BAAA open nationals provides economic boost in GB
THE Bahamas Association of Athletic Associations’ hosting of the National Open Track and Field Championships in Grand Bahama was a great economic boost to the island, but Deputy Prime Minister Peter Turnquest is hoping that from a national perspectiv
BISX listing part of 'more rigorous' debt oversight
Listing $3bn in bonds on the Bahamas International Securities Exchange (BISX) links directly to plans for “more structure and rigour” in managing government debt, it was revealed yesterday.K Peter Turnquest, deputy prime minister, told Tribune Busin
Insurer's Caribbean expansion is 'very much on burner'
RoyalStar Assurance’s chairman says Caribbean expansion remains “very much on the burner” as a means to address diversification concerns voiced by an international rating agency.Sir Franklyn Wilson told Tribune Business that the Bahamian property and
Farmers must be 'business minded'
BAHAMIAN farmers were yesterday urged to become more “business minded” in order to take the sector to the “next level”. Caron Shepherd, the Farmers United Cooperative president, told Tribune Business that the first annual agricultural conclave, Baha
Christian outreach comes to the Mall at Marathon this weekend
The Mall at Marathon is extending an invitation for Bahamians to join in the fun this Friday and Saturday as they host their annual Community and Church Days event.The weekend is set to highlight inspirational entertainment, membership drives, praise
Meditation: Hoping for the best
Usually the phrase “hoping for the best” means to be in a difficult situation with no guarantee of the outcome, but there is the desire to not lose hope. Is this where you find yourself right now? Is your heart heavy for one reason or another? Let me
IAN FERGUSON: Firms must extract graduate potential
We have known the benefits of pursuing a college education for a long time. Research tells us that individuals with higher education earn more, pay more taxes and are more likely than others to be employed and have benefits such as pensions and healt
Trust's National Park leases being finalised
THE Bahamas National Trust (BNT) yesterday said leases that will give it oversight of some 20 National Parks are now being finalised, with 43 more still under government review. Eric Carey, the Trust’s executive director, told Tribune Business: “We
Nazarene Church hosts historic ordination service
The Church of the Nazarene in Palmetto Point, Eleuthera recently held its historic Bahamas district ordination service.Having met the educational and experiential requirements, examination by the ordination board, and election by the district assembl
Now's the time
Isaiah 60:1-3 says, “Arise, shine; for thy light is come, and the glory of the Lord is risen upon thee. For, behold, the darkness shall cover the earth, and gross darkness the people: but the Lord shall arise upon thee, and His glory shall be seen up
EDITORIAL: What have immigration officers got to hide?
It happened in the dead of night. At four in the morning, officers from the immigration department swooped in an operation called Rising Sun – but it ended with accusations of violence, claims officers entered a property without a warrant, and a prominent member of a Bahamas human rights group held in custody with family members for hours.
STATESIDE: States’ rights could signal trouble ahead for Trump
America is the United States of America. The 50 states all agreed, upon gaining entry into the confederation that is the USA, to subordinate their preferences in several areas to those of the federal government in Washington, DC. Areas often cited for exercise of this federal primacy are national defence, foreign affairs and intelligence operations. Other examples are maintenance and development of transportation networks such as federal roads and waterways.
We need an explanation for this photo, says Hanna Martin
ENGLERSTON MP Glenys Hanna Martin is demanding answers from the Royal Bahamas Police Force in view of a “disturbing” viral image that appeared to show two uniformed officers dragging a handcuffed woman across the road. Videos posted to social media
Govt to carry out survey on views about closed conch season
AGRICULTURE and Marine Resources Minister Michael Pintard said a national survey is being conducted among stakeholders about a closed conch season which would protect stocks. Speaking to reporters yesterday at the Ministry of Agriculture, Mr Pintard
Don't be petty, warns Bannister over $9,000 rent for the GG's home
THE Minnis administration could indefinitely foot a reported $9,000 per month bill for Governor General CA Smith’s rental home. This was the suggestion of Minister of Works Desmond Bannister yesterday, as he revealed that works officials in the proc
Alleged abductor has charges upgraded to child stealing
DE’EDRA Gibson, the woman previously accused of abducting four young boys between the ages three and eight, has had her charges upgraded to child stealing. The 29-year-old hair stylist received her four voluntary bills of indictment (VBI) yesterday,
Politicians told: 'Stop throwing fiscal rocks'
A governance reformer has urged the Opposition to publicly affirm its commitment to responsible government finances, while urging both political parties: “Stop throwing fiscal rocks.” Robert Myers, the Organisation for Responsible Governance’s (ORG)
Hotel room body - Was it suicide? Family’s expert raises questions over girl’s death
THE hanging death of a 25-year-old South African woman in a bathroom at the Atlantis resort last year may have been staged to look like a suicide, a South African forensic pathologist claimed yesterday.
Are cabinet women respected? No
FORMER official opposition leader Loretta Butler-Turner has insisted that regardless of what female politicians bring to the table they aren’t respected by men who have dominated the political arena.
