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‘We need a better understanding of mental illness’
A LOCAL clinical psychologist said that more people in society, including police officers, need training in sensitisation and understanding of mental illness.
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Cancellation of school bus contracts ‘heartless’
AFTER seven of eight school bus transportation contracts in Central Andros were brought to an end, some have complained of political victimisation.
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A COMIC'S VIEW: Farewell to Big Ed, a baseball legend
I was deeply saddened on Wednesday evening to hear of the passing of Bahamian baseball legend Ed Armbrister, after a long battle with diabetes.
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This is not masterful governance
A country where sub-standard governance is called masterful and excellent.
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Where is your heart and soul?
Recent events and statements by senior FNM ministers and Chairmen suggest that the administration is trying its level best to lose the next general elections.
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Probation for harassing woman over six months
A MAN who harassed a woman by bombarding her with messages on social media was placed on six months’ probation yesterday.
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PLP targets ‘failings’ in efforts to help Grand Bahama
THE Progressive Liberal Party knocked Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis’ national address yesterday, saying it failed to properly address the needs of Grand Bahama residents.
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STATESIDE: Maybe, just maybe, Trump wants to walk away from it
A growing chorus of observers in the US feels that President Donald Trump is actually trying to lose the upcoming November election. Why else would he behave so counter to his best re-election prospects?
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Earlier parades being considered
JUNKANOO Corporation New Providence (JCNP) Chairman Dion Miller is considering Junkanoo parades starting earlier in the day instead of at night due to unpredictable weather conditions.
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A COMIC'S VIEW: Let’s get ready to rumble
As wrestling fans throughout The Bahamas keenly watch the WWE vs AEW ratings wars, all while enjoying the weekly wrestling entertainment, the pro wrestling buzz has hit The Bahamas again, with the same fervor as days gone bye, when our generation were kids.
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Brave Davis - The Empty Suit
Brave Davis – The Empty Suit EDITOR, The Tribune. Opposition Leader Philip Brave Davis is what the dictionary defines as an empty suit: “a prominent person regarded as lacking substance, personality, or ability.” His performance during and after H
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Sunshine Auto Lady Wildcats take NPSA pennant
DON’T look now but the Sunshine Auto Lady Wildcats have added another New Providence Softball Association ladies’ pennant to their collection.But manager Anthony Bullard said they will be more satisfied when they hoist the league’s championship crown
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Call for hotline to be set up to tackle elder abuse
A LOCAL accountant is expressing his support for the establishment of an elderly abuse hotline.Dr John Bain also suggested more public awareness initiatives and enforcement of existing legislation as other tactics the government can utilise to help p
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THE PETER YOUNG COLUMN: Britain down and out - don’t you believe it
As a final reflection on our lengthy summer visit to England, I was genuinely puzzled by the degree of negativity, particularly in the media, about Britain and its status in the world. According to some, the nation’s standing and influence as a leading global power has suddenly been severely curtailed or even no longer exists. Such a view is often expressed by those who believe the UK’s departure from the European Union is an act of extreme folly and that it will be unable to prosper on its own.
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THE PETER YOUNG COLUMN: Can Assange’s actions be justified? Not in my book
The sudden news of the arrest in London of the co-founder of WikiLeaks, Julian Assange, not surprisingly hit the headlines last week.
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PRESS BOX: Could Anthony Davis be the next superstar centre for Lakers?
DON’T get it twisted, this is not an open embrace for LeBron James, just a simple thank you. Yes, thank you LBJ for putting a muzzle on the overly annoying and irritating LaVar Ball. Yes, Lonzo’s daddy!!The outspoken, erratic father of Lonzo Ball use
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Hurting customers
Surprise surprise! Those of us who saw in the Commercial Enterprises Act a backdoor assault on Bahamianisation have had to wait less than a year to be proved right. It turns out that the FNM’s sanctimonious proclamation of a reduction in labour certificate applications may reflect nothing more than the ability of would-be applicants to use this pernicious legislation to skirt the ordinary process for obtaining a work permit.
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EDITORIAL: Will Woodward’s words see history repeat itself?
Bob Woodward is 75-years-old. He grew up west of Chicago, the son of an Illinois judge and graduated from Yale in 1965. After five years in the U.S. Navy, some spent at sea, he turned down an acceptance to study at Harvard Law School to start in journalism. Although his application was initially deferred, he was later accepted as a reporter for the Washington Post in 1971.
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A COMIC'S VIEW: Lucayan and lawyers
THROUGHOUT my lengthy comedy career, I’ve learnt one thing, a good joke and laugh catches every Bahamian’s attention.
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EDITORIAL: Time for an end to the BPL mess
With a new board of directors in place at Bahamas Power and Light and its members having received from the Minister of Works clear and firm advice about their role and responsibilities, let us hope order has been restored. An official investigation into the events surrounding the earlier dramatic removal of the previous board is now pending, but that ought not to prevent the new leadership from getting on with the job.
