Pride march is a horrible idea
I just read in today’s edition of your newspaper, that the Bahamas’ very own LGBTI community is actually planning to stage a pride parade, sometime next year. Personally, I think this is an unbelievably bad, if not, horrible idea that will undoubtedly lead to problems, including possible violence.
It's time we were more honest about marijuana
Nowadays, almost daily, the marijuana debate is in the news, and quite often it makes headline news.
Thomas strikes out eight in pitcher's duel
TAHNAJ Thomas had his second consecutive career high outing in as many appearances for the Bristol Pirates against the Pulaski Yankees. The 20-year-old, 6’4” right hander struck out eight batters in a pitcher’s duel, but the Pirates suffered a 2-0 l
Rolle, Saunders making an impact in pro baseball
JAMES Rolle and Warren Saunders have had an immediate impact on their respective clubs in their introduction to pro baseball. Rolle, 17, made his debut with the Baltimore Orioles in the Dominican Summer League while Saunders made his first appearanc
Contract work fear for middle classes
A trade union leader has voiced fears that the increasing use of contract workers by Bahamian employers threatens to further “erode” an already-shrinking middle class. Bernard Evans, the National Congress of Trade Unions (NCTU) president, told Tribu
Dive operators 'thrown under bus' on sharks
The principal of Stuart Cove’s Dive Bahamas yesterday said the industry had been “thrown under the bus” by the government’s response to recent shark-related incidents. Stuart Cove, revealing that business levels had returned to normal “within a week
Resolve Out Island needs before WTO
This is an assessment of how The Bahamas’ renewed efforts to become a full World Trade Organisation (WTO) could impact the Family Islands, especially tourism, construction and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). While the WTO’s professed agen
Winterbotham continues 'strong' BISX listing year
A Bahamian fund administrator has continued its “strong year” of sponsoring BISX listings by adding another to the exchange’s roster. The Winterbotham Trust Company also acts as administrator for World Oil System Fund, which has completed the listin
Atlantis, PI to host jet ski championship
Atlantis will serve as the host hotel for a three-day championship event this November that marks the climax of an international jet ski race series.Paradise Island will be the venue for the P1 AquaX Bahamas World Championship, set for November 8-10,
Police investigate armed robbery and homicide on Grand Bahama
Police in Grand Bahama are investigating an armed robbery and a homicide that happened within half an hour of each other early on Sunday.
Radio stations to go silent for Mdeez and others lost to violence
RADIO stations across the country will go silent for 10 to 15 minutes Monday in tribute to slain musical artist Devon “Mdeez” Knight and others who have lost their lives to violence.
Mother charged with assault, son with causing harm
A MOTHER and her minor son were arraigned on Friday in the Freeport Magistrate’s Court – one for assault and the other for causing harm.
PMH suspends non-emergency surgeries during investigation into possible sabotage
THE Princess Margaret Hospital is suspending non-emergency surgeries while it investigates possible sabotage at the hospital.
Creating solutions for plastic pollution
IN an effort to create solutions for plastic pollution, the Bahamas Plastic Movement (BPM) held its 6th Plastic Pollution Education and Ocean Conservation Camp at the Eleuthera Arts & Cultural Centre from June 22-28th.
Ministry 'not aware of additional funding requests for water polo team'
THE Ministry of Youth Sports and Culture has said it is not aware of any requests for additional funding from the Bahamas Aquatics Federation on behalf of the Bahamas Water Polo team.
Ricardo Smith likely to challenge Chester Cooper for PLP deputy leader post
RICARDO Smith is gearing up to challenge Chester Cooper for deputy leader of the Progressive Liberal Party yet again.
Power outages 'putting care home patients at risk'
CARETAKERS throughout New Providence say the constant power outages in the capital are putting the health of their elderly patients at risk.
Miller-Uibo, Gardiner win in Diamond League
Bahamian double sprint national record holders Shaunae Miller-Uibo and Steven Gardiner made their 2019 Diamond League Circuit debuts in grand style at the Herculis EBS in Monaco on Friday.
