A COMIC'S VIEW: Love and laughs
Valentine’s Day is upon us again, and since there are no love stories emanating from the HOA or across the political divide, I thought I’d share a few funny stories from my career as a professional stand up comedian.
Union wants plan on school reopening
BAHAMAS Union of Teachers is again calling on education officials to release a clear plan on new school health and safety procedures that will allow for a safe return to the classrooms on islands that are still practising virtual learning.
‘We’re getting best price possible for Grand Lucayan’
PRIME Minister Dr Hubert Minnis is satisfied his government is getting “the best price possible” for the Grand Lucayan hotel on Grand Bahama, adding negotiations are progressing well.
Cable’s $70m loan remedies ‘breaches’ with Aliv bond terms
Cable Bahamas’ $70m long-term loan to its Aliv affiliate was yesterday said to have remedied the mobile operator’s non-compliance with conditions attached to $60m in previously-issued bonds.
Law needs to alter for GB airport deal
The government must change the Airport Authority Act to facilitate its acquisition of Grand Bahama International Airport, a Cabinet minister has revealed, adding that a deal “is so close I can feel it”.
Abaco residents: We need someone to fight for us
CENTRAL and South Abaco MP James Albury’s decision to not run again in the upcoming election did not disappoint some of his constituents, who told The Tribune they need a representative who will fight for them and better serve their needs.
A new home at last
A YEAR after losing everything to Hurricane Dorian, Abaco resident Bernice Brown can now live comfortably in her new home thanks to Good Samaritans.
Bahamian stuck in Canada after flights to Bahamas stop
BAHAMIAN Todd Eldon is stuck in Canada and trying to get back home.
$100,000 to buy coolers for vaccines
HEALTH Minister Renward Wells said the government will spend about $100,000 for a number of ultra-cold coolers that could store Pfizer vaccines even though there are no plans to acquire those vaccines at the moment.
Oil opponents: ‘Books not closed’ on drilling
Oil exploration opponents last night said the fight against drilling is not over despite the Bahamas Petroleum Company’s (BPC) failure to strike a commercial find as they renewed calls for a lasting ban.
Three in court on fraud charges
Three persons accused of possessing forged cheques in connection with the purchase of goods totaling over $20,000 were arraigned on more than a dozen fraud-related charges on Tuesday in the Freeport Magistrate’s Court.
Davis aims to move quickly on oversight
OFFICIAL opposition leader Philip “Brave” Davis says there are “a lot of issues” surrounding how public funds have been spent during the Minnis administration’s term in office that need a closer look.
Fusion Superplex cut-off over $506,000 BPL dispute
The Fusion Superplex was yesterday locked in urgent negotiations with Bahamas Power & Light (BPL) after its electricity was cut-off over a $506,000 debt despite fully complying with a payment plan.
Security guard shot in robbery
A SECURITY guard was shot during an attempted armed robbery at a money transfer company yesterday.
PM points to easing restrictions on Grand Bahama
DUE to the low number of COVID-19 cases on Grand Bahama, Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis has revealed that by this weekend residents can start to see a relaxation of the curfew.
Activists bid to seize $14m Nygard Cay
Environmental activists are urging the Supreme Court to permit a receiver to seize possession of Nygard Cay, which was last valued at $14m, and sell it to satisfy its owner’s Bahamian legal debts.
Scholar search to offer scholarships
WINDSOR School Million Dollar Scholar Search was launched yesterday which aims to provide full scholarship learning for Bahamian students currently in 8th, 9th or 10th Grades.
Sports bar killer’s sentence upheld by Court of Appeal
THE Court of Appeal has upheld the 30-year prison sentence of a man who was convicted of manslaughter and two counts of attempted murder after he was accused of opening fire in a local sports bar in 2015.
‘Pay back missing cash or spend three more years in jail’
AN ex-convict who pocketed nearly $2,000 from two women without completing the transactions they paid him for was yesterday ordered to reimburse them to avoid spending another three years behind bars.
