Media join police on road for close-up look
POLICE took members of the media on a ridealong to several areas of New Providence on Friday where they investigated an armed robbery and did spot checks of suspicious vehicles.
Two held over German man’s killing
TWO South Andros men in their 20s are in custody in New Providence in connection with the Thursday murder of a German visitor to the island.
Touchdown for climate talks
THE International Monetary Fund has joined hands with The Bahamas to work on several key issues related to climate change, such as the need for additional climate financing and the monetisation of the nation’s carbon credits as an “asset class”.
Minister pledges to seek ‘common ground’ on NHI
The minister of health has pledged to seek “common ground” with Bahamian private doctors who have urged the Government to “hit the pause button” over its proposed National Health Insurance (NHI) reforms.
‘Peaceful resolution’ targeted over food price control dispute
Food retailers and wholesalers were yesterday said to be hoping to seal a “win, win win” and “peaceful resolution” to their price control dispute with the Government when they meet three senior Cabinet ministers tomorrow morning.
2,000 GOVT STAFF OFFERED PAY RISE: Proposals on increases put forward to Bahamas Public Service Union
GOVERNMENT has finalised and presented its proposal on salary increases to the Bahamas Public Service Union, which among other raises, would see over 2,000 public officers receive higher wages — up to five increments in the first year as a result of the minimum wage increase.
BTC chief says fibre roll-out 70% finished
THE BAHAMAS Telecommunications Company (BTC) will be increasingly relying on a fibre network roll-out that is 70 percent complete to drive revenue growth and market share, its newly-appointed chief executive says.
Astros win World Series
HOUSTON (AP) — Yordan Alvarez hit a moon shot that sent Space City into a frenzy, and the Houston Astros to their second World Series title.
BAAA elections all set for December 3
It’s all set now with three candidates, including two former presidents, vying for the post of president, while a sports reporter, several coaches and former athletes are among the list contesting the other positions up for grabs during the Bahamas Association of Athletic Associations’ elections.
Knights, Lions win cross country titles
THE CR Walker Knights and the HO Nash Lions emerged as the overall high and junior school champions of the Government Secondary Schools Sports Association’s Cross Country Championships over the weekend.
Corporal punishment
“Corporal punishment is not abuse”, says Bishop. The Tribune featured a story, “Corporal punishment is not abuse” says Bishop. Where is the Tribune trying to lead us? The newspaper presents some strong statistics, such as 90% of Bahamians identify as being Christians. From a social point of view, it seems we are truly failing as a nation.
Davis is a strong negotiator
It was written by an ancient Roman philosopher hundreds of years ago: 'Ut Ameris Amabillis Estol' which translates into: 'If you wish to be loved, you must be lovable'. This quote aptly describes our esteemed and world respected Prime Minister, the Most Hon Philip 'Brave' Davis, MP, KT. Some hold the bogus concept that leaders who are 'feared' as opposed to 'loved' have a better rapport with their citizens. I beg to differ.
QC Comets are BAISS swimming champions
THE Queen’s College Comets celebrated as champions as the Bahamas Association of Independent Secondary Schools’ swim championships returned to the calendar after a two-year hiatus because of COVID-19.
Bahamian players, coaches all set for NCAA Division I basketball tip-off tonight
THE NCAA Division I basketball season is set to tip off tonight with several Bahamian players on the court, and coaches on the sidelines representing their respective programmes.
McMinns and Tigers win 2nd straight Moosehead Cup, X-Men in Loney Bowl
WIDE receivers coach Eugene McMinns and his Dalhousie Tigers won their second consecutive Moosehead Cup while offensive lineman Stephen Sears Jr and his St Francis Xavier X-Men head into the Atlantic university football playoffs.
Exchange control ease urged for digital assets participation
AN ACCOUNTANT has called for further exchange control “relaxation” so that more Bahamians can participate freely in digital assets and crypto currency trading.
Fight against inflation
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IT WAS another seesaw week in the global financial markets. The hope that Beijing will relax COVID measures that have been very strict so far is fuelling expectations of higher demand.
SKYGuard | Met. Dept future Tropical Cyclone eAlert
Sunday, 6th November.
Low pressure area could become tropical storm
Special Weather Statement issued by the Bahamas Department of Meteorology at 2:00 pm EST Sunday, 6th November 2022.
Man found shot dead in car on Palm Breeze Drive
A MAN believed to be in his mid-20s or early 30s was shot dead in his car at Palm Breeze Drive on Friday afternoon.
