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Works minister: 'Public has right' to expect more'
A Cabinet minister has called upon his ministry’s staff to be more “proactive” in 2020, adding: “The public has a right to expect more from us.”Desmond Bannister, minister of works, in his annual New Year’s charge to staff, urged them to take the ini
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Rebuilding will cost ‘tens of millions’
IT WILL cost “tens of millions of dollars” to restore and rebuild the infrastructure on the southern and central Bahamas islands that were completely devastated by the passage of Hurricane Joaquin, according to Prime Minister Perry Christie.
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EDITORIAL: The mouse that got caught in the trap
THIS latest attempt by government to strip Bahamians of all privacy is proof that these legislators must indeed take all Bahamians for fools.
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Dead man found in water at Scotland Cay, Abaco
POLICE in Abaco are investigating the death of a man found floating in waters on Scotland Cay on Wednesday afternoon.
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Cable expecting Gov't approval 'in 30 days' on $89m US deals
Cable Bahamas is expecting to receive Bahamian government approval for its $89 million worth of US acquisitions within the next 30 days, Tribune Business can reveal.
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Increase MP salaries & allowances
It has come to my attention, and it also disturbs me greatly that the government of The Bahamas has deemed it fit to compensate Members of Parliament only a meagre $28,000 annually.
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Discouraged waiting for utility repairs
PLEASE allow me some space in your column to discuss the utility repair response in New Providence after the passing of Matthew. I had written previously to note the community spirit and support given by neighbours and friends. I found this to be a needed breath of fresh air.
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Alert as hackers target bank account details
A HACKER is now busy on the Internet trying to get your confidential information — even bank accounts — through your e-mail. And so, readers, if you receive a message headed – IMPORTANT DOCUMENT!!! – delete it immediately. Don’t let your curiosity lead you to opening it to find out what it is about, because you too will be caught in the information net.
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Aliv: ‘Hundreds’ of mobile users porting
Aliv’s top executive said yesterday it has seen “hundreds” of customers switch to their network since number portability launched last month, telling this newspaper that the subscriber boost would keep the company in line with its targets.
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Caricom agrees to support to Venezuela amid unrest
PRIME Minister Dr Hubert Minnis spoke with members of the Caribbean Community Monday night and agreed in principle to lend support to Venezuela during its current wave of unrest, according to Press Secretary Anthony Newbold. At a press briefing at t
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What to do when a hurricane strikes
What to do when a hurricane strikes ONCE the hurricane hits, it's important to know what to do. If you live in a coastal evacuation zone, or in a structure which might not be strong, have an evacuation plan. The Bahamas Meteorology Department says: If yo
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Fake polls and reality
We the people gave Minnis and the then opposition FNM a massive victory in May, 2017. We were allured by the many, now bogus, promises made by them plus we were dead tired of brother Christie. Since being elected it is to be admitted that back-to-back events, the hurricanes and now the ongoing pandemic created grave difficulties for the incoming government. It is how it reacted to and dealt with the effects that has now turned many Bahamians off with the PM and his halting administration.
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Employment Exchange Services at Clarence A Bain Building suspended
The Department of Labour has announced that all Employment Exchange Services at the Clarence A Bain Building have been suspended.
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Nine weeks to move cars
While I understand the Environmental Department has its hands full, it should not take nine weeks to respond to an appeal to rid our neighbourhood of two derelict cars.
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Telephone logs show inconsistencies in trial
INCONSISTENCIES in the call-logs of Barbara Hanna took centre stage in the Frank Smith’s extortion and bribery trial yesterday.A former BTC auditor yesterday said more than 60 discrepancies between Hanna’s call history and Mr Smith’s phone bill betwe
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Banks: 25% never verified Building Code compliance
The Central Bank is urging all licensees to ensure their offices can withstand a Dorian-type Category Five hurricane after 25 per cent said they had never confirmed Bahamas Building Code compliance.
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How to detect if you are a micromanager
With so many employees now working from home, corporate leaders are becoming concerned that some are not fully engaged in work assignments. As a result, many have resorted to micromanaging their staff by making excessive Zoom and telephone calls. Mi
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Laugh of the day
EDITOR, The Tribune. I thought your article today January 12th under local news "Kinks will be worked out at the New Magistrate's Court" was one of the funnier I have read in a while. The new complex is described as State of the Art but there are no tele
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Laugh of the day
EDITOR, The Tribune. I thought your article today January 12th under local news "Kinks will be worked out at the New Magistrate's Court" was one of the funnier I have read in a while. The new complex is described as State of the Art but there are no tele
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Man, 35, found hanging from a tree in Coconut Grove
A 35-year-old man was found hanging from a tree in the yard of his Coconut Grove home early on Thursday in what police believe to be a suicide.
