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Shot dead for a gold chain
Shot dead for a gold chain
AN elderly man was shot dead yesterday afternoon after he was robbed of his gold jewellery.
Resort chain affirms commitment to the environment through Earthguard Programme ~
One year after launching Sandals Earthguard powered by EarthCheck, Sandals Resorts International has begun to realise a reduction in the company?s environmental footprint, improved operational efficiencies and increased benefits to the company?s host communities. Sandals? flagship property in the Bahamas, Sandals Royal Bahamian has just been awarded a silver rating by EarthCheck, benefiting from t...
Ceramicist spruces up McDonald's chain
Ceramicist spruces up McDonald's chain
Thanks to Jessica Colebrooke of Jessica's Tileworks Ltd., customers of McDonald's can enjoy some beautiful Bahamian artwork while they have their meals.
First seen at the McDonald's location downtown, her tiles are now adorning the walls at their Palmdale location.
It's all part of the renovation efforts by the local franchises to create a more contemporary environment for their customers, explain...
Man convicted of robbing owner of grocery store chain
A jury yesterday unanimously convicted a man accused of robbing the owner of a grocery store chain.
Prosecutors alleged that Clifford Miller held up Rupert Roberts, the owner of Super Value Food Stores Ltd., when he burglarized his home on March 3, 2010.
Miller allegedly robbed Roberts of his Chevy Trailblazer SUV, valued at $20,000, along with $800 cash while armed with a screwdriver.
The prosecu...
Trial of man accused of robbing supermarket chain owner in Supreme Court
A man accused of robbing the owner of a grocery store chain is on trial in the Supreme Court.
Prosecutors allege that Clifford Miller held up Rupert Roberts, the owner of Super Value Food Store, when he burglarized his home on March 3, 2010.
Miller allegedly robbed Roberts of his Chevy Trailblazer SUV, valued at $20,000, along with $800 cash while armed with a screwdriver.
The prosecution, led by ...
Dominicans Apprehended in the Ragged Island Chain
Dominicans Apprehended in the Ragged Island Chain
A group of foreign fishermen accused of poaching were apprehended in Bahamian waters by members of the Royal Bahamas Defence Force (RBDF) Friday.
Airline sees 'off the chain' 40 growth
Airline sees 'off the chain' 40 growth
By NEIL HARTNELL
Tribune Business Editor
Sky Bahamas is experiencing "off the chain" growth in passenger load factor, which was up 40 per cent over 2010 comparatives during January and February, as the Bahamian-owned carrier looks to add more airplanes and routes from this nation to the US.
Speaking with Tribune Business yesterday, Captain Randy Butler, Sky Bahamas' chief executive, said Decemb...
342k worth of marijuana found in Ragged Island chain
342k worth of marijuana found in Ragged Island chain
Police seized $342,000 worth of marijuana Monday after a tip led officers to a location in the Ragged Island chain.
According to police, officers attached to Operation Bahamas, Turks and Caicos (OPBAT) based in Exuma travelled to Buena Vista Cay and discovered 38 packages of marijuana.
The drugs reportedly weighed 342 pounds.
No arrests were made in connection with the seizure.
Meantime, officers...
BAHAMIAN CONTRACTORS 'WAY DOWN FOOD CHAIN'
BAHAMIAN CONTRACTORS 'WAY DOWN FOOD CHAIN'
By ALISON LOWE
Business Reporter
alowe@tribunemedia.net
BAHAMIAN contractors are "way down the food chain" on the Lynden Pindling International Airport re-development project, which the President of the Contractor's Association yesterday suggested has "steadily brought to light" all the reasons why the government must mandate Bahamian contractors involvement in FDI projects and pass the Contract...
Investigation into food stores chain continues
Investigation into food stores chain continues
CUSTOMS Comptroller Glenn Gomez declined to say Robin Hood owner Sandy Schaeffer is likely to face any charges in connection with the ongoing investigation into his the chain of food stores.
"I would rather not say that at this time, but we are continuing with our investigation," Mr Gomez told The Tribune yesterday when asked for comment.
At the end of last month, police working in conjunction w...