Another warning over contaminated lettuce
THE BAHAMAS Agricultural Food and Safety Authority is warning consumers about two US recalls of over 75,000 pounds of salad products and a variety of lettuces contaminated with E. coli. BAHFSA issued a press statement asking the public to dispose of
Inaugural Bahamas Hoopfest tips off Thanksgiving Day
THE inaugural Bahamas Hoopfest is set to be added to the expanding list of NCAA Division I basketball tournaments hosted in the Bahamas during the Thanksgiving holiday weekend.
Say No to violence
MINISTER of Social Services Frankie Campbell said the government is committed to ending gender-based violence by 2030.Speaking at the Zonta Club’s “Say No To Violence” campaign launch yesterday, Mr Campbell said officials have a tiered approach plann
Parts of Grand Bahama still without power
SUBDIVISIONS in the area of ‘over the bridge’ in Grand Bahama are still without power, leaving residents vulnerable and having to use portable generators to electrify their homes. In addition to black-out conditions, residents have to deal with tryi
'$10,000 not enough for household'
OPPOSITION Leader Philip “Brave” Davis said the government’s promised assistance for Hurricane Dorian’s most vulnerable victims is inadequate.“Almost ten weeks after Dorian, the government is yet to deliver on its promised rebuilding assistance of $1
FACE TO FACE: Denise is breaking ‘the chain’ of sexual health ignorance
Bahamians know their country consists of a small population. Take a look at any Bahamian and a fellow citizen would either know them, one of their family members, or someone connected to them… for the most part.
DPM: Opposition 'working hard' to attract downgrade
The deputy prime minister yesterday accused the opposition’s leader of “working his hardest” to attract the credit rating agencies’ attention, as he asserted there was “no sign” of a Bahamas downgrade. K P Turnquest, rejecting Philip “Brave” Davis’
Businesses 'not screaming' over VAT refunds
Businesses “have not been screaming like in the past” over delayed VAT refunds, it was argued yesterday, despite the opposition leader’s assertion that the government is not paying legitimate claims. Gowon Bowe, former head of the Bahamas Chamber of
'Caught with pants down' on contractor regulation
Two past Bahamian Contractors Association (BCA) presidents yesterday said Hurricane Dorian had “caught the government with its pants down” when it came to the industry’s self-regulation.Both Leonard Sands and Stephen Wrinkle told Tribune Business tha
Govt urged to explore 'social' bonds to fund disaster relief
The government should explore the creation of “green” bonds to help finance future disaster recovery efforts, an Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) economist urged yesterday. Dr Allen Wright, addressing a Bahamas Society of Chartered Financial An
Abaco cays in BPL cables funding offer
A Cabinet minister yesterday said the government will have to give a “deadline” for several of the Abaco cays that have pledged to finance the provision of underground utility cables post-Dorian.Desmond Bannister, minister of works, told Tribune Busi
Shelters to shut down by year end
WITH fewer than 600 people living in shelters throughout New Providence post-Hurricane Dorian, Minister of Social Services Frankie Campbell confirmed yesterday that the government is hoping to have those shelters closed by the end of the year.
NOTHING TO SAY: Gibson stays silent as corruption trial draws to its close
LAWYERS for Shane Gibson wrapped up their case in the former labour minister’s bribery trial yesterday after calling one witness who praised Gibson and expressed disbelief that he could have committed the crimes of which he is accused.
Minnis’ ‘smokescreen’ to hide FNM problems
PROGRESSIVE Liberal Party deputy leader Chester Cooper said Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis should do more than just talk about marijuana decriminalisation, adding the Minnis administration should be drafting the necessary law changes for debate in Parliament as soon as possible.
‘Fake news’ - 15% VAT rate rise
DEPUTY Prime Minister Peter Turnquest has refuted what he called “misinformation” about value added tax increasing to 15 percent in January 2020.
Police hunt for robbers
POLICE on New Providence are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying and locating the men responsible for a robbery and an armed robbery that occurred Sunday.In the first incident, according to reports, shortly after 9am, a woman was walking i
PETER YOUNG: Taking stock of the feeding frenzy on Prince Andrew’s disastrous own goal
“Never complain and never explain” is a mantra said to be favoured by The Queen and has been attributed to the late Queen Mother.
Climb down from those high horses
I often joke that I am the smartest individual in the Universe. As time goes on in our wonderful nation, I am beginning to really believe that. Let us examine the proposed debt reduction at Bahamas Power & Light. It is commonly agreed and accepted that Bahamas Power & Light and its corporate predecessor, Bahamas Electricity Corporation (BEC) has been badly run and managed for decades under successive administrations.
Celtics hold off Kings 103-102 despite Hield’s 41 points
BOSTON (AP) — Jaylen Brown scored 24 points, Jayson Tatum had 20 and the Boston Celtics held off the Sacramento Kings 103-102 despite a career-high 41 points from Buddy Hield last night.
Islands of the Bahamas Showcase: Liberty Flames take home the title
THE Liberty Flames came into the Islands of the Bahamas Showcase as the tournament favourite and the defending A-Sun champion lived up to their top billing.
