Bran's business ease 'nightmare' over licence woe
The DNA’s ex-leader yesterday blasted that his ongoing two-and-a-half year wait for an aviation charter licence proves “doing business in The Bahamas is a nightmare”. Branville McCartney, pictured, told Tribune Business that he “lives every day” what
IAN FERGUSON: Putting multiple jobs under the 'moonlight'
“Moonlighting” has become a mainstay for many Bahamian workers, who enjoy the benefits of receiving two or three salaries at any given time. With all the talk about multiple streams of income, the increase in taxation and the mounting pressure to ear
Bahamian key 'architect' on African digital venture
A Bahamian is one of the main “architects” behind a digital network that has attracted Caribbean backing in its bid to open commerce throughout Africa.The African Digital Asset Framework (ADAF), built by a team from Africa, North America and the Cari
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Man drove to hospital with gunshot wounds
GRAND Bahama police are investigating a shooting in Freeport on Tuesday that left a man in hospital with multiple gunshot wounds.According to police, officers received reports of gunshots at a business in the International Bazaar shortly before 9pm.
Nurses - it’s not about the money
BAHAMAS Nurses Union President Amancha Williams stressed yesterday that her members’ fight against a new shift system was rooted in the protection of their livelihood as scores of nurses marched on the Ministry of Health.
NO CHALLENGE: Cop in unlawful killing cases fails to appeal
A POLICE officer found by the Coroner’s Court this year to have unlawfully killed two people in separate incidents has not appealed those rulings, drawing focus as to whether the Department of Public Prosecutions will pursue criminal action against him.
4C’s owner and captain given bail
4C’s Adventures owner Clayton Smith and one of his tour boat captains, Roderick Watson, were granted bail by a Supreme Court judge before their trial in which they are accused of negligently causing the death of an American woman and injuring nine other people when the boat they were chartering burst into flames earlier this year.
PHA blasts union on shift deal signing
THE Public Hospitals Authority called it “reprehensible” yesterday that the Bahamas Nurses Union would admit to “deception” during negotiations in 2014 that led to an agreement for a now disputed shift change, insisting it remains resolute in implementing a five on/two off shift.
Business easier in Gaza than Bahamas
The deputy prime minister yesterday pledged “drastic improvement” after the World Bank concluded it was easier to do business in the war-torn West Bank and Gaza Strip than The Bahamas.KP Turnquest, pictured, told Tribune Business that planned reforms
Girls ready to run the world
AFTER a very successful conference for high school girls last year, Girl Con 2018 is hosting its second event for some 300 participants at the Regency Theatre in Freeport on November 20.Senate president and businesswoman Kay Forbes Smith, founder of
Creative outlet for gallery as it is chosen for Miami summit
THE National Art Gallery of The Bahamas has been asked to be a streaming site for the 2018 Creative Time Summit being held in Miami, Florida. The event begins today and runs until November 3.This is the first time the country has been asked to partic
Buddy grabs career high 11 rebounds for first double
BUDDY Hield has been on a torrid stretch during the final week of October and his latest performance produced one of the best all-around games of his career and a fourth win for his Sacramento Kings.Hield finished with a season high 25 points and a c
Fox named to West team in 'Fall Stars' showcase
Lucius Fox continues to earn accolades at each step of his minor league progression with the latest coming in the form of recognition by the Arizona Fall League.Fox was named to the West roster of the league’s 13th Annual “Fall Stars” game, a showcas
Long-serving public servants to be honoured at luncheon
MORE than 30 long serving public servants who have retired on Grand Bahama will be recognised during Public Service Week.The retirees - 33 in total - have completed some 25 years of service in various public agencies, including law enforcement. Lauri
Dead Sea Scrolls - a priceless link to the Bible's past, when they are real
The Museum of the Bible in Washington, DC, has removed five Dead Sea Scrolls from exhibits after tests confirmed these fragments were not from ancient biblical scrolls but forgeries.Over the last decade, the Green family, owners of the craft-supply c
Sands: Gambling addiction problem destroys families
THE Public Hospitals Authority, Sandilands Rehabilitation Centre and the Bahamas Gaming Operators Association held their first symposium yesterday highlighting gambling addiction.The purpose of the symposium was, in part, to integrate a gambling addi
Michelle takes top spot in youth awards
MICHELLE Butler received the Prime Minister’s Cup Award at the National Youth Awards ceremony recently held at Melia Resort.Ms Butler was a part of a field of more than 130 youth and stakeholder nominees vying for the top award. She also won the Yout
Hundreds of students flock to US college fair
THE United States Embassy recently sponsored the 4th annual EducationUSA College Fair at the Melia Nassau Beach Resort.This year’s fair included representatives from more than 40 US colleges and universities.The one-day event attracted more than 1,80
CLICO policyholders want more information from govt
BISHOP Simeon Hall called for the government to be more open with CLICO (Bahamas) policyholders after more than 100 people turned up to a town hall meeting hosted by his church.Bishop Hall, a former annuity holder, maintained his position that the go
