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Travellers ‘extremely aggravated’ by dry runs for new airport security
WITH heightened security measures set to take effect today, Tourism and Aviation Minister Dionisio D’Aguilar Monday said he is certain airport officials across the country are “ready” to administer new screening techniques, but admitted waiting times could be an issue.
VIDEO: PM tours Baha Mar
Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis and government officials have been touring the Baha Mar resort today.
Overseas staff savings net $1m
TWELVE “non-essential” persons have been recalled from tourism offices in the United States, according to Tourism Minister Dionisio D’Aguilar, who said the move will save the government $1m annually.
Settling scores not part of PM's agenda
AMID the Minnis administration’s crackdown on perceived wrongdoing, Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis yesterday denied allegations the government was primarily concerned with “witch hunts” over executing plans to advance the course of the nation.
'We’ll try to help contract workers’
THE public sector has been “burdened” with people with “legitimate expectations,” Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance K Peter Turnquest said yesterday, adding that his administration will “unfortunately” have to address the problem.
Police chief urged to fight removal
FORMER Free National Movement Chairman Darron Cash has criticised his own party over reports that plans are underway to have Commissioner of Police Ellison Greenslade replaced as the head of the Royal Bahamas Police Force.
Roker: Arrogant PLP face oblivion
IN the face of allegations of corruption while in office and a lack of unity on the way forward, former Progressive Liberal Party Cabinet minister Loftus Roker said yesterday the party was in “as worst a state as it has ever been.”
'Red line must be drawn' at BOB AGM
A prominent Bank of the Bahamas investor yesterday said “a red line must be drawn” over its future at the upcoming annual general meeting (AGM), after it missed a second dividend payment to preference shareholders.Darron Cash, the former FNM chairman
Obie: 'Don't halt growth in middle of sowing seeds'
The former Minister of Tourism yesterday questioned his successor’s decision to amalgamate four US offices into two, saying: “You can’t stop growth in the middle of sowing the seeds.”Obie Wilchcombe told Tribune Business that Dionisio D’Aguilar shoul
Baha Mar chairs: 'CCA reneged on making us whole'
The Florida supplier at the centre of the Baha Mar ‘completion’ controversy yesterday hit back by accusing the project’s main contractor of reneging on promises to make it “100 per cent financially whole”.Gerald Shavartsman, Source Outdoor’s chief ex
Cartwright advances to main draw of Iris Ladies Trophy on the ITF women's circuit
BAHAMIAN Kerrie Cartwright, playing on the International Tennis Federation women’s circuit, advanced to the main draw of the Iris Ladies Trophy in the $15,000 Brussels. Cartwright pulled off a 6-2, 6-1 win over Daria Kuczer of Poland on Monday in th
Bahamas 'left behind' without transparency
The Bahamas will “continue to be left behind” unless it becomes fully transparent, amid suggestions yesterday that the Government could save $13 million annually through procurement. K Peter Turnquest, Deputy Prime Minister and minister of finance,
NCAA basketball: Cornish todebut for Seawolves this fall
AN NCAA Division I programme will be the next step in the progression of the basketball career of Jaron Cornish.Cornish will debut for the Stony Brook Seawolves this fall as a junior college transfer, highlighting the programme’s 2017 recruiting clas
Baroness predicts 'best ever' Games
Before it gets started today, Commonwealth Secretary General Baroness Patricia Scotland predicted that she’s looking forward to the sixth Commonwealth Youth Games being the best ever.Scotland, who took office on April 1, 2016, was among the speakers
'It's a great deal to be able to represent your country'
KEVIN Major Jr, back home for the summer break from college, clearly remembers when he and Jonathan Taylor represented the Bahamas in 2008 at the 3rd Commonwealth Youth Games in Pune, India.“It’s a great deal to be able to represent your country beca
Vanderpool-Wallaceresumes her training
THE country’s most decorated and accomplished swimmer officially announced her return to a full-time commitment to the sport and will do so in new surroundings.Arianna Vanderpool-Wallace took to social media to announce that her hiatus from the sport
Near 40% of public workers 'temporary'
Almost 40 per cent of public sector workers are temporary employees, the Chamber of Commerce’s chief executive revealed yesterday, depriving them of job security and benefits.Edison Sumner, speaking at the launch of a $33 million project to reform th
Exuma students take up role in youth ambassador scheme
SIX students from LN Coakley High School in Exuma have been selected by the US Embassy in Nassau to participate in the prestigious Youth Ambassadors Leadership Programme sponsored by the US Department of State through the embassy and implemented by W
Conference to debate the future of democracy
THE University of The Bahamas (UB) is calling all Bahamians to contemplate the state of Bahamian democracy with the return of its much-lauded Future of Democracy Conference, to be held this weekend. The conference, back for its second year, is free
McPhee-McCuin: Our ultimate goal is Olympic qualification
DESPITE a 5th place finish at this year’s Women’s Centrobasket Championships, national team head coach Yolett McPhee-McCuin said the ultimate goal of the programme remains qualification for the 2020 Olympics. A shorthanded Team Bahamas, with limited
Boat theft suspects arrested
TWO suspected boat thieves from Grand Bahama were caught by police in Great Harbour Cay over the weekend aboard a 30ft Rybo runner vessel stolen from a residence in Freeport.The two men were in the process of taking the vessel apart and stripping off
