Suspected drowning probe
NEW Providence police are investigating the circumstances surrounding an alleged drowning.
WORLD VIEW: Contest for OAS Secretary-General
The contest for the post of Secretary-General of the Organization of American States (OAS) is now well and truly joined.
We need to get a grip
It may take a while to understand what is going on in the politics of a nation, and for those who have an interest in discerning what is going on a good place to start would be to recognise what the opposing political forces do not talk about and what they agree on. The first obstacle in the way of this exercise is the not too obvious fact that these matters are never discussed in any open forum by anyone who is a politician or who has political aspirations.
No 'right' to an honour
THE quote written by your Khrisna Russell from ‘Sir’ Godfrey Kelly is precisely what is wrong as to how national honours are given…for this eminent Attorney and past Cabinet Minister to be quoted: “My honour deserved and it’s long overdue” totally violates the premise the form of how donors are given.
Lewis Brinson 'Home Run Derby King'
The third edition of the Don’t Blink/Charles Johnson Foundation Home Run Derby in Paradise produced a pair of new champions to conclude an exciting weekend of events.Lewis Brinson put on a spectacular hitting display and claimed the title of “Home Ru
NPBA: YES, Commonwealth Bank Giants are undefeated
YOUR Essential Store (YES) and Commonwealth Bank Giants are both still undefeated in the New Providence Basketball Association.Coming off the Christmas break, the Giants highlighted NPBA action Saturday night as YES pounded the Triple K Stampers 105-
Stefan qualifies for the CARIFTA Games
STEFAN Farquharson was the first Bahamian to attain the qualifying standard for the 2020 CARIFTA Games. Farquharson’s feat came at the Bahamas Association of Athletic Associations’ Odd Distance Track Classic where he soared 1.92 metres or 6-feet, 3
Ayton and Suns rally for 120-112 win over Knicks
PHOENIX (AP) — Deandre Ayton snatched the loose ball, glanced down the court and saw Aron Baynes streaking toward the rim with no one around him. The 6-foot-11 centre never hesitated, launching a pass to his 6-10 teammate and hitting him in stride fo
Bahamas' location can mitigate US-Iran fall-out
The Bahamas’ proximity to the US and safe reputation may mitigate any tourism fall-out as a result of heightened Middle East tensions, a Cabinet minister said yesterday.Dionisio D’Aguilar, minister of tourism and aviation, told Tribune Business that
Bahamas 'can't stick head in sand' on artificial intelligence
The Bahamas has been urged to “get on that crest” of adopting artificial intelligence (AI) for use in business and education, amid warnings that it cannot “stick its head in the sand”.The upcoming Bahamas Business Outlook 2020 conference, scheduled f
Abaco poultry supplier in 30% May production goal
An Abaco-based poultry supplier believes it can hit 30 percent of pre-Dorian production levels by this May with plans to exclusively target its most lucrative market. Lance Pinder, operations manager at Abaco Big Bird Poultry Farm, told Tribune Busi
Abaco 'not even close' to Dorian rebuild workforce
Abaco is “not even close” to the manpower levels required for post-Dorian reconstruction, the island’s Chamber of Commerce has confirmed, while asserting that all workers must be here “legally”. Ken Hutton, responding to assertions by former finance
UPDATED: Governor General and Chief Justice to be Knights
QUEEN Elizabeth has given her approval for Governor General Cornelius Alvin Smith and Chief Justice Brian Moree, QC, to be knighted.
ROYAL BAHAMAS POLICE FORCE ANNUAL CHURCH SERVICE AND PARADE – Traffic Information
The Royal Bahamas Police Force Annual Police Church Service, which will be held at 2:00pm on Sunday, 5th January, 2020 at Holy Family Catholic Church, Robinson and Claridge Roads.
Grand Bahama trio deny shop breaking charges
THREE men were charged in the Freeport Magistrate’s Court last week with several offences, including shopbreaking, stealing and causing damage. Leonardo Hall, 22, and Ken Barrington Webb, 21, both of Hunters, and Warren Tracey Taylor, 21, of Pinder’
Lucayan National Park could reopen in next 10 days
THE Lucayan National Park in East Grand Bahama could reopen in the next 10 days, according to a BNT official who reported that repair work has now started at the park which closed because of hurricane damage in early September.
Saxons co-chair says PM influence allegations 'ludicrous'
SAXONS Superstars Co-chair Kendenique Campbell-Moss was outraged by allegations that Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis influenced this year’s New Year’s Junkanoo Parade.
Police beating videos spark debate
A SERIES of videos showing members of the Royal Bahamas Police Force beating civilians at the 2020 New Year’s Junkanoo parade has sparked a heated public debate.
