Law context
I must, outrightly, disclose that I myself have neither been informed nor benefitted by a personal read concerning “conduct” and its “code” – as expounded upon, evidently, in 1955 England, the Lord High Chancellor, Viscount Kilmuir, at the time the highest ranking judicial officer in Britain (see The Graduate’s Letter to The Tribune of Monday, August 10th, 2020). I have not had the privilege yet.
The rise of Renward
The Prime Minister recently appointed the Hon Renward Wells (FNM-South Beach) to serve as Minister of Health. Wells has come a long way since he, Andre Rollins, et al, patched together a rookie political action group some years ago. Wells has proven to be a political chameleon and made of durable material. He and Rollins were elected on the PLP ticket in 2012. They both fell afoul of the then Christie led PLP and the rest is history.
Avard’s mother dies after battle with coronavirus
Avard Moncur, the first Bahamian male athlete to win a World Championship title on the track, could only reflect on the good times that he shared with his mother, Ramona Moncur, after she passed away from COVID-19 yesterday.
Birthday girl Varel concerned over GSSSA sports
WHILE she got a chance to celebrate her 44th birthday with family yesterday, Government Secondary Schools Sports Association’s president Varel Davis said she’s concerned about if and when they will be able to participate in sports this year.
34th Grand Bahama Conchman Triathlon Cancelled
Freeport, Grand Bahama — It is with a heavy heart that the Grand Bahama Conchman Committee has decided to cancel the 34th running of the GBPA Conchman Triathlon, which was to be held on November 7 this year. It will be the first time in its 34-year history that it will not be held.
The Majors: Jazz plays for Marlins
JAZZ Chisholm was the latest Bahamian to crack the Major League when he came out of the dugout to play for the Miami Marlins last night.
Aquapure closes depot on feared COVID case
Aquapure last night revealed the water depot at its Bernard Road headquarters has been closed for cleaning after an employee was thought to have tested positive for COVID-19. KLG Investments, the bottled water producer's owner, in a statement said t
Cruise line unveils November return
A cruise line yesterday said it now plans to resume voyages to The Bahamas on November 4 after extending its return for a further month. Bahamas Paradise Cruise Line's chief executive, Oneil Khosa, said in a statement: “We have been planning our ant
59 new cases of COVID-19, two deaths reported on Tuesday
The Ministry of Health reported on Tuesday that there are 59 newly confirmed cases of COVID-19 and two additional deaths.
PETER YOUNG: Extremists have stolen the BLM banner and could end up giving Trump a lifeline
Watching on Thursday evening last week the concluding proceedings in the grounds of the White House of the four-day Republican National Convention, the hour was late and bedtime called.
Local businesses optimistic despite slow return
Local business owners have shared business was slow but expected to pick up after the first day of reopening yesterday following the additional one month COVID-19 shutdown.
Foreign reserves take $45m hit, the Central Bank reports
The Central Bank says foreign reserves contracted in the month of July by $45m and will continue to fall on the back of weak tourism demand as they also forecast the economy will continue on this path for the reminder of the year.
Pintard refutes claims of no fisheries action
The minister for agriculture and marine resources calls a Spanish Wells fisherman’s complaints about lack of consultation with the industry “patently untrue”.
GB in approval for 70% water potability
The Grand Bahama Utility Company (GBUC) has received regulatory approval that deems 70 percent of the island’s water is safe to drink, making due on its $5m investment.
Cooper: Deficit amount dated, show us current state
The opposition’s shadow minister for finance says that the deficit is nearly 350 percent than presented in the ministry of finance’s latest fiscal snapshot for the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2019/2010.
FACE TO FACE: Delores still takes centre stage in the story of our performing arts
A jubilant personality and an effervescent spirit, Delores “Red” Archer-Adderley has been committed to the promotion of Bahamian culture and art - specifically performing arts - for decades. She is the manager of the Dundas Centre for the Performing Arts, and like curators of theatres and museums all around the world, she is fighting for its survival in the midst of the global pandemic.
Father of missing boy mourning after body found
THE father of a 17-year-old boy who went missing says he is “doing terribly” after a male’s body was discovered in the Carmichael Road area on Sunday.
Abaco still struggling to rebuild
ONE year after Hurricane Dorian ripped through their homes — leaving behind a trail of unimaginable and widespread destruction — many Abaco residents are still struggling to rebuild their shattered lives.
‘Dorian took my girls’
A year ago, Carline Edgecombe’s worst fears came true when her only two daughters were taken from her after Hurricane Dorian destroyed the church in which they had sought shelter with their father.
