Thursday, November 30
Woods returns with solid round and good start in Bahamas
NASSAU, Bahamas (AP) — Tiger Woods looked a lot better in his return to golf than he did when he left.
11302017 EDITION
Thursday, 30th November, 2017.
Remembering Ronnie Butler
THE memorial service for the life of the “Godfather of Bahamian Music,” Ronnie Butler, was held yesterday at the William Johnson Auditorium.
90 days more for Ragged Island water
RAGGED Island residents will have to wait another 90 days before water supply on the island is back to normal, Water and Sewerage Corporation Assistant General Manager of Family Island Operations Cyprian Gibson told The Tribune yesterday.
PLP doubts Minnis on Ferreira document
MEMBERS of the Progressive Liberal Party expressed doubt over claims by Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis that he did not see or sign off on matters in a gazetted document that he dismissed as “fake news” over the weekend.
Enterprise Bill ‘will be made law’
ATTORNEY General Carl Bethel yesterday made it clear that government intends to pass the Commercial Enterprises Bill into law in its current form.
'I won contract - then Smith wanted $5,000 a month'
THE complainant in former Progressive Liberal Party Senator Frank Smith’s bribery and extortion trial told a judge Smith asked her for $5,000 a month, which she said she paid over a one-year span after she received a government cleaning contract.
Sent home for natural hairstyle
SINCE October, two women have been sent home from their jobs at local establishments for wearing their natural hair.
Union fury at gaming dismissals
NEARLY one dozen employees at the Gaming Board were terminated on Monday, according to Bahamas Public Service Union President Kingsley Ferguson, who told The Tribune he believes the firings were both “personal and political”.
Hero World Challenge tees off today
The 2017 Hero World Challenge tees off today with several compelling storylines to follow including the defending champion’s bid to repeat, the return of an icon and a beach themed wedding for one first-time participant.
Bahamian decline
It’s easy to forget now, when we as a people, a Bahamian people, have come so far, but have forgotten from whence we’ve come, to where now, our people are more than ever, falling victims to great sufferings of poverty, imprisonment, victimisation, political hostages, oppression, neglect, and so much more. Bahamians, what has become of us?
Girl con seeks to inspire young women
ABOUT 150 high school girls received words of encouragement and inspiration at Girl Con 2017 - the first girls conference of its kind held in Grand Bahama, highlighting National Women’s Week.The event – which is the brainchild of Senate President Kat
Talk show experts
I never realised how many brilliant people we had in the country until the advent of the local radio talk shows.
CULTURE CLASH: Violence cannot be tolerated - in whatever form it comes
Gender-based violence is a pervasive issue that often goes unrecognised and unchecked. We all know it exists, but our understanding of it can be quite limited in scope and type.
Teacher of the year named
THE Ministry of Education Teacher of the Year (TOY) Steering Committee hosted its first-ever teacher of the year luncheon with Minister of Education Jeffrey Lloyd at the Stapledon School Auditorium.
Christian Council puts focus on young men
THE Bahamas Christian Council yesterday announced initial plans to kick-start its ‘Year of Repentance and Restoration - 2018,’ spearheaded by youth and male-driven initiatives, sectors BCC President Bishop Delton Fernander acknowledged as sore points in society.
DIANE PHILLIPS: The records we hold, the ones we love, the ones that shame us
The Bahamas holds an amazing array of records. From athletes who have run faster and jumped higher to world-shattering numbers of shark species in our 100,000 square miles of waters, The Bahamas shines. We exceed in sailing, singing and culinary arts. Our hotels are among the most famous on the globe, our fantasy islands among the most sought after, our beaches among the most dreamed of, some of our residents among the most noted or notorious.
Mortimer says bill will not empower Bahamians
DEMOCRATIC National Alliance (DNA) interim leader Chris Mortimer yesterday slammed the controversial Commercial Enterprises Bill as “poorly constructed and unfocused,” contending the bill, as presented, is a complete departure from the government’s promise to “facilitate the empowerment of Bahamian entrepreneurs”.
Gospel music for senior citizens at lunch event
PINERIDGE MP Rev Frederick McAlpine held a luncheon for senior citizens in his constituency at the Foster Pestaina Auditorium on Wednesday, complete with live gospel entertainment.Simeon Outten, Jay Mitchell, and the Police Pop Band performed, but th
Travis Munnings scores career high 31points
TRAVIS Munnings was pegged as a Preseason All-Sun Belt Third Team and his early season numbers have lived up to those expectations thus far.The junior forward had a career game over the Thanksgiving holiday weekend with a career high 31 points in a 1
Saunders to part ways with Florida State Seminoles
FOLLOWING a disappointing season for the entire Florida State Seminoles football programme, Mavin Saunders announced his intention to transfer to another school for his final year of eligibility.Saunders made the announcement via Twitter on Monday an
Arawak port generates $100m Customs boost
Bahamas Customs has enjoyed a $100 million revenue increase over the past 12 months through enhanced controls at the Nassau Container Port, Tribune Business can reveal.Michael Maura, the Arawak Port Development Company’s (APD) president and chief exe
Bahamians warned: All must pay for NHI
ALL Bahamas residents must “contribute” to the National Health Insurance (NHI) scheme’s financing to ensure its sustainability, its chairman warned yesterday.Dr Robin Roberts said the newly-appointed NHI Authority had effectively been given a ‘blank
National Health Insurance scheme still 'operating outside the law'
THE Government was yesterday urged to “go back to the drawing board” on a National Health Insurance (NHI) scheme that is still “operating outside the law”.Tina Cambridge, Generali’s regional director, argued that the newly-created NHI Authority “cann
QC: Enterprises Bill ‘doesn’t go far enough’
THE Government was yesterday urged to find its “political courage” and create “a volcanic boom” by liberalising the Bahamian economy beyond the Commercial Enterprises Bill.
Gov't can't account for 'day-to-day' liabilities
A “road map” has been created to transition the Government to accrual-based accounting, the Deputy Prime Minister yesterday admitting it cannot currently account for its “day-to-day” liabilities.K P Turnquest, speaking to Tribune Business at a worksh
ART OF GRAPHIX: The true meaning of 'iconic' design
TRANSLATING the ‘iconic’ features of an object into something that is metaphorically meaningful, and instantly recognisable, is no easy task, especially when the design needs to be as effective at 48 x 48 pixels as it is at 256 x 256. A memorable an
Wednesday, November 29
11292017 EDITION
Wednesday, 29th November, 2017.
Mitchell: The world is watching
PROGRESSIVE Liberal Party Chairman Fred Mitchell yesterday criticised Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance K Peter Turnquest for suggesting that recent comments from the PLP regarding the Commercial Enterprises Bill could ruin the Bahamas’ international reputation with investors.
Minister: Protest over late pay at NIB not justified
MINISTER of National Insurance and the Public Service Brensil Rolle said a protest by some National Insurance Board workers on Monday about late salary payments was “not justified”, because the matter was resolved that morning.Asked about issues at N
Turnquest warns against sensationalising bill
A DAY after former Prime Minister Hubert Ingraham gave a stinging assessment of the Commercial Enterprises Bill, Deputy Prime Minister K Peter Turnquest replied to the critique, saying everyone is entitled to their own view but should not sensational
More than 100 deported - but none from Adelaide Beach sloop
MORE than 100 illegal Haitian immigrants have been deported in the weeks since a large empty sloop was discovered on the shoreline of Adelaide Beach, however immigration officers say none of the captured migrants is suspected to have been on board, a
Two women in hospital after stabbing
TWO women were hospitalised this week following a stabbing incident in Freeport, police reported on Tuesday.
Smith trial delayed by lack of stenographer
THE trial of former Progressive Liberal Party Senator Frank Smith’s multiple extortion and bribery related charges was adjourned to today due to the unavailability of a stenographer.
World rights groups challenge deportations
AS the government’s December 31 deadline for irregular migrants to leave the country looms, seven international human rights groups have expressed concerns over its impact on Bahamian-born children and the compliance of state deportation procedures with international law.
Enterprise Bill may have changes
ALTHOUGH Free National Movement parliamentarians unanimously voted to pass the Commercial Enterprises Bill in the House of Assembly last week, Press Secretary Anthony Newbold, in the face of criticism from some, yesterday said the administration will consider “recommendations and suggestions” for the bill and incorporate those it believes have merit.
Student loan debtors slow on repayments
EDUCATION Minister Jeff Lloyd said the government is not happy about the slow response for repayment from those persons who have defaulted on student loans.
Police probe death threats to ministers
POLICE have been asked to investigate threats included in several expletive-filled voice notes circulated yesterday that someone would “kill” Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis, Deputy Prime Minister K Peter Turnquest and others in the Free National Movement .
Teenager ‘confessed’ to teacher’s murder
A TEENAGER, one of three individuals accused of murdering Queen’s College elementary teacher Joyelle McIntosh in 2015, confessed to committing the crime during his initial record of interview with police, Supreme Court jurors heard yesterday.
Fake news, PM? Well, not quite
A DOCUMENT about the transfer of portfolio responsibilities of Environment Minister Romauld Ferreira, pictured, that was dismissed as “fake news” over the weekend by Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis is legitimate and was gazetted on August 22.
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.
Tiger’s on par for a Hero comeback
The third edition of the Hero World Challenge is set to tee off at the Albany resort in just a few days, once again featuring some of the top ranked golfers on the PGA Tour competing in the Bahamas.
TECH TALK
•A Russian weather satellite and nearly 20 micro-satellites from various nations failed to enter their designated orbits Tuesday following the launch from Russia’s new cosmodrome, another blow to the nation’s space programme.
ALIV lines up iPhone X in time for Christmas
ALIV has announced that it will start selling the iPhone X in time for the Christmas holidays.
Hybrid plane plans take off
FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — Airbus, Siemens and Rolls-Royce are teaming up to develop a hybrid passenger plane that would use a single electric turbofan along with three conventional jet engines running on aviation fuel.
2018 Battle 4 Atlantis will not feature a local player
THE 2018 Bad Boy Mowers Battle 4 Atlantis will not feature a local player on the floor for the first time in several years, but one of the eight schools in the field still has a Bahamian connection in the administration.
DPM: Enterprise Bill changes to confirm Bahamians benefit
THE Government has tabled changes to the Commercial Enterprises Bill to confirm it applies equally to Bahamian-owned firms, justifying the legislation as essential to “breaking the status quo”.
Sands: No active cases of TB at RM Bailey High School
HEALTH officials do not believe there are any active cases of tuberculosis at R M Bailey Senior High School despite 28 students and eight teachers testing positive for the disease, according to Health Minister Dr Duane Sands yesterday.
Gov’t urged: No more terminations until 2018
THE Government was yesterday urged to “show compassion” and not terminate any more public sector workers until after Christmas, following a further 10-12 lay-offs at the Gaming Board.
Minister allays fears of ‘impossible’ landfill deal
THE Government yesterday reassured New Providence landfill bidders it was open to a long-term deal, after some warned that five years made it “impossible” to generate sufficient returns.
Illiquid BISX stocks de-listing ‘misguided’
BISX’s chief executive yesterday slammed a financial analyst’s remedies for illiquid stocks as “misdirected” and “counterproductive”, suggesting some would “frustrate the market”.
Bahamian retailers ‘priced beyond competitiveness’
THE Government has “priced Bahamian retailers” beyond their competition, an industry player yesterday warning this was also boosting tax evasion and the informal economy.
Men denied extradition appeal - but given extra time for Privy Council move
THE Court of Appeal has denied five men leave to appeal to the Privy Council seeking to avoid extradition to the United States of America on drug trafficking charges.
Commerce Bill plan
I imagine that Brent Symonette is a little self-conscious about tooting his own family’s horn, but perhaps the very best example that could be given to the Bahamian people, to demonstrate the positive side of what this bill is trying to do, is to simply look at the history of our own Commonwealth Bank.
The fourth estate and Dr Minnis
IN Constitutional Law, it is generally accepted that there are four estates in any civilised and democratic country. The church is often referred to as the “first” estate. The legislature as the second estate. The executive as the third estate and, of course, the media is known as the fourth estate. The demarcation between these “estates” often overlap and may be difficult to separate. It is no different here in our wonderful nation.
Researchers using technology to unwrap mysteries of mummy
LEMONT, Ill. (AP) — Researchers from Northwestern University and Argonne National Laboratory near Chicago are using advanced technology to unwrap the mysteries of an 1,800-year-old mummy.
EDITORIAL: Pressing need for economic reform
IN these columns last week, we supported the government’s policy to reform and open up the economy and move towards membership of the World Trade Organization. Today, following the passage through the House of Assembly of the Commercial Enterprises Bill, we address the issue of competition and diversification, together with the ease of doing business, as the keys to achieving economic growth.
Ahoy! PM Thunderbird is eligible to sail, minister rules
FOLLOWING a spirited meeting of boat owners ahead of the 2nd Annual Best of The Best regatta, which kicks off in Montagu Bay on Thursday, December 7, the “PM Thunderbird” has been ruled eligible and will be sailing in its A-Class races.
Opposition’s ‘grave’ fears on Standard & Poor’s visit
THE Opposition leader yesterday said his party has “grave concerns” over the outcome of Standard & Poor’s (S&P) visit to the Bahamas this week.
Technology ‘catalyst’ for Bahamas revival
EMBRACING information and communications technology (ICT) will serve as the “catalyst” for the Bahamas’ economic resurgence and social development, the Deputy Prime Minister said yesterday.
Tuesday, November 28
11282017 EDITION
Tuesday, 28th November, 2017.
NIB staff in protest over pay delays
ANGRY employees of the National Insurance Board protested outside the entity’s Baillou Hill Road headquarters yesterday over fears they will receive a pay cut for unexcused absences and not receive increments and Christmas bonuses on time this year.
Dying? Financial sector is ‘dynamic’
THE financial services sector in The Bahamas is “vibrant and dynamic,” former Prime Minister Hubert Ingraham said yesterday.
Son in court over father’s murder
A 21-year-old man was charged in the Magistrate’s Court yesterday with the stabbing death last week of his 76-year-old father.
Ingraham raps enterprise bill
FORMER Prime Minister Hubert Ingraham yesterday attacked the controversial Commercial Enterprises Bill, saying the Minnis administration should “rethink the bill and make necessary adjustments.”
Dear Santa, can I have my mail for Christmas?
EMPLOYEES at the General Post Office on East Hill Street continued their protest for the third week, with Bahamas Public Services Union President Kingsley Ferguson telling The Tribune that Christmas mail will “probably not be delivered” until the New Year.
Davis ‘scaremongering’ over foreign investment
ATTORNEY General Carl Bethel yesterday criticised Official Opposition Leader Philip Davis as an anti-investment “scaremonger”, accusing him of pandering to irrational fears in his recent pledge to repeal the Commercial Enterprises Bill if the Progressive Liberal Party returns to office.
Union leader concerned at lay-offs in public sector
BAHAMAS Public Services Union President Kingsley Ferguson said yesterday he is “seriously concerned” about the number of persons being let go from the public sector, adding that the “union is not being consulted” about the lay offs.
QC predicts ‘shockwaves’ in GB Power buy-out fight
A prominent QC yesterday predicted that his legal challenge to the GB Power buy-out will “send shockwaves through the foreign investor community”.
World drives Bahamas to introduce income tax
A FORMER financial services minister yesterday said global regulatory initiatives appear designed to force the Bahamas to adopt a corporate/personal income tax alien to its culture.Ryan Pinder, who held this position in the Christie Cabinet from 2012
Gov't 'fooling itself' over Enterprises Bill
THE Government is “fooling themselves” if they believe the Commercial Enterprises Bill is the magical solution to the financial services industry’s woes, a local entrepreneur warned yesterday.Paul Moss, Dominion Management Services’ president, told T
Bill's $250,000 threshold 'inequitable' for Bahamians
THE Commercial Enterprises Bill must not operate “to the detriment of Bahamian businesses”, the Chamber of Commerce’s chief executive warned yesterday, while rejecting claims it undermines ‘Bahamianisation’.Edison Sumner told Tribune Business that th
TWO BAHAMIAN BEACHES AMONG BEST IN THE WORLD
TWO Bahamian beaches have been listed among the 50 best beaches in the world. Pink Sands Beach, Harbour Island is ranked 4th best, and Pig Beach, Exuma, is 12th.
Full enactment of FOIA still some way off - Bethel
FULL implementation of the Freedom of Information Act is still out of reach as the government is actively seeking experts to help policymakers strike the right balance between restrictions and access.
Looking back on the week’s news
COMMERCIAL Enterprise Act - progressive but was it really necessary? Surely a consolidation of all the existing Laws would have been easy. I must again state emphatically that the so-called NEC/National Economic Council is not supported by Law and again Agreements given by the NEC are not worth the paper they are typed on.
Steps for future of our nation
AFTER reading The Tribune’s November 22, 2017, articles entitled “We have to open up the economy” and “New job bill will ensure ‘Bahamians are a priority’,” I was tempted to join the spirited and lengthy commentary that the articles engendered. However, after perusing the text of the Commercial Enterprises Bill, 2017, I realised that, because I was neither lawyer nor legislator and because I wasn’t willing to take the time to try to fully comprehend the Bill, I was insufficiently qualified to comment.
EDITORIAL: Bahamianisation PLP style will be gone
IT SEEMS that “Big Bad Brad” is still with us. On November 26, he sent a press release for publication, which declared that the FNM’s proposed immigration clauses in the Bahamas Commercial Enterprise Bill was the “death of Bahamianisation”. It is true that the proposed Bill needs more consideration. However, it is not the death of Bahamianisation, but rather the death of victimisation, PLP style.
Bahamas Bowl set to feature high-scoring teams
THE 2017 Bahamas Bowl features a matchup of high scoring teams as two of the hottest squads in their conferences get ready to set the stage for an intriguing game. The University of Ohio Bobcats and UAB Blazers will both enter the December 22 contes
THE PRESS BOX: Why is Lakers' Jordan Clarkson popping up in trade rumours?
LA Lakers 6th Man Jordan Clarkson is having a tremendous season thus far. Clarkson is averaging 15 points per game in just 22 minutes, shooting nearly 49 per cent from the field, and over 35 per cent from the three-point line. The Lakers have him in
Neely's career high highlights standout performances
THE Thanksgiving holiday weekend featured standout performances from Bahamian players at the collegiate level, highlighted by a career high from Shalonda Neely.Led by head coach Yolett McPhee-McCuin, the Jacksonville University women’s basketball tea
Bahamas in 0-2 hole after loss to US Virgin Islands
Team Bahamas finds itself in a 0-2 hole of the FIBA World Cup Qualifiers after they dropped their second consecutive game of the first home-away series. The visiting US Virgin Islands got the better of the Bahamas in the rivalry once again with thei
Court to appoint lawyer in teen sex assault case
THE SON of former Governor General Sir Arthur Foulkes will receive a court-appointed lawyer to appeal his prison sentence for sexually assaulting a 13-year-old girl entrusted to his wife’s care, The Tribune understands.Officials at the Court of Appea
PM guests as Greek restaurant reopens
PRIME Minister Dr Hubert Minnis and Deputy Prime Minister K Peter Turnquest attended the official opening of Zorbas Restaurant and Zsa Zsa Mojito Bar in Port Lucaya Marketplace on Friday evening.Zorbas Greek Restaurant has been in business in Freepor
Foulkes offers guarantee no Bahamian will lose job from bill
IN the face of criticism of the Commercial Enterprises Bill, Labour Minister Dion Foulkes “guaranteed” Bahamians that “not one single job” will be taken from them as a result of the law’s implementation. He also said the Progressive Liberal Party is
20-year-old accused over Hospital Lane murder
A 20-year-old man was charged with attempting to murder another individual in the Hospital Lane area last week. Javar Ferguson, of King Street, stood before Chief Magistrate Joyann Ferguson-Pratt facing one count of attempted murder in connection wi
American woman drowns off Berry Islands
POLICE are investigating the apparent drowning of an American woman in waters at Great Sturrup Cay off the Berry Islands on Sunday. Shortly after 11am, the American woman was swimming with family members in the water near Great Sturrup Cay when she
Gift ideas for yogis, gym rats and wellness lovers
We’ve rounded up the 10 best gift ideas for all your favourite gym rats from weekend warriors to barre lovers. STOCKING STUFFERS • Enso Silicone Rings Metal wedding bands can be a serious drag. They pinch your finger when you’re lifting weights, slid
Workshop explores ways to improve children's learning and behaviour
THE importance of executive function skills for children was recently highlighted in a workshop hosted by Family Medicine Center.Sarah Ward, a renowned expert on the topic of executive functioning, provided simple, practical strategies and tools for
Grief management group provides resources through 'Hope For The Holidays'
The holiday season is a time for delicious food, the warmth of family, the excitement of Junkanoo, endless laughter, and the shimmering feeling of hope. But not for everyone. For too many Bahamians the holidays are an extended time of loneliness, gri
Staying fit for life
DEVOTED and dedicated to a career that empowers persons to reach their fitness and nutrition goals, Charmaine Hepburn started Stay Fit For Life for persons of all ages.The outdoor group fitness and weight loss programme is designed to help persons ac
A cup of tea can be the best solution for everyday wellness
Before medicine and pharmaceuticals filled our remedy box, food and food ingredients were considered healing agents. Hippocrates was wise in his understanding of the special powers of food, beyond satisfying our appetites: “Let food be thy medicine a
Eliminating violence against women?
