Judge steps aside from MP's civil trial
A SUPREME Court judge has recused himself from hearing Fox Hill MP Shonel Ferguson’s civil trial after revelations that Official Opposition Leader Philip “Brave” Davis is due to swear an affidavit in the matter, The Tribune can confirm.
Humane Society of Grand Bahama prepares to celebrate its first 50 years
IN 1968 the Humane Society of Grand Bahama was founded “to protect God’s creatures in times of trouble on Grand Bahama island.”
Social Services shredded records in fraud cover-up
Shredding documents to cover up fraudulent activities was “a matter of routine” at the Department of Social Services, the Auditor General has revealed.
Cancer charity hosting raffle
THE Cancer Society of the Bahamas is hosting its annual raffle on Saturday to raise funds to help cancer patients from the Family Islands.
Sports Notes
CYCLING SAWYER IS FROM SPANISH WELLS IT was incorrectly stated that Lorin Sawyer is from Abaco in the cycling story that talked about his performance at the Caribbean Cycling Championships in The Tribune on Tuesday. Sawyer is actually from Spanis
Helping women find the strength to stand again
UNDER THE theme “The Strength To Stand Again,” members of the Faith Way Christian Ministries will host its 2018 Women’s Gathering next Friday, October 26.The event will take place at the Malcom Building, East Bay Street and Victoria Avenue, starting
'Die' Stubbs wins Privy Council appeal
STEPHEN “Die” Stubbs and two other convicts’ claims that an appellate judge ought to have recused himself from sitting on their appeal on the grounds of apparent bias are “well founded” and warrants the matter being reheard, the country’s highest cou
EDITORIAL: Wiser heads would tread more carefully
In these columns two weeks ago, we took the Prime Minister to task for various failings in relation to the governance of this country. As a newspaper, we have always sought to remain measured and objective in commenting on political issues, criticising a government where we consider it necessary but without favouring one party over another despite being accused sometimes of an anti-PLP stance.
Straight to the Point ...
LIGHTHOUSE Point. So much of what I read is emotion ... are there any facts?
Attack on sovereignty
Other than the fact that both are located in the Caribbean, The Bahamas and the Dominican Republic have very little in common. Situated on the eastern part of Hispaniola, the official language of the Dominican Republic is Spanish. Only 15.8 percent of the population is black.
THE FINISH LINE: More schools should keep records of their athletes' feats/achievements
WHILE interviewing coach Rupert Gardiner on Silver Lightning’s second annual William ‘Knucklehead’ Johnson Cross Country Championships that was held over the weekend, something came across my mind. I asked Gardiner if he remembered who won the battl
Bless brings a blessing to those in need
AN ordained minister is living up to her name with the start of a ministry that feeds the hungry, gives hope to the downtrodden and counsel to those in distress.Bless Miller, has been using the Abundantly Blessed Outreach ministry over the past month
Judo: Five Bahamians eliminated on day 2
Five more Bahamians made their exit on day two of the World Junior Judo Championships yesterday in the Crown Ballroom at the Atlantis resort on Paradise Island.But D’Arcy Rahming Jr, one of the local coaches, said there’s still a glimmer of hope for
Ayton posts double double, Buddy scores 19 in opener
OPENING night in the National Basketball Association’s 2018/19 regular season went in opposite directions for Bahamians Deandre Ayton and Chavano ‘Buddy’ Hield simultaneously on Wednesday night. While Ayton and the Phoenix Suns pulled off a 121-100 v
Cruise line Conchman Triathlon sponsor
THE Bahamas Paradise Cruise Lines (BPCL) has been announced as the sponsor of the 2018 GBPA Conchman Triathlon.
Post Office Bank 'didn't know' the level of client deposits
The Post Office Savings Bank did not know how much money it held in customer deposits when examined by the Auditor General for the 2014-2015 fiscal year.The Government’s financial watchdog, in a report tabled in the House of Assembly on Wednesday, re
NHI catastrophic plan to cost under $1,000
The Government plans to roll-out National Health Insurance (NHI) catastrophic care plans costing “as little as $1,000 per year” within the next three to four weeks, it was revealed yesterday.Dr Duane Sands, minister of health and national insurance,
'Bolster' bidder disclosure for govt contracts amid woes
Investigators have called for the draft Public Procurement Bill to “be bolstered” on payment approvals and bidder disclosure following exposure of the Ministry of Finance’s contract woes.FTI Consulting, which probed the ministry’s computer supply and
Integrity Commission value 'reinforced' by contract woes
The Ministry of Finance’s questionable contract awards have “reinforced the value” of the Integrity Commission Bill and other planned anti-corruption laws, governance reformers said yesterday.Matthew Aubry, executive director of the Organisation for
'Crisis monitoring' over boat tragedy
The Ministry of Tourism was yesterday said to have activated its “crisis monitoring” as it braces for more international fall-out following the report into the causes of the 4C’s boating tragedy.Ellison “Tommy” Thompson, the Ministry’s deputy directo