Former prison officer fined for illegal shotgun and drugs
A FORMER correctional services officer was spared an immediate prison sentence yesterday after he pleaded guilty to drug and firearm related offences in the Magistrate’s Court.Demetri Maycock, 25, of Sunset Park appeared before Deputy Chief Magistrat
YOUR SAY: CCA has questions to answer during PM's tour
WE HOPE that as our new Prime Minister gazes upon Baha Mar’s unfinished buildings this week — alongside representatives from China Construction America (CCA) — that he remembers the Bahamian construction workers and hospitality professionals who rema
Sands Beer Cup to be awarded to golfer with most net points
EARLIER in the year the Bahamas Golf Federation and the Bahamian Brewery and Beverage Company announced a new event called the Sands Beer Cup. The Cup, which is being specially designed by Sands Beer, will be awarded to the golfer with the most net
Man guilty of shooting man dead as he sat on bench
A MAN was convicted of murder by a Supreme Court jury yesterday afternoon.Jason Simmons, 21, stood trial before Justice Bernard Turner for more than three weeks for the April 27, 2014 fatal shooting of Neko Lloyd at Gibbs Corner.Shortly after midnigh
Grand Lucayan sale still under way as govt aims to boost Grand Bahama
WHILE negotiations to sell the Grand Lucayan Resort in the nation’s second city continue, Deputy Prime Minister K Peter Turnquest suggested on Monday that the Minnis administration is in the process of implementing strategies to temporarily boost Gra
THE PRESS BOX: As NFL training camps openthis weekend, let's kickthings off in the AFC North
TRAINING camps open this weekend and early next week, across the NFL. The most glorious time on the sports calendar is finally upon us. And as we creep closer and closer to KICK OFF SUNDAY 2017, over the coming weeks I will preview each division in
Commonwealth Youth Games daily schedule
THE schedule of events for the 6th Commonwealth Youth Games: TODAY Beach Volleyball at Malcolm Park Beach Soccer Facility Court One 9am - Cameroon vs England (W) 9:50am - Australia vs Nigeria (W) 10:40pm - New Zealand vs Rwanda (W) Noon -
Two face court over separate murders
TWO men were remanded to prison yesterday after being arraigned in connection with two separate murders.Dino Smith, 23, of Windsor Lane was brought before Chief Magistrate Joyann Ferguson-Pratt accused of being concerned with others and intentionally
Assault on universal healthcare
Health Minister Duane Sands’ flippant and deeply ignorant observation that “nothing in life is free” in relation to universal healthcare gave me chills. It immediately brought to mind the thought that, one day, I could be robbed at gunpoint and, getting the attention of a passing policeman, I am saved from the prospect of gunshot injury and recover my goods, only to be told by the officer that my bill for his intervention is $250.00 plus VAT.
EDITORIAL: History made in Bimini, government are you listening?
ON July 14, history was made in North Bimini.
Man Remanded Over Illegal Firearm
A MAN was remanded to prison yesterday after he was arraigned on firearms related offences. Ashano Knowles, 25, appeared before Chief Magistrate Joyann Ferguson-Pratt facing a count each of possession of an unlicensed firearm and possession of ammun
Keep Montagu clean
Montagu is the only remaining public beach on the eastern end of the island. It’s used by a wide cross section of Bahamians, particularly from the Montagu and Free Town districts. It’s within walking distance of communities of diverse economic groupings and it provides recreation for many families, especially those without transport. Visitors also use the beach.
The descent of cyber world
IN recent times especially during the previous election. Cyber world has descended to the lowest of the low.
Life after 40
It has been two years since Nicole “Nicc” Burrows documented turning 40 in her short film “Almost 40”.
Michelle Miller Motivationals: Do you have a compelling reason?
It was the great William Shakespeare who said, “Strong reasons make strong actions”.When it comes to setting goals that will take your life higher, do you have a compelling reason to take strong action?As a life coach and therapist, many people come
Willie Mae Pratt girls enjoy end-of-term weekend
The Willie Mae Pratt Centre for Girls bid goodbye to its 2016/17 term with a fun-filled weekend for both its residents and officials.Organised by the centre’s 2016/17 committee, which was spearheaded by Chairwoman Krysta A Mason-Smith, the “Farewell
'Miracle Treat Day' spotlights Down syndrome community
WITH its fourth annual Miracle Treat Day, Dairy Queen turns its attention to those with special needs in the Bahamas who are seldom in the spotlight – children with Down syndrome .On this year’s Miracle Treat Day, scheduled for July 27, patrons of Da
Out of the darkness
After being unemployed for over a year, popular local musician and artist Steve “Too Loose” Holden had to face yet another challenge – an unexpected medical condition which led to mounting treatment costs, but which ultimately restored some of his fa
Brewery shrugs off $10m storm costs
Commonwealth Brewery shrugged off more than $10 million in Hurricane Matthew-related damage and business interruption costs to post a 45 per cent year-over-year profits increase for 2016.The vertically-integrated, BISX-listed brewer foreshadowed an i
Darville: 'No concerns' over legality of NHI
The Opposition’s shadow Minister of Health yesterday asserted that the legal parameters were in place for the Christie administration to launch National Health Insurance (NHI), saying there was “no need for any concern”.Speaking with Tribune Business
Imaging services resume at hospital after problems caused by flooding
IMAGING services have resumed at the Princess Margaret Hospital following a series of challenges at the main public health facility over the weekend. In a press release issued Monday, PMH said in view of recent flooding at the Radiology Department,