Popular culture provides a plethora of examples of the understanding that women should be beaten, tapped up, gently scolded. Consider the lyrics for the Calypso song “Mighty Sparrow”: Black up their eyes, bruise up their knee and then dey love you e
Getting beyond just being good enough
Life is a long and winding road, and many travellers for many reasons start out on this journey feeling like they are not good enough. This low feeling view of self becomes the magnetic pull with which they move through life. When you feel like you’r
Women go beyond the 9 to 5to fulfil their dreams
At a time when women are conquering the corporate the world, many are also leaving it to follow their dreams of business ownership.Whether it’s opening up a beauty salon, starting a pastry making company, a jewellery or clothing business, women are s
You Go Girl - Telsine Rolle gives back from "Home to School"
TEARFUL memories of the days when she along with her nine siblings had to go without breakfast before school was what led Bahamian hotelier Telsine Rolle to launch the “Home To School” programme.It is a fairly new community service initiative designe
Walking in a victim's shoes- Zonta joins campaign to end violence against women -
The Zonta Clubs of the Bahamas spent the weekend collecting new and gently used shoes for their “Walk in My Shoes” campaign.The campaign was designed to sensitise the public to the plight of victims of violence, and each shoe donated was to represent
Helping jobless to get on the path to work
AFTER nearly ten years of being unemployed, Leneah Davis-Woodside says she is excited to register for the employability component of a $20m initiative funded by the Inter-American Development Bank, which targets inner-city youth and aims to prevent crime.
URCA: Mobile number transfer 'breakdown' shouldn't happen
A SENIOR regulator yesterday conceded there were “lingering challenges” with mobile number portability following last Friday’s “breakdown of sorts”.Stephen Bereaux, the Utilities Regulation and Competition Authority’s (URCA) chief executive, said the
Caribbean nations urged to embrace information technology sector
CARIBBEAN nations must embrace the ICT sector if they are to improve their growth and development prospects, the Caribbean Telecommunications Union’s (CTU) chairman said yesterday.Speaking at a press conference to highlight ICT Week-The Bahamas, whic
Value of BISX trades sees 44% increase
THE Bahamas International Securities Exchange’s (BISX) All-Share Index continues to move in the opposite direction to major market indices, declining by 3.73 per cent for the year to end-September 2017.The All-Share Index, which measures only stock p
Actuarial conference hosted by Atlantis
ORGANISERS yesterday said they expect more than 170 actuaries and financial services professionals to attend the Caribbean Actuarial Association’s 27th annual conference, which is being held at Atlantis from November 29-December 1.The annual event br
BPL consumer protection feedback ends this week
PUBLIC consultation on Bahamas Power & Light’s (BPL) Consumer Protection Plan will close this week, sector regulators said yesterday.
Monday, November 27
VIDEO: Prince Harry thrilled to be engaged
Prince Harry is "over the moon" to be marrying Meghan Markle.
Son held by police after man stabbed to death
THE 21-year-old son of Leon Sweeting, who was found stabbed to death in his Ambergris Street home on Friday, is assisting in the investigation into his father’s murder.
Ferreira’s fine - has no loss of role
WITH no plans to shuffle his Cabinet, Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis on Saturday dismissed “fake news” that he has reduced the portfolio of Environment Minister Romauld Ferreira.
PLP vows: We’ll repeal new Commercial Enterprises Bill
THE Progressive Liberal Party has pledged to repeal the Commercial Enterprises Bill when the party returns to power and has warned investors and people who may accept the bill’s benefits to “think carefully” before doing so.
Police kill two in spate of shootings
A wave of shootings and armed robberies saw Nassau suffer a violent and bloody Thanksgiving weekend.
Minnis: Financial sector is 'dying'
THE financial services sector is “dying,” Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis said Saturday while stressing the importance of creating new economic pillars.
EDITORIAL: Alabama race shows identity struggle
In two weeks, Americans will focus on a curious bye-election to be held in perhaps the most conservative Republican stronghold in the country. Alabama will select its next US Senator.
No. 5 Villanova beats Northern Iowa 64-50 for Atlantis title
The Villanova Wildcats made tournament history by becoming the first two-time winners of the Bad Boy Mowers Battle 4 Atlantis.
Blazers to face off against the Bobcats in Bahamas Bowl
THE matchup is now set for the fourth edition of the Bahamas Bowl and fanbases are already galvanizing support for the highly anticipated holiday season contest.
Canada routs Bahamas 93-69 in WCup qualifier
Team Bahamas began the FIBA World Cup Qualifiers against one of the highest ranked team in the region and were overwhelmed by a stacked Canadian team on the road.
Ayton, Coleby share similar homecoming experiences
THE Bad Boy Mowers 2017 Battle 4 Atlantis featured its traditional field of elite NCAA Division I programmes but it also served as homecoming experiences for DeAndre Ayton and Dwight Coleby.
GAIN AN EDGE: Applying to university - what does it take?
Applying to colleges and universities can be a daunting task. Each academic year, University of The Bahamas (UB) accepts approximately 2,000 new students in total at the Oakes Field Campus and Grosvenor Close Centre in New Providence and UB-North in Grand Bahama but there are plans to accept many more as new growth targets are met.
Mother Pratt taken ill at church
The Bahamas’ much loved Cynthia ‘Mother” Pratt was rushed to hospital last night after being taken ill at church.
New commissioner
PLEASE permit me to share my observations on the recent installation of the new Commissioner of Police and the manner in which the government dealt with the appointment.
Same sex marriage
THIS same sex issue is an ideology, a philosophy, a way of seeing relationships that deviate from common sense norms. At its heart is the way a person feels about who they are and how they feel toward others of the same sex. This world is a sea of ideas and has seen many philosophies come and go. Remember Marxism, imperialism, humanism, sexism for its own sake and other such ideas? The consequences of ideas may take many generations before they are seen. Ideas can change, but time tested values don’t have to.
Minnis and the press
WHY did Prime Minister Minnis make the infamous comments on the press practice at the Press Association and why seemingly since then the press, member of, are very touchy?
Enterprises Bill ‘could have saved’ financial services
THE Bahamas “could easily have saved the financial services industry” had it introduced the Commercial Enterprises Bill six to eight years ago, a prominent attorney is arguing. Terence Gape, the Dupuch & Turnquest law firm’s managing partner, told Tribune Business that the Bill’s liberalised work permit regime placed the Bahamas “on a path” that its Caribbean international financial centre (IFC) rivals adopted up to 30 years ago.
‘Massive disruption’ as BTC, Aliv feud
ALIV has slammed the “massive disruption” caused by the number porting system’s temporary ‘Black Friday’ failure, which is now under investigation by regulators.Damian Blackburn, the new mobile operator’s top executive, told Tribune Business that the system delays had “hugely” impacted Aliv’s promotional drive to grow its customer base on “the busiest shopping day of the year”. He declined, though, to comment on whether he felt the disruption - which primarily impacted Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC) customers wishing to switch to Aliv and keep their existing mobile phone numbers - was more than a coincidence.
Radio station fears over URCA spectrum opening
RADIO stations have warned of “a huge problem” if regulators use the opening of currently-closed spectrum bands to issue more FM broadcasting licences. Galen Saunders, More 94 FM’s principal, told Tribune Business that the FM broadcasting market was already over-saturated as a result of the Utilities Regulation and Competition Authority (URCA) issuing too many broadcasting licenses since 2009.
Government ‘inundated’ by calls to breach 75% salary deductions
THE Government has been forced to reaffirm the 75 per cent limit on civil service salary deductions, after being “inundated” with demands for the policy’s relaxation.
‘Buddy Buckets’ season high
In just his second game back on the court after missing time with an ankle injury, Buddy Hield posted his best numbers of the year so far and a season high in scoring.
INSIGHT - Grace Mugabe: An alternative view
Contrary to popular assertions, Grace Mugabe was not the undoing of her husband, Robert. He was his own undoing.
INSIGHT: Minnis failing to deliver on Grand Lucayan
IN what has been a lacklustre first six and a half months of leading the nation, Prime Minister Minnis found himself in the midst of another self-inflicted shooting gallery last week. After being recognised as the Person of the Year by the Bahamas Press Club, the prime minister sought to give the press a lesson in journalism and point out a multitude of deficiencies. Whether he was right in his analysis or not is a matter of debate. However, the ill-advised speech may have taught the prime minister a valuable lesson – “don’t throw stones from a glass house”.
Programme launched to encourage new businesses
THE Grand Bahama Micro and Small Business Economic Empowerment Entrepreneurial Incentive Programme was officially launched on Friday by Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis as part of his administration’s commitment to providing capital for the creation of small businesses to revitalise the economy.
Deal signed for Celebration ferry return
PRIME Minister Dr Hubert Minnis was in Grand Bahama over the weekend for the official contract signing of the relaunch of Grand Celebration’s ferry service, which will resume in late December.
Bahamian retailers must innovate to match online
BAHAMIAN retailers must become more innovative in compete with online shopping portals, the Bahamas Chamber of Commerce’s chief executive believes.
Enterprises Bill must ‘level playing field’ for Bahamians
THE Government has been urged to extend the Commercial Enterprises Bill’s benefits to Bahamian-owned firms and ensure they remain on a ‘level playing field’ with foreign rivals.
Sunday, November 26
Man shot by police dies in hospital
A man shot by police after attempting knock them down with his vehicle has died of his injuries.
Three men in hospital after separate shootings
Three men are in hospital after three separate shootings on Friday night and early Saturday morning.
Friday, November 24
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Friday, 24th November, 2017.
Lilith Adderley, wife of former AG, dies aged 88
LILITH Adderley, widow of former Education Minister and Attorney General Paul Adderley, died Friday morning at the age of 88.
Man has armed robbery sentence doubled after losing appeal
THE COURT of Appeal has not only rejected the appeal of a man seeking to challenge his 10 year prison sentence for a fatal armed robbery in 2012, but has imposed a sentence twice as long as the original after the Crown cross-appealed the appellant's “unduly lenient” sentence.
Contracts of 30 temporary Inland Revenue employees won't be renewed
THE government will not renew the contracts of 30 temporary employees at the Department of Inland Revenue.
Tributes paid as Sir Arlington Butler laid to rest
SIR Arlington Butler was remembered as a father, a politician, an ambassador, an intellectual, an advocate for sports and a patriot in a funeral service at the Christ Church Cathedral Friday.
Elderly man found stabbed to death
AN ELDERLY man was found stabbed to death in his Ambergris Street home on Friday morning, according to police.
Villanova wins Battle 4 Atlantis title
PARADISE ISLAND, Bahamas (AP) — Villanova coach Jay Wright loves playing in November tournaments, from the chance to learn how his team responds to early challenges and experiment with which lineups work best.
Man dies after being shot by police
A man is dead after being shot by police in Fox Hill, police said.
Suspect, 22, charged with 2014 murder
A 22-year-old man was arraigned on one count of murder and six counts of armed robbery in Magistrate’s Court yesterday.
Crime’s down, now jobs is my priority
PRIME Minister Dr Hubert Minnis yesterday said crime and the fear of crime is down, telling reporters his administration has now turned its focus to the country’s economy.
Activists demand halt to migrant crackdown
RIGHTS Bahamas yesterday urged the government to cease and desist its heightened immigration crackdown, pointing to an incident where a mother and child reportedly fell off the back of a truck and were hurt as they tried to evade authorities.
Speaker prays Sir Arlie’s family end bitter feud
HOUSE Speaker Halson Moultrie yesterday said he prayed for peace for the family of Sir Arlington Butler, a former teacher of his, whose loving spirit he hoped would reunite relatives.
‘Consultation calms fears’
GOWON Bowe, president of the Bahamas Institute of Chartered Accountants, warned yesterday against xenophobic reactions to the Minnis administration’s Commercial Enterprises Bill even as he criticised the government for not consulting Bahamians more widely on it.
Jonquel Jones posts double double to win in China
JONQUEL Jones went head-to-head against her Connecticut Sun teammate Morgan Tuck in the Women’s Chinese Basketball Association but came away with a lopsided win for her club.
Goombay Splash Bowl: Sydney eliminated in quarter-final
TOURNAMENT title runs for two Bahamian players came in the Under-18 draw of the Goombay Splash Bowl at the National Tennis Centre yesterday.
Mark Knowles: ‘I was extremely impressed with their natural ability’
MARK Knowles is continuing his Elite Tennis Programme at Albany where some of the Bahamas’ best juniors such as Donte Armbrister, Jacobi Bain and Sydney Clarke are already participating.
Bahamas Karate’s Open Nationals set for December 2
THE top practitioners of traditional karate will bring together the best of the best in the sport to showcase their skills and bye for spots on various national teams.
Distributor defrauded of food supplies
A MAJOR food distributor has been defrauded of a “large amount” of food supplies.
From Hatchet Bay to High Commissioner
AFTER more than 20 years in frontline politics, former Speaker of the House Alvin Smith is looking forward to embarking on a new chapter as High Commissioner to Canada.
YOUR SAY: The topic we don’t talk about: violence in the home
It’s the great taboo subject - violence in the home. Throughout The Bahamas, behind many locked doors men and women are living in relationships dominated by abuse, whether it be physical, verbal or mental.
A COMIC'S VIEW: Dr Minnis, we're not your enemy
THIS week was quite interesting. Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis (in rare form) took on the media, many focused their attention (and ire) on a new bill, while the Christian Council cried foul on an amendment to the Nationality Act we’ve been debating for a generation.
Bahamian-born man ‘denied entry to the country’
A MAN, who was born in the Bahamas to an unwed Bahamian father and foreign mother, claims he is being denied entry to the country after being deemed an “undesirable” by authorities due to prior brushes with the law.
Health services ‘can help to prevent’ violence against women
HEALTH services can take specific steps to respond to violence against women and help prevent its future occurrences, if they are equipped with the tools and training they need. These are the conclusions of a new manual being issued by the World Health Organisation (WHO) and the Pan American Health Organisation (PAHO) for the International Day of Elimination of Violence against Women, observed November 25.
Burger King armed robbery appeal dismissed
THE COURT of Appeal has dismissed the appeal of two men convicted of an armed robbery of a Burger King restaurant six years ago.
PM to make Christmas address
PRME Minister Dr Hubert Minnis is slated to make a national address for the Christmas holiday and another early in the New Year; however it’s not clear when promised quarterly press conferences will be introduced.
US man held
AN American man was arrested at Freeport Harbour after he was allegedly found in possession of dangerous drugs, police reported.
SMU beats Arizona 66-60 in Battle 4 Atlantis
PARADISE ISLAND, Bahamas (AP) — Ben Emelogu scored 20 points and SMU upset No. 2 Arizona 66-60 in last night’s consolation round at the Battle 4 Atlantis, handing the Wildcats their second consecutive loss to an unranked opponent.
Western Kentucky upsets Purdue 77-73
The Western Kentucky Hilltoppers got their much sought after signature win for the programme when they took down the No.18 ranked team in the country.
Great idea? Striping’s ready to help with funding
THE Bahamas Striping Group of Companies (BSGC) Investment Group yesterday launched its new website to allow entrepreneurs to apply for funding from a $1 million facility.
Pooling resources would cut out need for foreign investment
ENCOURAGING more Bahamians to pool their resources and invest in commercial activity could reduce the demand for foreign direct investment, a leading accountant has argued.
‘Shift in thinking’ vital to reshape economy
State Minister for Grand Bahama Kwasi Thompson said yesterday the Commercial Enterprise Bill is designed to boost the Grand Bahama economy, attracting new industries and create opportunities for Bahamians.
Privy Council rules in Bimini family land dispute
THE London-based Privy Council has dismissed an appeal arising out of a family dispute over two plots of land on Bimini.
The power of 300
Born out of the Purpose Made Me Do To Ministry, the Gideon Project seeks to help all Bahamians who are suffering and to eliminate hunger, homelessness and hopelessness in the country.
Kids told, ‘God wants you to stand out!’
Youngsters attending the recent leadership event hosted by gospel singer Ricardo Clarke learned that God wants them to celebrate their differences and stand out in a crowd.
Sing praises! It’s harvest time again
The air is ripe at this time of year for an act of praise to our great and gracious God for his many blessings showered upon His people, especially within the calendar year. Unfortunately, Bahamians are hopelessly confused with the American thanksgiving and their history of the Pilgrim Fathers. The Bahamas has no thanksgiving festival to be celebrated and mandated by law as do the Americans. It’s wrong to say, “Thanksgiving time”, rather it’s “American Thanksgiving”. We have no Pilgrim Fathers; we are the celebrants of neither ham nor turkey. Let the Americans celebrate their Thanksgiving.
St Andrew’s attracts new worshippers with nightly ‘Kirk@7’ service
IN response to what has been a growing demand for a versatile worship experience, St Andrew’s Presbyterian Kirk, one of the oldest churches in the Bahamas, has added a new nightly service every Sunday.
An attitude of gratitude
One of the most powerful forces in the universe is gratitude. So an attitude of gratitude? For me it means being grateful for everything in my life, including problems and challenges. The dictionary defines gratitude as “the expression of gratefulness and thanks.”
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.
Feeling guilty about drinking?
Each year the holidays bring with them an increase in both the consumption of alcohol and concern about drinking’s harmful effects.
Baha Mar U-turn
WOW! What a change of tune and commentary, on the FNM position on Baha Mar - but then every moment seems to be a changing moment these days.
Pastor concerns
Do you think it is possible for the pastors who have come out in opposition to proposed citizenship amendments have the courage to voice their concerns from their pulpits? If they have done so I would really like to hear those sermons.
Minnis and response by journalists
I have read much of the commentary by journalists on the Prime Minister’s recent speech to the Press Club. Much of the heated commentary validated much of what Dr Minnis had to say.
EDITORIAL: Zimbabwe - a nation robbed of its promise by a reviled despot
THE old maxim that “power tends to corrupt, and absolute power corrupts absolutely” sums up the 37-year rule of the deposed president of Zimbabwe, Robert Mugabe, and suggests why his ultimate downfall was inevitable. Not surprisingly, the overthrow of Africa’s infamous and longest serving despot whose actions have destroyed the lives of so many has attracted huge international media attention.
Buddy returns, helps Kings get win over Lakers
AFTER suffering a sprained ankle last week that looked worse than it turned out to be, Buddy Hield returned to the court for the Sacramento Kings and his team also returned to the win column.
Thursday, November 23
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Thursday, 23rd November, 2017.
Sir Arlie’s family backs down
TWO days before Sir Arlington Butler’s funeral, his children announced their decision to relinquish any direct involvement in planning of the arrangements to their stepmother.
Bodycams boost to better policing
THE Ministry of National Security is still unaware of how much it will cost to outfit Royal Bahamas Police Force officers with body cams, National Security Minister Marvin Dames said yesterday.
Suspect charged with teen’s murder
A 24-year-old man was arraigned in Magistrate’s Court yesterday charged with the murder of a Fox Hill resident.
‘We have to open up the economy’
FINANCE Minister K Peter Turnquest yesterday accused the Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) of “dumbing down” debate on the “visionary” Commercial Enterprises Bill 2017, as he castigated the opposition for attempting to “stop” the Bahamas’ progress.
Rights change may go back 17 years
AMENDMENTS to the Bahamas Nationality Act to expand automatic citizenship rights for children of Bahamians may retroactively apply for up to 17 years, Attorney General Carl Bethel said yesterday.
Man shot at tattoo shop
A MAN was shot while sitting in a tattoo shop on Carmichael Road on Tuesday, leaving him and another man, who was shot in a separate incident hours later, in hospital.
PM is first among equals
“Prime Minister is first among equals!” This is self explanatory, but just for the record, no one in cabinet has more power than anyone in cabinet, not even the Prime Minister.
Bahamians should be first
AS a Bahamian I am often confused as to why Bahamians treat foreigners better than their own people. Foreigners come here and open large hotels and Bahamians are only hired to fill entry level or low paying positions. Why aren’t we hired for well paying higher positions? There are many qualified Bahamians who are overlooked because of the belief that foreign is better.
EDITORIAL: ECONOMIC REFORM AND WTO ACCESSION
The phrase “it’s the economy, stupid” has entered the US political lexicon. It was coined to encourage staffers in the Clinton presidential campaign in 1992 to concentrate on what was considered to be most important. The state of the economy is always a major issue in an election and our own poll last May was no exception, though other factors like corruption and poor governance were also significant.
January date set for Red Cross Ball
THE Committee for the 46th Annual Red Cross Ball has announced that planning is underway for the signature formal event of the 2018 calendar.Under the patronage of Governor General Dame Marguerite Pindling, the ball will be held Saturday, January 27,
Jamaicans held in immigration swoop
A Bahamian man was arrested and six Jamaicans were apprehended this week by Bahamian authorities at Cat Cay, police reported. ASP Terecita Pinder reported that shortly after 10am on Tuesday a team of officers in Bimini, acting on information, went t
Thanks for the Thanksgiving lunch
THE Island Luck Cares Foundation held its third annual children’s Thanksgiving luncheon yesterday at Sandilands Primary School. The event began two years ago as an initiative to connect to local youth by hand delivering Thanksgiving meals to students
Destination Prague for young Bahamian decision makers
THREE Bahamians were among participants from around the world who gathered recently in Prague for a global leadership programme designed for the next generation of key decision makers and influencers within The Duke of Edinburgh’s (DoE) International
NAUGHTY'S NFL PICKS: Week 12
I CONTINUE to make moves in the picks race, I wish my Cowboys would do the same. I’m caustiously optimistic about my ‘Boys’ this week. Here’s who I like.
‘The Promise’ delivers
“THE PROMISE” delivered, but it wasn’t enough to prevent his Arizona Wildcats from being the second ranked team to fall on day one of the 2017 Battle 4 Atlantis, presented by Bad Boy Mowers.
Coleby posts double double but Hilltoppers lose
He finished with a double double, but Dwight Coleby’s homecoming was spoiled by the No.5 ranked team in the NCAA Division I USA Today/Coaches Poll.
DIANE PHILLIPS: It takes courage to go where you haven’t gone before
You’ve probably never heard of Stella McCartney. I never had either, until she landed on the cover of my favourite business magazine, Fast Company, in October. McCartney, a famous fashion designer, it turns out, is known for her men’s, women’s and children’s clothing as well as shoes, bags, caps and even gifts.
Teacher murder jury sees interrogation videos
THE trial of two men and a teenager accused of murdering former Queen’s College elementary teacher Joyelle McIntosh continued yesterday with video evidence of police interrogating two of the accused days after the incident occurred.
