‘Truly a new day’ as senate passes COVID-19 bill
THE Senate last night passed legislation that will lead to the end of suspensions of certain provisions put in place under the state of emergency.
Bella’s mother and boyfriend charged
A MAN was charged with murder yesterday and a mother arraigned on child cruelty charges in connection with the brutal death of four-year-old D’onya Bella Walker last weekend.
Govt reviewing how COVID funding spent
FINANCE officials are in the midst of a full review of emergency COVID-19 spending to ascertain the amount of public funds spent by the Minnis administration before it left office, according to Press Secretary Clint Watson.
Munroe - I’m exactly man for the job
NATIONAL Security Minister Wayne Munroe, QC, defended his past as a criminal attorney yesterday insisting that only a “stupid” person would believe this was not a beneficial tool in the dispensation of his Cabinet portfolio’s duties.
Nesbitt, Miller making immediate impact on hardwood
DAVID Nesbitt and Tavario Miller swapped clubs and leagues for the 2021-22 season and have had immediate impacts for their respective organisations.
Bahamas Roadmasters Virtual 9th Bahamas Half Marathon/ 10k set for November 20-21
WHILE they wait on the restrictions to be lifted for mass gatherings at public outings, Bahamas Roadmasters is encouraging persons to come out and participate in their Cancer Treatment of America Virtual 9th Bahamas Half Marathon and 10 Kilometre race.
Javelin thrower Keyshawn Strachan earns four-year scholarship to Auburn
AFTER migrating to New Providence from Lowe Sound, Andros, three years ago, javelin thrower Keyshawn Strachan has thrown his name into the Bahamas national record books and now he’s headed off on a four-year scholarship to Auburn University.
How accurate have the financial statements been?
If The Tribune had a quote of the week, certainly that attributed to MP Kwasi Thompson, MP for East Grand Bahama when he said…paraphrase…we only need to state what we wish to –we don’t state in financial statements everything.
Hoping we choose a sustainable future
I am Promise Russell, and I am a Bahamas Environmental Steward Scholar. This programme aims to train youth like me into becoming the next generation of environmental stewards.
Bahamian men who act like a Pithecanthropus should be treated like one
Academicians at the University of The Bahamas (UB), according to The Nassau Guardian, conducted a poll in which it was discovered that nearly 25 percent of its female participants were raped. This sobering statistic, I believe, is representative of a significant percentage of the overall population.
Former employees accused of stealing nearly $500,000
A manager at Battery and Tyre Specialists realised something was wrong when he discovered discrepancies on reviewing some of the company’s invoices, a court was told.
Retrial ordered for man convicted of kidnapping, attempted armed robbery
THE Court of Appeal has reopened the appeal and ordered the retrial of a fourth man who was convicted of kidnapping and attempting to rob a senior immigration officer and his girlfriend in 2013.
Jones catches fire with monster 44-point game
Jonquel Jones had the most dominant performance of her professional basketball career to lead Bosnia and Herzegovina to an opening round win in the FIBA Women’s EuroBasket 2023 Qualifiers.
Bahamas defeats Belize to improve to 2-2
THE Bahamas defeated Belize to improve to 2-2 at the International Cricket Council’s T20 World Cup Americas Qualifying event in Antigua and Barbuda.
STATESIDE: It’s not easy keeping pace with the polarization of American politics
GIVEN the choice, most of us would probably prefer a public figure or politician whose views are plain and consistent. That way, at least we know who and more importantly, what we are voting for. One of the most damaging criticisms of politicians in recent decades has been the charge of “flip-flopping,” especially in American elections.
FRONT PORCH: Islands in the cauldron of climate change
IN the closing days of August 2030, the ninth month of the year, a peak period for Atlantic hurricanes, the country nervously watched a gathering storm. It began as an unreported weather phenomenon off West Africa, travelling westerly and eventually funnelled toward The Bahamas as a tropical storm.
48 percent of Caribbean region is immunised against COVID-19
AS COVID-19 cases continue to wane in the Caribbean, Pan American Health Organization officials have revealed 48 percent of the region has been fully immunised against the deadly disease.
Amendment to VAT legislation tabled in House
GOVERNMENT tabled an amendment to the value added tax legislation in the House of Assembly yesterday, outlining the planned rate change to 10 percent from the current 12 percent.
Commissioner: Parents should be aware of signs of abuse
POLICE Commissioner Paul Rolle said parents should be aware of signs that a child may be suffering from abuse.
