ALICIA WALLACE: Under the microscope - how will we do?
The Convention on the Elimination of All forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW), commonly known as women’s bill of rights, was adopted by the United Nations General Assembly in 1979.
Ayton posts another double
The Phoenix Suns are going through their growing pains in the National Basketball Association and so is Deandre Ayton in his rookie season.
UB Mingoes’ Basketball season to tip off in Illinois this weekend
THE University of the Bahamas Mingoes men’s basketball team is all set to tip off its season with two games at the Governors State Jaguars Tip-Off Classic in Illinois this weekend.
New $100m NHI will be 'hard sell'
The restructured National Health Insurance (NHI) scheme’s basic coverage will cost $100m but avoid “creating another bloated government bureaucracy”, a Cabinet minister said yesterday.Dr Duane Sands, minister of health, told Tribune Business that the
Manufacturers blast NHI's $10m 'sugary drinks tax' proposal
Manufacturers yesterday hit back at plans to raise between $4-$10m from a “sugary drinks tax”, arguing that these products cannot be blamed for The Bahamas’ health crisis.Walter Wells, Caribbean Bottling Company’s president and chief executive, told
Chamber chair queries NHI $42 premium 'cap'
The Chamber of Commerce’s chairman yesterday queried if Bahamian workers will suffer reduced healthcare quality given the revised NHI scheme’s “maximum” premium contribution.Michael Maura, pictured, in an emailed reply to Tribune Business from New Yo
DPM confirms $10m payout over CLICO
The Deputy Prime Minister yesterday confirmed that the Government will make another $10m payout to CLICO (Bahamas) clients before year-end.Speaking with reporters ahead of a Cabinet meeting, KP Turnquest, pictured, said: “The Government has been maki
NHI changes to end 'falling through cracks'
THE Bahamian heath care system “lacks equity”, the National Health Insurance Authority’s (NHIA) chairman lamented yesterday, arguing that the revised scheme will prevent patients “falling through the cracks”. Dr Robin Roberts said: “What we have desi
BTVI deputy chair fulfills his promise
The Bahamas Technical and Vocational Institute’s (BTVI) deputy chairman, Peter Whitehead, has made good on his promise to donate an Apple computer to the institution.The Apple iMac computer is to be used in further improving and maintaining the insti
Governance reformer fears 'deeper hole' over new NHI
A leading governance reform campaigner yesterday warned The Bahamas will only dig itself into an “ever deeper fiscal hole” if National Health Insurance (NHI) is not properly funded or managed.Robert Myers, a principal with the Organisation for Respon
Students lose math fear via web-based learning
The Bahamas Technical and Vocational Institute (BTVI) has been using Internet-based learning systems to reduce the fear of mathematics among its students. The subject has always been daunting for Darian Smith. Since high school, he always struggled w
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Bahamas ‘in solidarity’ with Trinidad and Tobago
MINISTRY of Foreign Affairs Director General Sharon Brennen-Haylock yesterday said the Bahamas is “standing in solidarity” with Trinidad and Tobago in the wake of a series of heavy rain, flooding, landslides and earthquakes all of which have affected the country over recent days.
FACE TO FACE: From pupil to the preacher they said would never last
My high school friend Valentino Williams has always been the kind of person to do things on a big scale. I always saw great ambition in my schoolmate. He would come up with great ideas and get people to join in. He could be a fierce competitor in schoolwork as well as in basketball, track and field.
Shooting victim had just been acquitted in court case
A 34-year-old man acquitted of murder in June has been identified as the man shot and killed off West Street on Sunday night.
Disney’s Lighthouse Point plan impact study to take months
DISNEY Cruise Line’s environmental impact assessment for its proposed development of Lighthouse Point, Eleuthera will take several months to complete, company Vice President of Public Affairs Kim Prunty has told The Tribune.
Man accused of robbing at gunpoint to snatch $6,000
A 20-year-old man was charged yesterday with robbing four persons, including an officer, at gunpoint of more than $6,000 worth of cash and merchandise over a two-day period, then attempting to kill someone else just five days later.
Ferguson: Anywhere is better for post office staff
BAHAMAS Public Service Union President Kimsley Ferguson has backed the Minnis administration’s decision to relocate the General Post Office to the Town Centre Mall, despite some outcry over the conflict of interest the move presents.
US trio had fake Ocean Club cards
THREE American men admitted yesterday to being caught at an eastern New Providence residence last week with fake Ocean Club resort credit cards with plans to commit fraud.
Jean Rony: I’m tired, they know who I am, they just playing a game
BAHAMAS-born Jean Rony Jean-Charles pledged yesterday to fight for his right to remain in the country as he pushed back against speculation over his ability to prove his identity.