McAlpine urges caution on zoning
PINERIDGE MP Frederick McAlpine urged the government to proceed with caution and due diligence regarding specified zoning for commercial enterprises, particularly in the Family Islands.
Homecoming from mission to Dominica
THE Royal Bahamas Defence Force vessel that set out last month to provide aid to Dominica arrived safely in The Bahamas yesterday morning.
Mindset not money the key to success
THE lack of funding is ‘not fatal’ to the pursuit of the entrepreneurial dream a well-known, accountant and banker stated yesterday.
Do No Approve - party questions new bill’s benefits
WHILE voicing its support for government initiatives aimed at improving the ease of doing business in the country, the Democratic National Alliance (DNA) yesterday queried how the Commercial Enterprises Bill (CEB) would benefit Bahamian businesses.
‘Bend to foreign investment or go bankrupt’
A BAHAMIAN businessman and leading governance reform advocate yesterday slammed opponents of the Commercial Enterprises Bill (CBE), arguing ‘xenophobic and myopic thinking’ will ‘send the country bankrupt’.
Increased notice periods for redundancies on the table
The Labour Department is formulating amendments to the national Employment Act which include an increase in the notice period for redundancies, Labour Minister Dion Foulkes told Tribune Business yesterday.
Wednesday, November 22
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Wednesday, 22nd November, 2017.
Teacher murder jury sees interrogation videos
THE trial of two men and a teenager accused of murdering former Queen’s College elementary teacher Joyelle McIntosh continued yesterday with video evidence of police interrogating two of the accused days after the incident occurred.
PLP to review constitution ahead of next election
ADMITTING the Bahamian electorate’s view of his party is often one of “cynicism”, Progressive Liberal Party leader Philip “Brave” Davis said he is confident an impending review of the PLP’s constitution will aid in rebranding the organisation in the lead-up to the next general election.
‘What PM says is up to him’
PRESS Secretary Anthony Newbold has defended Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis from criticism that he makes too many premature announcements, saying Dr Minnis is entitled to “make statements that he feels are appropriate for him to make,” including about major matters not yet discussed with his Cabinet colleagues”.
‘Baha Mar’s open, that’s the priority’
PRIME Minister Dr Hubert Minnis does not intend to apologise for his shifting position on Baha Mar or for criticising the former Christie administration’s handling of the project, Press Secretary Anthony Newbold said yesterday.
Paint the town orange . . . to end the culture of violence
MINISTER of Social Services & Urban Development Lanisha Rolle announced her intention to lead a national campaign to end gun and gang violence.
Ten positive for TB at RM Bailey
TEN people, eight staff members and two students, have tested positive for tuberculosis at R M Bailey Senior High in New Providence, Health Minister Dr Sands confirmed yesterday.
Usage down but power bills go up
IRATE Bahamas Power and Light customers yesterday railed against the electricity provider for an increase in their power bills despite claims that less electricity was used.
US action on Haitians will affect Bahamas
FOREIGN Affairs Minister Darren Henfield forecast border security challenges will increase as the United States terminates the temporary status of some 59,000 Haitian refugees over the next two years.
Witness says he was one of four in surveillance footage
CROWN witness Virgil Hall continued his testimony in the Freeport Supreme Court on Tuesday, identifying himself as one of the four masked men seen in surveillance video footage of the armed robbery and murder of a couple in Deadman’s Reef on the night of September 12, 2015.
CULTURE CLASH: Stifling the press won’t get the job done, Dr Minnis
We have a media and communications problem in The Bahamas. Some would have us believe this is a reflection of the competence and work ethic of journalists, avoiding their own responsibility.
Davis criticises Minnis on pay - despite own about-face
DESPITE changing his own position on a proposed raise for members of Parliament, Progressive Liberal Party Leader Philip “Brave” Davis yesterday criticised Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis for his change of position, saying Dr Minnis’ new tone seemed “convenient” and not grounded in principle.
Retrial for man convicted of sex with boy
THE Court of Appeal has ordered a retrial for a man previously convicted and sentenced to 15 years in prison for allegedly having sexual intercourse with a boy as well as allegedly encouraging that boy to commit sexual acts with another boy.
Staff head back to work as RIU reopens
MORE than 300 workers at the RIU Palace Paradise Island are returning to work after the resort reopened its doors after a multi-million dollar summer refit.
Atlantis near sell-out for holiday weekend
ATLANTIS’S occupancy for the Thanksgiving weekend is ‘over 90 percent’, according to a senior executive at the resort with the annual ‘Battle for Atlantis’ tournament a ‘significant contributor’ to its boost in business for the period.
New job bill will ensure ‘Bahamians are priority’
The government’s new Commercial Enterprises Bill will ensure “that Bahamians are the priority,” despite the fact it will “liberalise the granting of work permits” to foreign companies.
SPORTS NOTES
CITY BOWLING LEAGUE
Fierce competition in Kid's Athletics Club's cross country
WITH the cross country season now in full swing, the Kid’s Athletics Club returned to the Bahamas Hotrod Association’s racing facility to stage their event on Saturday.Despite the inclement weather that left the course a little under water, the compe
BAAAs boss Carey 'disappointed' over BOC elections
AS one of the premier sporting bodies in the country, Bahamas Association of Athletic Associations’ president Rosamunde Carey said she was disappointed that no one from the sport was elected to the Bahamas Olympic Committee.Nominated by the BAAA, Car
Battle 4 Atlantis begins, Bahamas bowl in December
STARTING this week at the Atlantis resort on Paradise Island and finishing December 22 at the Thomas A Robinson National Stadium, the Bahamas will be the site of two major college sports events that bring thousands of visitors to the Bahamas and mill
Explain VAT payment
After a visit to the United States culminating with a Customs inspection, I find I need a lesson on VAT as it relates to Customs Duty.
The week that was
Doing business in The Bahamas - Doc appoints a high powered committee on the perception it is difficult doing business BUT listening to the GM/President of that new mega Resort hell The Bahamas is the best place on the globe to do business? Have a Committee to investigate what? Wonder what his secret is?
Clean up our streets
GARBAGE - seems the never end to it and a horrific costs to the Treasury to clean up and then be faced in days with further littering.
EDITORIAL: A Prime Minister who waded beyond his depth
PRIME Minister Dr Hubert Minnis, invited to address the third annual Press Club’s awards banquet Saturday night, seemed to know more about the workings of the foreign press than the achievements of the Bahamian journalists sitting in front of him.
Sydney, Afrika stay alive in Goombay Splash Bowl
TWO of the three Bahamians in action in the main draw of the International Tennis Federation’s 2017 Goombay Splash Bowl stayed alive on Tuesday at the National Tennis Center.
2017 class inducted into National Hall of Fame
THE Ministry of Youth, Sports and Culture hosted its 2017 class of induction into the National Hall of Fame. The ceremony was held at Government House on Friday night. The induction was done by Governor General Her Excellency Dame Marguerite Pindling
Wilson named Defensive Player of the Year for 2nd straight year
FOR the second year in a row, Bahamian Brandon Wilson has been named the Defensive Player of the Year for the Holland Hurricanes Football Club. Wilson was one of nine players named to the league’s all-star team, with two of them also taking major awar
Tuesday, November 21
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Tuesday, 21st November, 2017.
RISE in fight for tougher sentences
LOCAL child-rights advocacy group RISE Bahamas has launched a petition to lobby for legislative changes following the conditional discharge of a former police officer accused of producing child porn videos.
PM ‘lacks credibility’ on rights issue
ANGLICAN Archdeacon James Palacious said Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis should apologise for offering “lukewarm” support for last year’s constitutional referendum while he promotes his administration’s plan to amend the country’s laws to give children of Bahamian men and women equal access to citizenship.
Bannister unveils plans for two schools
WORKS Minister Desmond Bannister yesterday confirmed that government has resurrected plans for a new primary school in Carmichael with a tender exercise for a school in Inagua “ready to go”.
Baha Mar deal nearly completed
ATTORNEY General Carl Bethel suggested yesterday there are not many things left to be done before the sale of Baha Mar to purchaser Chow Tai Fook Enterprises (CTFE) is complete.
‘More gracious’, please Dr Minnis
BAHAMAS Press Club President Anthony Capron said Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis should have been “more gracious” in his keynote address at Saturday’s awards banquet for members of the media.
‘I love God. I love God’: Teenager tells court Mum’s last words in carjack
SUPREME Court jurors have heard how the teenage son of former Queen’s College elementary teacher Joyelle McIntosh identified one of three men accused of murdering his mother as the individual lying in the middle of the road the family was travelling on the night she was shot and killed.
Staff still not back at post office
DESPITE assurances from the government that “everything will be done” to remedy the many issues plaguing the East Hill Street building, employees at the “mould and rat infested” General Post Office have still not returned to work, more than one week after they began their protest.
Eight teams all set for 5th Annual Junkanoo Jam
EIGHT Division-I women’s college basketball teams will compete in the 15th Annual Junkanoo Jam, all set to be held November 23-25 at Gateway Christian Academy in Bimini, Bahamas.The tournament, presented by the Hilton at Resorts World Bimini, will h
Burrows signs letterof intent to join Tigers
SHAMAR Burrows will continue his collegiate career with a new programme and looks to make an immediate impact when he returns to the court next fall.Burrows signed his letter of intent to join the Dalhousie Tigers for year two of U Sports play.In his
Bahamas Showcase: Catamounts get 66-64 win over Norsemen
THE University of Vermont Catamounts made history, becoming the champions of the initial Bahamas Showcase with a 66-64 victory over the Northern Kentucky Norsemen.Most valuable player Trae Bell-Haynes, who finished with 19 points, canned the game-win
THE PRESS BOX: Circle the wagons
THERE is not much to hang your hat on when it comes to the Cowboys, they have been playing some ugly football recently. But, for arguments sake, let’s say they miraculously got things turned around and started winning games. Could they slide into a
'Buddy' misses 2nd straight game with ankle injury
Buddy Hield missed his second consecutive game after he was ruled out of last night’s matchup against the Denver Nuggets with an ankle injury.Hield was injured last Friday in the fourth quarter of the Sacramento Kings’ 86-82 win over the Portland Tra
Bahamas to field 13-man team for FIBA World Cup, Olympic qualifier
WITH a sizeable donation from Baha Mar, the Bahamas Basketball Federation has been able to field a men’s national team, comprising of local, collegiate and professional players to represent the Bahamas at the first leg of the FIBA World Cup and Olymp
Tribute to a mentor
Sir Etienne Dupuch Lifetime Achievement Award winner for excellence in journalism, Gladstone Thurston, paid tribute to his mentor, Mrs Eileen Dupuch-Carron, during Saturday night’s Bahamas Press Club’s awards banquet.
Seeking to rewrite history
REWRITING the Baha Mar narrative has become somewhat of a sport in our political climate – where undeserving individuals seek to claim ownership or responsibility for where Baha Mar is today. At the opening of the SLS Baha Mar on Friday evening, Prime Minister Minnis was beaming at his inheritance, while Opposition Leader Brave Davis was green with envy. Davis’ request for the prime minister to apologize for his previous sentiments on Baha Mar and Prime Minister Minnis’ most recent shift in tone are both equally laughable.
EDITORIAL: When will we say ‘enough’ and protect this land and sea?
ON FRIDAY of last week, The Tribune ran a story headlined ‘Activists’ Fear for Cat Cay.’ The article was accompanied by several colour photos taken from the air a few days earlier showing once-stunning turquoise waters off South Cat Cay in the northern Bahamas clouded by sand and silt.
Suns rout Blue Waves in senior boys’ opener
THE Temple Christian Suns clearly remember their blowout loss to the St Anne’s Blue Waves last year at Temple Christian.
UNIVERSITY GALA SMASHES THROUGH FUNDRAISING TARGET
IN a powerful statement about the community’s belief in the transformational impact of higher education, the University of The Bahamas President’s Gala Soirée has exceeded the anticipated fundraising target.The inaugural event was the institution’s f
Clothing drive seeks to help teen mums
IN celebration of Occupational Therapists Day, the occupational therapists of Doctors Hospital held a clothing drive to assist the teen mothers who participate in the PACE (Providing Access to Continued Education) programme.Zenobia Neely, the clothin
Women in the spotlight during World Diabetes Day
The Diabetic Research Institute hosted a successful World Diabetes Day 2017 at its Montrose Avenue office on November 14. Diabetics came out and brought family and friends to be tested and screened for diabetes. Nurses also checked blood pressure, we
Cancer benefit concert gives mother-of-three strength to carry on
Some of the best Bahamian singers and entertainers recently took the stage at the Bahamas Harvest Church West to celebrate Jody Knowles and raise money for her cancer treatments.
BTVI's new cafeteria donates to support breast cancer awareness
Despite having just opened at the end of October, BTVI’s new cafeteria operators have already begun making a difference. Aside from wowing the BTVI community with their diverse and tasty menu items, the new cafeteria team has stepped up its role in t
No, turkey doesn't make you sleepy - but it may bring more trust to your Thanksgiving table
‘Tis the season for giblets, wattles and snoods – oh my. On Thanksgiving and Christmas, Americans consume about 68 million turkeys. And where turkey is being eaten, there is inevitably talk of tryptophan – a naturally occurring chemical found in turk
Bahamian men terrified of the dreaded finger
Dr Greggory Pinto, a Bahamian urologist and laparoscopic surgeon from the Surgical Suite, answers the question of a concerned potential patient. Q: “Dr Pinto, I am a semi-retired, 62-year-old Bahamian male and I must admit that fear has kept me from
Are your words your bond?
In times past folks had a code of honour that held them to a higher standard – one in which their word was their bond. Meaning that you could trust them to honour their words; if they said they would do it you could consider it done. I, too, live by
Hair experts recommend more natural oils for Bahamian women
As the temperatures cool down and end-of-year festivities begin, it’s a great time to concentrate on making your hair look absolutely fabulous. One way to do this is by adding more oil to your tresses and giving them much needed moisture and prevent
Motivational speaker wants to give women the 'WOW' factor
AS a result of her experience helping others over the years, Bahamian author, radio host, and transformational empowerment strategist Ria Newbold is now embarking on a new venture to create a safe space for women who are striving for personal and pro
From homelessness to success: Kosha Johnson’s mobile spa is making moves
A few years ago, Kosha Johnson was homeless, living out of her car and struggling to make ends meet. Today, the massage therapist and aesthetician has a successful business which she is about to take beyond the borders of the Bahamas.
'Challenge immigration moves in court, not the papers'
IF FRED Smith, QC, believes the government of The Bahamas is violating the Constitution and the Criminal Procedure Code by detaining illegal migrants at the Carmichael Road Detention Centre, then he should contest his issues in court, Attorney General Carl Bethel said yesterday.
'No quick fixes' to problems with road infrastructure
WORKS Minister Desmond Bannister yesterday stressed there were no quick fixes to the country’s road challenges, telling frustrated motorists the task was not an “overnight thing”.
Witness testifies he was part of group in robbery
VIRGIL Hall told the Supreme Court yesterday that he was one of four men who went to rob “a drug boy” of $2m at a house in Deadman’s Reef on the night of September 12, 2015.
Bill aims to bring higher pay and a stronger economy
THE government will begin debate tomorrow on a bill intended to “lead to higher paying jobs” and “build a stronger and more stable economy,” according to a press release from Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis.
ALIV and kicking for Bahamas business
ALIV is pleased to announce its Business Solutions Team is now stronger and more efficient than ever following its initial launch earlier this year. From then to now, the Business Solutions provides corporate services for over 450 plus clients.
Foulkes seeks court ruling on union’s role for Sandals’ staff
LABOUR Minister Dion Foulkes said yesterday he is seeking a ‘legal opinion’ as to whether the Bahamas Hotel Maintenance and Allied Workers Union (BHMAWU) is still the bargaining agent for employees of Sandals Royal Bahamian.
BPL studying 19 bids from power generators
NINETEEN firms have submitted bids to provide 80 megawatts of power to Bahamas Power & Light (BPL).
Solution being sought for Clifton Pier site
ENVIRONMENT and Housing Minister Romauld Ferreira stressed yesterday the government is working on a long term solution to address environmental concerns at Clifton.
Ferreira starts process to find new landfill manager
The preferred bidder for the management and operation of the New Providence landfill is expected to be selected by mid-March next year, Environment and Housing Minister Romauld Ferreira stated yesterday, acknowledging the landfill was ‘no instant fix’.
Sir Sol Kerzner - a man the nation should honour
WITH growing calls to recognise those who have made a difference in The Bahamas, leading luxury real estate broker Mario Carey today said the man he would like to nominate for Heroes’ Day in October 2018 might come as a surprise.
Monday, November 20
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Monday, 20th November, 2017.
US ending temporary permits for almost 60,000 Haitians
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration said Monday it is ending a temporary residency permit program that has allowed almost 60,000 citizens from Haiti to live and work in the United States since a 2010 powerful earthquake shook the Caribbean nation.
The Road ends for Ronnie Butler
MUSICAL legend and cultural icon Ronnie Butler died at his home early yesterday morning after battling a long illness.
Hunt drags on as first ‘illegals’ sent home
MORE than a week after a large empty sloop was discovered on the shoreline of Adelaide Beach, immigration officers have still not captured any of the Haitians suspected to have been on board, according to Kirklyn Neely, head of the Immigration Department’s Enforcement Unit.
SLS opens with 50% occupancy
THE SLS at Baha Mar officially opened in grand style on Friday night despite the incompletion of its top two floors and only 50 per cent of the hotel’s 300-rooms filled.
Pension or salary - not both
RETIRED civil servants who are re-engaged by the government will have their pensions stopped in a bid by the government to “unclog” the public sector, Public Service and National Insurance Minister Brensil Rolle said yesterday.
PM finds fault with news media
PRIME Minister Dr Hubert Minnis criticised the Bahamas media on Saturday for concentrating mostly on the “clashes and drama of politics” and under reporting “important and more consequential stories” on public policy.
Minnis: It's okay to change your mind
PRIME Minister Dr Hubert has suggested he is not wrong for changing his mind regarding a pay raise for Members of Parliament, adding that correcting the “dire” structure of the public service is needed to change the “unfair” pay scale in the government sector.
NPBA takes break until month end
AFTER playing its doubleheader over the weekend, the New Providence Basketball Association will now take a break until the end of the month.
BEACH SOCCER: BAHAMAS WINS BEST EVENT AWARD
MONTHS after the successful hosting of the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup in Nassau, The Bahamas scored its final goal of the season, winning the Best Event Award at this year’s Beach Soccer Stars gala in Dubai, Al Habtoor City.
Men’s national basketball team to be named today
As promised, the New Providence Basketball Association brought home a number of pro basketball players and they spent the weekend trying to put all the pieces together before they announce today the men’s national team that will head to Canada on Wednesday.
Buddy sprains ankle
Sacramento Kings guard Buddy Hield was helped to the locker room (above right) after he limped off the court with a sprained right ankle midway through the fourth quarter against the Portland Trail Blazers on Friday in Sacramento, California.
Tribune team scoops Press Awards
MEMBERS of the media were recognised for their accomplishments at the Bahamas Press Club’s third annual awards banquet at the Hilton on Saturday.
POLICE ADVICE: Pedestrian safety tips
WALKING is a healthy activity, but you need to know the rules of pedestrian safety. Especially if you are walking in an area where there aren’t sidewalks or paths separate from the road. To stay safe walking, follow these rules.
INSIGHT: The power of a dollar means more than passing on a birthright - Bahamians are betraying their own people
LAST week’s landing of a sloop containing perhaps as many as 250 illegal migrants has added fuel to what already has been a fiery debate. For as long as we can remember, even the most dispassionate Bahamian has not been shy to voice his or her opinion about immigration. In this context, the clashing perspectives on illegal immigrants – or if we are to be honest with ourselves and speak plainly – our problem with the illegal migration of Haitians, has been a subject of intense debate all around the country this past week.
INSIGHT: Fighting for everyone’s rights
Bahamians must begin to think of the fight to protect immigrant rights as part of a larger battle to defend the rule of law for the benefit of all who reside in this country.
WORLD VIEW - Mugabe: a graceful coup
WHEN independence was finally wrenched from Britain in April 1980, Zimbabwe was described as the “jewel of Africa” by Tanzania’s President Julius Nyerere.
Roberts: Minnis a hypocrite over Baha Mar
FORMER Progressive Liberal Party Chairman Bradley Roberts has accused Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis of being a “hypocrite” after an appearance at the opening of the SLS hotel brand at Baha Mar on Friday, saying the nation’s leader did everything in his power to “destroy that project for narrow political gain”.
Ban the export of conch
I appreciate that there are a large number of issues which need to be addressed by the Government, however, I am disappointed that the Government has not appreciated the need to address the severe depletion of the conch stock in the country as a matter or urgency.
Freight forwarder meeting demand
THIS fall, Mr Ship It officially held the grand opening for their third store located on the Carmichael Road strip. This location is aimed at helping residents in the south western New Providence area to have easy access to ship and pick up packages
Water supplier's online customer service boost
Just months after relocating to the Old Fort Bay Plaza, the New Providence Water Development Company has launched its new website to improve customer service.The newly-designed website provides the full list of services offered by the company, along
Boating industry riding wave of success
THE Bahamas could see a ‘record 2018’ in boating tourism, according to Association of Bahamas Marinas (ABM) president Stephen Kappeler. Mr Kappeler, general manager of the Treasure Cay Resort, Marina and Golf Club told Tribune Business that based on
Arawak's appeal for budding home owners
A leading housing developer says that it has seen a ‘overwhelming response’ to its latest offering, having recently sold-out three subdivisions. Arawak Homes’ president Aranon Wilson told Tribune Business the sell-out was ‘proof positive’ that demand
An efficient solution
Can we reduce our use of electricity by simply throwing out our high BTU equipment and buy the more efficient?
