to make quite a substantial donation to the Sir Victor Sassoon (Bahamas) Heart Foundation for benefit of a one-year-old toddler, Amaris Smith. Amaris required reconstructive heart surgery just before the show.
‘Act on NIB or retirement fund is gone’
WITH a possible six-year insolvency timeline set for the National Insurance Board fund, a noted banker has said the harsh reality is if higher than normal administrative costs are not adjusted and contributions raised, people with more than 20 years to retirement may have no benefit to look forward to.
Cement shortage raises fears of 20% price hike
Cement shortages have hit the Bahamian construction industry at least three times in the past month, it was revealed yesterday, with suppliers yesterday suggesting the backlog will cause a 20 percent cost hike for the sector.
YESI trials all set for April 28
YOUTH soccer players around the country will receive a unique opportunity to showcase their skills for a professional club and vie for a spot on the roster in one of several leagues.
Coach gets ready to take team off to CONCACAF Under-20 Qualifiers
AFTER making her debut as Bahamas Football Association’s head coach of the women’s national soccer team, Cherlindria Thompson is preparing to take her second team off to the CONCACAF Under-20 Qualifiers.
CR Walker in the lead going into final day
GOING into today’s final day of competition in the Government Secondary Schools Sports Association’s Senior High School Track and Field Championships, the CR Walker Knights are on a quest to repeat as champions.
Minnis: We're still committed to free places at UB
IN wake of the University of the Bahamas’ recently announced tuition and fee increases, Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis said yesterday his government will be known for “providing education from birth to departure”.
World U-20s take spotlight
Sprinters Camille Rutherford, Lacarthea Cooper and Carlos Brown, Wendell Miller and javelin thrower Keshawn Strachan will begin competition for Team Bahamas today as the World Athletics’ Under-20 Championships gets started in Nairobi, Kenya.
