Govt in $100m 'provision' over BOB's bail-out
The government yesterday revealed it has taken a $100m “provision” in anticipation of the Bank of the Bahamas bail-out vehicle recovering just 40 percent of the toxic loan sums transferred to it.The Fiscal Strategy Report 2019, tabled in the House of
We will be at Junkanoo, says leader of new group
THE leader of a newly formed Junkanoo group is insisting that his group will not be stopped from participating in the upcoming Junkanoo parade, despite its membership application being rejected by officials for late submission.“We don’t care who say
Training for residents to take on social challenges
HUNDREDS of New Providence residents, over the last several weeks, have been sharpening their skills in mediating challenges involving gender-based violence, sexual assault, conflict resolution and parenting. In an effort to equip more Bahamians wit
Polluters could be hit with $30m fines
ENVIRONMENTAL offenders can be fined up to $30m and jailed up to 10 years when the Environmental Planning and Protection Bill is passed into law.
Gunman shoots dead ‘humble muslim’
POLICE are investigating the circumstances surrounding a shooting incident that left one man dead and another man in hospital on Tuesday night.
Plastics ban needs buy-in from public
EXUMA and Ragged Island MP Chester Cooper said the government’s upcoming ban on single-use plastics is being implemented too soon.
Colleagues pitch in to help out ill officer with his gardening
THE warrant officers and senior rates (WOSR) of the Royal Bahamas Defence Force recently came together to lend a helping hand to one of its own on November 16. Coordinated by the executive team of the WOSR mess, the marines went to the home of Chief
Chisholm and Fox named to 40-man roster
A PAIR of top Bahamian prospects eligible for Major League Baseball’s Rule 5 Draft were named to the 40-man rosters of their respective clubs retaining their rights and protecting them from the draft. The Miami Marlins added and protected Jazz Chish
An example of how not to talk to the boss
I wish every school-age child of The Bahamas would get a copy of the November 19 edition of The Tribune in order to read the front page article about the Bahamas Taxi Cab Union (BTCU) and its ongoing disagreement with Transport Minister Renward Wells.
We need some optimism
As I examine the history of the Bahamas I notice a shift from determinate optimism to indeterminate pessimism.
Simple breach of contract
Millions lost in computer fiasco - hasn’t the good Minister an appreciation of simple breach of contract of the provider?
Gibson, Gray and Huskies top Roker and X-Men
ANOTHER matchup of Bahamian players in Canada’s U Sports basketball produced several career high performances and close finishes. Qyemah Gibson, Sebastian Gray and the St Mary’s Huskies defeated Azaro Roker and the St Francis Xavier X-Men in a home-
Clarke, Bain and Armbrister advance in Goombay Splash
The top Bahamian players in both the men’s and women’s singles draw of the ITF Goombay Splash Bowl each advanced in dominant fashion, highlighting play from Bahamian players on day three.Sydney Clarke, Jacobi Bain and Donte Armbrister are all through
Hield fined $25,000 by NBA for kicking ball into stands
NEW YORK (AP) — Sacramento guard Buddy Hield has been fined $25,000 by the NBA for kicking the ball into the stands following the Kings’ victory over Boston.
Bridgewater making moves in France
IT has been a seamless transition to the professional level for Dominick Bridgewater in France and, with a promising start to his second season in the under-21 ranks, appears ready for the call up to the A roster. Bridgewater has been dominating the
Bay Street Mile winners soak up spotlight with Miller-Uibo
OLYMPIC gold medallist Shaunae Miller-Uibo presents trophies to the age group winners of the Bahamas Coaches Association’s Shaunae Miller-Uibo Bay Street Mile.
Airport plans for 90,000 Thanksgiving travellers
Key Lynden Pindling International Airport (LPIA) stakeholders will meet this week to finalise plans for ensuring 90,000 travellers enjoy a smooth customer experience over the Thanksgiving weekend. These passenger volumes are projected to move throug
Govt targets $418m SOE exposure slash
The government is targeting a 56.8 percent reduction in loans it has guaranteed on behalf of state-owned enterprises (SOEs) over the next four years, cutting this sum by $418.2m. The 2019 Fiscal Strategy Report, tabled in the House of Assembly yeste
ART OF GRAPHIX: The sky is the limit with Adobe Cloud
Ever wondered what Adobe programs do? Adobe creates a lot of programs that most people are familiar with, such as Flash, Photoshop and Adobe Reader, but those are not the only ones it develops. In the past, a fairly large investment was needed to buy
Cruise line unveils ‘Black Friday’ offer
Bahamas Paradise Cruise Line, the provider of two-night cruises to Grand Bahama Island and Nassau, has announced a Black Friday offer to help drive increased bookings and revenue.
