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RCI deal a symptom of bigger issue
I write to express my enthusiastic support for the timely and patriotic message expressed by Pam Burnside in a recent letter, “We must protect what is ours.”
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Constitutional bid by Omar Archer
LAWYERS for outspoken social media commentator Omar Archer have filed a constitutional challenge against The Bahamas’ criminal libel laws, arguing that they violate citizens’ fundamental right to freedom of expression.
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Roger Kelty ‘was a good friend’
PAT Strachan, chairman of the Retired Boxers Association, expressed sadness on the passing of Roger Kelty, calling him “a good friend”.
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‘That’s not your job, Mr Speaker’
AS AN “impartial arbiter,” House Speaker Halson Moultrie should not be calling for action or legislation on any matter regardless of his convictions, attorney Wayne Munroe insisted yesterday.
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Athletes reflect on 6th Bahamas Games - a Golden Jubilee event
WITH Saturday marking the end of the basketball segment of the 6th Bahamas Games, eight athletes were able to stop and reflect on how they felt coming into the games and their excitement going up against the other islands.
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Nw gas station opens in McClean’s Town
PETRO Express has opened a new gas station at McClean’s Town in East Grand Bahama, providing much needed petrol to boaters and residents in that remote area of the island.
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Judges reject Archer appeal
THE Court of Appeal yesterday rejected Omar Archer’s appeal against a Supreme Court judge’s decision to dismiss his motion for constitutional relief concerning a criminal libel charge brought against him six years ago.
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Minister: Only four or five Dominican students expressing interest in offer
IT remains unclear how many Dominican students are expected to temporarily move to the Bahamas, with Education Minister Jeffery Lloyd yesterday suggesting only “about four, maybe five” have expressed an interest in accepting the Minnis administration’s offer to relocate.
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Bahamas Consulate General expresses disappointment at Atlanta racial attack
THE Bahamas Consulate General expressed disappointment Friday at the racial attack a group of Bahamian youth and their chaperones experienced during a trip to Atlanta, Georgia.
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Blackout at yacht club
Blackout at yacht club By DENISE MAYCOCK Tribune Freeport Reporter dmaycock@tribunemedia.net FREEPORT - It appears that the cost of electricity is affecting a major marina facility in the Lucaya area. The Tribune learned on Wednesday that electrici
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VIDEO: Updated - Chaos as hundreds demand refunds from Pineapple Express
CHAOS erupted at Pineapple Express Asue Holders office off Cowpen Road early Friday morning after hundreds of angry persons stormed the building in an attempt to collect money owed to them.
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Fast ferry service from Florida starts today
A 1,000-seat fast ferry service between Grand Bahama and Fort Lauderdale starts today, with the arrival of Balearia Bahamas Express’ newly commissioned vessel Bahama Mama.
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Taxpayers raise concerns at VAT meeting
BAHAMIANS expressed concerns over the government’s spending habits during the first public forum on Value Added Tax held last night at Workers House on Tonique Wiliams Darling Highway.
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EDITORIAL: What do you mean, free speech has limits?
THE words uttered by the erstwhile hard-working, well-meaning Attorney General Carl Bethel this week “free speech has limits” should have sent chills up and down the spine of every Bahamian citizen or individual resident in this country.
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Unresolved VAT issues branded 'incredible'
The Opposition’s finance spokesman yesterday said it was “incredible” that major Value-Added Tax (VAT) questions remained unanswered with just a fortnight left before implementation, as he expressed hope “catastrophe” would be avoided.
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Dynamic body art gives junkanoo new expression
By JEFFARAH GIBSON
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Windsor Express selects JR Cadot with13th pick
THE next stop on JR Cadot’s pro basketball career gives him an opportunity to play in North America for the first time since his collegiate days at TCU.The Windsor Express selected Cadot with the 13th overall pick in the National Basketball League of
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NACAC president expresses ‘deepest sympathies’ to Irma victims
NORTH American and Central American and Caribbean (NACAC) president Victor Lopez was one of the first regional sporting bodies to express his concern for the sporting delegates during the passing of Hurricane Irma, not just in the Bahamas, but the Caribbean region as a whole.
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Give Carnival a chance
There are many forms of cultural expressions in The Bahamas. There is energy and excitement of Junkanoo and rake and scrape music. There are masterful Bahamian carvings, sculptures and paintings. There are the performing arts and literary masterpieces.
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DIRECTOR of OPBAT Operations, Commander Louie Parks, with the Youth Express campers at the RBDF base.
THE winners of the first "Youth Express" essay, rap and poetry contest participated in an Operation Bahamas Turks and Caicos helicopter demonstration at the Royal Bahamas Defence Force Base at Coral Harbour. The 29 students, ages 11-15, had the opportunit
