Big Red Machine on a roll in championship
The St Augustine’s College Big Red Machine won the opening game in three of four contested divisions while the Queen’s College senior boys prevented a SAC sweep as the BAISS championship series got underway at Loyola Hall last night.Game two in each
Strong Bahamian presence at the AUS Championship
THE Atlantic University Sport conference championships will have a strong Bahamian presence after three teams clinched spots in the playoffs or top seeding over the weekend. The AUS Championship will be hosted February 28 to March 1 at the Scotiaban
DPM calls for greater Caribbean resilience
The deputy prime minister has urged the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) to invest in initiatives that will make the region more resilient and self-sufficient. K Peter Turnquest, chair of the CDB’s Board of Governors, said The Bahamas’ recent experi
Minister promises to fix 'toxic BAIC environment'
A Cabinet minister yesterday acknowledged “the toxic environment” at the Bahamas Agricultural and Industrial Corporation (BAIC) while pledging that its long-standing issues are being addressed. Michael Pintard, minister of agriculture and marine res
Minister leads BTVI on mission to US college
A Cabinet minister recently led officials of the Bahamas Technical and Vocational Institute (BTVI) to Orlando-based Valencia College on a fact-finding mission. Jeffrey Lloyd, minister of education, was accompanied by BTVI’s president, Dr Robert W Ro
Driver dies in another police chase
A MAN died in a fiery crash after leading police on a car chase in the Carmichael Road area where he collided with a parked Mack truck.
Woman denies stealing in car scam operation
A 29-year-old woman was remanded to prison yesterday after denying allegations she stole thousands of dollars from several people in furtherance of a car scam. Felicia Wilmott, pictured, was charged before Senior Magistrate Derence Rolle-Davis over
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Moree: Changes would ease pressure on courts
CHIEF Justice Brian Moree has said decriminalising small amounts of marijuana possession is a “policy issue” that if made, would alleviate some of the case load from the court system.Stressing he needed to be extremely careful in speaking about the c
'We'll deal with Andros migrants in humane manner'
PRIME Minister Dr Hubert Minnis said there have been many complaints about illegal immigration in Andros and vowed yesterday to clamp down on the problem in a humane manner. His comments to The Tribune came as the Department of Immigration continues
Three in hospital after separate stabbing and shootings
THREE men are in hospital after separate shooting and stabbing incidents. Police said a man was shot after 9pm on Thursday. He was walking on Taylor Street, Nassau Village when a gunman approached and shot him. The injured man is in stable conditio
INSIGHT: Education is critical otherwise we're on the road to nowhere
At a time when the country is filled with challenges, the Bahamian people, while not having a shortage of problems, can’t say the same for solutions.
Taylor’s creditors left high and dry
Kelly's Home Centre leads the Bahamian unsecured creditors who will receive nothing of the debts owed to them by Taylor Industries, its liquidator has revealed.
Minister’s pride on tourism ‘shake-up’
A Cabinet minister has voiced pride at “really shaking up” the Ministry of Tourism’s workforce after discovering that the nine percent aged under 30 accounted for nine out of 10 resignations.
Realtors close on reforms to 'take it to another level'
The Bahamas Real Estate Association’s (BREA) president says the industry is “almost there” with reforms to its governing Act that are designed to “take it to another level”.Christine Wallace-Whitfield, pictured, told Tribune Business that the propose
Bahamas ranked 81st in world for corporate bribery
The Bahamas 81st ranking in a new global bribery index must serve as a wake-up call to “keep our foot on the gas pedal” in the fight against corruption, governance reformers urged yesterday.
Dames: No let up on marijuana arrests
POLICE officers will not stop arresting marijuana users despite the recommendations made by the Bahamas National Commission on Marijuana concerning the drug, according to National Security Minister Marvin Dames.
‘Abaco clean-up is making progress’: Clarke hits back at criticism of pace for island’s rebuild
CHAIRMAN of the Disaster Reconstruction Authority John-Michael Clarke yesterday defended the pace of the debris removal on Abaco, noting that officials feel “certain” that work is progressing on the storm-impacted island.
