'More could be done to help'
A STORM victim in Abaco says more can be done to help expedite the rebuilding and restoration process on the island.Edward Hoyte Jr, who lost the second story of his house during Hurricane Dorian, told The Tribune a number of factors have hindered th
My brother was in the process of turning his life around, says sister
KEASHAWN Fortune was in the process of changing his life before he was shot while standing on Prison Lane on Sunday night, a relative said yesterday. “My brother was changing his life for the better...He got a new job, he stayed more to himself, wor
Stop the violence, bishop urges young men
BISHOP Simeon Hall made a clarion call to young men to stop the violence after three murders occurred within the first few days of the new year. His comments came after National Security Minister Marvin Dames said the government is “still not happy”
Hundreds take advantage of Home Run Derby clinic
IN addition to the Home Run Derby in Paradise, the participating players hosted its annual kids’ clinic at the Atlantis resort in Paradise Harbour for aspiring student-athletes.
Bahamas needs $670m for 'first world' health facilities
The Bahamas needs a $670m capital investment to “bring our healthcare facilities into the 21st century and up to par with the first world”, a Cabinet minister revealed yesterday. Dr Duane Sands, pictured , minister of health, confirmed to Tribune Bu
Govt eyes $40m waste-to-energy Abaco solution
The government is eyeing a $40m waste-to-energy package as part of a $140m solution to the post-Dorian clean-up challenges in Abaco. Documents released ahead of next Monday’s “pledging” conference, in which the government has teamed with the United
'No turning back' on plastic bag charge
The government yesterday asserted there is no turning back on the 25 cents fee for single-use plastic bags as retailers complained they are taking the brunt of consumer complaints. Dr Rhianna Neely-Murphy, the Department of Environmental Health’s se
Oil explorer aims to open fund to small Bahamians
A Bahamas-based oil explorer and its advisers yesterday said they plan to seek the Securities Commission’s permission to open their newly-launched mutual fund to small local retail investors.The Bahamas Petroleum Company (BPC) disclosed that its £2m
DPM pledges to 'speed up' small business Dorian relief
The government is aiming to “speed up” financial help for Dorian-hit businesses, the deputy prime minister said yesterday, although its $10m facility is likely to meet less than 25 percent of their needs.K Peter Turnquest told Tribune Business the pr
US-Iran conflict being monitored
FOREIGN Affairs Minister Darren Henfield said Bahamian officials are monitoring the conflict between the United States and Iran but they do not think that Bahamians travelling around the world need to be on special alert.
Sands calls for govt to agree bigger total for victims of Dorian
HEALTH Minister Dr Duane Sands said a multi-ministerial decision will have to be made to confirm that over 200 people have died due to Hurricane Dorian.
‘Pay $1,500 for beating girlfriend’
A MAN was yesterday ordered to pay his ex-girlfriend over $1,000 for beating her up last year.
‘Give Rastafarians open access to cannabis’
A LAWYER challenging cannabis related convictions of Rastafarians says their cultivation and use of the substance should be unrestricted when the government changes the law on cannabis possession.
It's wrong to charge us for plastic bags
THE plastic ban implemented by this government needs to be changed. It seems that thought was not given to what would work best for the people of this land, especially those who are not rich. I voted for this government, but with each passing year I regret my decision. I notice that they are not in touch with the needs of the small man. So many people are doing their best just to make ends meet but this government does not seem to care about or notice that.
Beware the brain drain
Re:‘Stop beating up on private sector’. The Tribune, Business, December 31, 2019.
U SPORTS: Mixed results for Bahamian players in Canada
U SPORTS men’s basketball continued following the winter break, and Bahamian players continued to compete at the top level in Canada with mixed results. Shamarr Burrows, Jordan Wilson and the Dalhousie Tigers continue their undefeated run in the AUS
'We have a very short programme, but a very intensive programme'
WITH more focus on a lengthy international campaign, the Bahamas Association of Athletic Associations will run a shortened local season in 2020. But president Drumeco Archer anticipates that it will still be action-packed. “We have a very short prog
Jazz Chisholm hosts baseball camp
MIAMI Marlins prospect Jazz Chisholm hosted youth baseball players to a clinic in conjunction with International Elite-Sports Academy at the Pinewood Gardens baseball field.After several hours of training in the fundamentals at various skill position
Bowling Federation to stage national team coaching clinic
Following the successful completion of its National Squad Trials in December at Mario’s Bowling and Family Entertainment, the Bahamas Bowling Federation is looking forward to a change in its qualifying selection process this year.Tyrone Knowles, who
T-Bird Flyers Track Classic on Friday and Saturday
THE Bahamas Association of Athletic Associations’ 2020 season will swing into full gear with the first full-fledged track and field meet on Saturday as the T-Bird Flyers Track Classic is staged on Friday and Saturday at the Thomas A Robinson Track an
