Ministry working with funeral homes to have bodies returned
THE Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced yesterday that the government is working with funeral homes in Italy and Nassau to have the bodies of two men found dead in a river in Turin returned home as quickly as possible. In a statement yesterday, th
Man stable after stabbing
A MAN is in hospital after he was stabbed on Tuesday, police said. According to a police report, shortly after 9pm a man was standing in the area of a business on Carmichael Road when he was attacked by a man who was armed with a sharp object. The
New policy on renewal of e-passports announced
THE Ministry of Foreign Affairs released a statement yesterday to announce its new policy on the renewal of e-passports. Effective immediately, persons renewing their electronic passports are required to submit the following upon application: a comp
Govt to prioritise legislation for vulnerable
MINISTER of Social Services and Urban Development Frankie Campbell said yesterday legislation is being prioritised for the vulnerable in society, such as the elderly. However, he added, more discussion is still needed on the controversial issue of
PM defends budget increases in his office
PRIME Minister Dr Hubert Minnis said changes in the budget presentation explain the apparent boost in the allocation for the Office of the Prime Minister in the upcoming fiscal year. The OPM’s budget for domestic travel, allowances, office supplies
It's painful when I see young people trying to buy land in this country, their country and they can't afford it
AS he revealed changes to the handling of Crown land applications, Prime Minnis Dr Hubert Minnis questioned “how the hell” some persons are able to claim ownership of large parcels of land, adding the government is coming to take it back.“It is distr
Top pitchers make season debuts in minor leagues
THE country’s top pitchers at the professional level produced mixed results as they made their season debuts in minor league baseball this week.Chavez Fernander earned a win for the Connecticut Tigers in the New York-Penn League, while Tahnaj Thomas
THE PRESS BOX: 5 quality free agents who could round out the LA Lakers' roster
I HATE to say ‘I told you so’, but ‘I told you so!’ In last week’s column, I said it right here, that by this year’s NBA Draft, New Orleans all star PF Anthony Davis would be a member of the Los Angeles Lakers. Lonzo Ball, Brandon Ingram, Josh Hart
Leadership of The Bahamas in the international arena there for all to see
Response to a Letter to the Editor Appearing in the Tribune dated June 17, 2019
Bahamas struggles in 3-0 loss to Costa Rica
Day two was a struggle for Team Bahamas at the American Zone III Davis Cup tie. The Bahamas was blanked 3-0 by the host country and fell to 1-1 in the group stage yesterday at the event in Escazu, San Jose, Costa Rica. Philip Major Jr was first up
'Reno' to square off with Irishman July 18
BAHAMIAN pro boxer Tureano Johnson will step back into the ring in less than a month with an opportunity to regain a spot in the win column and claim a title in the process. Johnson will challenge Jason Quigley of Ireland for the North American Boxi
DeMarco outlines his vision for men's basketball
THE newly named Bahamas senior men’s basketball national team head coach, Chris DeMarco, outlined his vision for the programme and the growth of local basketball. Currently a player development coach and assistant coach for the Golden State Warriors
Why we must protect legacy of Alrae Ramsey and Blair John
The heart of this nation should ache for the loss of two propitious young men who met a cruel fate in Italy. The fact that few Bahamians knew these men should not detract from the promise they held out for all of us.
Dame Marguerite cuts the ribbon at opening ceremony
THE Ministry of Social Services and Urban Development hosted a dedication ceremony yesterday to celebrate the Bahamas Association of the Physically Disabled’s newly paved driveway and veranda.
Church, I hear you, but I can't see you!
The Church today is growing rapidly throughout the Commonwealth of The Bahamas. Nowadays, we have churches on every corner of society. This is good! I’m all for growth, once God is the reason and not greed – greed for power and money, that is.The pri
Grown-ups, how about taking a closer look?
I chose to give my life in the service of training young people to be independent thinkers and performers, both nationally and internationally. And many years later, I’ve realised why. My entire career has been about taking a closer look at the “othe
Fathers urged to be present in their children's lives
Fathers, both young and old, were honoured for playing one the most important roles in the lives of their children during a special service at Ebenezer Union Baptist Church in Exuma.Sister Krivoy Smith and the Ebenezer church family celebrated the me
DPM hails 42% rise in FDI equity inflows
The deputy prime minister yesterday hailed a 42 percent year-over-year increase in foreign investors’ equity investments as confirmation that “The Bahamas’ economic turnaround has begun”.
AML’s ‘20% shrink’ drives profit tripling
A BISX-listed food retail group yesterday said it had slashed shrinkage by 20 percent compared to the first half as it closed its 2019 financial year by more-than tripling final quarter profits.
IDB: Bahamas economy has ‘turned corner’
The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) yesterday gave the Government a further boost with its analysis that “the Bahamian economy has turned the corner”, while warning “major challenges” remain.