ITF Goombay Splash Bowl: Bahamians advance to second round
THE International Tennis Federation’s Goombay Splash Bowl got started on Monday at the National Tennis Center with five Bahamians advancing to second round of the main draw singles. On the boys’ side of the week-long tournament for junior players ar
Miller-Uibo agrees to sponsor Coaches Association Bay Street Mile
THE Bahamas Association of Athletics Coaches announced that Olympic champion Shaunae Miller-Uibo has agreed to sponsor this year’s Coaches Association Bay Street Mile set for Saturday, November 25.
Sunday, November 19
Bahamian music legend Ronnie Butler dies age 80
Bahamian music legend Ronnie Butler died early on Sunday morning. He was 80.
Friday, November 17
Rights Bahamas: Two young children apprehended by immigration officers
AT least two children, ages five and two, were apprehended by immigration officers searching for migrants believed to have disembarked from a sloop that landed on Adelaide Beach over the weekend, human rights group Rights Bahamas said in a press statement.
Parents react to shooting at primary school
PARENTS at St Francis Joseph Catholic Primary School regretted the shooting on school grounds, but most said the incident was not surprising given the “open season” state of the country.
Two charged over fight captured on cellphone video
TWO men were arraigned in a Magistrate's Court charged with fighting in public earlier this week during an incident that was captured on cellphone video and subsequently went viral.
Ministry of Finance employee facing additional fraud related charges
A MINISTRY of Finance employee was arraigned on Friday for several additional fraud related charges stemming from previous allegations that he defrauded the ministry of over half a million dollars within a five-month period.
Former AG pays tribute to Justice Ricardo Marques
FORMER Attorney General Allyson Maynard Gibson offered her condolences Thursday on the death of retired Supreme Court Justice Ricardo Marques. Mr Justice Marques died on Thursday.
Anyone harbouring illegal immigrants 'will feel full brunt of the law'
Kirklyn Neely, head of the Immigration Department’s Enforcement Unit, yesterday warned anyone harbouring illegal migrants that they will feel the full brunt of the law once caught.
School permit policy 'effectively rescinded'
WHILE there has not yet been an official notice circulated by the Cabinet, Immigration Minister Brent Symonette yesterday insisted that the school permit policy has been effectively rescinded.
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Friday, 17th November, 2017.
Parent shot in the hand as he collects child from school
A PARENT collecting his child from school was shot in the hand by assailants in the parking lot of St Francis Joseph Catholic Primary School on Thursday.
Activists’ fears for Cat Cay
ENVIRONMENTAL activists claim they have evidence showing the development at South Cat Cay is harming the environment.
AG demands tougher sentence for child porn
FORMER police officer Edmund “EJ” Lewis Jr, who was accused of producing child porn videos between 2014 and 2015, has been given a conditional discharge of two years after being found guilty on one count of child pornography.
‘Detainees must be taken to court’
DESPITE continued immigration sweeps throughout the country, officials have yet to find any of the migrants who were believed to be on board a large empty sloop, which was discovered on the shoreline of Adelaide Beach last weekend.
BPL fraud: Two face $2m charges
A FORMER Bahamas Power & Light (BPL) employee and an attorney were arraigned in Magistrates Court yesterday over allegations they collectively defrauded the electricity provider of close to $2m over a four-month span.
Social media claims over need to carry documents are fake
MINISTER of Immigration Brent Symonette yesterday condemned an erroneous social media report that alleged all residents are mandated to carry legal identification documents due to an influx of illegal migrants.
Leafing through the years
AN American visitor has taken 10 photos of the same crooked tree on Bay Street for the past 16 years and in doing so captured the modern history of the Nassau Straw Market.Charles Levin, an attorney from Tampa, Florida, took his first photo of the st
Whistleblower revelations drive broker's liquidation
A BAHAMIAN broker/dealer is facing liquidation after its $307,748 capital deficiency was “exacerbated” by whistleblower revelations of legal violations and corporate governance woes.The Securities Commission successfully petitioned the Supreme Court
Cooper concern at Bank of the Bahamas layoffs
THE level of layoffs across the country is “disconcerting,” Progressive Liberal Party Deputy Leader I. Chester Cooper said yesterday in the wake of Bank of the Bahamas announcing 30 job losses.
Ready for Thanksgiving
LIKE most residents we look forward to US Thanksgiving, the fourth Thursday in November, so this year November 23 for a full house in all of our hotels as it really kicks off the season.
Why the surprise over the sloop?
THE Prime Minister was “disturbed” by the broad daylight landing of an illegal Haitian sloop and wants a “full report” on how this was possible. That seems ridiculous to me.
Respect our police officers
HERE in this country the government says that all employees should treat their workers with respect and workers should be paid minimum wages, so when will the government set example and start first.
EDITORIAL: Welcome progress in just a week from government
In these columns last week we took the Free National Movement government to task for a sense of drift that seems to have developed recently despite its good start in office six months ago.
THE FINISH LINE: ‘Canadian colleges have been good to the Bahamas and our players’
IT seems as if more and more Bahamians are heading to Canada where they are having an impact not just on the collegiate scene, but the professional circuit.
‘The Bahamian connection is very strong’ for Axemen
WITH this being his final year in college, Eugene McMinns said he was thrilled to be a part of the Bahamian connection that helped the Acadia Axemen win the 2017 Atlantic University Sports (AUS) championship title on Tuesday night.
Inaugural Bahamas Showcase set for this weekend
EIGHT of the mid-tier men’s NCAA Division One basketball teams are in town to participate in the inaugural Bahamas Showcase this weekend at the Kendal Isaacs Gymnasium.
Eagles Nest, Shockers highlight win column
THE Eagles Nest and the JD’s Seafood Shockers emerged victorious in the New Providence Basketball Association’s double header at the AF Adderley Gymnasium on Wednesday night.
It's time for Jollification
“IT’S beginning to look a lot like Jollification” and that is the theme for the Bahamas National Trust’s very popular Christmas fundraiser being held November 18 and 19 at the Retreat Gardens on Village Road.“The Christmas Jollification is an importa
'Improved' strategies to stop crime
THE Royal Bahamas Police Force (RBDF) has implemented new and improved strategies to enhance its crime-fighting capabilities, according to Senior Assistant Commissioner of Police Stephen Dean, as he lamented the “big business” crime has become in the
Old school reggae party to benefit the hungry
AS they enjoy the tunes of yesteryear, guests of tomorrow night’s benefit edition of the One Blood series are asked to party the night away for a good cause.The philanthropic event presented by Concepts is a “old school” reggae party which is usually
Partners team up to feed 5,000 families
DECLARING that no one should go hungry during the holiday period while others are feasting, AML Foods Limited and mobile phone operator Aliv announced a partnership with the Bahamas Feeding Network for what they call the most ambitious charitable cam
Salem Union Baptist church hosts benefit concert for Patricia Bazard
The Salem Union Baptist Church is rallying around Patricia Bazard, a well-known community leader who has been diagnosed with cancer.
Lookout points suggested to stop illegal migrants
FORMER Assistant Commissioner of Police Paul Thompson believes he has a credible solution to strengthening border security but top officials have yet to consider his recommendations. Mr Thompson told The Tribune he has suggested the erection of thre
‘Fish’ new president of Bahamas Olympic Committee
Rommel ‘Fish’ Knowles, a late addition in the race, moved up from the post of secretary general to take over from incumbent president Wellington Miller as president of the Bahamas Olympic Committee.
Special activities to mark Bishop Ros Davis’ sapphire jubilee
Bishop Ros Davis is celebrating his sapphire jubilee. After 45 years as senior pastor of the Golden Gates World Outreach Ministries, his church family is honouring him with special activities.
A COMIC'S VIEW: Stamp out this post office problem
Once again, this was a busy week of tackling issues in the country.
Several hurt as car and prison bus collide
AN EARLY morning collision between two motorists and a small prison bus sent several people to hospital for treatment of minor injuries.
Confirming lives
THE excitement surrounding the recent confirmation service held at St Martin’s Anglican Church, Abaco, will linger in the hearts and minds of the many who attended.
Cursillo secretariat elects its new leader
With a new leader in place, the Bahamas Anglican Cursillo is now ready to face 2018 head on.
Credit bureau to bring initial 'pain, discomfort'
THE Credit Bureau’s creation could ultimately enable banks to release pent-up liquidity and improve their lending confidence, the Bahamas Institute of Chartered Accountants (BICA) president said yesterday.Gowon Bowe, who hailed the Government’s tabli
Broker: 'Business grows' despite harassing SEC
A BAHAMIAN broker/dealer’s principal yesterday said “business keeps growing” despite continued “harassment” by US regulators, who claim his local activities give “daily opportunities” to violate the law.Guy Gentile, head of Swiss-America Securities,
A salute to Sir Durward Knowles
Someone once asked me why angels don’t appear as commonly as they did in biblical days. My response: because God has now given them a human face. Angles are now white, black, Conchy Joe, PLP, FNM, Baptist, Anglican et cetera.
Annointed to survive
In Judges 6, we find a great biblical example of God’s supernatural victory plan working against all odds. In this passage, we can see how God’s plan defiles natural circumstances, but it brings victory every time.
J. S. Johnson profits 'dampened' by 40%
HURRICANE activity slashed J. S. Johnson’s profits by 40.4 per cent net for the nine months to end-September 2017, with its underwriting affiliate suffering a $2.58 million ‘swing’.The BISX-listed insurance broker and agent told shareholders that its
$750m bond ‘makes compelling case’ for S&P ‘junk’ upgrade
THE Government will use its successful $750 million bond issue to “make the most compelling case we can” for Standard & Poor’s (S&P) to restore the Bahamas’ investment grade credit rating.
Using your global positioning system
“Whatever you do , you need courage, whatever course you decide upon, there is always someone to tell you that you are wrong. There are always difficulties arising that tempt you to believe your critics are right.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson
Fisheries chief calls forend to Act 'loopholes'
THE introduction of a new Fisheries Act is “long overdue”, the Bahamas Commercial Fishers Alliance’s (BCFA) president yesterday saying the current law has numerous “loopholes”. “This is something that is long overdue, no doubt about it,” said Adrian
Credit bureau benefits will take 'a few years'
THE Central Bank’s governor yesterday said the benefits from creating a credit bureau will take “a few years to materialise” given the data gathering that will be required.John Rolle, in e-mailed replies to Tribune Business questions following Wednes
$750m bond rate proves Bahamas 'holding its own'
A senior accountant yesterday said the 6 per cent interest rate attached to the Government’s $750 million bond showed the Bahamas is “holding our own”.Gowon Bowe, the Bahamas Institute of Chartered Accountants (BICA) president, told Tribune Business
IAN FERGUSON: Customer feedback is vital to your success
MOST executives today recognise the importance of the customer’s voice. Our global and local corporate environments have become so competitive that we are forced to daily carve out a new template for what makes our companies unique and relevant. Cust
Thursday, November 16
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Thursday, 16th November, 2017.
UPDATED: Screening for school as pupil gets TB
THE Ministry of Health and the Department of Public Health are investigating a case of tuberculosis (TB) in a student at R M Bailey Senior High in New Providence.
Rommel Knowles elected Bahamas Olympic Committee president
The new president of the Bahamas Olympic Committee is Rommel Knowles.
Man shot while sitting in parked car
A man is in hospital after being shot in his car while parked near St Francis Joseph Primary School on Boyd Road.
‘No idea when you’ll get mail’
BAHAMAS Public Services Union (BPSU) President Kingsley Ferguson said yesterday he “has no idea” how people will receive their mail this week after employees at the General Post Office on East Hill Street protested for the third day running.
Nothing ‘devious’ in new bond deal
FINANCE Minister K Peter Turnquest yesterday defended the Minnis administration’s securing of a $750m US bond, insisting there was nothing “devious” or “surreptitious” about the way in which the transaction was handled, adding it would have a “neutral” impact on the country’s debt levels.
Speaker presses for pay overhaul
House Speaker Halson Moultrie said yesterday the Judges’ Remuneration and Pensions Act could be used as a precedent for the establishment of a review committee or commission to bring parity to salaries of those in the parliamentary and executive branches of government.
Sir Arlie’s widow fights his family
SIR Arlington Butler’s widow has resorted to legal action to prevent her from allegedly being banished from her marital home by two of her stepchildren, as well as to have a say over her husband’s state recognised funeral arrangements, according to her attorney.
Technology hub planned for Grand Bahama future
THE government has adopted new measures to accelerate the economic turn around in Grand Bahama, Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis said yesterday as he touted the success of the Grand Bahama Technology Summit last week.He said it was the government’s in
Bodycams improving behaviour of citizens who are stopped by police
POLICE officers outfitted with new body camera technology are encountering better behaved residents while wearing them.
Former PMs go from rivals to lunch partners
FROM doing battle in the House of Assembly, former prime ministers Perry Christie and Hubert Ingraham were facing one another over the dinner table instead.
NAUGHTY'S NFL PICKS: Week 11
INJURIES, suspensions, non-existent blockers, an embarrassing loss, now a withdrawn appeal!!I’ve got nothing nice to say right about now, my football team is teetering, ready to fall into the toilet, right next to the Dolphins!!• Here’s who I like th
Border insecurity
250 illegal migrants land near Albany in vicinity of HMBS Coral Harbour.
Citizenship change illegal
CITIZENSHIP…It is so funny we have been through this two times, including spending $2m plus on referendum and the politicians and political gods, still do not wish to understand the required process.
Taxes, the WTO and outsourcing
Ah well, here we go again! The talk of the town is now saying things like: “Let’s even the playing field ... tax them!” “By 2019 we’ll be full members of the WTO” and “Let’s outsource it.”
Buddy meets and greets
FOLLOWING their 110-92 loss to the Washington Wizards at the Capital One Arena on Monday night, Sacramento Kings’ shooting guard Bahamian Chavano ‘Buddy’ Hield took the time out to meet and greet the Bahamian diplomats and members of the Bahamian-Ame
Bahamian players help the Axemen win title
AFTER finishing near the bottom of the pile last year, the Acadia Axemen, featuring three Bahamians, rose to the top to win the 2017 Atlantic University Sports (AUS) championship title on Tuesday night.It took a shootout for the Axemen to prevail wit
Miller withdraws from BOC President race
Calling it a pleasure to have had the opportunity to serve for the past two terms as president of the Bahamas Olympic Committee, Wellington Miller - on the eve of the elections - has withdrawn his nomination to serve for another four years.Miller, wh
Christie Gov’t breached ‘Budgetary allowance’
THE Deputy Prime Minister yesterday accused the Christie administration of breaching its Parliamentary-approved spending limits, revealing he had to defend its actions before international investors.
Ex-minister: $750m bond to ‘slow economic growth’
A FORMER finance minister yesterday warned that the Government’s $750 million bond could “slow down economic growth” by further increasing the banks’ $1.7 billion in excess liquidity.
Bank of the Bahamas reveals 30 lay-offs
BANK of the Bahamas (BOB) yesterday confirmed around 30 jobs will be lost as part of its bid to return to sustained profitability following recent branch closures.
Near-15% growth boost if collateral bar slashed
The Bahamian economy will enjoy a 15 per cent GDP growth surge if lenders reduce collateral requirements for business borrowers to world minimum levels.
Two accused in counterfeit case
A MAN and woman accused of possessing materials used to make counterfeit money were charged in the Freeport Magistrates Court yesterday. Alphonso Hield, 57, and Cherine Dacosta, 29, of Jamaica, appeared before magistrate Rengin Johnson and were char
Woman held after airport drug find
AN American woman is in police custody after she was arrested at the Lynden Pindling International Airport for drug possession. According to police, shortly after 6pm Tuesday, officers from the Airport Division acting on information, while at the In
Man dies in accident at Grand Bahama business
A 23-year-old man is dead following an industrial accident at a facility in the industrial commercial area of Grand Bahama. The identity of the victim, who is a resident of Frobisher Drive, Freeport, has not been released. ASP Terecita Pinder said
Waterkeepers seek to safeguard our seas
It’s The Bahamas’ greatest treasure - crystal clear waters which surround our islands.Millions of tourists visit us every year to swim and play on our beaches, to swim, snorkel and sail.The most vital thing of all is making sure the thing that brings
Screening to test for tuberculosis
THE Ministry of Health in collaboration with health workers will be conducting screening for tuberculosis (TB) in Eleuthera and Exuma, Health Minister Dr Duane Sands announced yesterday.Addressing parliamentarians, Dr Sands said The Bahamas ranks in
Italy strong at 5th Star Sailors League Finals in Montagu Bay
IN just a little less than one month the fifth SSL Finals will start in Montagu Bay and this year “we’ll have two Italian flags on the starting line,” according to a press release.“Alongside Diego Negri, who’s been to every SSL events so far, we are
EDITORIAL: Answers needed on Haitian sloop
When a Haitian sloop came ashore on the southwest coast of New Providence in the wee hours of Sunday morning Bahamians were outraged. How could this have happened? Why did the Royal Bahamas Defence Force not spot and capture the would-be migrants before the boat reached shore?
SAC’s ‘clean sweep’
IT was a clean sweep in the Bahamas Association of Independent Secondary Schools’ 2017 best-of-three championship series, but the St Augustine’s College Big Red Machine only came out of Freedom Farm with three of the four titles.
Crime down - and more solutions to come in 2018
NATIONAL Security Minister Marvin Dames yesterday said overall crime was trending down with officials eyeing “some measure of success” for new initiatives set for 2018.“From an enforcement standpoint,” he told reporters outside the Cabinet Office, “w
Dames: No alarm over RBDF guns purchase
NATIONAL Security Minister Marvin Dames stuck to his guns yesterday as he rebuffed lingering concerns over revelations the Royal Bahamas Defence Force (RBDF) sourced weapons and military items from a home-based business.Mr Dames said while he underst
Court delays decision on change of judge in Chrissy Love case
A SUPREME Court judge yesterday reserved her decision on whether she will accede to media personality Christina “Chrissy Love” Thompson’s application to have her constitutional motion against her contempt of court proceedings heard by another judge.J
Time to honour our nation's heroes
History waits for no one and clocks do not stop because a loved one dies. Each time we lose someone who means something special to us in our personal lives we wonder what more we could have done for them before they passed or how we might have acted differently had we known their end was so near.
Appointments made to Canada, China and Haiti
THE Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced the appointments of the Bahamas’ high commissioner to Canada, and the ambassadors to The People’s Republic of China, and Haiti.
Women 'to play crucial part' in economic growth of island
WOMEN will play an important role in the economic advancement of Grand Bahama, said Minister of State for Grand Bahama Kwasi Thompson at the opening of the International Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA) Conference on Monday evening. FIDA’s 36th Tr
Wednesday, November 15
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Wednesday, 15th November, 2017.
Government drafts new Fisheries Act
A Cabinet Minister yesterday said a new Fisheries Act has been drafted, and is now being prepared for submission to the Cabinet. Renward Wells, minister of agriculture and fisheries, made the revelation while addressing Parliament yesterday. “A new F
Bahamas urgedto combat businessease negativity
THE Bahamas must move to combat international perceptions that it is much slower and expensive to do business in this country, a prominent attorney warned yesterday. Christel Sands-Feaste, a Higgs and Johnson partner, while speaking on a panel at the B
Tough questions needed at Cable Bahamas' AGM
TONIGHT, Cable Bahamas holds its first annual general meeting (AGM) in 16 months. Shareholders should come prepared to ask the tough questions that management is doing its best to avoid.Cable Bahamas’ management says it has a good story to tell. Whil
BTVI outfitted for renewable courses
A BAHAMIAN renewable energy provider has begun to outfit the Bahamas Technical and Vocational Institute (BTVI) to offer solar courses.Philip Holdom, president of Alternative Energy Supply, and chief technology officer of Sustainable Energy, is readyi
D’Aguilar: MPs need money to help their constituents
FREE TOWN MP Dionisio D’Aguilar yesterday said parliamentarians would not be able to satisfy the overwhelming need of constituents even if their salaries were doubled.
84 illegals held - none from sloop
PRIME Minister Dr Hubert Minnis “is very disturbed” by the illegal landing of a sloop on Adelaide Beach and is awaiting a “full report” on how the landing was possible, his Press Secretary Anthony Newbold said yesterday.
MPs’ pay rise conditional on upturn
IN the face of public uproar, the Minnis administration has placed a stipulation on its pledge to increase salaries for Members of Parliament next year, with the prime minister’s Press Secretary Anthony Newbold saying yesterday the salaries will not be increased if the economy does not improve.
BPL fraud accused faces 140 charges
FORMER bank employee Reno Bethel was arraigned in Magistrate’s Court yesterday over nearly 100 additional fraud related charges stemming from a multi-million dollar theft scheme at Bahamas Power & Light (BPL) uncovered earlier this year.
Buckets, Pirates victorious
ALIV Buckets and the Pirates won the New Providence Basketball Association’s double header at the AF Adderley Gymnasium on Monday night.In the men’s division II opener, Aliv knocked off the Johnson Truckers 78-75, while the Pirates got by the Rhythm
Nassau’s harbour disrepair ‘threatens economic viability’
“Heavily degraded” infrastructure in Nassau harbour is “threatening the Bahamian economy’s viability” by hurting cruise and commercial vessel access, an IDB report has warned.
Unions: ‘Don’t box ourselves in’ over WTO by year 2019
Trade union leaders have urged the Government not to “box ourselves in” to joining the WTO by 2019, fearing there will be “very, very serious” consequences for Bahamian workers.
Govt’s $750m bond is ‘3x’ oversubscribed
THE Government last night said the outcome of its $750m bond issue was “as favourable as we could have expected”, with the placement more than three times oversubscribed.
Bahamas only per capita GDP faller within the Caribbean
THE Bahamas was yesterday exposed as the only Caribbean nation to suffer a decline in per capita GDP this century, while also being the “notable exception” to major tourist arrivals growth.
‘Now is time to get serious’ over economic reform
A CABINET Minister yesterday warned that “now is the time to get serious” on economic reform, warning that change will be “uncomfortable and contentious” for many.
Landing of sloop ‘a significant security breach’
THE Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) said the landing of an illegal sloop on the shoreline of Adelaide Village over the weekend was a “a significant security breach just three quarters of a mile from” the Royal Bahamas Defence Force base.
