Beware the 'mental midgets'
The freedom of expression which we welcome and are now free to enjoy here in The Bahamas must cause us to lift the level of debates on crucial national issues. Most right-thinking people would agree that we are losing sight of civility and humanity in our national debates and dialogue.
Major wins his ‘last dance’ by knockout
Meacher Major brought the pain one last time and ended his storied boxing career with a knockout win in what he called a “homecoming” for himself, family, friends and supporters.
WORLD VIEW – Overcoming fear: Key to Belize’s future
IN the introduction to his quite remarkable new book on the long-running Guatemalan claim to Belize, the author, Assad Shoman, makes the riveting comment that “Everyone is entitled to their own opinions, but not to their own facts”.
GAIN AN EDGE: How BTVI’s teaching gave Valentino the chance to climb the ladder of success
Before Valentino Burrows enrolled at the Bahamas Technical and Vocational Institute (BTVI), he admits to “floating through life.” He began his post-secondary pursuits at a local institution of higher learning, but it was not a good fit for him. It was not until he began classes at BTVI that he began soaring.
Welcome home for RBDF sailors
AFTER completing her refit at the Maaskant Shipyard in Stellendam, in The Netherlands, Her Majesty’s Bahamian Ship Bahamas arrived the Royal Bahamas Defence Force’s Coral Harbour Base on Saturday. The 24-day journey took the ship’s company from The N
Chris Brown new assistant coach at Clayton State
CHRIS ‘The Fireman’ Brown, the country’s most decorated quarter-miler, has decided to step away from competing after an illustrious 20-year career and focus on his new challenge as an assistant coach at Clayton State in Morrow, Georgia.
Ayton delivers in loss to Grizzlies
WITH lead guard Devin Booker sidelined, Deandre Ayton stepped up and delivered the best offensive performance of his young NBA career thus far.
Senior nationals: Winners get their trophies
SATURDAY marked the end of a very exciting two weeks of competition at the Gym Tennis Centre where the Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association (BLTA) Senior Nationals was held.
NPWBA ALL-GIRLS BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT GETS HIGH MARKS
THE St John’s College Giants and the White Team were a little too much for the Jordan Prince William Falcons to handle in the junior and senior girls’ championship games in the New Providence Women’s Basketball Association’s All-Girls Basketball Tournament.
AG: Prosecutions rise 40-fold over money laundering
The Bahamas will have resolved “99.9 percent” of the remaining weaknesses in its anti-financial crime defences by year-end, with money laundering prosecutions having increased 40-fold.Carl Bethel QC, the Attorney General, yesterday told Tribune Busin
Margaritaville battle back on
Margaritaville’s Bahamian franchisee has not given up on its bid to block the brand’s tie-up with the $250m Pointe project, refiling its lawsuit in Florida state courts.The US attorneys for Boss Investments, whose principals are Peter Maury and Mike
Attorney loses Colina battle
A Bahamian attorney has lost his battle with Colina Insurance Company after the appeals court rejected claims that his $150,000 life insurance policy had “unlawfully lapsed”.Dorsey McPhee, representing himself, had challenged Justice Indra Charles’s
Union leader 'not screaming' on NHI funding
A trade union body is “not screaming” about the need to finance National Health Insurance (NHI) given that its members will not have to pay any extra from already-stretched salaries.Bernard Evans, pictured, the National Congress of Trade Unions (NCTU
Sterling Global appoints investor relations chief
Sterling Global Financial, the Bahamian headquartered financial provider, has named Karyn Phuong as its vice-president for investor relations.Ms Phuong will manage Sterling’s corporate communications strategy, and be a key member of the executive tea
Financial services provider in 10th birthday donation
A Bahamian financial services provider has donated to the Bahamas Down Syndrome Association and its restaurant, Ty’s Place, to mark its tenth anniversary.Normally, a quiet giver, owner and president of FC Capital Investments Ltd (FCCI) Alexander Murb
Bran on NHI: 'We can't take more tax'
THE Democratic National Alliance’s (DNA) ex-leader yesterday blasted the proposed National Health Insurance (NHI) payroll levy, saying: “No more taxes, period”.Branville McCartney, pictured, in an interview with Tribune Business, slammed: “The Govern
'Immense pressure' on rising fuel costs
Rising fuel costs are putting “immense pressure” on businesses within the transportation sector, with one local operator describing it as a “major concern”.“Next to staff, fuel is your biggest cost. When fuel costs start to go up you have to pay atte
Concern as gas prices break through $5 barrier
MANY motorists are upset over higher gas prices now the price of fuel at the pump has risen over the $5 mark at the nation’s three service stations. The cost of gas is now $5.05 at both Rubis and Esso, and Shell, having the cheapest fuel on the isla
Three injured in weekend shootings
TWO men and a teen are in hospital following three separate shootings over the weekend.
