Belinda Wilson: Our reaction 'depends on ministry's action'
WHETHER things go smoothly at C H Reeves Junior High School on Monday rests with Ministry of Education officials, Bahamas Union of Teachers President Belinda Wilson said Friday.
Man wanted in connection with housebreaking
GRAND Bahama Police are searching for a West End man who is wanted by police in connection with a housebreaking investigation.
A COMIC'S VIEW: The three stories from my life that make me laugh every time I think about my younger days
It’s amazing what stories end up being told, or resurrected, when real stand up comedians are at the bar trading ‘life stories’ downing shots of their favourite libation in abundance. Here are three stories from my life, that make me laugh every time I reminisce about my younger days. I’m quite sure, they will give all of you a chuckle.
Gibson delighted with another improvement in the water system
THE Water and Sewage Corporation held a commissioning ceremony yesterday for the opening of a new San Salvador branch and the completion of the Water Supply Improvement Project on the island which gives more residents access to fresh, potable water.
Deadline to register extended
UNIVERSITY of the Bahamas officials said increased enrollment, students seeking deferred payment plans and teachers submitting grades late contributed to long registration lines and mass confusion at the institution over the past two days.
AG to web shops: ‘Time to pay up’
The Attorney General yesterday warned the web shop industry it was “time for lawful taxes to be collected”, and said of the Government’s stance: “We’re ready to go to war.”
Prison officers strip searched
CORRECTIONAL officers are protesting a “demoralising” process that sees officers strip searched before the start of their shift.
Turnquest unveils ‘one-fit’ framework
THE Minnis administration remains concerned that the goal post continues to shift when it comes to the Bahamas maintaining global tax standards, Finance Minister K Peter Turnquest said yesterday, adding this issue has been argued in international forums.
Hundreds suffer nine-hour wait to register
HUNDREDS of angry University of the Bahamas students suffered under the sweltering sun yesterday as they queued for hours in an effort to submit payments and complete registration for the spring semester.
Port bidder: ‘No truth’ to cruise group’s claims
A rival Nassau port bidder yesterday slammed the major cruise lines, saying “there’s no truth at all” to assertions that its plans will impede ship movements around Prince George Wharf.
‘A number of audits have been completed’
FINANCE Minister K Peter Turnquest said yesterday “a number” of forensic audits into government corporations and departments have been completed and tabled in the House of Assembly.
Police seize marijuana worth $2,000
POLICE seized two pounds of suspected marijuana from the streets of New Providence on Wednesday.
Six foreign nationals discovered on boat off Freeport up in court
SIX foreign nationals discovered on board a vessel in waters off Freeport on December 26, 2018 were charged in the Freeport Magistrate’s Court with breach of the Immigration Act.
Grand Lucayan sale still likely in second quarter of 2019
OFFICIALS are still eyeing a second quarter 2019 sale of the Grand Lucayan resort with “April to June” pegged as a timeline for the sale, chairman of Lucayan Renewal Holdings Michael Scott told The Tribune yesterday.
Americans arrested after failing to declare cash
AN American man and woman were arrested at Lynden Pindling International Airport on Tuesday after they failed to declare a large sum of US currency.
Crew of caped crusaders visit Summit Academy
NEW Providence is being invaded by a crew of caped crusaders – students on a mission to become neighbourhood heroes, serving and protecting their environment at every turn.
Bahamasair workers have to evacuate office
BAHAMASAIR workers were forced to evacuate their headquarters after the building’s air-conditioning system began smoking due to an electrical shortage.
Did Minnis jinx Saxons?
The readership of this newspaper will undoubtedly recall Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis’ lighthearted comment to the media about his desire for the Shell Saxons Superstars to win the Boxing Day Junkanoo Parade. The comment came in response to a question regarding the unprecedented industrial unrest the Free National Movement (FNM) administration was facing in early December.
We need to deliver good services so tourists return
I read in the newspapers the other day that air arrivals to the country were up 16.5 percent for the year. That’s extraordinary.
Religious happenings around town
• Feast of Title Celebrations by the Anglican Church of Epiphany
