$120m Wynn Cable Beach development already 35 percent sold out
THE Wynn Development group’s multi-level beach front residential and condo hotel development is already 35 percent sold-out, with 100 Bahamians to be employed in its initial phase.
Take a chance on Andros
With “Connecting Resources, Maximising Opportunities and Transforming Andros” as its theme, the 7th Annual Andros Business Outlook is set for Thursday, June 20 at Island Comfort Bed and Breakfast, North Andros. The focus will be on the significant economic potential and domestic investment opportunities of Andros and neighbouring Berry Islands that are largely untapped by Bahamians. Attendees can also look forward to two free workshops.
EDITORIAL: It’s a loan – you have to pay it back
THERE will predictably be outrage from civil servants over just 12 words spoken yesterday by the Minister of Education, Jeffrey Lloyd.
STATESIDE: Midwest monsoons signal disaster ahead
A Noah’s Ark situation is developing in the US midwest and the rest of the country is now starting to pay fairly close attention. Flooding from monsoon rains is plaguing agricultural and livestock farmers throughout the lower Mississippi and Arkansas River valleys, and thousands of other rural businesses are suffering. The month of May was the wettest ever in large parts of the US and the Mississippi River is reported to be cresting this week above St. Louis at its second highest level on record.
Only 46% leave high school with a diploma
ONLY 46 percent of students who leave high school qualify for a diploma, Education Minister Jeff Lloyd revealed yesterday during his budget contribution in the House of Assembly.
Man dies after drive-by shooting
A man is dead after a shooting on Dunmore Street on Wednesday night.
Controversy over CA Smith appointment ‘unfortunate’, admits Minnis
PRIME Minister Dr Hubert Minnis yesterday called the controversy surrounding his pick for Governor General, C A Smith, “unfortunate,” insisting the circumstances of his gaffe would be taken into consideration by Buckingham Palace.
Union slams Morton’s offer to break dispute deadlock
THE long-running dispute between the Morton Bahamas and the union representing line-staff appears to still be far from a resolution, with the latter slamming the company’s latest proposal as “egregious”.
PAYDAY PAYBACK: Student loan debt could force govt to target salaries
THE Ministry of Education is seeking to garnish the wages of civil servants who have failed to repay the Education Loan Authority as it aims to recover over $83m in delinquent money.
Turin 2: No trace of drugs
NO drugs were found in the bodies of Alrae Ramsey and Blair John, Italian news media reported yesterday.
Austin Knowles to walk free in six years
CONVICTED Bahamian drug smuggler Austin Knowles will spend just over six years in prison and forfeit $1m for his role in an international conspiracy and drug trafficking scheme in 2002.
Moree: We need major reforms
ADDRESSING delays in the legal system and a court backlog will be priorities for the country’s newest chief justice, Brian Moree, QC. He spoke to reporters shortly after he was sworn in as chief justice during a ceremony at Government House yesterday.
‘Social media danger must be addressed’
EDUCATION Minister Jeffery Lloyd wants the use of cell phone videos that expose minors in compromising positions to be made illegal and punishable by a prison sentence, saying these situations could lead to future reputational harm.
Jones scores 24 as Sun win four games in a row
Jonquel Jones and the Connecticut Sun extended their league-leading winning streak to four games.
Healthcare is a basic human right
THE Tribune has a long and proud editorial history of speaking its mind and doing so with conviction and reason.
Kristian Robinson assigned to the Hillsboro Hops
KRISTIAN Robinson continues to progress in the Arizona Diamondbacks organisation and will begin his 2019 campaign at the Class A - Short Season level.
Basketball Smiles moves into its 20th edition this summer
BASKETBALL Smiles will move into its 20th edition this summer, continuing the mandate of its original mission statement of youth development through basketball and life skills.
Airline refutes ‘bad deal’ claim
WESTERN Air yesterday pushed back against suggestions the lease of its San Andros terminal to the Airport Authority was a politically motivated “bad deal”, stating such insinuation was “inaccurate and ill-intentioned”.
Ethan Stanhope and crew take gold in Canadian rowing Championship regatta
BAHAMIAN rower Ethan Stanhope led the Brentwood College School (Mill Bay, British Columbia) Senior Men’s Quadruple Scull crew to win the gold medal in the Canadian Secondary Schools Rowing Association (CSSRA) Championship Regatta.
