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Chairman says electricity company is set to lose $16.3M this year

THE Bahamas Electricity Corporation is projected to lose $16.3 million this year, according to chairman Leslie Miller –who said the corporation is on the brink of collapse and must make drastic changes immediately.

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Two more shootings this morning; MP's brother fights for life after teen is shot dead; man murdered playing dominoes

Renward Wells's brother injured in shooting; two people shot this morning in Andros; man shot dead as he was playing dominoes.

Atlantis condo tower does $20m in six months

Paradise Island’s 497-unit condo complex, the Reef, is providing evidence of a real estate market revival through $20 million worth of sales within six months.

Exuma resort hosts athlete fundraiser

Top Canadian athletes will celebrate the winter Olympics at Exuma’s Grand Isle Resort & Spa in a bid to raise money for their fellow sportsmen.

FNM survey shows strong opposition to VAT introduction

A QUESTIONNAIRE on the thoughts of Bahamians on Value Added Tax (VAT) continues to show that a large number of Killarney constituents do not agree with the government’s move to implement the plan.

Palm Cay growth creates 100 jobs

The Palm Cay development’s expansion has generated 100 jobs for persons working directly with the development or for contractors and sub-contractors.

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Pros get 10-6 road win over Freeport Bulldogs

INTER-island play began over the weekend at the Grand Bahama Sports Complex in week six of the Commonwealth American Football League.

$30m Four Seasons development negotiations 'well advanced'

THE government is expected to meet next week to “wrap up” a Heads of Agreement to pave the way for a reported $30 million Four Seasons branded luxury resort development in Eleuthera.

Criticism of parliamentarian appointments

FREE National Movement chairman Darron Cash said Bahamians should be reminded of the government’s decision last year to appoint numerous politicians and past parliamentarians to government boards like the National Insurance Board and the Water & Sewage Corporation Board.

Crime solutions

EDITOR, The Tribune.

Ya hear?

• Ya hear R&B singer Chris Brown released from prison? According to reports, the “Loyal” singer was released from a Los Angeles County jail on Monday.

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Boldly going into the future

YOUNG Bahamians from New Providence and Grand Bahama have been learning leadership skills in a joint venture between the United States Embassy and the Ministry of Youth, Sports and Culture.

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Cookout to give a taste of lionfish

A NEW event designed to raise awareness of the invasive lion fish and to help eradicate them takes place on Saturday with a fishing tournament and cook out.

A Bahamian not living off others

EDITOR, The Tribune.

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Giants, High Flyers take title

THE New Providence Basketball Association concluded its 2017-18 season with champions crowned in both divisions over the weekend.

54 deaths in car crashes in 2017

A TOTAL of 54 people died as a result of traffic accidents in 2017, according to Royal Bahamas Police Force crime statistics.

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Jones and Company take Euro League title

JONQUEL Jones had another successful WNBA offseason as her team captured the EuroLeague women’s championship.

NEW HURRICANE JOAQUIN ALERT FROM THE BAHAMAS DEPARTMENT OF METEOROLOGY

ALERT #5 ON HURRICANE JOAQUIN ISSUED BY THE BAHAMAS DEPARTMENT OF METEOROLOGY WEDNESDAY 30TH SEPTEMBER, 2015 AT 3 PM EDT.

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Top junior golfers on par for the Nationals

THE top juniors golfers in the country are prepared to take to the course as the Bahamas Golf Federation showcases its young talent.

Average cruise visitor spend rises 42%, says Minister

THE average expenditure by cruise passengers in the Bahamas has increased by roughly 42 per cent according to the Minister of Tourism, Obie Wilchcombe, who said yesterday that the country is also on pace for a record number of air arrivals this year.