Man on work permit guilty of harbouring illegal migrants
A HAITIAN man was ordered to pay a fine of $6,000 or serve two years in prison yesterday after pleading guilty in the Freeport Magistrates Court to charges of harbouring illegal migrants.
Suspect shot by police
A SUSPECT who allegedly pulled a gun on police is in hospital recovering after he was shot by officers.
CULTURE CLASH: MPs, prove your worth before even thinking about a pay rise
We, the Bahamian people, are frequent victims of the bait and switch. Parties in opposition agree with us, promise to represent our positions, then forget about us once they have consent to govern on our behalf.
‘Opposing citizenship law changes is downright evil’
STATE Minister for Legal Affairs Elsworth Johnson yesterday suggested critics of proposed changes to citizenship laws were “downright evil” as he called for elevated and rational discourse on the issue.
EDITORIAL: REMEMBERING THE FALLEN
LAST week’s church services and ceremonies in Nassau to mark Remembrance Day were conducted with customary solemnity, dignity and efficiency. They reflected, as they always do each November, the fine organisational work of those concerned in producing, with appropriate seriousness as well as pomp and pageantry, a national commemoration of those who perished in two world wars and other conflicts.
China is on the rise
WE live in a multipolar world. The United States (US) is no longer the undisputed leader of the world. China is a direct challenge to US hegemony.
A perfect Weekend
WHOEVER first conceptualised and conceived the idea for your Weekend Magazine is a natural genius and is to be commended. Since its initial insertion into Friday’s edition of The Tribune, my family and I, especially my teenage daughter, Jasmine, a student at the University of The Bahamas, eagerly await each edition.
Yet more debt?
THE government of the Bahamas has been in office since May 10, 2017. Since that time they have borrowed $720m and are still collecting VAT.
Post office operations suspended again amid problems
OPERATIONS at the General Post Office were suspended for the second day yesterday, despite a promise from Transport and Local Government Minister Frankie Campbell that issues in the building will be resolved “in the shortest period of time”.In an int
Minnis to create unit "to deliver" on govt promises
THE Minnis administration will establish a Deliverables Unit to help the government make good on its promises of “good governance and accountability”. In yesterday’s press briefing, Press Secretary Anthony “Ace” Newbold announced the creation of the
'We are part of US opioid problem'
HEALTH Minister Dr Duane Sands yesterday flagged concerns the country’s pharmaceutical industry was complicit in the raging opioid crisis afflicting the United States.Dr Sands referenced pockets of opioid dependence in the country, stating while it d
Passenger riding in back of truck dies in traffic accident
A MAN is dead after a traffic accident in San Salvador on Monday. Police said they received a report shortly before 5pm of a fatal accident in the settlement of United Estates. When officers arrived on the scene, they met the lifeless body of a male
Youth Flag Football playoffs Saturday
WITH its second year coming to a climax this coming Saturday, the Bahamas Youth Flag Football League has experienced growth with total teams expanding to eight this season. Children between the ages of six and 17 years have been competing since Septe
'Buddy' and Kings 3-10 after 110-92 loss to Wizards
CHAVANO ‘Buddy’ Hield and the Sacramento Kings slipped to 3-10 to remain in last place in the Pacific Division of the Western Conference after losing a 110-92 decision to the Washington Wizards.In that game on Monday night at the Capital One Arena in
'Fish' makes it a 3-man race for BOC president
The Bahamas Olympic Committee is now in a three-man race for the post of president with secretary general Rommel ‘Fish’ Knowles moving up to challenge his incumbent Wellington Miller and former Bahamas Association of Athletic Associations president M
New Fundslegislation for release next week
DRAFT legislation to overhaul the Bahamas’ investment funds regime could be made available for industry consultation by next week, the Securities Commission’s top executive said yesterday.Christina Rolle, who was speaking on a panel at the Bahamas In
Failure fear 'cripples' entrepreneurial spirit
A BAHAMIAN entrepreneur yesterday said access to financing and the fear of failure were “killing the entrepreneurial spirit” in the Bahamas, as he recalled being turned down by 17 financiers. Lincoln Deal II, the JetLink Adventures founder and chief
Baha Mar opens SLS hotel to paying guests
BAHA Mar yesterday achieved another milestone when its 299-room SLS property opened to guests for the first time.Reservations have gone live for the $4.2 billion project’s second new hotel property, with the SLS joining Grand Hyatt as the new flag/br
TourismtargetingEuropeanairlift
THE Minister of Tourism yesterday said the Government is targeting increased airlift from Europe, with all indicators suggesting that market is “looking up”’.Speaking outside Cabinet yesterday following a four-day trip to London for the World Travel
Tuesday, November 14
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Tuesday, 14th November, 2017.
Post Office staff: We need new HQ - now
NEARLY 100 employees at the “rat and mould infested” General Post Office demonstrated on East Hill Street yesterday demanding the government either make the building habitable or move them immediately.
RBDF audit ‘questions still to ask’
FORMER Assistant Commissioner Paul Thompson yesterday raised concerns over the findings of an audit conducted into the Royal Bahamas Defence Force (RBDF), telling The Tribune he felt assurances offered by National Security Minister Marvin Dames were “premature”.
Pintard: People first, not MPs’ pay
MINISTER of Youth, Sports and Culture Michael Pintard said yesterday economic growth, shrinking the deficit and organising public services are higher priorities to the Minnis administration than raising the pay of Members of Parliament.
Brave’s brother’s fury over cancelled deals
PROGRESSIVE Liberal Party (PLP) Leader Philip “Brave” Davis dismissed as “much ado about nothing” revelations his brother’s company was paid in full for two Bahamas Electricity Corporation (BEC) contracts he ordered cancelled.
Missing migrants ‘had help ashore’
THE Department of Immigration is conducting massive sweeps of known “areas for Haitian migrants” after a large empty sloop was discovered on the shoreline of Adelaide Village Sunday afternoon.
Teen charged after drug seizure
A 19-year-old woman was charged in connection with a drug seizure at the Lynden Pindling International Airport (LPIA) over the weekend. Britney Neymour stood before magistrate Samuel McKinney faced with one count each of possession of dangerous drug
Four accused in gun case
FOUR people including a juvenile were arraigned in the Freeport Magistrates Court yesterday on charges of attempted murder and possession of a firearm. Shannon Johnson, 26, of Limewood Lane, Freeport, was charged with attempted murder, two counts of
The gift of life- Bahamians encouraged to donate blood -
THERE is a pressing need for blood donations in the Bahamas, and just one pint may save more than one life.With this in mind, the Rotaract Club of South East Nassau Centennial (RSENC) is encouraging Bahamians to “Be a Hero – Be a Donor” as it gears u
'All-time high' diabetes diagnoses puts Bahamas in spotlight
With the number of diabetes diagnoses at an all-time high in the country, the Bahamas has attracted special attention from the International Diabetes Federation this year.The global alliance of more than 230 national diabetes associations is now tak
Try this protein-packed substitute to make lunchtime more nutritious
Cottage cheese is having a moment.Nutritionists and health-minded individuals have discovered that the dairy case staple can actually unlock a lot of mealtime solutions, especially when it comes to remaking recipes with a creamy base, such as tuna sa
Get salty to fight stress
Stress. No one wants it, but we all experience it from time to time. Higher levels of stress can cause problems at work and home. But stress is not just hard on your mental well-being; it is also hard on your body and can lead to many negative health
Violence or good love? Men, women and promiscuity underpostcolonial nationalism
Is there a difference between violence and good love? The Bahamas remains trapped in the social construct of outdated stereotypes of masculinity and femininity that inflict violence on both men and women. Sadly, we like these stereotypes because they
Are you mastering your personal performance?
Annual evaluation or performance appraisal is a method by which an employee’s job performance is documented and evaluated. Even though these evaluations can be somewhat stressful, they provide opportunity for employers to determine if you are perform
A woman with focus
Marisa Mason-Smith has been named “Focused Woman of the Year 2017” at the culmination of last week’s three-day Focused Woman International Summit, which introduced a slate full of dynamic women leaders to the country for a three-day retreat at Comfor
Christian R&B star joins Nassau women’s retreat
The BET Sunday Best winner and Christian R&B singer Tasha Page-Lockhart will be visiting the Bahamas next week, joining the ranks of other leading women in the community for a special retreat.
Designing a dream
Graphic designers create visual concepts that inspire and inform. With their work, they engage in a process of visual communication using various forms of typography, photography and illustration. It is a calling that not only requires hard work and
Concerns raised over pay for new financial secretary
LEADING accountant Gowon Bowe yesterday called on the government to clarify the fate of former Financial Secretary Simon Wilson amid concerns over the value of the contract awarded to his successor.Mr Bowe said the lack of transparency surrounding Mr
Two charged after 400lb marijuana find
TWO Abaco natives were arraigned in Magistrates Court yesterday in connection with the seizure of more than 400 pounds of marijuana near the Exumas last week, when it was alleged they assaulted several police officers with a boat. Bartholomew Pinder
Reports of Ronnie Butler’s health dismissed as fake news
BELOVED Bahamian musician Ronnie Butler is alive, contrary to social media reports which were widely spread yesterday morning.
PLP deputy leadership candidate fired from BAIC
RICARDO Smith, who suffered an overwhelming loss to Chester Cooper in the deputy leader race at the Progressive Liberal Party’s (PLP) convention last month, has been fired from the Bahamas Agricultural & Industrial Corporation (BAIC).
Three years in jail for drug and gun possession
A 27-YEAR-OLD man was sentenced to three years in prison yesterday after pleading guilty to three firearm related charges and one drug related charge stemming from a drug and gun seizure in the Quarry Mission Road area last week.
Businesses hit by Post Office ‘disaster’
BAHAMIAN businessmen yesterday warned that the Post Office “disaster” continues to impact private sector cash flows and the smooth conduct of commerce.
PM: 2022 for Gov’t accounting switch
THE Prime Minister yesterday revealed that the Government is targeting end-June 2022 to fully switch to accrual-based accounting, describing the move as “no small feat”.
Investors ‘amazed’ over BOB’s first profit in 5 years
BANK of the Bahamas (BOB) “amazed” its shareholders yesterday by declaring its first quarterly profit in almost five years, following its $162 million summer ‘bail-out’.
Gov’t ‘increasing risk’ via $800m borrowing
The Government faces “increased risk” by issuing an $800 million US dollar bond, a former finance minister yesterday suggesting it instead target $1.7 billion in local excess liquidity.
Bahamas must ‘get across line’ on tax automatic exchange
THE Government has been urged to “get across the line before year-end” on global tax information exchange standards, amid hope the relevant legislation will reach Parliament tomorrow.
THE PRESS BOX: 'Potential remedies to keep my Cowboys playoff train on track'
OKAY Cowboy Nation, breath in, breath out.......shake it off, all is not lost, we are okay, and we will be just fine. No need to panic. Here are two problem areas that haunted the Cowboys on Sunday, and their potential remedies, in order to keep the
Sports Notes
THE Quality Home Centre Divers took a 2-0 lead over the three-time defending champions Sharks as the New Providence Oldtimers Softball Association opened its best-of-five championship series over the weekend. On Saturday in
PE teacher honoured in special ceremony at Cleveland Eneas Primary
ALTHOUGH she was singled out as the Teacher of the Year for 2016-18 at Cleveland Eneas Primary School, principal Patrice Bodie said she doesn’t think she can find a more dedicated and devoted physical education teacher than Mariska Thompson.During a
Jonquel Jones and Flame win season opener in China
JONQUEL Jones looks to continue her momentum from the WNBA to the Women’s Chinese Basketball Association.Her Shanxi Flame got the season off to an impressive start with a 92-52 win over Heilongjiang in the season opener yesterday.They got out to a 24
'I'm taking my talent to University of Kentucky'
“I’M taking my talent to the University of Kentucky,” stated Devine Parker, the Bahamas’ top junior female sprinter, as she revealed her choice of college for 2018.Last Monday, November 6, Parker said she made her decision after visiting several othe
SAC strong in softball title runs
The St Augustine’s College Big Red Machine placed four teams in the Bahamas Association of Independent Secondary Schools softball championships and three of those teams got their title runs off to favourable starts.The junior girls defeated the Queen
Tobacco toxin
THERE can be little doubt that the great benefit to 20/50 being employed by Wind River Tobacco Company far outweighs the damage done to hundreds of thousands of people whose life will be forever changed by their product.
China is on the rise
WE live in a multipolar world.
EDITORIAL: How to crack the traffic problem
It will not take yet another traffic study to tell us what we already know.
Accountants urged to 'stay on cutting edge'
THE Bahamas Institute of Chartered Accountants (BICA) president yesterday urged the profession to stay on the “cutting edge”, adding: “We have to make sure we are who we champion ourselves to be”.Gowon Bowe, addressing the opening of BICA’s Accountan
Monday, November 13
11132017 EDITION
Monday, 13th November, 2017.
Deal done with UAE to bring solar power to stadium lot
THE United Arab Emirates (UAE) has given the Bahamas a grant to help this nation become more clean energy friendly, which will be used to outfit the parking lot at the Thomas A Robinson National Stadium with solar power. The UAE has set up a fund th
Police to trial bodycams
Royal Bahamas Police Force (RBPF) is launching a programme to outfit police officers of its Mobile Division with body cameras.
MPs’ pay will need economic upturn
DEPUTY Prime Minister K Peter Turnquest yesterday said he believes “there will be an improvement to the country finances” in next year’s budget cycle when members of Parliament are expected to receive pay raises.
Minnis pays tribute to ‘Sir Arlie’
SIR Arlington Butler, the first Speaker of the House of Assembly in an independent Bahamas, died Thursday night.
Migrants are hunted as Haitian sloop lands
THE Royal Bahamas Defence Force (RBDF) is investigating reports of a Haitian wooden sloop landing in the southwest area of New Providence.
Super Value staff held at gunpoint
POLICE are on the hunt for two men who robbed a Super Value store early yesterday morning sending three female employees to the hospital for “shock”.
Govt seeking new $800m foreign loan
The Government is aiming to raise up to $800 million via a US dollar bond to cover its deficit financing needs for the current and previous fiscal years, Tribune Business can reveal.
WORLD VIEW: Time to level the playing field
The absence of meaningful consultation between governments and private sector organisations in the Caribbean is leading to the implementation of externally-driven laws and regulations which will not serve the region well.
'Sir Arlie' Butler dead at 79
SIR Arlington Butler was remembered for the role he played, not only in the Bahamas Olympic Association as it was referred then, but also in the lives of those who followed in his footsteps as administrators and those who benefited as athletes.On Thu
Loney Bowl must be played Tuesday
EUGENE McMinns, Shelton Williams, Arrien McDonald and their Acadia Axemen were prepared to contend for a conference championship last weekend but after a lengthy dispute, the title will now be decided Tuesday afternoon.The Atlantic University Sport C
Stingers and Giants remain undefeated in the NPBA
BOTH the PJ Stingers and the Commonwealth Bank Giants remained undefeated in the New Providence Basketball Association after pulling off the double header victories on Saturday night.At the AF Adderley Gymnasium in the men’s division one play, the St
Bahamian players hit court in NCAA Division I
NCAA Division I basketball tipped off Friday night and several Bahamian players were hit the floor for their respective programmes in divisions across the United States.Some of the top performers included Arizona’s Deandre Ayton, Lashann Higgs of th
Keith Lloyd dies at home on 50th birthday
The Bahamas Cycling Federation, the Bahamas Swimming Federation and the Bahamas Olympic Committee jointly expressed their condolences on the passing of former competitor, parent and executive Keith Lloyd.As he celebrated his 50th birthday on Friday m
Team Bahamas 2nd overall
IN the final of The North American IC Junior Challenge in Mexico City last week, the Bahamas played the United States of America.The USA proved to be the stronger team, booking their ticket to the Worldwide Finals in Tokyo, Japan, next October along
Is Minnis becoming a new Mugabe?
MY fellow Bahamians. Is it just me (I wish) or did we just elect a Bahamian Mugabe in charge of The Bahamas? A few weeks ago, I was just talking about our “new and improved” Prime Minister by the name of Hubert Minnis.
PM should not be deterred
PRIME Minister Dr Hubert Minnis should ignore the naysayers. There are some people who keep asking what has the government done so far? To me, they must be blind not to see.
Nothing wrong with MP raises
PRIME Minister Dr Hubert Minnis was very right to announce he would raise parliamentary salaries. Parliamentarians must be the only ones in The Bahamas who have not gone up in pay in 30 years.
EDITORIAL: A Republican rout - but what next?
Last week, most of the attention in the American political world was on the biggest, most significant election of this year.
New book tells life story of the ordinary woman who became Deputy Prime Minister
CYNTHIA “Mother” Pratt’s hosted a book launch on Friday for her biography, “An Ordinary Woman from the Heart of the Inner City”, drawing family, friends and people inspired by her over the years.
GAIN AN EDGE: College isn’t just for the lucky few
The lucky few with good grades and rich families - that’s who goes to college, right? Wrong!
INSIGHT: The time has come for both political parties to stop playing politics with immigration
The Bahamas’ leading human rights lawyer continues his analysis of the Minnis administration’s December 31 deadline for illegal immigrants to leave the country.
INSIGHT: Come on Dr Minnis, be the leader we need
LAST Thursday marked the third anniversary of the death of Pastor Dr Myles Munroe and his wife, Pastor Ruth Munroe – and The Bahamas is sorely missing the kind of leadership he embodied.
Insurance chair fears regulatory 'overshoot'
Bahamian insurers remain concerned that proposed anti-money laundering reforms risk “overshooting and putting us at a competitive disadvantage as a jurisdiction”.Emmanuel Komolafe, the Bahamas Insurance Association’s (BIA) chairman, told Tribune Busi
Don't 'fight tooth and nail' against the WTO
A FORMER Grand Bahama Port Authority (GBPA) attorney says the Bahamas must “embrace” full World Trade Organisation (WTO) membership rather than “fight tooth and nail” against it.Carey Leonard told Tribune Business that Freeport, and the wider Bahamas
Fidelity targets 10 per cent profit rise for 2018
FIDELITY Bank (Bahamas) is targeting 10 per cent net income growth for 2018 as consumer loan expansion continues to compensate for mortgage book contraction.Gowon Bowe, the BISX-listed commercial bank’s chief financial officer, told Tribune Business
QC: Gov’t must hire business ease ‘Czar’
THE Government must appoint a business ease ‘Czar’ as part of “major surgery” to repair the Bahamas’ outdated governance model, a prominent QC has urged.
SANDS TO CHALLENGE MILLER FOR TOP POST IN THE BOC
WHEN the Bahamas Olympic Association (BOA) goes to the polls on Thursday night to elect a new administration, former Bahamas Association of Athletic Associations (BAAA) president Mike Sands will be challenging incumbent BOC president Wellington Mille
Wellington Miller: 'Our record should speak for itself'
BAHAMAS Olympic Committee chairman Wellington Miller is welcoming the opposition from former Bahamas Association of Athletic Associations’ Mike Sands to his presidency when the BOA’s annual general meeting and election of officers is held on Thursday
Financial servicessector selectscaptive scholars
THE Bahamian financial services industry has selected two recipients for the Associates in Captive Insurance (ACI) designation scholarships.The 2017 recipients are Clement Penn Jr, of CBH Bank Bahamas, and Lorraine Goncalves of BAC Bahamas Bank. “Bot
Insurance industry meets with the Attorney General
THE Bahamas Insurance Association (BIA) and its executives recently met attorney general, Carl Bethel, to discuss issues impacting the industry.The BIA team, led by its chairman, Emmanuel Komolafe, introduced Mr Bethel to the BIA and its objectives w
Bahamas must 'raise financial services game'
NICHE providers could gain greater market share in the Bahamas and expand their business as larger firms streamline their operations due to global regulatory pressures, a financial services executive believes.Craig Lines, president/director of LOM Fi
Bahamian tech-based KYC provider gaining recognition
A FINANCIAL technology start-up created by Bahamian born E. Jay Saunders has been nominated for 4 A-Team 2017 RegTech (Regulatory Technology) awards for its enhanced due diligence cognitive search and crime prevention tool SafetyNet.ai (www.safetynet
Better visitor access key to Long Island's growth
IMPROVING visitor access to Long Island is the easiest way to boost the island’s economy, a local businessman saying: “I think it all boils down to convenience’.Luke Maillis, manager of Real Addictive Charters, told the Long Island Business Outlook c
Sunday, November 12
Man dies in Sea Breeze Estates crash
A man is dead after a traffic accident in Sea Breeze Estates early on Sunday morning.
Two injured in Exuma plane crash
Two people were injured after a plane crash in Exuma on Sunday morning.
Saturday, November 11
Body found in Culmersville sub-division
Police are investigating after a partly decomposed body was discovered in the Culmersville sub-division on Friday night.
Friday, November 10
11102017 EDITION
Friday, 10th November, 2017.
Four men, including Opposition Leader's son, charged with firearm possession
FOUR men were arraigned in the Magistrate's Court Friday on an unlawful possession of a firearm charge.
Two face fraud charges in connection with BPL
TWO men were arraigned in a Magistrate’s Court on Friday with a combined total of 22 counts of fraud related charges in connection with the Bahamas Power and Light Company Ltd.
Three wanted in connection with BPL fraud investigations
Police are seeking the public's help in locating three men who are wanted for questioning in connection with the Bahamas Power and Light (BPL) fraud investigations.
Kenyan man sentenced for overstaying in the Bahamas
A KENYAN national was charged on Friday with a single count of overstaying in the Bahamas.
Kenred Dorsett's attorneys voice 'unbiased jury' concerns
FORMER Environment Minister Kenred Dorsett appeared in Supreme Court on Friday for a case management hearing, where his attorneys exchanged questionnaires with prosecutors on the parameters of the upcoming trial.
Man fights for life after shooting
A MAN is fighting for his life in hospital after he was shot multiple times on Thursday.
Three held after $3m drug bust in Eleuthera
THREE men are in police custody in connection with the discovery of $3m worth of marijuana in Eleuthera on Thursday.
