THE PRESS BOX: News from ‘Lakerland’ – No ‘Boogie’ wonderland in LA
LAKERS centre DeMarcus Cousins’ ACL tear, and its aftermath, is coming into focus in Los Angeles.
Oil explorer in 2020 first half well drill goal
An oil explorer yesterday hailed its “rapid progress” towards drilling a first exploratory well in Bahamian waters during the 2020 first half regardless of whether it secures a joint venture partner. The Bahamas Petroleum Company (BPC), in a stateme
Energy tax breaks urged amid ‘double whammy’ concern
The government was last night urged to swiftly grant tax breaks for the importation of generators and solar systems to mitigate a “double whammy” from Bahamas Power & Light (BPL).
Sky employee dispute hearing next thursday
The government’s top labour official yesterday confirmed that a hearing on the trade dispute filed by Sky Bahamas employees will take place next Thursday.John Pinder, director of labour, confirmed to Tribune Business that the matter has been filed an
BTC VSEP offer 'better, but not what we wanted'
THE Bahamas Telecommunications Company’s (BTC) management union president yesterday said the carrier’s voluntary separation offer was “better but not what we were seeking”.Ricardo Thompson, head of the Bahamas Communications and Public Managers Union
Chamber teams up for China trade visit
The Bahamas China Friendship Association (BCFA) teamed with the Bahamas Chamber of Commerce (BCCEC) for an information session on the upcoming trade mission to China. The event allowed entrepreneurs, business owners and individuals to learn more abo
BTC invests $3m to boost smart schools
The Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC) has presented 2,500 tablets to the Ministry of Education to support its smart schools’ initiative.BTC’s chief executive, Garry Sinclair, told the public schools administrators conclave on Monday that the c
THE ALICIA WALLACE COLUMN: A friend’s family opened my eyes to a different way to educate children
This week, I am catching up with a friend who lives in New York. She has two children - 13 and ten - who attend the Waldorf school where she works as a teacher.
Rand hospital faces shortage of 40 nurses
GRAND Bahama Health Services is facing a shortage of about 40 registered nurses at the Rand Memorial Hospital, according to acting hospital administrator Sandra Mortimer-Russell. She said the entire nursing pool consists of about 295 professionals a
Haitian relations still 'strong' despite corruption allegations
AFTER an investigation into alleged corruption at the Haitian Embassy in Nassau led to the removal of some diplomats, Foreign Affairs Minister Darren Henfield said the relationship between the Bahamas and Haiti still remains “strong”. Speaking to re
Pinewood still plagued by flooding in community
ADMITTING the chronic flooding in Pinewood is a “historic issue”, area MP Reuben Rahming yesterday confirmed additional drains will be placed in the constituency.
Bar Council: Why hire foreign lawyers for prosecutor posts?
THE Bahamas Bar Council wants the director of public prosecutions to justify the hiring of two foreign lawyers to top-level posts at the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions and is not inclined to give the lawyers entry into the Bahamas Bar without adequate justification, The Tribune understands.
They came to kill: Families mourn best friends shot dead by gunmen
Relatives of two best friends gunned down at their Pinewood home yesterday described the horror of the attack which has devastated their families.
Fire-damaged school not ready for term
EDUCATION Minister Jeff Lloyd said the repairs to the Huntley P Christie High in North Andros won’t be completed before public schools reopen in two weeks.
Murder suspect ‘beaten’
A 22-year-old man accused of murdering Transport Minister Renward Wells’ younger brother has claimed he was beaten by police to confess to the crime.
BPL’s energy crisis ‘refloats’ prior offer
A Floating Power Plant solution to New Providence’s energy crisis has been “dusted off”, with its advocates telling the government yesterday: “Send us a signal if you’re interested.”
Policeman accused of raping girl
A TEENAGE girl was allegedly raped by a former police reservist at a southern New Providence police station a year ago, jurors heard yesterday.
QC: ‘Death knell sounds’ for public interest actions
An outspoken QC yesterday said a recent Court of Appeal ruling has “sounded the death knell” for public interest legal challenges to major Family Island developments.
New school bags for 600 Grand Bahama children
SOME 600 young people here in Grand Bahama will receive new school book bags, thanks to a generous donation from the Edwards family, the founders of 242Giveback America.This is the third year that Jason and Vernetta Edwards have donated boxes of back
