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Shipping industry 'gone through hell'

Shipping industry 'gone through hell' By NATARIO MCKENZIE Tribune Business Reporter nmckenzie@tribunemedia.net THE past three years have been "hell" for the shipping industry, to Arawak Port Development (APD) chief executive Mike Maura Jr said yesterday

Shipping industry 'gone through hell'

Shipping industry 'gone through hell' By NATARIO MCKENZIE Tribune Business Reporter nmckenzie@tribunemedia.net THE past three years have been "hell" for the shipping industry, to Arawak Port Development (APD) chief executive Mike Maura Jr said yesterday

Shipping industry 'gone through hell'

Shipping industry 'gone through hell' By NATARIO MCKENZIE Tribune Business Reporter nmckenzie@tribunemedia.net THE past three years have been "hell" for the shipping industry, to Arawak Port Development (APD) chief executive Mike Maura Jr said yesterday

Auto dealers in 'uphill battle' over duty rates

FREEPORT-based auto dealers are hoping that write-ups from the recent Auto Show translate into more sales, one describing the industry’s current duty rates/structure on vehicle imports as an “uphill battle”.

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Lavern Eve inducted into LSU Athletic Hall of Fame

WITH her career just about over and done with, Lavern Eve is now basking in her success as the most dominant female javelin thrower the Bahamas - and by extension, Louisiana State University - has ever produced.

Nathan Bain returns to Sunrise for prep season

THE latest on the list of prep to collegiate basketball stars to go from the Bahamas to Sunrise Christian Academy to an NCAA Division I programme looks to have an immediate impact on his team this fall. Recently concluding his high school career in Witchita, Kansas, Nathan Bain discussed his decision to withdraw from a previous commitment to Colorado State, return to Sunrise for a prep season, and eventually signing with the Stephen F Austin University Jacks programme for the Fall 2015 semester.

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Children with autism join in annual summer REACH camp

FOR 11 months every year, youngsters with autism and their families take it an hour at a time, balancing demands of everyday life with the special needs of a child born with a condition that sets them apart, making them painfully sensitive to noise, lights or even the feeling of clothing on their bodies.

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PM: People should be allowed to protest

PRIME Minister Dr Hubert Minnis said yesterday he was not worried about angry protestors who marched downtown yesterday, incensed by rising electricity costs and some of the government’s decisions.

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Young recognised as one of Blue Jays' rising stars

CHAVEZ Young’s standout season made such an impact on the Toronto Blue Jays organisation that the front office continues to recognise him as one of its rising stars.While the media focuses on highly touted prospects Bo Bichette and Vladimir Guerrero

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Govt seeks to limit construction in shanty towns

THE government is seeking a Supreme Court order to restrain shanty town residents and occupiers in New Providence from building and/or modifying any structures ahead of a judicial review of its plans to eradicate those communities.The government, whi

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'Buddy' donates $100,000 to help Dorian victims

Bahamian athletes have risen to the forefront in galvanising support for the relief effort in the aftermath of Hurricane Dorian and its catastrophic effect on the Northwestern Bahamas.Sacramento Kings guard Buddy Hield donated $100,000 to the cause t

Meditation: I have done my best

There are some people who really know how to love. They love not only their own families with an immeasurable love, but they love others as well with great patience and forgiveness. They pray daily for them, calling them often to give encouragement, always wanting the best for them.

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THE FINISH LINE: Ayton expected to be franchise player wherever he goes in the NBA Draft

I LIKE the position that Bahamian DeAndre Ayton finds himself in going into the National Basketball Association’s June Draft.Based on the order of picks determined on Tuesday night, Ayton can either remain in Arizona after he was one-and-done at Ariz

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Ankle bracelets are failing, says minister

MINISTER of National Security Marvin Dames yesterday outlined the chronic challenges the country faces in its fight against crime, while noting murders are up 41 per cent compared to this time last year, but overall crime is down by 19 per cent.

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Rising star young earns Blue Jays promotion

Chavez Young continues to progress through the ranks in the Toronto Blue Jays organisation and opened his 2019 season with a promotion.

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Govt focusing on ‘hand ups, not give aways’

The deputy prime minister yesterday defended the government as “very responsive” to the poor’s needs, as it was focused on “providing a hand up” rather than “giving away money”.

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Hield: 'It always feels great to be back'

YEAR five of the Buddy Hield Summer Basketball Camp concluded in Grand Bahama as the NBA star continues to seek innovative ways to use his platform to assist community outreach.The Sacramento Kings guard, set to enter his fourth NBA season this fall,

MLB teams add Bahamian rookie prospects

Major League Baseball Clubs added players to their 40-man rosters to protect them from next month’s Rule 5 Draft and with that came an updated list of rookie prospects in each team’s pipeline.

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Contaminated oil a new blow to Andros power

A CONTAMINATED supply of fuel led to a new shutdown of a power unit in Andros as restoration efforts continued following the fire that severely damaged BPL’s North Andros Power Station last week.

Students are warned about dangers of joining gangs

ASSISTANT Commissioner of Police Solomon Cash recently visited Jack Hayward High School where he spoke to 80 to 90 senior students about the dangers of gangs.