Mixed martial artist Neymour making moves
BAHAMIAN mixed martial artist Kenny Neymour is looking to make the progression to one of the sport’s major promotions.
Penn Relays: Mingoes perform well despite weather challenges
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania — The UB Mingoes turned in strong performances at the 125th running of the University of Pennsylvania Relays over the weekend despite the rain and weather hurting much of their performances.
Putting new moms first: How to help with stressful situations after baby’s arrival
When Tishka Moss had her first child, Gevon Jr, something happened that she never expected. Instead of feeling pure joy at having delivered a healthy baby boy, she also experienced some negative feelings; feelings of stress and being completely overwhelmed.
LIFE LINES: Drawing a line in the sand
How invincible or permeable are the boundaries you set around yourself?
$7.8m caught in payment frauds
Some $7.8m worth of payment fraud complaints were made in 2018, the Central Bank of The Bahamas has revealed, with debit cards accounting for almost 60 percent of cases.
Govt focusing on ‘hand ups, not give aways’
The deputy prime minister yesterday defended the government as “very responsive” to the poor’s needs, as it was focused on “providing a hand up” rather than “giving away money”.
Govt moves on ‘real risk’ posed by SOE losses
The government yesterday revealed plans to introduce legislation that will address “the real risk” loss-making, inefficient state-owned enterprises (SOEs) pose to its financial health.
URCA unveils GB town hall meetings
The Utilities Regulation and Competition Authority (URCA) is set to hold three meetings on Grand Bahama as part of its ongoing public consultation process.
BTVI facilitates first international intern
The Bahamas Technical and Vocational Institute (BTVI) has just facilitated its first international internship after carpentry student, Odler Pierre, reached out to US-based Storm Team Construction.
EDITORIAL: Stand up for the victims
PEOPLE would do well to pay attention to the words of Bishop Simeon Hall today.
INSIGHT: Outside the circle but still with lessons to impart
IN less than a month, countries around the world will convene for the 72nd World Health Assembly to implement its 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. Delegates will also hold critical talks on a variety of issues including public health emergency preparedness, universal health coverage, climate change and disease control.
INSIGHT: Carnival’s actions lay our impotency bare
BAHAMIAN people have been expressing outrage at the revelations of Carnival’s illegal dumping of 500,000 gallons of black water, or treated wastewater, in our seas. It wasn’t long ago that the government was expressing its excitement for the role Carnival would be playing in the revitalisation of Grand Bahama’s economy.
Weather and engine problems combine to batter New Providence
A FAILED engine and inclement weather contributed to a weekend of power outages for Bahamas Power and Light customers across New Providence.
Injunction stops sale of former MP’s Jeep
AN injunction was issued by the Supreme Court on Friday barring the auction of former Member of Parliament Keod Smith’s Jeep Wrangler.
Billionaire US family to buy Roberts’ hotel
A billionaire US family has been confirmed as the purchaser-in-waiting for Rupert Roberts’ Bimini Sands resort, Tribune Business can reveal.
UPDATED: Well-known American businessman shot dead in Bimini
A WELL-KNOWN American businessman in Bimini was shot multiple times and killed in his home at Bimini Bay opposite Resorts World early yesterday morning, the Royal Bahamas Police Force has said.
The Pope bestows honour on Marjorie
POPE Francis has bestowed the honour of Dame of the Pontifical Equestrian Order of Saint Sylvester on a local woman, Marjorie Davis.
Super Value owner: ‘$1.5m relief in sight’ via VAT Commission
Super Value’s owner has voiced optimism that “$1.5m relief is now in sight” after the recent appointment of the VAT Appeals Commission chairman.
