Bahamas urged: 'Keep pace' on financial reporting quality
The Bahamas was yesterday urged to “keep pace” with global financial reporting standards, a senior accountant arguing: “We have not been accustomed to reporting on our financial affairs”. Gowon Bowe, the Clearing Banks Association’s (CBA) chairman,
An encounter of the divine kind - Two ministries join forces to show youth 'unshakable faith'
Under the theme “Unshakable Faith”, two Bahamian ministries will soon come together to host a praise and worship concert “to witness a mighty move of God”. Organised by Pastor Derek Farrington Ministries (DFM) in conjunction with Secret Place Minist
Meditation: Building the next 46 years: Part II
In part one we focused on the first three of the proposed seven building blocks with which to build this nation: leadership, inspiration, trustworthiness, faithfulness, dedication, commitment, and good stewardship. Let us now examine the last four.
A choir gives comfort to the elderly
On Saturday, June 15, the Interdenominational Men’s Choir paid a pre- Father’s Day courtesy call on the Geriatric Hospital.On this special visit, the men’s choir treated the patients to cake and ice cream.The choir is headed by Ivan Ferguson. Words o
A cry in the dark
I must say what the Lord tells me to say. I must do what the Lord called me to do. One of the greatest displeasures in this life is to live for oneself, and not for the Lord. If you’re not living for the Lord Jesus, then you’re only existing and not
27-year-old man denies $44,500 fraud charges
A 27-year-old man was arraigned in Magistrates Court yesterday charged with stealing and laundering $40,000 from Commonwealth Bank and $4,500 from Scotiabank over a two-month period. Samuel Kemp, of Davis Street, Fox Hill, appeared before Magistrate
PLP CONVENTION: Day one
PLP Deputy Leader Chester Cooper – the final speaker of the night – is joined on stage by Party Leader Philip 'Brave' Davis and supporters. Don't miss Friday's Tribune for reaction from the day one of the PLP Convention.
EDITORIAL: A partnership which really would deliver on health
THE Democratic National Alliance is, we are sure, well intentioned and wants the best for the Bahamas. It raises its hand to speak every so often, makes a few points which we already pretty much know all about and then disappears back into the shadows.
STATESIDE: In the Democrats ranks a few real contenders stand out - maybe even a future president
The field of Democratic contenders for Trump’s throne continues to number more than two dozen.
20 beaches in Bahamas awarded the top rating
ABOUT 20 beaches in The Bahamas have received a “green status” meeting water quality standards that are safe for swimmers, according to an international swim guide website.SwimGuide.org - which publishes the status of beaches around the world - relea
Five people, including a JP, face charges over sham marriages
THREE men and two women were arraigned in Magistrates Court yesterday on charges related to fraudulent marriages. Bradley Smith, 48, of Moncur Alley off Kemp Road, Bernard Musgrove, 19, of Palm Beach Street, Haitian national Willy Exama, 24, of Mack
QC: ‘Don’t do business in Bahamas right now’
A prominent QC yesterday said he “would not advise anybody to do business in The Bahamas right now” because of the “strangulation” caused by excessive red tape and client due diligence.
Education bonus fraud: ‘Ten should face action’
THE Office of the Attorney General recommended that disciplinary action, including dismissal, be taken against ten people involved in a Department of Education scheme that defrauded the government of $450,000.
Cop killed suspect armed with knife
A WOMAN officer testified yesterday about the moment she saw a knife wielding man charge at her partner before he was fatally shot in Pinewood Gardens nearly ten years ago.
Sky chief asks regulators: Do you want us to close?
Sky Bahamas' principal last night challenged aviation regulators to clarify whether they want "to shut us down" as the airline "could be at the point of not coming back".
Non-profits face cash crackdown
UNDER the Non-Profit Organisations Amendment Bill, non-profits that fail to renew registration face having financial accounts frozen and being investigated by authorities, according to Financial Services, Trade and Industry and Immigration Minister Elsworth Johnson.
Sex offender register moves a step closer
REGULATIONS tabled in the House of Assembly yesterday contain a provision for the public to be notified through the Royal Bahamas Police Force of the release of a sexual offender from the Bahamas Department of Correctional Services.
Petition targets PM on $580m Abaco project
Opponents of a $580m south Abaco resort project have launched an online petition that has amassed 767 signatures in just over one week against the development.The petition, started by Sustainable South Abaco and aimed at the Prime Minister, warns tha
BTC spots 'chinks in Cable's armour'
The Bahamas Telecommunications Company’s (BTC) top executive believes there are “chinks in the armour” at Cable Bahamas that it can exploit to win back market share. Garfield “Garry” Sinclair, pictured , BTC’s chief executive, told Tribune Business
