Moree plans moves to restore court integrity
ACCEPTING the findings of Auditor General Terrance Bastian’s audit into the Magistrates’ Court as a “serious” matter, Chief Justice Brian Moree has said there will be fundamental changes with the system over the next six months in a bid to restore integrity.
China ban may relax to 14 days
HEALTH Minister Dr Duane Sands said yesterday the government will certainly reconsider a change to the new coronavirus quarantine measures to align The Bahamas with the posture of other countries.
Charles Bain posts season high scoring effort
CHARLES Bain posted a season high scoring effort to lead his Robert Morris Colonials to a fifth straight win in the Northeastern Conference. Bain finished with 16 points in the Colonials’ 61-58 win on the road over Sacred Heart. The junior forward
Jazz Chisholm appears at Marlins' annual Fanfest
THE Miami Marlins hosted its annual Fanfest on Saturday at Marlins Park to give fans their first opportunity to see and interact with the 2020 roster which now includes Jazz Chisholm. Chisholm’s appearance on the Big O Show with Orlando Alzugaray Jr
'Buddy' becomes fastest player in NBA history to reach 800 career 3s
The crowd at the Golden One Center in Sacramento, California, exploded with chants of “Buddy! Buddy” as Buddy Hield put on an historic shooting performance and reached another NBA milestone from three-point range. Hield shot 9-10 from beyond the arc
WORLD VIEW: Time for a new approach in Venezuela - and it may very well be played by Trump himself
WHEN is a failed policy recognised as a failure and abandoned for a new approach? That was the question Barack Obama and his administration had to confront after more than 50 years of a policy of trade embargoes, sanctions and, at one point, invasion that failed to dislodge the Castro government in Cuba. It is a question the present Donald Trump administration should be considering in relation to Venezuela and the Nicolas Maduro government.
POLICE ADVICE: Remember - never take a chance with a robber
By observing basic precautionary measures, chances of becoming a robbery victim are greatly reduced. Here are some general rules to follow:
It's easy to confuse tactics and strategy
Leader of the opposition is never an easy job.
Bloated health insurance
Re: All Homes Must Have Insurance’: Leading Insurer Warns Mandatory Cover Has To Be On Agenda After Dorian. – Tribune, Wednesday, Feb 5th.
NPWBA: Rockettes in the win column
THE Discount Distributors Rockettes won the lone game played in the New Providence Women’s Basketball Association at the DW Davis Gymnasium on Saturday night. The Rockettes prevailed with a 62-54 decision over the Arawaks. Christine Sinclair, playi
Deandre Ayton grabs his 1,000th career rebound
DEANDRE Ayton continues to set franchise records for Phoenix in just his second NBA season.Ayton finished with 28 points, 19 rebounds in the Suns’ 117-108 loss to the Denver Nuggets at the Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Arizona, on Saturday n
Bahamians turn up the heat on track
A NUMBER of Bahamians turned in credible performances over the weekend in both the professional and collegiate ranks.Gaither fourth in TorunAt the World Athletics Indoor Tour’s Orlen Copernicus Cup in Torun, Poland, sprinter Tynia Gaither got fourth
NPBA: Giants stop High Flyers 125-104, Regulators beat defenders 76-73
THE Commonwealth Bank Giants continue to roll along with the best record in the New Providence Basketball Association.On Saturday night at the AF Adderley Gymnasium, the Giants stomped past the Breezes High Flyers 125-104 to highlight a series of gam
BAIC's 160 staff warned to brace for workforce cut
Bahamas Agricultural and Industrial Corporation’s (BAIC) 160 employees have been warned to brace for job losses as the “heavily overstaffed” agency awaits the results of a manpower audit.Bishop Gregory Collie, its chairman, said Strivewise Performanc
Tourism: No impact yet from coronavirus
A senior Bahamian tourism executive yesterday said the industry has suffered no impact “to-date” from the global novel coronavirus outbreak as it heads into the peak winter season.Robert Sands, Baha Mar’s senior vice-president of government and exter
Tourism honours its 'timeless treasures'
The Ministry of Tourism has honoured 17 of its “timeless treasures” with numerous accolades for longevity and serving the country’s major industry with distinction.“Over the years you’ve put your shoulder to the collective wheel and, with excellence,
Oil explorer extends fund offer by 3 days
“Sophisticated” Bahamian investors will have an extra three days to buy into the £2m mutual fund created to allow them to participate in local oil exploration activities. The offering period for the Bahamas Petroleum Company (BPC) sponsored fund will
Produce Exchange moves for upgrade
The Potter’s Cay Dock Produce Exchange is being temporarily relocated as part of a $20,000 refurbishment designed to alleviate health concerns that have existed since Hurricane Matthew. The Bahamas Agricultural and Industrial Corporation (BAIC) conf
Boxer Rashield Williams picks up his third victory
RASHIELD Williams, now training in the Philippines, picked up his third victory with a third knockout over Rege Pahayag in the men’s welterweight division in amateur boxing. The fight was held in Tagaytay, Philippines. After the fight, Williams said
Minnis to make two major announcements
PRIME Minister Dr Hubert Minnis says he will make two major announcements concerning Grand Bahama and a Family Island when he delivers his first national address of the year tomorrow. He told The Tribune: “The address gives me an opportunity to make
