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Why can't news report just the facts?
Government media … use of super-super superlatives in newscasting and reporting. Surely I am not the only one who has noticed the government news media uses extra-super superlatives in their reporting... forget the usual world famous... “internationally renown” that’s again even if the matter is in conceptual form only anything the Government puts its name to is world beating.
CIBC WORKER PASSES SERIES 7
A corporate customer service representative at CIBC, Drameko Moore, passed the Series 7 exam in the US after studying with the Nassau-based Securities Training Institute (STI). Bettina Albury, STI's administrator, said: "Our investment training programme
CIBC WORKER PASSES SERIES 7
A corporate customer service representative at CIBC, Drameko Moore, passed the Series 7 exam in the US after studying with the Nassau-based Securities Training Institute (STI). Bettina Albury, STI's administrator, said: "Our investment training programme
Attorney passes Series 6 exam
Alivia O. Forbes has passed the Series 6 exam in the US after studying with the Nassau-based Securities Training Institute (STI). She achieving 100 per cent on the STI’s final exam.
Prospect Ridge housing project defended by Minnis
FORMER Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis defended the Prospect Ridge housing project in the House of Assembly yesterday, saying much work had been done to realise his vision of an affordable, but upscale community for young people.
Economic Recovery team's dual strategy
The government-appointed Economic Recovery Committee (ERC) says it is focused on a dual strategy as it begins a seven-week public consultation exercise seeking recommendations on ten key sectors.The committee, appointed in the wake of the economic sh
Budding ceramicist hosts final exhibit before China departure
BAHAMIAN artist Alistair Stevenson will bid farewell to the local art community at his final exhibition, The Growth Series, tomorrow evening.
Urban Renewal above reproach
In my humble opinion, Urban Renewal is to date, at its core, one of the most progressive social outreach concepts the present government has proffered. Unfortunately, the two well-respected co-Chairs cannot seem to keep Urban Renewal above reproach.
Government seems brain dead
BP&L…receivables of at least $91.6million unsure if that includes what Government owes them, which usually is in excess of $30 million so BP&L are owed a whopping $115 million!
Senator brands National Health plan 'pie in sky'
AN FNM Senator yesterday branded the Government’s comprehensive National Health Insurance (NHI) plan as “pie in the sky” given fiscal realities, and said his previous $750 million annual cost estimate for the scheme was “conservatively low”.
Entrepreneur's $1,000 Summit 'Conception'
Entrepreneur's $1,000 Summit 'Conception' Bahamian sentrepreneurs seeking financial help to develop their businesses had a shot at winning $1,000 at the recent International Franchise and Entrepreneurial Summit and Trade Show by showcasing their 'five-mi
Gazebo a welcome addition to Lucaya National Park
THE most visited National Park in the Bahamas, Lucaya National Park in East Grand Bahama, has been in desperate need of more shelter and seating for tourists and locals.
Students have designs on Bahamian pavilion for Dubai’s Expo 2020
TALENTED Bahamian students are participating in a design challenge for the Bahamian Pavilion to be showcased at Expo 2020 in Dubai, an event in which 180 countries will participate and which is expected to draw 25 million visitors over six months.
Cultural festivals in the spotlight for gallery shows
THREE shows open at the National Art Gallery of The Bahamas this evening, two of which relate to cultural festivals in theme.
US unleashes $10m to aid clean energy
Washington - The US Agency for International Development (USAID) yesterday said it will make available $10 million in grant funding for clean energy projects in the Caribbean and Central Americas.
Renowned collector reveals all in 'Love and Responsibility'
FORTY years of Bahamian art history are captured in “Love & Responsibility: The Dawn Davies Collection”, a new publication by the renowned collector of Bahamian art.
Arawak Homes to expand latest housing solution
ARAWAK Homes has already identified two other tracts of land in the Carmichael area where it intends to duplicate its latest housing solution, its president telling Tribune Business: “It’s a level of excitement we have not seen in many years.”
Tech Talk
• NASA technology designed to protect spacecraft from heat and pressure when entering a planet’s atmosphere will be launched from Spaceport America in New Mexico as part of testing.
Transforming spaces 2014 - a review
THIS year’s Transforming Spaces Art Tour has come and gone, but for the next few weeks enthusiasts can marvel at the “high-water mark” left by the multidisciplinary super group of local and international artists who came together for the event’s 10th instalment under the theme of “Water”.
CULTURE CLASH: We need leaders we can trust and who share what we want
Everyone is talking about leadership. While people battle for top positions in households, corporations, and countries we redefine and re-conceptualize leadership in response to community needs, mindset changes and shifts in power dynamics.