Dorian ripped out huge pieces of coral
PATCHES of coral reef the size of a car were ripped out by Hurricane Dorian when it tore through the northern Bahamas, according to an assessment by experts. The Perry Institute for Marine Science (PIMS) reported the results of its survey, conducted
Insurers suffer 'over $1bn' Dorian losses
Hurricane Dorian has to-date inflicted “over $1bn in insured losses” on Bahamian insurers, it was revealed yesterday, with some forecasts suggesting this may rise as high as $1.5bn. Warren Rolle, the Bahamas Insurance Association’s (BIA) chairman, t
Leno targets $800m assets via BOB deal
Leno Corporate Services is aiming to close 2019 with over $800m in assets under administration following today’s expected completion of its Bank of The Bahamas trust acquisition.Sean Longley, Leno’s founder and president, told Tribune Business yester
Minister: BPL financial past ‘totally shameful’
A Cabinet minister yesterday blasted Bahamas Power & Light’s (BPL) financial past as “absolutely shameful” amid revelations it received a $15m taxpayer loan to help repay due debt.
'Fabric of society' threatened from no accountability
The Road Traffic Department’s driver licence woes demonstrate how the absence of public sector accountability threatens the “fabric of society”, a governance reformer argued yesterday.Robert Myers, the Organisation for Responsible Governance’s princi
Fiscal Council's chief: 'Return to fiscal prudence'
The newly-appointed Fiscal Responsibility Council’s chairman yesterday urged the government to “get back to fiscal prudence” and not rush Hurricane Dorian recovery in just one year.Kevin Burrows, who also represents the Bahamas’ society of financial
Brown recruiting Bahamians to compete for Clayton State
NOW that he’s settled in his new role as the head coach, veteran quarter-miler Chris ‘Fireman’ Brown is trying to recruit as many Bahamians to Clayton State University to compete for the Laker track and field team.
Top pro basketball players begin seasons on high note
SOME of the country’s top pro basketball players throughout the European, Asian and Middle Eastern circuit began their seasons on a high note.
‘Buddy’ scores 23 but Hornets beat the Kings
SACRAMENTO, California (AP) — Buddy Hield scored 23 points for Sacramento but P.J. Washington controlled the post well enough to keep Charlotte close until the rest of his teammates found their rhythm. The Hornets rookie showed some versatility, too, when he stepped out and made a pair of shots beyond the arc.
Team Northfield hope to leave a lasting impression
THE Northfield Mount Hermon boys’ basketball team is making their initial appearance in the Bahamas for the Tip-Off Classic this weekend at Loyola Hall and, by the time they leave next week, they hope to leave a lasting impression.
THE PRESS BOX: COWBOYS CAN’T GET TRICKED THIS HALLOWEEN WEEKEND!
BEWARE, it’s Halloween weekend, anything can happen. The Dallas Cowboys, who are presently 3-0 in their division - the NFC East - and looking to improve to 4-0 in the division with a season series sweep of the New York Giants on Monday, on Monday Night Football.
Exam results table - depressing again
STUDENTS who took the Bahamas General Certificate of Secondary Education (BGCSE) examinations failed to do any better this year in Maths, English and Science than test takers for the past five years.
Deportation for Renew’s ex-boss Cox
FORMER Renew Bahamas CEO Michael Cox and his uncle Maurice were collectively fined $6,000 yesterday for working at a local scrapyard without valid work permits late last year. Senior Magistrate Carolyn Vogt-Evans fined both United Kingdom natives $3,000 after convicting them for illegally engaging in gainful employment in October 2018.
Hats off to all our heroes
YOUNGSTERS celebrated yesterday after their efforts to improve the environment resulted in them winning awards.
SHOW HER MERCY: Family begs judge to help mother who killed her girl
THE brother-in-law of a schizophrenic woman who killed her two-year-old daughter by dousing her with gasoline and setting her on fire yesterday begged a judge not to send her to prison, but to allow her to get “the help she needs”.
For what it's worth
While the debate on the Evacuation Bill continues in Parliament, some have questioned what could happen if a resident ordered to leave an unsafe area refuses to do so. The consequences of refusing to obey a proper and legal evacuation order was considered by the Privy Council in Commissioner of Police vs. Cavanaugh (Montserrat) 2005 UKPC 28. This was a case in which a person refused to be evacuated and was arrested, charged, and fined in Montserrat in the light of a volcanic eruption.
Baha Mar Cup to feature Gauff and Roddick
LEGENDARY retired tennis player Mark Knowles has announced plans for the first of the Baha Mar Cup at Baha Mar that will feature some of the top-notch players including American rising young star Coco Gauff and veteran Andy Roddick.
Clean-up of debris in Abaco has begun, says Ferreira
NEARLY two months after Hurricane Dorian ravaged the northwestern Bahamas, the clean-up of debris in Abaco has begun, according to Environment Minister Romauld Ferreira. Mr Ferreira told The Tribune yesterday that the removal of debris is being spea
Suns awaiting decision on Ayton appeal
The Phoenix Suns are still awaiting a decision on Deandre Ayton’s appeal process on his suspension, but no announcement has been made on talks between the league and the Players Association.
Stop Disney group resumes campaign
ENVIRONMENTALISTS have relaunched their campaign against the development of the Disney Cruise Lines port at Lighthouse Point, Eleuthera - after suspending their protests to focus on the immediate aftermath of Hurricane Dorian and the “climate change
