Sweeting: 'We are here to help families through the process of acquiring these scholarships'
INTERNATIONAL Elite Sports Academy has become known for producing young talent to the professional baseball level but has also recognised several prospective student-athletes on their path to collegiate baseball this fall.I-Elite recently extended it
Bahamas girls ready for under-17 Centrobasket in San Juan
THE Bahamas Basketball Federation will field its first team for a busy summer with the upcoming Centrobasket Under-17 Championships. The U-17 Girls will be hosted at the Roberto Clemente Coliseum in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Team Bahamas will be capta
Volleyball tourney in memory of Tamaz
FOR the third consecutive year, the Defenders Volleyball Club will keep the memory of their former player Tamaz Thompson alive with the hosting of the Defenders Volleyball Tournament.The tournament is scheduled to begin 7pm tonight at the DW Davis Gy
Bahamians in minor league baseball spotlight
JAZZ Chisholm and Lucius Fox split a four-game series in another head-to-head matchup, Tahnaj Thomas improved in his third start and Kristian Robinson hit his second home run of the season to highlight action from Bahamian players this week in minor
It’s in you: The yin and yang of parenting
It’s impossible to discuss all the potential and promise of kids without looking at their parents. Although kids have other influences such as friends, mentors, teachers and the like, parents are the foundation layers, the main ingredient in who and what a child may become.
Walking with God
Believers in Christ understand the significance and connotation of walking with God. It represents a way of life that requires that we adhere to God’s commands and that we live in harmony with God’s will for our lives. For many this can be extremely challenging notwithstanding the depth of one’s faith. Micah 6:8 (KJV) tells us: “He hath shewed thee, O man, what is good; and what doth the Lord require of thee, but to do justly, and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with thy God?”
Local Christians are converted to apostles through Cursillo
Cursillo is Spanish and simply means “a short course in Christianity”.
Conquerors for Christ celebrate 15th anniversary and leader’s birthday
The Conquerors for Christ Junkanoo group has had much to celebrate in recent weeks. First, on June 22, the group’s leader, Apostle Henry Higgins celebrated his 54th birthday with the community, and then the following Sunday, June 30, they marked their 15th anniversary with a special church service.
Fears for 'reform catalyst' if WTO deadline missed
Private sector executives yesterday expressed fears that The Bahamas will lose “a desperately-needed reform catalyst” if the government decides the 2020 WTO target is unattainable.Darron Pickstock, who heads the Chamber of Commerce’s trade and invest
WTO opponent: 'I'm not letting my guard down'
A vocal WTO opponent yesterday promised he will “not let my guard down” despite the government’s chief negotiator suggesting it was likely the 2020 accession target will be missed.Paul Moss, pictured, head of Bahamians Agitating for a Referendum on F
Bank chief urges shift in low-cost housing policies
The Clearing Banks Association’s (CBA) is again urging the government to focus its low-cost housing effort on buying distressed properties rather than developing new subdivisions.Gowon Bowe, pictured, told Tribune Business that such a shift would gen
IAN FERGUSON: Ways to navigate the treacherous workplace
We are increasingly hearing about the great difficulties younger employees are having in their efforts to assimilate into the Bahamian workforce. The general perception is that younger workers are not fully committed to the task at hand, and walk in
Chinese travel agents make Bahamas visit
The Ministry of Tourism partnered with the private sector to host senior managers from 12 leading Chinese travel agencies on a familiarisation visit to The Bahamas.The objective of the trip, which was organised with help from Air Canada, Atlantis, Gr
Airbnb unveils Experiences platform for entrepreneurs
Airbnb has teamed with the Government’s Tourism Development Corporation to host a series of events aimed at empowering local entrepreneurs through a platform that highlights local activities.The events, which included a Train the Trainer programe, an
Travel company wins airline award for third year in row
Going Places Travel, a major Caribbean travel management firm, has been honoured by American Airlines for a third consecutive year. The airline awarded Going Places Travel its Caribbean Circle of Excellence Award, which recognises the sales performa
EDITORIAL: The issue of race in The Bahamas
Is The Bahamas ready for a white prime minister?
Jitney drivers cut back on services and warn a full strike could be next
JITNEY drivers withdrew their services yesterday after government officials failed to meet with the Bahamas Unified Bus Drivers Union before their July 1 deadline.Frederick Farrington, BUBDU president, told The Tribune their demonstration yesterday w
Audit report finds poor monitoring of reservist hours
AN Auditor General’s report has said there was inadequate monitoring of Royal Bahamas Police Force reservist hours, which increased the risk of officers being paid for hours they did not work. At the same time, Auditor General Terrance Bastian said
Delinquent homeowner law's $500m 'bottleneck'
Commercial banks are working with the government to remove “bottlenecks” to cutting the industry’s $500m “bad loan” pile that stem from existing protections for delinquent homeowners. Gowon Bowe, the Clearing Banks Association’s (CBA) chairman, this
