‘On course for fiscal targets’ - but Cooper says VAT flagging
THE Minnis administration is “cautiously optimistic” it will meet its fiscal targets for the year after the deficit declined 50 percent in the first quarter and revenue increased, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Peter Turnquest said in a statement yesterday.
Two men flee as officers seize drugs
BAHAMIAN and US law enforcement officers seized over $1 million worth of suspected marijuana during a high speed boat chase in East Grand Bahama, but the two suspects were able to escape after running the vessel aground in shallow waters.This is the
4C'S IN THE DOCK: Owner and captain face manslaughter over fatal explosion
FOUR C's Adventures owner Clayton Smith and one of his tour boat captains, Roderick Watson, were charged yesterday with causing the death of an American woman and injuring nine other people due to negligence when the boat they were chartering burst into flames earlier this year.
PHA 'outsmarted' over shift change by union
A 2014 shift change agreement between the Bahamas Nurses Union and the Public Hospitals Authority is null and void––according to Jannah Khalfani, the woman who as former union president signed the document on behalf of the BNU.
'Abortion comments to UN read out of context'
SOCIAL Services Minister Frankie Campbell suggested yesterday that the position on abortion by a senior health official before a United Nations committee last week was taken out of context.
ALICIA WALLACE: Everyone has their say - then the back-pedalling begins
The Government of The Bahamas faced review by the Convention on the Elimination of All forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW) Committee during the 71st session at the United Nations in Geneva. The review followed the submission of the State’s report on progress made since the last submission, tabling of shadow reports by three non-governmental organizations (NGOs) — one of which is publicly available — and oral statements and a private meeting with NGOs.
Stanhope and crew make a splash
BAHAMIAN rower Ethan Stanhope and the Brentwood College School (Mill Bay, British Columbia) coxed youth men’s quadruple scull crew earned a top half finish at the 54th Head of the Charles Regatta (HOCR). This year’s regatta hosted over 11,000 athlet
Ex-landfill manager faces $5m judgment
The New Providence landfill’s former manager is facing a $5m-plus summary judgment bid against it as the long-running fall-out from its controversial exit continues for multiple creditors.Attorneys for Massachusetts-based American Paper Recycling yes
Who will be crowned national softball champions?
WITH the national high school tournament completed over the weekend, the Bahamas Softball Federation now switches its attention to the national round robin tournament this weekend. Softball enthusiasts will congregate again at the Baillou Hills Spor
Another flawed tender process
LIGHTHOUSE Pointe - Eleuthera … incredible someone in government understands - you can’t make an application for a proposal if you don’t have any rights to the land - thank you Ace Newbold …. hope you explain to PM Minnis and Minister D’Aguilar!
Govt to take stock of buildings with audit
THE government intends to undertake an audit of all the properties it currently owns or rents, in an effort to best streamline its facilities portfolio in the coming years, press secretary Anthony Newbold said yesterday.The announcement came during M
Man denies defrauding 11 of $50,000 in vehicle scams
A 31-year-old man was charged in a Magistrate’s Court yesterday with defrauding 11 people of more than $50,000 in the furtherance of a vehicle scam, while operating under several names.Shane Mackey, aka Arnold Smith, Ashwood Bodie and Devargo Saunder
Survey as govt takes steps to boost health
HEALTH Minister Dr Duane Sands on Monday announced the launch of the 2018 STEPS health survey in conjunction with the Pan American Health Organisation/World Health Organisation (PAHO/WHO).The survey, which is carried out globally in five year periods
Kingdom Centre says it's time to turn away from trick or treat
INSTEAD of participating in the various Halloween affairs around town, the Kingdom Discipleship Centre is encouraging Bahamians to engage in other wholesome activities that “bring glory and honour to God”.The centre in partnership with the several lo
NPWBA season promises to be exciting with more teams
AFTER hosting a successful preseason tournament for high school girls, the New Providence Women’s Basketball Association is now focusing their attention on the start of the 2018/19 season.According to newly elected president Devin Johnson, the season
Steering youths away from risk
THE Ministry of Social Services and Urban Development in conjunction with the Urban Renewal Commission held its third annual ‘Youth-at-Risk’ one-day seminar at Salem Union Baptist Church yesterday.Aimed at providing youth from rural areas affected by
Sacred Heart to hold steak-out
SACRED Heart Roman Catholic Church will hold its annual steak-out and mini-fair this Saturday, with organisers announcing fish has now been added to entrée offerings.
Question of Halloween
On Sunday past, I was asked my thoughts on whether Christians should celebrate Halloween. It is a great question, but it is one that Scripture does not speak to in a direct manner, as is the case with many issues that we as Christians have to think through. Therefore, in responding to the question asked on Sunday, my hope is that my approach can serve as a guide for how we should consider matters that Scripture does not specifically address.
Byron Ferguson making a name for himself in Greece
Byron Ferguson Jr continues to shine in his pro volleyball career in Thessaloniki, Greece. The 29-year-old, 6-foot, 6-inch middle blocker is back with the Iraklis, who are currently 1-1 since they resumed play in October to sit in fourth place in Gr
Bran: Alternatives needed to 'crushed' financial services
The Bahamas was yesterday urged to explore alternative industries to its “crushed” financial services sector, the DNA’s former leader warning: “Let’s not fool ourselves.”Branville McCartney told Tribune Business that this nation was “complying itself