Sir Arlington Butler dies age 79
SIR Arlington Butler, the first Speaker of the House of Assembly in an independent Bahamas, died Thursday night.
Legal marijuana? No time soon
HEALTH Minister Dr Duane Sands said yesterday the government is monitoring global trends in the decriminalisation and legalisation of marijuana, but doubted the Bahamas would “follow suit” in the immediate future.
Sands: Be honest on domestic violence
BAHAMIANS need to lift the veil of secrecy surrounding crimes against women and children, Minister of Health Dr Duane Sands urged yesterday, as he noted linkages of such acts to violence in school and the wider community.
$700k to officers 'was no mistake'
FORMER Bahamas Public Service Union (BPSU) President John Pinder said yesterday the more than $700,000 paid out to Royal Bahamas Defence Force (RBDF) officers in 2014 was not “wrongly paid out” as indicated by the Office of the Auditor General.
Six arrested after drug seizure in Freeport
Grand Bahama Police arrested six men after allegedly discovering suspected marijuana and cocaine at a residence in the Freeport area.
BPL acts to tighten contract process
BPL chairwoman Darnell Osborne said yesterday officials are in the process of “tightening” and “centralising” how contracts are awarded at the power company.
'Stand easy - arms deal's above board'
MINISTER of National Security Marvin Dames yesterday expressed confidence in operations at the Royal Bahamas Defence Force (RBDF) as he moved to clarify several discrepancies in Auditor General Terrence Bastian’s report into the law enforcement agency.
Port of Nassau needs 'over $100m infusion'
Management of the Bahamas’ main cruise port will be put out to bid by mid-December, with the facility needing “a substantial capital infusion in excess of $100 million”.Dionisio D’Aguilar, minister of tourism, confirmed to Tribune Business this week
A COMIC'S VIEW: Many mouths of Minnis
In 2014, the former PLP administration established the parliamentary select committee to determine salary increases for MPs. Needless to say, “nobody was on dey run”. The mid-term timimg for this proposal (as that former administration’s popularity
Christie out of touch
I read and listened with interest to Perry Christie’s remarks about the recently-concluded PLP convention and he just confirmed for everyone how out of touch he is with us, the people.
Pindling aiming for a run?
OVER the past year or so Bahamian politics had become mundane to me. However, my political mood experienced an abrupt change when I saw a write-up in the two major dailies regarding Monique Pindling’s address at the PLP convention.
The turning point
WOW! I can’t believe Deputy Leader Chester Cooper is using the same old tactic the PLP has always used in an effort to win the next general elections. A tactic straight outta da University of Wulff Road.
EDITORIAL: Don't rush ahead without the facts
In the country’s rush to taste blood and make the guilty pay for corruption, greed and graft, reports flying out of the Auditor-General’s office in the last week have been juicy teasers, tantalising pieces alleging, at best, financial indiscretion and at worst, blatant disregard for anything but the most self-serving gratification.
Sports Notes
ALCONDO Hepburn of Moonlight Strikers was the top scorer in the Financial Bowling League that continued on Wednesday night at Mario’s Bowling and Family Entertainment with a 608 high three game set.
Faye ‘has been an awesome competitor who has represented the country well’
LIKE the major sports in basketball, athletics, swimming and baseball, just to name a few, bodybuilding continues to flourish with two more competitors earning their professional card this year.
Blue Waves set to host inaugural sprint invite on Saturday
MONTHS after it travelled to Florida to compete in its first international meet, the Blue Waves Swim Club is all set to host its inaugural local sprint invitational at the Betty Kelly Kenning national swim complex on Saturday.
Bahamians look to have strong sophomore seasons on court
BAHAMIAN players at the junior college level are looking to have strong sophomore seasons and position themselves for an opportunity to eventually transfer to an NCAA programme.
Tennis ace Kerrie Cartwright gets WTA ranking
Although she didn’t make it to another final, Kerrie Cartwright wrapped up her two tournaments in Colombia by getting an Women's Tennis Association (WTA) women’s ranking.
High Flyers, Mingoes in tonight’s double header
IN the New Providence Basketball Association (NPBA) tonight, the Breezes High Flyers are scheduled to play Elite Basketball Club in the men’s division II opener at the Kendal Isaacs Gymnasium.
Nominees announced for Bahamas Press Club awards
THE best in Bahamian media will be recognised for their hard work and dedication in the field of journalism and mass communications during The Bahamas Press Club Media Awards scheduled for Saturday, November 18. The black tie event will be held in t
Tech summit opens in Grand Bahama
HUNDREDS packed the convention centre at the Grand Lucayan Resort yesterday for the first ever Grand Bahama Technology Summit opened by Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis, who revealed that legislation has been put forth to enable new technology busines
DNA wants anti-corruption laws after BPL revelations
THE Democratic National Alliance (DNA) yesterday called on the government to table “its promised compendium of anti-corruption laws” and “fully enact” the Freedom of Information Act in the wake of a Bahamas Power and Light (BPL) audit which found num
US Embassy chief is announced
THE United States Embassy in Nassau has announced James Denver Herren as the newest chargé d’affaires. Mr Herren is fresh out of an assignment as the director of contracts management in Baghdad, Iraq. He assumed his duties as chargé d’affaires on No
Witness says co-defendant admitted to shooting
PROSECUTION witness Allan Alcime told the Supreme Court yesterday that while he and three co-defendants were in police custody, Devaughn Hall allegedly admitted to shooting Barry and Sheena Johnson.
Pair accused of attempted murder
TWO men were charged with attempted murder and possession of a firearm in the Freeport Magistrates Court on Thursday.
Armed robber appeal dismissed
THE Court of Appeal this week dismissed the appeal of Dudley Seide, affirming his conviction for armed robbery with a sentence of 20 years’ imprisonment.
Davis: RBDF audit is attempt to smear reputation of PLP
OPPOSITION Leader Philip Davis yesterday questioned the focus of Auditor General Terrence Bastian’s report into the Royal Bahamas Defence Force, suggesting the recently tabled document was an extension of the political narrative espoused by the Minnis administration.
Web shops: Systems prevented use for money transmission
SEVERAL web shop operators yesterday said inter-island money transfers were impossible on their system, while others expressed concern over the impact on Family Island communities from Island Luck’s decision to close all such accounts. Anthony brown
GB Power buy-out: ‘This is beginning, not end, of fight’
OPPONENTS of the GB Power buy-out yesterday warned the utility’s owner: “Don’t count your Depository Receipt chickens before they’re hatched” despite investor approval for the deal.
Bank fears Central Bank 'difficulties' in $2.4m battle
A BAHAMIAN bank is suing its correspondent to recover $2.343 million amid fears the situation will create “difficulties” with the Central Bank and Securities Commission.Capital Union Bank, which is based at the Lyford Financial Centre, is alleging th
Ice cream firm is 'licked' over unfair dismissal
A Lickety Split employee, whose husband conducted a year-long harassment campaign against her boss over suspicions they were having an affair, has won her claim for unfair dismissal.Justice Indra Charles, in a September 14, 2017, ruling found that th
IAN FERGUSON: Striking the right note for working harmony
MUSIC is said to be the universal language. Bars, notes, chords, rhythms and beats somehow have the ability to transport us into another world and emotional state of being. It influences the way we communicate, and most understand its immense power i
Long Island water upgrade eyed for 2018 first quarter
PUBLIC tendering for a long-awaited water supply improvement project for Long Island will begin this month, the island’s MP yesterday revealing work will begin in the 2018 first quarter.
IDB unveils $35m coastal upgrades
THE Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) yesterday announce it has approved a $35 million loan to enhance the Bahamas’ resilience to coastal risks.The programme will finance shoreline stabilisation and coastal flooding control measures on Grand Baha
Family Guardianhas top ratingsconfirmed
FAMILY Guardian yesterday saw its top financial strength and creditworthiness rankings affirmed by the insurance industry’s leading global rating agency.A.M. Best confirmed the BISX-listed life and health insurer’s A- (Excellent) financial strength r
Sandals showcases Bahamas to international media visitors
SANDALS yesterday said its two Bahamian properties have attracted more than 50 international media outlets in 2017, with the pace of visits increasing since the September 2017 hurricanes.Lazar Delorenzo Charlton, public relations manager at Sandals R
Financial services industry honours leading performers
THE Bahamian financial services industry honoured many of its leading professionals at the Excellence Awards Gala Dinner, held on November 3 at Atlantis.The awards programme, introduced in 2001 by the Bahamas Financial Services Board (BFSB) as a part
IDB approves Long Island airport study
THE Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) has approved a feasibility study for upgrades to Long Island’s main airport, a senior official said yesterday.Maria Florencia Attademo-Hirt, the bank’s Bahamas country representative, told Tribune Business: “
Thursday, November 9
11102017 EDITION
Thursday, 9th November, 2017.
Greenslade ‘wanted to move on’
MINISTER of National Security Marvin Dames yesterday revealed former Commissioner of Police Ellison Greenslade expressed a desire to demit office in a private meeting with him shortly after the general election.
Brave told Miller - halt brother’s deal
PROGRESSIVE Liberal Party (PLP) Leader Philip “Brave” Davis revealed yesterday he intervened to cause the cancellation of two contracts awarded to his brother’s company by the Bahamas Electricity Corporation (BEC) while he served as minister of works in the Christie administration.
Blunder gives RBDF officers extra $700k
MORE than $700,000 was wrongly paid out to 1,227 Royal Bahamas Defence Force (RBDF) officers in 2014, the Office of the Auditor General has found.
Argument breaks out as lawyer accuses witness of being a liar
A WAR of words erupted in the Supreme Court in Grand Bahama on Wednesday between witness Allan Alcime and a defence attorney after the former was accused of being a liar and making up a story about being at the scene of the deadly shooting and home i
Drugs seized after boat pursuit
Two men were arrested in Exuma yesterday as part of a drug swoop. At about 3am, a team of officers from the Drug Enforcement Unit and the Police Marine Support Unit, assisted by US Drug Enforcement Agents, spotted a go-fast vessel in the area of High
Minister: Trees are our heritage and our defence
MINISTER of the Environment Romauld Ferreira addressed hundreds of students during the morning assembly at CI Gibson Senior High School on Monday to talk to them about the importance of forestry, which supports life on the planet. “Youth, like you,
Author helps youngsters to discover Bahamian legends
IN support of a book-giveaway project launched by Guanima Press Ltd, Patricia Glinton-Meicholas marked the publication of her new collection of original short stories, Lusca and Other Fantastic Tales, by gifting 600 copies to the students of her alma
Going green by planting trees
SAVE The Bays took its greener is better message to a different kind of platform recently, far from the halls of government and the courts right to the Grand Bahama Humane Society. The organisation planted 15 neem trees on Humane Society grounds. “
Union accuses government of cover-up
BAHAMAS Electrical Workers Union (BEWU) representatives yesterday suggested the government was attempting to “cover up” the roles some employees at Bahamas Power and Light allegedly played in the vendor fraud scheme by “picking out” portions of the E
New policies now in place at BPL to prevent irregularities
FOLLOWING Ernst & Young’s (EY) revelations regarding irregularities in procurement decisions at Bahamas Power & Light (BPL) under the former Christie administration, Works Minister Desmond Bannister said yesterday new policies are now in place, which will be “scrupulously followed”.
Pensions change ‘serves no good’
OPPOSITION Leader Philip “Brave” Davis called the Minnis administration’s amendment to the Pensions Act the “Ellison Greenslade amendment” yesterday, arguing it serves no public good but is a tool the administration has used to negotiate Mr Greenslade out of his position as commissioner of police.
‘Strong majority’ votes for GB Power buy-out
A “strong, strong majority” of Bahamian shareholders last night voted to accept the $35 million GB Power buy-out, despite last-ditch arguments that the offer was hugely undervalued.
Court president gives industrial peace plea
THE Court of Appeal’s president yesterday pleaded for industrial peace at Baha Mar’s Melia resort, calling for a “good faith” resolution to the long-running dispute over worker gratuities.
BPL finance chief targeted by Board for fighting waste
BAHAMAS Power & Light’s (BPL) chief financial officer was victimised for trying to set-up proper procurement processes, amid a culture of “bid rigging” on high-value contracts.
Oil refinery pledges 600 construction jobs at peak
A $4.5 billion oil refinery and storage terminal is “aiming to hit the ground running in the New Year”, with construction set to create between 300-600 jobs “at a single time”.
Island Luck to close all money transfer accounts
A MAJOR web shop yesterday said all customer accounts being used for money transmission will be closed following regulatory concerns expressed by the Gaming Minister.
CULTURE CLASH: Where next for legislation on gender equality?
Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis announced last week the current administration will amend legislation in order to allow Bahamian women to automatically transfer citizenship to their children at birth in the same way Bahamian men already do.
Striking a balance
The Tribune, Culture Clash, November 1, 2017.
The Pointe
FOR the first time today I parked in the Pointe Multi Storey Car Park.
Hypocrisy of Brave
HOW can Philip ‘Brave’ Davis fix his mouth to say the PLP does not support the proposed wage raise for MPs? Either the leader of the opposition is extremely forgetful, or else he believes it is the Bahamian people who have no memory.
NAUGHTY'S NFL PICKS: Week 10
LIKE most loyal, die hard Cowboys fans, I’m holding an ‘Ezekiel Elliott Suspension Hearing ‘ Candlelight Vigil. My rosary beeds are out, my book of novenas is close by. 2pm Thursday November 9th, 2017 can’t get here soon enough, so once and for all
National High School Volleyball Championships to return to Freeport
THE National High School Volleyball Championships is set to return to the nation’s second city, featuring over 200 student-athletes vying for titles in their respective divisions.The Ministries of Youth Sports and Culture, Education and Finance will
Junior title matchups all set in BAISS softball
THE championship matchups in the junior division are set and some familiar opponents will face off once again to decide Bahamas Association of Independent Secondary School Softball titles.In the junior boys, the St Augustine’s College Big Red Machine
Team Bahamas off to favourable start
Team Bahamas got out to a favourable start at the Compass North American IC 16 and Under Junior Challenge.The mixed doubles team of Jacobi Bain and Sydney Clarke won the decisive match to take the win over Mexico (Red Team) at Club Raquetas Bosques,
Buddy Buckets season high 21
THERE may be something to Dave Joerger’s “Buddy Off The Bench” plan.Hield scored a season-high 21 points to lead the Sacramento Kings a 94-86 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder Tuesday night at the Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, California.It was eas
YOUR SAY: How long before the gates go up on Cabbage Beach? Is it time to buy?
In 2005, a jaw-dropping California court ruling sent shock waves through a crowd of Hollywood A-listers.
Tributes paid to former MP
MEMBERS of Parliament paused proceedings in the House of Assembly yesterday to pay respects to former Free National Movement (FNM) MP Calvin James Johnson, who died last month.Johnson was elected MP for the former Fort Fincastle constituency in 1992.
Activist: Cry for help by Bimini residents is going unanswered
ONGOING environmental issues in Bimini will persist unless the government enacts the necessary legal framework to protect Family Island communities, Save The Bays legal director Fred Smith, QC has warned.In an interview with The Tribune Mr Smith said
Wednesday, November 8
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Wednesday, 8th November, 2017.
'Brave' intervened to cancel BEC contract awarded to his brother
OPPOSITION Leader Philip “Brave” Davis has revealed he intervened to cancel a contract awarded to his brother by the former Bahamas Electricity Corporation (BEC) board while he served as minister responsible for the power company.
'Everyone is trying to get money out of BEC'
AS many as 11 Bahamas Power & Light (BPL) employees allegedly helped facilitate a scheme that defrauded the company of nearly $2m, Ernst & Young (EY) concluded in its audit of BPL.
Miller denies allegations in BPL audit
FORMER Bahamas Electricity Corporation (BEC) Executive Chairman Leslie Miller strongly denied allegations he “influenced procurement decisions” or evaded the process altogether when he headed the board of directors, telling The Tribune every contract awarded during his tenure was given to the lowest bidder.
REVEALED: Miller's role in BPL deals
THE Ernst & Young (EY) audit into operations at Bahamas Power & Light (BPL) has identified instances where former Executive Chairman Leslie Miller allegedly “influenced procurement decisions” for the awarding of contracts “or circumvented the process entirely,” The Tribune can reveal.
TECH WIZARDS SET FOR GRAND BAHAMA SUMMIT
Combining the beauty of the Bahamas with some of the world’s most informative, ingenious and well-versed individuals in the world of modern technology – the Grand Bahama Technology Summit is set for November 9-10, 2017 in Freeport, Grand Bahama.
Taylor-Gabriel replaces Oria ‘Big O’ Knowles
ALEX Taylor-Gabriel, one of the top female players in the country, has been given an enormous task of reshaping the University of the Bahamas Mingoes women’s softball team as they prepare for competition in the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA).
Top basketball players eager to try out for Team Bahamas
The new format for the road to the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2019 and the Pre Olympic qualifier will begin later this month when the Bahamas Basketball Federation heads to Canada before coming home to host.The BBF’s first vice president Mario Bowleg,
Aliv Buckets get 91-90 victory over Rockets
THE Aliv Buckets and the Rockets D1 won the New Providence Basketball Association’s double header at the AF Adderley Gymnasium on Monday night.In the men’s division II opener, Aliv nipped the Rockets 91-90 and the Rockets avoided a double dose of wha
To increase or not?
When there is a pervasive culture of corruption and greed, no amount of money is sufficient to satisfy incessant craving of many Bahamians. And, now, to use the argument that by upping the salaries of Parliamentarians would be the cure-all to endemic pilfering from the people’s coffers is a fallacy born in hell.
Meltdown of the PM
A large number of Bahamians, inclusive of FNMs and PLPs supported and voted for the Free National Movement and it’s entire slate of candidates during the last general election.
EDITORIAL: The system is the problem, not the man
An outsider reading the headlines of local papers in the last few days would rightly think world events had passed The Bahamas by.
Sales of iPhone X begin: Can Apple live up to the hype?
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Apple’s iPhone X went on sale Friday, as the company scrambles to meet demand for a marquee device that sports a lush screen, facial-recognition skills and a $1,000 price tag .
Tech Talk
Twitter says it’s ending its iconic 140-character limit — and giving nearly everyone 280 characters.
Concern over alleged mistreatment of detainees
RIGHTS Bahamas (RB) yesterday renewed criticisms over the illegality of detention at the Carmichael Road Detention Centre (CRDC), raising alarm over recent allegations of mistreatment by guards.
Dames: Economy expected to be stronger when raise comes in
NATIONAL Security Minister Marvin Dames yesterday defended Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis’ proposed salary increase for Members of Parliament insisting critics should be realistic and not “politicise” the issue.
Union chief backs plans to raise salaries of MPs
MEMBERS of Parliament should make a minimum of $60,000 a year, according to Bahamas Electrical Workers Union (BEWU) President Paul Maynard, who said the prime minister’s salary should also be raised to $200,000 a year.
Family of missing woman still hope despite body find
The family of a Grand Bahama woman missing since were last night desperately hoping she would be found safe and well.
Dames unveils crime offensive
MINISTER of National Security Marvin Dames said the Minnis administration is “not sleeping behind the wheel” as he outlined how the government intends to ramp up crime fighting initiatives by implementing gun detection technology in addition to CCTV in inner city communities.
Vasyli bids to avoid retrial
THE Court of Appeal yesterday granted Donna Vasyli leave to pursue her case to the Privy Council in London as she fights against a retrial for the murder of her husband two years ago.
Hamilton 'looking forward to doing bigger things' as a pro
UNDER the tutelage of Bahamas Bodybuilding and Fitness Federation president Joel Stubbs, Jameil Hamilton said he knew it was only a matter of time before he joined his coach as a professional bodybuilder.Hamilton, 28, earned his pro card by winning t
Kemp named to AMCC All-Conference Soccer team
BAHAMIAN Cameron Kemp was one of seven Mount Aloysius men’s soccer players named to the AMCC All-Conference Soccer team yesterday.Kemp was joined by team-mates midfielder Jonathan Fernandez, striker Joshua Devlin and goalkeeper James Eyre on the Seco
PM's remarks on sailing 'gave me a spirit of satisfaction'
ELEAZOR ‘the Sailing Barber’ Johnson clearly remembers the days when they used their workboats that were a means of transportation from one island to the next for competition. Now he says Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis is making the right decision
Gov't causes GB Power 'concern' over buy-out
GB Power and its majority investor have admitted to “concerns” over the Deputy Prime Minister’s suggestion that the Government will further review the already-approved $35 million buy-out.Archibald Collins, the Bahamian utility’s chief executive, in
Downtown co-chair supports ending Prince George 'chaos'
THE Downtown Nassau Partnership’s (DNP) co-chair yesterday backed outsourcing Prince George Wharf’s management, suggesting it would eliminate “chaos” and improve the Bahamas cruise competitiveness.Charles Klonaris, who developed the Elizabeth on Bay
$4.5bn oil refinery for Grand Bahama
THE Government is said to be “embracing” a potential $4.5 billion oil storage terminal and refinery planned for east Grand Bahama, Tribune Business can reveal.Details of the Oban Energies project are buried in a recent presentation by the Central Ban
Mortgage restructurer: 'We've seen men cry'
A distressed mortgage restructurer that has seen “grown men cry” during its rescue of “many, many” Bahamian homeowners is urging greater participation by commercial banks.Rosel Moxey, Sunshine Holdings’ vice-president of business development, told Tr
Analysis finds catalogue of problems in utility firm’s processes
IN its analysis of Bahamas Power & Light’s (BPL) accounting data, Ernst & Young found numerous irregularities, including payouts to some companies that were not registered with the Corporate Business Registry and more than $3m in payouts to vendors with tax identification number (TIN) anomalies.
