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Grand Lucayan sale can’t be ‘slow death’
The Government was yesterday urged not to permit the Grand Lucayan’s sale to become “a slow death”, the resort having suffered an $11.18 million loss in 2016.
70 percent against tax rise in survey
MOST Bahamians oppose the Minnis administration’s “People’s Budget”, with more than 70 percent against the impending value added tax increase, a new scientific poll from marketing and research firm Public Domain reveals.
‘We won’t reverse Sir Roland honour’
THE Progressive Liberal Party would not reverse Sir Roland Symonette’s National Hero honour if elected to govern the country, because doing so would establish an undesirable precedent, PLP Leader Philip “Brave” Davis said yesterday.
McKinney 4th Bahamian to win world title in sailing
After settling for a second place once and third seven times, Gavin McKinney finally ascended the top of the podium as the International 5.5 Metre Class Association’s 2017 World Championships champion in Benodet, France, over the weekend.
PM denies union’s Cable pre-election pledge fears
A trade union leader yesterday voiced doubts that the Prime Minister will live up “a pre-election commitment” to bring BISX-listed Cable Bahamas to the negotiating table.
Bell says govt already trying to send back 900 Haitians
IMMIGRATION and Labour Minister Keith Bell said yesterday that the government is hoping to repatriate over 900 Haitian migrants who recently entered the country illegally by the end of this week.
Cardinals claim ‘Bahamas Championship’ with 63-55 victory over Terrapins
THE inaugural Baha Mar Hoops event concluded Saturday night after hosting 18 NCAA Division I teams and 21 games in three tournaments across six days at the Baha Mar Convention Center.
Governor: S&P move no devaluation threat
The Central Bank’s governor yesterday reassured Bahamians that their dollar is at no risk of devaluation because of Standard & Poor’s (S&P) decision to downgrade this nation to ‘junk’ status.
Banks battle ATM cheats
IN the wake of a $72,000 ATM skimming scheme uncovered earlier this month, Central Bank Governor John Rolle said yesterday commercial banks are working to make their electronic platforms “safer.”
Hugh Campbell Classic: Teams advance to the next round
TUESDAY was a busy day at the Kendal GL Isaacs Gymnasium as some teams were sent packing while others advanced to the next round of the 40th Hugh Campbell Classic basketball tourney.
Albert Cartwright selected to play in All-Star game
The ultimate goal is to make it to the Major League. But for now, Albert Cartwright is content with just being one of the best players in the minor league making his debut in the 2013 Eastern League All-Star Game.
Mixed fortunes for Bahamian pro basketball players in Europe and South America
This week produced varying results for Bahamian pro basketball players as their postseason runs continued in their respective leagues throughout Europe and South America.
POLITICOLE: How opinions can inspire real change
I am often asked, in real time: “Are you gonna write about this?” “Are you gonna write about me?”
POLITICOLE: Minnis it is (and what's his name)
I paid a few trips to Parliament this past summer, to witness first-hand what Members of Parliament (MPs) get up to in the House of Assembly.
'No return' from Port's $250m property tax break
The Government was yesterday estimated to have “foregone” up to $250 million in real property tax revenues from Freeport over the past decade, a top accountant urging that there be “no blanket roll over” of the investment incentives expiring in 2015.
STATESIDE: US politics - history shows it’s all about keeping it in the family
We all know that the head of government here in The Bahamas is the Prime Minister, chosen in general elections held every five years since independence. The head of state is Queen Elizabeth II of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. No election is needed to reaffirm that fact.
Kilgore wins marathon
Under windy conditions, the ninth edition of Sunshine Insurance’s Marathon Bahamas Race Weekend produced several new champions and top finishes from local participants.
Lucayan chair: 'Do you want another Oasis?'
The new Grand Lucayan Board will meet this morning to determine if a hotel operator is needed, its chairman asking critics of the Government’s deal: “Do you want another Royal Oasis?” Michael Scott, also chairman of the Hotel Corporation, told Tribun
‘Lately, I’ve been getting too many back and forth positive and negative tests’
HE would prefer to be on the field in Miami, Florida, preparing to crack the line-up for the Miami Marlins for the upcoming 2020 Major League Baseball season on July 23.
PETER YOUNG: New security pact finds friends and foes - especially the French
SUCH is the continuous news cycle in today’s world of instantaneous communications that what is top of the agenda today can all too readily be ignored tomorrow when it is overtaken by fresh events.
