Five Bahamian spas battle for top award
Five Bahamas-based spas are battling for the top spot in the fifth annual World Spa Awards 2019.
Chamber hosting US trade visit this week
The Bahamas Chamber of Commerce (BCCEC) is hosting a trade mission from the Washington DC Chamber of Commerce on a week-long visit that begins today.
Insurers unveil lifetime achievement honouree
The Bahamas Insurance Association (BIA) has named Orry J Sands as its 2019 Lifetime Achievement Award Honouree for the property and casualty sector.
New booking partner’s $1.9m tourism boost
The Bahamas has partnered with a new booking platform that generated more than $1.9m in revenues for the destination in 2018.
UPDATED: Defence Force Marine shot dead at Government House – Commodore says murder is ‘real blow’ to RBDF
A ROYAL Bahamas Defence Force veteran was shot multiple times in his upper body and killed by his subordinate at Government House early yesterday morning, gripping the nation and sending shock waves throughout the RBDF.
Deputy PM defends Immigration Amendment Bil
DEPUTY Prime Minister K Peter Turnquest is defending the newly passed Immigration Amendment Bill 2019 against backlash, surmising there is a “misunderstanding” of the Bill’s intentions and insisting that it does not provide for the free movement of people or labour.
New programme to increase Bahamian ownership of govt assets
PRIME Minister Dr Hubert Minnis on Friday accused web shop owners of “monopolising on the economy”, as he introduced a new public-private programme to increase Bahamian ownership of government assets.
McAlpine: Give Bahamians an opportunity
PINERIDGE MP Frederick McAlpine yesterday said he abstained from voting in favour of the government’s recently passed Immigration Amendment Bill 2019 because he believes it effectively puts Bahamians in the back seat.
Union President demands answers over WSC strike vote rejection
WATER and Sewerage Management Union (WSMU) President Ednel Rolle on Friday questioned whether the rejection to last week’s strike vote was based in law.
'No real changes' to upcoming Labour Day Parade
UNION officials yesterday said there would be "no real changes" to the upcoming Labour Day Parade following last year's tragedy.
Gunshot victim seeks donations for bionic eye
GUNSHOT victim Verneko Gibson is seeking donations to help pay for a bionic eye.
A COMIC'S VIEW: Marijuana – if we legalise it, we must also decriminalise it
I have long stated that the barbershop is one of the last bastions of free speech.
Wells confirms audit will check for fake driving licences
TRANSPORT and Local Government Minister Renward Wells yesterday confirmed an audit of the Road Traffic Department’s new system is underway focusing on apparent discrepancies that could be affecting revenue.
Doctor delighted with success of pioneering surgery
Bahamian urologist Dr Greggory Pinto has sucessfully conducted a revolutionary curative prostate cancer surgery at Doctors Hospital - a procedure Dr Pinto vows to make “widely available” and perform routinely in the Bahamas.
Carnival brings in more training after dumping
CARNIVAL vessels have submitted three reports to maritime authorities in the current 2018/2019 fiscal year, The Tribune has been told.
Project manager with drugs conviction
BERNARD Ross, the project manager for 4M Harbour Island LTD, was convicted of heroin possession in the United States in 1976, one of several run-ins he had with the law.
Two-decade effort to ‘banish’ Lehder legacy resumes
The Government yesterday moved to revive a near two-decade effort to banish the legacy of Carlos ‘Joe’ Lehder by seeking Parliament’s approval for a two-way, nine acre land swap.
‘Reserves issues need more study’
THE Reserves arm of the Royal Bahamas Police Force was used as a “dumping ground” for retired officers, highlighting that management and leadership was a challenge, opposition leader Philip “Brave” Davis has said.
Smith trial witness loses PHA contract
THE cleaning contract for the Princess Margaret Hospital and its eye care clinic, previously held by Barbara Hanna’s Magic Touch cleaning company, has now been split between two companies.