SPORTS NOTES
Archery is all set to host a friendly archery tournament to bring together archers and archery fans for a day of competition at the St Paul’s Field, Western New Providence, starting at 10am Saturday.This is the first
Lashann and Longhorns expected to contend for a national title
LASHANN Higgs will have an opportunity to have an even greater impact on the Texas Longhorns’ women’s basketball programme this season as a member of an experienced starting lineup expected to contend for a national title.Higgs got the start in the L
Another career milestone as Bullard catches 3rd interception of season
IT was another career milestone on the football field for Michael Bullard as his Peru State Bobcats strengthened their position for the NAIA postseason.Bullard caught his third interception of the season and added five tackles and one pass defended i
Juice drink producers: 'Impossible to compete'
BAHAMIAN juice drink manufacturers yesterday said they were still exploring ways to combat the 50 per cent tariff slash for rival imports, one telling Tribune Business: “It’s not difficult to compete; it’s impossible”.Mervin Sweeting Jr, president of
Silver Airways confirms halt to Bimini services
SILVER Airways yesterday said it was working with Bahamian authorities to resume flights into Bimini “as quickly and safely as possible”, confirming it had suspended operations due to an inoperable fire truck.Misty Pinson, director of public relation
Bahamas eyes $8.1m boost from new airlift
THE Bahamas is expected to gain 19,000 room nights and $8.1 million in annual extra visitor spend through the start of weekly non-stop airlift from Germany.Condor’s service from Frankfurt to Nassau made its return on Monday evening following a nearly
Marinas to 'fly flag' at US boat shows
LOCAL marinas have pledged to “fly the Bahamian flag” at six major US boat shows over the next five months, as this nation bids to become the main offshore location for American boaters. Having just participated in the Fort Lauderdale International
Tuesday, November 7
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Tuesday, 7th November, 2017.
FNM ‘ignoring public’s wishes’
THE Minnis administration is “planning to go against the wishes of the people” with its citizenship agenda, Bahamas Christian Council President Bishop Delton Fernander said yesterday.
‘I expect contracts will be honoured’
FORMER advisor and consultant Sir Baltron Bethel was adamant yesterday his “reputation and work speaks for itself” amid backlash over the Christie administration’s decision to renew his contract a year before it expired, also increasing his salary by $60,000 annually despite him having no additional duties.
Unions signal they’ll want pay rise too
BAHAMAS Public Services Union (BPSU) President Kingsley Ferguson has warned the government should expect demands for a “general” wage increase in the “underpaid” public sector if the Minnis administration follows through on its plans for a salary increase for MPs.
Mitchell demands Turnquest apologise
SENATOR Fred Mitchell has demanded an apology from Finance Minister K Peter Turnquest, saying his comments regarding the former Christie administration’s handling of $42m from a $150m loan borrowed in the wake of Hurricane Matthew were “misleading”.
Simply the best - Fusion Expo to hit culinary heights
THE fifth annual Culinary Fusion Expo will showcase the best of the best in the food and beverage industry in Grand Bahama on Saturday and this year there will be a special guest appearance from celebrity chef Ed Harris, season four winner of the Food Network’s hit cooking show, Chopped.
THE PRESS BOX: Ezekiel Elliott suspension . . . 'Dak Knight' to the rescue
COWBOY Nation, I know we are all on a slippery slope regarding the now infamous Ezekiel Elliott six-game suspension.
‘Let’s Swim Bahamas’ in 25-metre pool at UB
WITH a $135,000 renovation project finished, the ‘Let’s Swim Bahamas’ programme is all set to make its splash into the new pool on the campus of the University of the Bahamas.
Franco’s Crestwood Prep debut just as good as advertised
FRANCO Miller’s Crestwood Prep debut was just as good as advertised.
Ayton posts double double in Wildcats’ win
Another exhibition game, another big time double double for DeAndre Ayton as he led the Arizona Wildcats to another win.
Oldtimers: Divers advance to best-of-7 championship series
WHEN the New Providence Oldtimers Softball Association’s best-of-seven championship series gets underway this weekend in the Archdeacon William Thompson Park at the Southern Recreation Grounds, the Quality Home Center Divers will be waiting on the Sharks.
Customers explore healthy options for Solomon's 27th anniversary
Solomon’s Super Centre recently marked its 27th anniversary with a health fair and in-store activities. At the event, more than 200 customers took advantage of free screenings for glucose, blood pressure and cholesterol. Some also had a chance to rec
Raising stroke awareness in the Bahamas
With the help of a new support group, a local organisation is seeking to not only raise awareness of strokes but also offer help to those affected by them.The STROKE Foundation is further seeking to make October 29 National Stroke Awareness Day. Eve
Six healthy reasons to enjoy a slice of sweet cherry pie this holiday season
(BPT) - The holidays are just around the corner, and for most of us that means time to indulge in some favorite treats. Fortunately, healthy doesn’t have to mean less delicious! If you’re looking for a good-for-you holiday dessert that can please eve
Brain-implanted device helps ease seizures
On September 28, the first “responsive neurostimulation” device (or RNS) was implanted at Baptist Hospital in Miami for the management of refractory epilepsy.The patient, Fernando Esguerra, 29, from Bogota, Colombia, was very young when he had a tumo
Twerking bodies and education: Is this a failure to launch?
Much discussion has ensued after the appearance of a video on social media that apparently captures a “party in the backyard”, only this time it was during the school day, it was in the middle of the school’s quadrangle, and it was almost dismissed b
Aren't you tired of waiting?
Do ever feel like you’re spending your whole life waiting? Maybe you’re waiting for the right time or the right season. Or perhaps waiting for a break that would make it okay to be yourself – to live your life as you desire.This was the life or Marci
Fit for the cure: Eight out of 10 Bahamian women wearing wrong bra size
EIGHT out of every 10 women reading this article are wearing the wrong size bra.Studies in the US have shown most women do not know their bra size and usually wear an ill-fitting one not suited for their bodies.
Foolish to pay to promote hotel
I am a Free National Movement supporter and I must ask my Government what in the world they are thinking.
Are taxes being forced upon us?
COMING on the heels of the OECD and its G-20 and European Union (EU) members threatening ‘blacklistings’ a few short months ago Mr K Peter Turnquest, Bahamas Deputy Prime Minister & Minister of Finance suggests The Bahamas might have to look at implementing a low-rate corporate income tax in order to comply with demands from the Organisation of Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD).
MPs’ pay is lagging behind
I have a need to address the issue of a pay raise for parliamentarians as I have supported this initiative under every government over the past 15-20 years.
EDITORIAL: Communism - a wretched and worthless fantasy
The Russian Revolution of 1917 is widely considered by historians to be one of the most important political events of the 20th century.
Nygard lawyers argue judge showed bias
LEGAL counsel for Canadian fashion mogul Peter Nygard yesterday maintained the position that Supreme Court Justice Rhonda Bain demonstrated bias in her order concerning illegal dredging near his property in Lyford Cay.
Deputy PM: We’re watching for Paradise Papers fallout
MINISTER of Finance K Peter Turnquest yesterday said the government is monitoring the release of another major leak of financial papers for possible industry fallout.
State-recognised funeral for Johnson
THE Cabinet Office announced yesterday a state recognised funeral will be held for Calvin James Johnson, former parliamentarian, on Thursday at 10am at St Francis Xavier Cathedral on West Hill Street.
DNA: FNM is 'ill-prepared to govern'
THE Democratic National Alliance (DNA) Interim Leader Chris Mortimer lambasted the government for both the layoffs of more than100 Bahamians at Resorts World Bimini last week and the decision to raise salaries of Members of Parliament in the next fiscal year.
Auto dealers: 'God help us' if 30% fall persists
New car dealers yesterday expressed “grave concern” over the 31.17 per cent third quarter sales decline, warning: “God helps us if this trend continues into 2018.”Fred Albury, the Bahamas Motor Dealers Association’s (BMDA) president, told Tribune Bus
Jury empanelled as three accused of teacher’s murder
A SUPREME Court jury was empanelled yesterday for the trial of three men accused of murdering and attempting to rob a Queen’s College teacher in 2015.
Top cruise port operator eyes Nassau takeover
The world’s largest cruise port operator is in talks with the Government to take over management and operations at downtown Nassau’s Prince George Wharf.The approach by UK-based Global Ports Holding was confirmed by its potential joint venture partne
'Put our house in order' before WTO
The Government was yesterday urged to “put our house in order first” and remove the competitive disadvantages facing Bahamian businesses prior to joining the World Trade Organisation (WTO).Robert Myers, a principal with the Organisation for Responsib
GB Power buy-out’s threat to ‘preferential tax benefits’
THE $35 million GB Power buy-out was yesterday branded “financially catastrophic” for Bahamian investors, an outspoken QC arguing they will will “lose their preferential tax position”.
Arawak port predicts near-$3m profit fall
ARAWAK Port Development Company (APD) was 11 per cent ahead of profit projections for its 2018 first quarter, despite forecasting a near-$3 million decline for the full-year.The BISX-listed Nassau Container Port (NCP) operator revealed in its annual
Monday, November 6
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Monday, November 6th, 2017.
Breadbasket review for healthier lifestyles
THE Ministry of Health is in the process of reviewing the current breadbasket food items list with the view of removing “unhealthy food” from this category and replacing them “with healthier options,” according to Health Minister Dr Duane Sands who said the initiative could drastically improve the “horrible health profiles” of Bahamians.
Immigration change for men too
THE Minnis administration will not just grant automatic citizenship to children of Bahamian women born abroad upon application, but to children of unwed Bahamian men as well, Attorney General Carl Bethel said yesterday.
PLP draws battle line over MPs' pay
THE Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) does not support the prime minister’s planned pay increases for members of Parliament, PLP Leader Phillip “Brave” Davis said yesterday, stressing the “personal needs of well off politicians” should not come before assisting poor Bahamians.
Cooper: We're on a mission from God
GOD gave the the Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) a mission to transform The Bahamas into the “best little country in the world,” according to PLP Deputy Leader Chester Cooper, who said the opposition party will not win the next general election without “a fight and a hell of a lot of hard work”.
Gov't targets full WTO membership by 2019
The Minnis Cabinet has approved an “aggressive” push for the Bahamas to become a full World Trade Organisation (WTO) member by 2019.Brent Symonette, minister with responsibility for trade and industry, confirmed to Tribune Business that the WTO proce
Bodybuilders shine in the Faye Rolle Classic
Only a handful of competitors showed up to participate in the Bahamas Bodybuilding and Fitness Federation’s inaugural Faye Rolle Classic, but those that did put on a show for the audience at Loyola Hall on Saturday night.
INSIGHT: A bad idea which just gets worse
I continue to watch and listen with dismay to your proclamations on driving out illegal immigrants in what is now just 55 days time.
INSIGHT: Cable Bahamas - a text book case on how it should be done
The comprehensive Annual Report of Cable Bahamas, the country’s largest non-bank company, should be read not only by its shareholders but by anyone interested in how a multi-division enterprise can thrive in our restrictive economic environment. With its current fiscal year extended by six months to June 30, 2017, the report tells a story stretching over 18 months, the most crucial period since Cable’s founding over 20 years ago.
WORLD VIEW: Time the polluters are made to face up to the destruction they are causing
Caribbean small states should be readying themselves for a major joint push to make the 23rd session of the Conference of the Parties (COP 23) to the UN Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) a landmark occasion for compensation for the damage caused to them by the world’s worst polluting nations.
INSIGHT: It's a question many are asking - were we duped?
ON May 10, 2017, the Bahamian electorate voted for a much desired change. The political culture of our leaders looking after their friends, family and lovers disgusted the majority of Bahamians who voted for Prime Minister Dr. Hubert Minnis and the Free National Movement to form the current government. However, after six months it would seem as though most Bahamians are succumbing to a pervasive feeling of voter dissonance.
‘Pay raise could help to prevent corruption’
NAYSAYERS will never approve raising the salaries of parliamentarians, attorney Fred Smith, QC, said yesterday as he welcomed Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis’ intention to increase the pay of MPs.
Skeletal remains found on beach
HUMAN skeletal remains were discovered on a beach in Bimini on Friday, police reported.
POLICE ADVICE: We all have a role in keeping the peace
Conflict resolution is when two or more parties find a peaceful solution to a disagreement between them.
Kids, screens and parental guilt: Time to loosen up?
Parents of small children have long been hearing about the perils of “screen time.” And with more screens, and new technologies such as Amazon’s Echo speaker, the message is getting louder.And while plenty of parents are feeling guilty about it, some
Don't rely on the postal service
I am sure there have been plenty of letters and news reports while I was away about the Post Office downtown and its workings.
Illegal migrants
STRANGER things have happened but yesterday in The House of Assembly a strange thing happened - it came the turn for the member for St Anne’s to speak ..... he prefixed his comment, all of maybe three minutes by saying there will be an announcement concerning Immigration and sat back down giving away for PM Hubert Minnis to make his statement, far from the usual summing up that the closing MP, usually the PM will do then the bombshell.
Cleaning up the garbage
Thank you for publishing my letter concerning the garbage nightmare at Montagu following the regatta to honour Sir Durward.
EDITORIAL: Talk about bad timing, Prime Minister
Prime Minister Dr Hubert A Minnis last week acted on what appeared to be a revelation – Members of Parliament, he said, are not earning enough. How can we expect them to govern giving their all, pouring through hundreds of pages of documents to prepare for every session of the House of Assembly, and serve their constituency on a salary of some $34,000?
Cynthia Rahming wins bronze at Quebec Open
BAHAMIAN judo national champion Cynthia Rahming continues her trek toward the Olympics in Tokyo 2020 by winning a bronze medal at the Quebec Open.
NPBA opens the new season
THE New Providence Basketball Association’s defending champions Breezes High Flyers and the Mr Ship It Freight Regulators opened the new season in the opposite direction.
Cartwright and American partner fall short in doubles final
KERRIE Cartwright and her American partner Karianna Pierre-Louis fell short in their second appearance in a doubles final in an International Tennis Federation tournament.
Buddy relegated to bench
BUDDY Hield was relegated to the bench, but while he produced more efficient shooting performances as a reserve, the Sacramento Kings offence continued to struggle as they lost their seventh straight.
Brent: 'Days of not playing ball are over'
A Cabinet Minister has pledged that the Bahamas will no longer be “behind the game” on financial services compliance, adding: “The days of not playing ball are over.”Brent Symonette, minister of financial services, trade and industry and Immigration,
Fire truck woes ground Bimini
THE Minister of Tourism has estimated “way in excess of $200 million” is required to upgrade the 28 Out Island airports, as fire safety woes grounded Bimini’s tourism economy.Dionisio D’Aguilar told Tribune Business that Silver Airways was currently
Bahamas 'behooved' to eye corporate tax
THE Bahamas has been urged to assess the feasibility of a corporate income tax without being forced into it by the Organisation for Economic Co-Operation and Development (OECD).Tanya McCartney, the Bahamas Financial Services Board’s (BFSB) chief exec
GB Power’s $15m investment to ‘set bar for Caribbean’
GB Power Company will invest $15 million in upgrading its transmission and distribution (T&D) system over the next five years, as it aims “to set the Caribbean bar for energy reliability”.
BTC contractors in key meeting today
THE Bahamas Telecommunications Company’s (BTC) contract workers are expected to meet with management today in a bid to resolve their grievances, a trade union leader has revealed. Bernard Evans, the Bahamas Communications and Public Officers Union’s
Grand Bahama's cruise tourism rating still 'subpar'
GRAND Bahama’s ranking as a cruise tourism destination “remains subpar and requires immediate attention”, a senior Grand Bahama Port Authority (GBPA) executive has admitted.Derek Newbold, senior manager of business development for the GBPA and its In
Bimini's economic fears over lay-offs
THE temporary lay-off of 152 Resorts World Bimini (RWB) employees will have a negative ‘trickle down’ impact on the island’s economy, its Chamber of Commerce president says. Edward Reckley told Tribune Business: “There’s normally a downturn at this t
Harsher penalties urged for unlicensed surveyors
A SENIOR government official yesterday called for stiffer penalties to prevent persons acting as unlicensed and unqualified land surveyors.Thomas Ferguson, the Acting Surveyor General, speaking to Tribune Business on the sidelines of the Bahamas Asso
Land registry key to better growth
THE creation of a land registry is key to spurring Bahamian economic growth, an attorney yesterday noting it would not be an overnight fix.
Sunday, November 5
Man dies of injuries from botched armed robbery
A man who was hospitalised after being shot in the middle of an attempted armed robbery has died.
Financial sector briefed on profit shift response
THE Government has briefed the financial services industry on how the Bahamas plans to respond to Base Erosion and Profit Shifting (BEPS), and other international initiatives.K P Turnquest, Deputy Prime Minister and minister of finance, pledged that
Airline chief: Ask investors to help on airport upkeep
A Bahamian airline executive yesterday said the Government should ask major Family Island investors to contribute to maintaining airports, arguing that it is challenged in meeting international standards.Captain Randy Butler, Sky Bahamas chief execut
Friday, November 3
'Brave' defends Sir Baltron Bethel contract
OPPOSITION Leader Philip “Brave” Davis on Friday defended the former Christie administration’s extension and increase of Sir Baltron Bethel’s contract from $140,000 to $200,000 ahead of the general election, saying he believed Bahamians got value for money as the former advisor is a man of great knowledge and expertise.
Glenys: Plans to raise MPs' salaries a 'crass contradiction'
ENGLERSTON MP Glenys Hanna-Martin called Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis' plans to raise the salaries of members of Parliament in the next fiscal year, a "crass contradiction".
Mitchell: Constitution says who is automatically a citizen
THE Minnis Administration's plan to amend the Bahamas Nationality Act to grant children of Bahamian women born outside the Bahamas automatic citizenship "almost certainly" runs "ultra vires of the Constitution," Progressive Liberal Party Chairman Fred Mitchell said Friday.
Former FNM Chairman slams PM's plan for MP salary increases
FORMER FNM Chairman Darron Cash yesterday blasted Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis for "laying off people who are desperate for a job" only to increase the salaries of Members of Parliament.
Another group hits out at govt over Public Disclosure Act
ANOTHER local advocacy group has spoken out against the government's failure to fully enforce the Public Disclosure Act, charging that not doing so could undermine public trust in two recently tabled pieces of anti-corruption legislation.
Lloyd highlights government's education policies
EDUCATION Minister Jeffrey Lloyd flagged the government's expanded focus on early childhood education and technical and vocational training, as he reaffirmed the nation's commitment to the achievement of the UN's 2030 Sustainable Development Agenda.
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Friday, 3rd November, 2017.
A COMIC'S VIEW: Has PM forgotten debacle of the FNM convention?
PRIME Minister Dr Hubert Minnis knocked the Progressive Liberal Party for its “chaotic” national convention, saying if the opposition party could not properly pull off an internal event, it cannot lead the country.
Four women jailed after airport drug seizures
FOUR women were collectively sentenced to two years and nine months in prison after pleading guilty to multiple drug related charges allegedly stemming from separate drug seizures at the Lynden Pindling International Airport earlier this week.
Correction
An article in today’s Tribune Weekend supplement incorrectly named Island Grooves producer as CeCe Rogers when it should have been CeCe Mitchell.
Minnis overturns citizenship vote
PRIME Minister Dr Hubert Minnis yesterday announced his administration’s intention to amend the Immigration Act to allow all Bahamian women the right to automatically transfer citizenship to their children regardless of where they are born.
About turn: MPs will get pay rise
THREE years after opposing a salary increase for parliamentarians because of the weak economy, Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis now says his administration will raise the salaries of members of Parliament in the next fiscal year.
‘Low level’ corporation tax studied
The Deputy Prime Minister yesterday revealed the Bahamas “may have to look at” implementing a low-rate corporate income tax, as global regulatory pressures force “hard decisions” upon it.
$800K deal days before election
DAYS before the 2017 general election, the Christie administration renewed Sir Baltron Bethel’s contract as a senior policy advisor and consultant in the Office of the Prime Minister and Ministry of Tourism nearly a year before it was set to expire and increased his salary, agreeing to pay him $800,000 over a four-year period. This is according to documents tabled in the House of Assembly by Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis yesterday.
It’s green light for new DPP
THE passage of the Constitution (Amendment) Bill 2017, yesterday in the House of Assembly will result in the creation of the country’s first-ever independent Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP).
Exuma grounded by faulty fire engine
FLIGHTS from the United States to Exuma International Airport have been suspended, according to Member of Parliament for Exuma Chester Cooper who said the issue is costing the island’s economy “hundreds of millions of dollars.”
Mitchell: Govt 'chipping away' at civil service labour force
PROGRESSIVE Liberal Party Chairman Fred Mitchell yesterday raised concern over the recent termination trend in the public sector, insisting the Minnis administration has actively been “chipping away” at the country’s labour force in the civil service
Sports Notes
SOFTBALL UB WOMEN’S TEAM TRYOUT THE University of the Bahamas’ athletic department is all set to hold tryouts for players interested in playing for the Mingoes women’s softball team for the 2017/18 season. The tryouts will be held on Saturday fro
Pastors and Politicians set to hold court at Jamboree
REACH Out Youth Organisation (ROYO) has announced the return of its basketball jamboree, with a battle between Grand Bahama pastors and politicians.Dudley Seide, founder of ROYO, said the purpose of the tournament is to bring the entire community tog
Bahamian basketball players are making an impact in Canada
WHILE the NCAA’s regular season won’t begin for another week or so, basketball has tipped off in Canadian colleges and several Bahamian players are making an early season impact as their teams look to contend in the 2017-18 season. In the Alberta Co
THE FINISH LINE: One or two suggestions BSF can consider moving forward
By BRENT STUBBS bstubbs@tribunemedia.net THE Bahamas Softball Federation caught the contagious bug that has rocked local sports in recent times - a decline in the participation of teams - in their 2017 Rozina Taylor National Championships. The o
Keep your eyes on the prize
Many times in life we face numerous distractions that cause us to take our eyes off the proverbial prize. In the timeshare industry, sales consultants are often reminded to “keep the main thing, the main thing”, which is closing the sale.
