Marijuana Commission 'will not be influenced by PM's comments'
THE prime minister’s recent comments supporting decriminalising possession of small amounts of marijuana and making the substance legal for medicinal and/or scientific purposes will not influence the Bahamas National Commission on Marijuana’s report
Goombay Splash: Jacobi Bain wins opening match
Jacobi Bain held off Canadian Andreas Petsalis to win his boys’ opening singles match in the Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association’s Goombay Splash Junior Tennis Tournament at the National Tennis Centre. As one of the two Bahamians playing in singles on d
Don't talk about crime – you will never win
If I held either the position of Minister for National Security or Commissioner of Police I would be exceptionally careful when and if I made public comments on crime…you never win.
Time to dispense with military side of police
Is it long overdue to change the military posture of the Royal Bahamas Police to a pure appearance of a civil Police Force?
Brathwaite and Hoyte are City Bowling MVPS
THE most valuable player in the City Bowling League competition on Monday night was Ken Brathwaite of the Telco Enterprises with a 623 high three-game series. The runner-up was Lee Davis of the Tenback Strikers-Lee’s Motor Works with a 243 high ga
Bahamas Professional Golf Tour Showdown on November 22
THE race has heated up and golfers are fine tuning their clubs as they enter the second to last round of an exciting 2019 Bahamas Professional Golf Tour (BPGT) Signature Series. The BPGT Signature Golf Classics is in its second year.The showdown will
Neale Jones, Tony Aranha win top prize at BHTA's Annual Golf Tourney
THE Bahamas Hotel and Tourism Association held its 21st Annual Golf Tournament at the prestigious Royal Blue Golf Club at Baha Mar on Sunday, November 17. The tournament supports BHTA’s workforce development programmes and scholarships for students w
NPBA: Shockers hold off Abaco, Pirates top Eagles Nest
IN a high scoring game on Monday night at the AF Adderley Gymnasium, the JD’s Seafood Shockers held off the Abaco Strong 103-99 in the NPBA men’s division one feature contest. The division II opener saw the Asphalt Maintenance Pirates secure an 89-8
Stampers knock off the Breezes High Flyers 91-87
THE Triple K Stampers knocked off the defending division II champions Breezes High Flyers 91-87 to highlight Saturday’s NPBA action at the AF Adderley Gymnasium.
First Masquerade Race Weekend to show support for Dorian victims
IN an effort to assist themselves and show some support for the victims of Hurricane Dorian, the Bahamas Association of Athletic Associations will hold its first Masquerade Race Weekend.It’s scheduled for Saturday and Sunday, December 7-8, and will inc
Crown wraps up its case against Gibson
THE Crown closed its case yesterday against former Cabinet minister Shane Gibson over allegations he demanded more than $300,000 from local businessman Jonathan Ash to ensure the contractor would be paid for hurricane cleanup efforts.
Brewery shrugs off Dorian devastation
Commonwealth Brewery is “cautiously optimistic” on the economy’s short-term prospects after it rebounded quickly from Dorian’s destruction of five retail outlets and a distribution centre.The BISX-listed Kalik manufacturer, unveiling its results for
GB businesses awarded grants
Several Grand Bahama businesses have received grants from the Small Business Development Centre (SBDC) and the Prime Minister’s Office. Those involved are either existing, looking to expand or start-up, and will be located across the island.The recip
Tourism: Dorian loss is 'unprecedented'
The Bahamas Hotel and Tourism Association (BHTA) yesterday said Hurricane Dorian had inflicted an “unprecedented economic loss” on Abaco, and the island will take time to recover.The Association, in a brief statement to Tribune Business on behalf of
Tourism on 'critical' Canadian mission
The Ministry of Tourism has been joined by private sector partners on an “absolutely critical” tour of major Canadian cities that aims to boost visitor numbers in Hurricane Dorian’s wake. “Following Hurricane Dorian, we felt that it was absolutely c
Sexual assault still the most reported crime on cruise ships
ALLEGED sexual assault remains the most reported criminal activity on cruise ships, according to international statistics. Data released in the United States under the Cruise Vessel Security and Safety Act (CVSSA), shows there were a total of 46 rep
'PLP's bond plan would not have meant higher prices'
OPPOSITION Leader Philip Davis said the Progressive Liberal Party’s rate reduction bond plan would not have resulted in increased electricity costs for most customers. Customers are bracing for an extra charge as Bahamas Power and Light moves to ref
Feeding 5,000 families
IN an effort to fight hunger in the country, AML Foods Limited has launched its fourth annual “Feed 5,000 Families” give back initiative, which will help provide meals to families in need during the holidays.During a press conference held at Solomon’
FACE TO FACE: Rich with the stories of life remembered - and Elaine’s only 97
I recently came face to face with a remarkable woman. Not because she‘s super rich. Not because she’s super talented. Not because she’s a genius. The usual reasons that people make indelible marks on others didn’t apply here.
