Bahamian women discover their power and inspiration
Duquesa Dean wants women to know they are not alone in their daily struggles. To this end she founded the organisation The Power Of Her, and last weekend she was hosted an inspirational conference to drive her message home.
It’s bold! It’s Bahamian! It’s Beautilicous!
Spreading the vision for Bahamian beauty throughout the islands and even abroad is the idea behind a local magazine called Beautilicious.
Bahamian women address their practical and emotional needs
The “Start Your Engine 2019” event kicked off the year in a positive way with a recent speed mentoring conference hosted by Insight Stage at the Meliá Nassau Beach resort.
Digital B$ pilot to ‘crystallise’ in ‘19
The Central Bank is aiming to “crystallise” its strategy for a digital Bahamian dollar test project before year-end 2019, its governor revealed yesterday.
Governor: Target ‘minimum’ 2% for GDP growth
The Central Bank’s governor yesterday said The Bahamas needs to target a “minimum” of two percent annual GDP growth as he called for “stronger inroads” into double-digit unemployment.
Central Bank: $100m sell-off to bar ‘excess’ credit boom
The Central Bank yesterday said it had “sold well over $100m” of its government debt holdings to prevent surplus bank liquidity from fuelling an “excessive” consumer credit boom.
‘More queries than answers’ over NHI
AN Opposition Senator yesterday said the revamped National Health Insurance (NHI) proposal raises “more questions than it answers”, arguing that there were “red flags” over its potential economic impact.
URCA targets greater energy sector impact
THE Utilities Regulation and Competition Authority (URCA) yesterday said it plans to focus more heavily on the electricity sector this year after failing to impact the sector as hoped.
URCA targets ‘symbiotic’ policymaker relationship
THE Utilities Regulation and Competition Authority (URCA) yesterday said it was working to ensure it has a “symbiotic” relationship with policymakers, each having a clear understanding of their roles and responsibilities.
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Monday, 4th February, 2019.
INSIGHT: No more dangling carrots please, it’s time to deliver
THE general commentary after the prime minister’s first official address of the year last week was that it was underwhelming. It lacked detail of how Bahamians would truly benefit. Despite indicating a major focus of the government was economic growth and expansion, it felt like what we’ve always had from Dr Hubert Minnis’ administration – dangling of carrots for some point in the future.
There are grounds for a civil suit - Davis
OPPOSITION leader Philip “Brave” Davis said yesterday there are grounds for a civil suit to be considered in the aftermath of the exoneration of former PLP Senator Frank Smith, although he added Mr Smith cannot be “compensated monetarily” for the ordeal he and his family have experienced.
Bahamas Ferries: No more defiance of PM
Bahamas Ferries was yesterday said to have pledged it will not continue using Marsh Harbour’s public dock in defiance of orders issued by its third largest shareholder - the prime minister.
Calls for greater effort to stop illegal migration from Haiti
LEAGUE of Haitian Churches President Dr Jean Paul Charles yesterday called for greater efforts to discourage illegal migration from ports in Haiti as he mourned the scores of Haitian nationals who drowned in a fatal attempt at entering the country this weekend.
Murder lull ends in three killings
THREE murders occurred within less than 24 hours this weekend, marking a bloody start to February and a trend that has left police concerned, Superintendent Joy Bosfield told The Tribune yesterday. There were also three non-fatal shooting incidents this weekend. All three are in hospital with two listed in serious condition.
Govt to appeal Smith acquittal
NATIONAL Security Minister Marvin Dames yesterday defended his role in the bribery and extortion trial against former PLP Senator Frank Smith, telling The Tribune he did not play political games.
UPDATED: 27 dead after Haitian vessel capsizes
In the worst migrant boating tragedy in Bahamian waters since 2013, officials said 27 Haitians are dead and 18 survived after their boat hit a reef on Friday night and sunk.
Sailing to victory
The 21st annual Farmers Cay Regatta was held over the weekend in Exuma in honour of the late Elleazor ‘Barber J’ Johnson.
Final face-off today in climax to GSSSA series
After a hard-fought season and the remaining semi-final completed over the weekend, the GSSSA moves into the championship series in all four divisions today at the Kendal Isaacs Gymnasium.
Davis clinches Mavericks win
Bahamians across NCAA Division I basketball had mixed results over the weekend, both in their personal production and in the win/loss column for their teams.