Torres switches to running track, American football
HE had a promising career as a basketball player, but Torres Ingraham decided to skip shooting hoops to concentrate on running track and catching footballs.Ingraham, who became a star as he helped the St Cecilia’s Strikers to win their first title in
Kerrie advances to doubles final in Colombia
After turning in some credible performances in the United States, Kerrie Cartwright, the only Bahamian female player playing on the professional circuit, took her tennis game to South America.In her first tournament this week, Cartwright has advanced
31st Annual Grand Bahama Conchman Triathlon at Taino Beach this Saturday
SCOTIABANK is proud to support the 31st annual Grand Bahama Conchman Triathlon at Taino Beach this Saturday.“At Scotiabank, we are committed to helping young persons in our community become better off. We are happy to partner with Conchman as the exc
MEDITATION: Severe pain
It is so hard to cope with the shock of sudden death. How do we recover when a loved one is gone for good on this side of Jordan? It is so easy to believe that life is not worth living. It is quite normal to doubt whether one will ever smile, much less laugh again.
BTC only revenue faller as 19,000 exit mobile
THE Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC) is the sole CWC asset that failed to increase revenues in the 2017 third quarter, as it lost 19,000 mobile subscribers.
DPM: Quieting Act 'inherently unfair'
The Deputy Prime Minister yesterday described the Quieting Titles Act as “inherently unfair “ and in urgent need of reform.K Peter Turnquest, who was addressing the Bahamas Association of Land Surveyors’ seminar, said the current system of land owne
Takeover 'defective', but URCA approves Sebas's radio deal
Regulators approved a radio station’s majority takeover by Sebas Bastian’s Brickell Management Group (BMG) despite the application being “ineffectual” due to its partners’ non-compliance.The Utilities Regulation and Competition Authority (URCA), in a
GB Power chief: 'Ship has sailed' on local ownership
GB Power’s top executive yesterday said “the ship sailed on” significant Bahamian ownership in 2010, as he sought to reassure minority shareholders over the $35 million buy-out’s motives.Archibald Collins told Tribune Business that the $8.85 per shar
Family matters: Fam Fest attracts international gospel artists
THE largest number of international gospel artists since Fam Fest’s inception attended this year’s concert at Arawak Cay last weekend.
DeAndre Ayton dominates in Arizona Wildcats debut
DeAndre Ayton’s debut as an Arizona Wildcat lived up to the lofty expectations placed on him the day he stepped foot on his Tucson campus.The freshman forward dominated with 31 points and 10 rebounds in the Wildcats’ 91-63 win over the Eastern New Me
Charles Bain starts for the Colonials
CHARLES Bain will be asked to become a major contributor to the Robert Morris University Colonials men’s basketball programme immediately as a true freshman. Bain has started both of the Colonials’ exhibition contests as they prepped for the regular
Parliamentary privilege should not differ with each administration
I have read an article in The Tribune, dated October 26, 2017.
What lies ahead for the new PLP
THE 53rd national convention of the Progressive Liberal Party has now come to a close with the election of the Hon. Philip ‘Brave’ Davis, QC, MP (Cat Island, Rum Cay & San Salvador) as de facto and de jure leader of that entity.
EDITORIAL: Serious political turmoil in Spain
While new nations were created in Eastern Europe and beyond by the break-up in the 1980s of the state of Yugoslavia followed later by the dissolution of the Soviet Union, borders in Western Europe have largely remained firm since the end of the Second World War.
Zonta Club celebrates 35 years of advancing status of women
ON October 12, 1982, a heroine, Judy Munroe chartered Zonta Club in the Bahamas.She followed the non-partisan objectives of Zonta and 19 presidents later, the club still seeks to improve the legal, political, economic health and professional status o
Former Ranfurly Homes' resident adjusts focus
LIFE changed for Edneka Farquharson at the age of 13. First, she was taken from her mother and placed with her grandmother, only to eventually land in the Ranfurly Home for Children.As a resident of the home, she regularly attended St Andrew’s Presby
Govt slammed for 'excuses' over public Disclosure Act
CITIZENS for a Better Bahamas (CBB) yesterday slammed the government for failing to meet its campaign promises on enforcement of the Public Disclosure Act.In a press statement the advocacy group called on citizens to reject “implausible” and “unreaso
Man gets six years after guilty plea to manslaughter
A FORMER Baha Mar steward previously accused of murdering a waitress by ramming her with a car in 2015 was sentenced to just shy of six years in prison after pleading guilty to a lesser charge.Clarence Rahming was sentenced to five years and eight mo
Deputy PM: Govt considering ways to modernise registry operations
DEPUTY Prime Minister K Peter Turnquest has suggested the government is considering ways to modernise several of the country’s registry operations, with a view to simplify and streamline critical government services.Mr Turnquest, who was the guest sp
Five Cat Islanders to attend BTVI after $2,500 scholarship donation
THE Cat Island Sailing Club Association recently made a $2,500 scholarship donation for five Cat Islanders to attend the Bahamas Technical and Vocational Institute (BTVI).The hope is this scholarship will aid in producing skilled tradesmen who will r
Cigarette Company to employ 25-30 Grand Bahamians
DEPUTY Prime Minister K Peter Turnquest has hailed operations associated with the Wind River Tobacco Company, which will employ 25-30 Grand Bahamians in the coming months, as the start of a potential rebound for the island’s economy.In an interview o
Minister confirms 152 affected by RWB layoffs
LABOUR Minister Dion Foulkes yesterday confirmed 152 workers will be affected by temporary layoffs at Resorts World Bimini (RWB), with 14 people to be made redundant.
Collected VAT 'ahead of same time last year'
MINISTER of Finance K Peter Turnquest said the Minnis administration is pleased with the level of compliance in value added tax returns since the May general election, saying the figure is ahead of the amount collected this same time last year.
Nearly half of 77 BTC contractors agree new terms
NEARLY half of the 77 Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC) contractors who were allegedly told to sign new contracts or be terminated have agreed to BTC’s new terms, Labour Minister Dion Foulkes confirmed yesterday.In an interview with The Tribun
GB taxi union chief hits out at illegal tours
DAVID Jones, president of the Grand Bahama Taxi Union, said the most significant issue cab drivers face in the Grand Bahama is with the illegal operation of tour operators at the harbour, airport and hotels. Mr Jones said Minister of Transport Frank
Conference to emancipate women from powerlessness
Inspiring women to find their place and purpose in God is the central theme of Evangelistic Temple’s upcoming conference which will kick off next week.
Bahamian marinas respond to 'under-performance' fear
BAHAMIAN marinas have partnered to combat this nation’s “under-performance” in boating tourism by launching a website that features a booking engine and call centre links.The Association of Bahamas Marinas (ABM), in a statement issued yesterday, said
Poor governance undermined Bahamas Power and Light
POOR governance practices are the primary the reason for Bahamas Power and Light’s (BPL) failures, its chairman said yesterday.Darnell Osborne, who was addressing a corporate governance seminar hosted the Bahamas Chapter of the Institute of Internal
IAN FERGUSON: Troubled youth must get second chance
THERE seems to be a global conversation about the plight of youth and employment. The Bahamas seems to be no exception, as the highest concentration of unemployed persons are aged between 15 and 24 years-old. Perhaps the cause for greatest concern is
Thursday, November 2
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Baha Mar occupancy numbers ‘kind of low’
TOURISM Minister Dionisio D’Aguilar (pictured) said yesterday he is “anxious” to see if Baha Mar can “grow occupancy numbers” without cannibalising other local hotels.
Ferreira reveals death threats
ENVIRONMENT Minister Romauld Ferreira revealed that he and his mother, who was on her deathbed, were victims of harassment and intimidation as a result of his advocacy work.
Gaming Board ‘still overstaffed’
THE Gaming Board is overstaffed by “about 40 employees,” Tourism Minister Dionisio D’Aguilar said yesterday, adding that with demand for technical experts so high in the institution, the days are over when people could show up with a “paper and a pad” and get a job.
Hurricanes’ toll on tourism jobs
TEMPORARY layoffs at Resorts World Bimini will affect some 150 workers, with more than a dozen expected to be made redundant, The Tribune has learned.
Business ease: DPM wants to catch Jamaica
THE Deputy Prime Minister yesterday said he wants the Bahamas to match Jamaica’s 70th ‘ease of business’ ranking “in the shortest time possible”, but admitted: “It won’t be overnight.”K P Turnquest told Tribune Business he was under “no illusions” ab
RBDF Petty Officer Shoots and Scores
FOR Petty Officer Anthon Gardiner or “Telley” as he is called by those who know him well, the Scotia Bank 2018 Calendar competition presented him a unique opportunity to receive unbiased feedback on his new found love, photography.And that he did. Hi
POLICE CAR PARKED IN HANDICAPPED SPOT
THE Royal Bahamas Police Force is investigating an incident involving a patrol car that was parked in a handicapped spot at a local bank off Wulff Road.The investigation was sparked after a photo, which was sent to The Tribune by a concerned citizen,
Week 9: Naughty's NFL Picks
10-3 last week and, as usual, my second half of the season surge has begun. The ‘short and sweet’ formula is back in effect, after back to back 11-4 and 10-3 weeks. Like the old saying goes, “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.” So buckle up, here’s w
Annual 'Kickoff Party' puts Bahamas Bowl in spotlight
THE Bahamas Bowl officially launched its promotional campaign for 2017 with its annual “Kickoff Party” in anticipation of the fourth edition of the game.Stakeholders hosted the event at the Thomas A Robinson Stadium last night to galvanise support fo
Kings exercise option on Buddy
THE Kings front office plans to have Buddy Hield as a part of the team’s immediate plans moving forward.Vlade Divac, Kings general manager, announced that the team exercised its 2018-19 option on the second year shooting guard.Hield was one of five p
Astros win 1st World Series
LOS ANGELES (AP) — From laughingstock to lift off. George Springer and the Houston Astros rocketed to the top of the baseball galaxy last night, winning the first World Series championship in franchise history by romping past the Los Angeles Dodgers
Six years for gunpoint rape and robbery
A SUPREME Court judge yesterday sentenced a man to six years in prison after accepting his “unequivocal plea of guilt” to raping and robbing a woman at gunpoint almost five years ago. However, Justice Carolita Bethel said she took into consideration
All instructions from AG to DPP 'will be gazetted'
IN a bid to shield the director of public prosecutions from undue political interference, the Minnis administration will amend the Constitution to require that all instructions from an attorney general to the director of public prosecutions be gazett
Brave: Clarify position on National Development Plan
OPPOSITION Leader Philip Davis yesterday called on the government to clarify its position on the future of the National Development Plan, insisting that the nonpartisan initiative represented the aspirations of the nation.His call was supported by ND
Carnival Corporation: Staff on private cays are mostly Bahamian
THE Carnival Corporation has claimed staff on its private cays are mostly Bahamian in response to industry claims of an increasing trend of employing foreign workers.Chief Communications Officer Roger Frizzell responded to a Tribune inquiry sent to t
Leading heart failure expert to attend Bahamas conference
Dr Ioana Dumitru, advanced heart failure and transplant cardiologist of Memorial Healthcare System of South Florida, has been invited to participate as a guest speaker at the Grand Bahama Medical and Dental Association’s 17th Annual Scientific Educational Conference, from November 2-5, where she will be sharing insight about heart failure and medication.
Govt delegation set to discuss Bimini environmental concerns
A GOVERNMENT delegation is expected to travel to Bimini tomorrow to discuss ongoing environmental issues with key stakeholders on that island, according to West End and Bimini MP Pakesia Parker Edgecombe.In an interview with The Tribune yesterday, Mr
Sir Durward Knowles Honoured at Special School Assembly
THE Walter Parker Primary School celebrated Sir Durward Knowles Day, paying tribute to Sir Durward at a special cultural ceremony held at the school on Wednesday morning.Sir Durward, who tuns 100 today, is a Bahamian hero and Olympic gold medalist in
Gaming’s here, it always has been and it’s never going away
IF you grew up anywhere near the water tower in the heart of Nassau or just east of Chippingham, there is a sound that you will always identify with a group of men having fun the old-fashioned way. They didn’t have guns or knives or utter predictably ugly multi-syllabic words. They had dominoes and the sound was the clack-clack of tiles in a game that involves a combination of skill, strategy and yes, a dose of luck.
A Leader with Purpose
“The leader should be the servant of his people, purposefully seeking to uplift them and their lives. He must lead with wisdom, resolve and valour.”
Olympian in dispute on Sebas's radio licence
AN Olympic medallist yesterday denied he had engineered a “hostile takeover” of a radio station to transfer its licence to a firm owned by Island Luck chief, Sebas Bastian.Frank Rutherford, the Bahamas’ first track and field Olympic medallist, told T
Bahamas needs 'material change' on business ease
THE Bahamas Financial Services Board’s (BFSB) chief executive yesterday urged this nation needed to engineer “a material change” in its ‘ease of doing business’ standing.Tanya McCartney, speaking after the Bahamas moved up two spots to 119th in the W
Baha Mar unveils its $25m marketing push
BAHA Mar yesterday unveiled its $25 million marketing campaign to drive new year demand, telling Tribune Business it was eyeing a “very strong 2018”.Graeme Davis, Chow Tai Fook Enterprises (CTFE) Bahamas president, told Tribune Business: “This specif
Gov't 'can't say' how much spent on NHI
The Minister of Health “cannot say” how much the Christie administration spent on National Health Insurance’s (NHI) launch, saying only: “It’s more than $100 million.”Dr Duane Sands acknowledged that many Bahamians will be amazed the Government canno
Court will hear Peter Nygard’s recusal application in his absence
A SUPREME Court judge yesterday said the court is “not at the beck and call” of Canadian fashion mogul Peter Nygard after noting she will not allow his “non-attendance” to his own recusal application on two consecutive occasions to “further delay” the hearing of those proceedings.
Speaker: Election buying claims are not a breach of PLP leader’s privilege
FINANCE Minister Peter Turnquest’s assertions regarding the former Christie administration’s handling of a $150m hurricane relief loan does not constitute a breach of Opposition Leader Philip “Brave” Davis’ privilege, House Speaker Halson Moultrie ruled yesterday.
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US tobacco firm to create 50 jobs in Grand Bahama
UP to 50 new jobs will be created by mid-2018 through a US tobacco manufacturer establishing its overseas hub in Grand Bahama, it was disclosed yesterday.Wind River Tobacco Company, in a joint announcement with the Government, said the island would b
Wednesday, November 1
Nurse dies after collapsing during shift
A NURSE died yesterday afternoon at the Princess Margaret Hospital shortly after collapsing at a community clinic during her shift, The Tribune understands.
Losing expat staff helps BPL save $3m
BAHAMAS Power & Light expects to save $3.3 million by replacing three of its expatriate employees with seven Bahamian employees, Press Secretary Anthony Newbold revealed yesterday.
Cops hunt gunmen after street battle
TWO men are wanted in connection with a shoot-out with police which resulted in the arrest of a third man and damage to a police vehicle.
BTC urged to rethink job cuts
THE government is working with management at the Bahamas Telecommunications Company and union officials with the hope of resolving the conflict for more than 100 employees who are allegedly being forced to sign new contracts or face termination, according to Labour Minister Dion Foulkes.
Taxi plate leasing may end
THE Minnis administration is eying regulations to manage the issuance of taxi plates, Press Secretary Anthony Newbold said yesterday, adding the government is also considering ending the controversial practice of leasing the plates.
Gaming Board ‘axes 18’
MORE than a dozen employees of the Gaming Board, including some who hoped to become permanent staff, have been let go, Press Secretary Anthony Newbold confirmed yesterday.
Sports Notes
Lasheik Major of the Carib Construction won the most valuable player (MVP) award during the City Bowling League on Monday at Mario's Bowling and Family Entertainment Center.
Put a smile on the faces of those who paved the way for us
There are not many guarantees in life, but I can think of two that will happen to most of us who are lucky to live long enough.
Thanks to outgoing Commissioner Greenslade
The public will be remiss, not to thank Commissioner Ellison Greenslade, the outgoing Commissioner of The Royal Bahamas Police Force.
The battle started by Martin Luther is still alive today
October 31, 2017 will mark the 500th anniversary of the German monk, Martin Luther, nailing his 95 theses to the door of the Wittenberg Church.
Perry Christie out of touch with the people
I read and listened with interest to Perry Christie’s remarks about the recently-concluded PLP convention and he just confirmed for everyone how out of touch he is with us, the people. I am a 29-year-old Bahamian from a traditionally diehard PLP family.
Brexit pros and cons as negotiations continue
THE recent depiction of Brexit as “a disaster of unprecedented scale in peacetime” was enough to shock any objective observer of the current process of Britain’s withdrawal from the European Union. The fact that it came from a former senior Conservative Party government minister was disturbing because such hyperbole seems not to reflect the reality.
2.2 Million UB, Aliv Partnership Boosts Educational and Athletic Endowments
University of The Bahamas (UB) and Aliv on Monday inked a three-year, $2.2. million agreement which will broaden the nation’s top tertiary institution’s reach in some critical areas, including athletics and online education.
Defence Force Marine called to the Bar
ROYAL Bahamas Defence Force Commodore Tellis Bethel, his executive command team and other members of the RBDF have extended congratulations to Woman Marine Tamika Davis, one of several people who were called to the Bahamas Bar on Friday October 27.
Daughter of the first Bahamian commissioner of police dies age 92
DAPHNE Sears Lee, the last surviving offspring of Gladys and Captain Edward Sears, first Bahamian commissioner of police (then titled commodore), died quietly in her sleep in Austin, Texas on September 21. She was 92.
CULTURE CLASH: A twerking schoolgirl - where’s the real problem?
ONCE again a video of high school students has made its rounds on social media.
The Defence Force Arrives in Dominica
A Royal Bahamas Defence Force vessel, led by Lieutenant Commander Milton Munroe, arrived in Dominica on Monday.
Supreme Court judge to give ruling on Nygard’s absence
A SUPREME Court judge will give her ruling today on whether she will accept an application for Canadian fashion mogul Peter Nygard to be excused from attending recusal proceedings or accept his legal opponent’s objections to his absence.
Bahamas Amateur Wrestling Federation elects new officers
THE Bahamas Amateur Wrestling Federation (BAWF) elected a new slate of officers on Saturday, October 28 to further develop the sport of wrestling in the Bahamas. President Clarence Rolle was returned for a second consecutive term and the federation
'The bleeding's stopped' on doing business ease
The private sector yesterday warned the Bahamas “can’t jump through hoops” over its rise in the World Bank’s ‘ease of doing business’ index, even though its 119th position means “the bleeding’s stopped”.Edison Sumner, the Bahamas Chamber of Commerce’
Lady Nathalie sinks, 'Sailing Barber' happy boat salvaged
Eleazor ‘the Sailing Barber’ Johnson can now breath a sigh of relief.Johnson was upset over the weekend after his B class Lady in Red Lady Nathalie sunk in the waters in Montagu Bay during the second race of the Sir Durward Knowles 100 Regatta.After
Nassau Street Hockey livens up Sand Trap tonight
TONIGHT at the Sand Trap, the Nassau Street Hockey League (NSHL) is scheduled to play its second games of the season, starting at 7:30pm.The Hurricanes are looking to remain undefeated as they play against the Maple Reefs. The game will be exciting -
Bahamas Bowl tickets on sale at box office today
TICKETS for the 2017 Bahamas Bowl will go on sale at the Thomas A Robinson National Stadium box office and online at NSA-Bahamas.com today. Ticket prices for the 2017 Bahamas Bowl, which will be held December 22 at 12:30pm, start at $10 for general
Dodgers force Game 7
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Joc Pederson sliced a drive over the left-field wall, pounded his chest and danced around the bases, taking as many twists and turns as this World Series itself. Of course, the Los Angeles Dodgers forced the Houston Astros to Game
Gov't urged to improve 'God awful' tax credits
THE Government was yesterday urged to improve the “God awful” delays and bureaucracy encountered in obtaining tax credits and refunds.Robert Myers, a principal with the Organisation for Responsible Governance (ORG), told Tribune Business that the Min
Week's 'breathing room' for BTC worker dispute
THE Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC) has given technicians an extra week to review their new employment terms, lifting - at least temporarily - its threat to terminate 70 workers.Robert Farquharson, director of labour, yesterday confirmed tha
Bahamas faces 'enormous' task over ease of business
A CABINET Minister yesterday admitted the Bahamas faces an “enormous” task to improve its ‘ease of doing business’, adding: “Our economic survival hinges on it.”Dionisio D’Aguilar, minister of tourism and aviation, told Tribune Business that the Baha
GB Power 'mining' $600k savings via preference payout
GRAND BAHAMA Power Company will slash annual debt servicing costs by $600,000 through redeeming 43 per cent of its preference shares, with the benefits passed on to consumers.The utility, in e-mailed responses to Tribune Business questions, said Dece
Group warns against foreign ownership of GB Power company
THE Coalition of Concerned Citizens is urging Bahamian shareholders in ICD Utilities not to sell their shares and allow a foreign company to have 100 per cent ownership in a vital utility infrastructure in Grand Bahama.
‘Too soon’ to tell if Glenys resignation a sign of PLP fracture
FORMER PLP MP George Smith yesterday said it was too soon to tell whether Englerston MP Glenys Hanna Martin’s resignation as leader of opposition business in the House of Assembly was a sign of fracture within the party.
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Eight die in NY terror attack
NEW YORK (AP) — A man in a rented pickup truck mowed down pedestrians and cyclists along a busy bike path near the World Trade Center memorial Tuesday, killing at least eight and seriously injuring 11 in what the mayor called “a particularly cowardly act of terror.”
Colina earns top strength ratings
COLINA Insurance has seen its financial strength and creditworthiness confirmed by the global insurance industry’s main rating agency.A. M. Best affirmed the life and health insurer’s A- (Excellent) financial strength rating, and ‘a-’ long-term issue
No decision over fly fish regulation repeal
THE Government has made no decision on repealing the fly fishing regulations, although the Prime Minister’s press secretary yesterday confirmed several industry members had presented on the issue.Anthony Newbold, during his weekly press briefing, sai
