GAIN AN EDGE: From intern to mentor in seven short years
Seven years ago, Krista Newbold began a journey to help students become college-ready. Little did she know that during the process, she would also become a student, learning invaluable lessons that would shape the way she teaches and connects with her students.
No amnesia problems here
Someone should inform former FNM turned radical PLP supporter Ivoine Ingraham that the Bahamian people, collectively speaking, are not suffering from amnesia. The memory of the maladministration of the previous Christie PLP government is still fresh in the minds of the Bahamian people.
Why the Point might struggle to entertain us all
Can the Minister of Health confirm that we have an epidemic of Foot in mouth? PM at Point topping off…this project will add to the culture of our city!
Strachan becomes season leading receiver
WITH his latest performance, Mike Strachan became the season leading receiver in the Mountain East Conference.Strachan caught seven receptions for 166 yards and one touchdown in his Charleston Cougars 35-20 loss to the Findlay Oilers on Saturday.He e
Sunwing deal 'madness' put all costs on taxpayer
Sunwing’s financial demands were yesterday branded “madness” by a Cabinet minister, who accused it of failing to deliver and forcing all costs on to the Bahamian taxpayer.Dionisio D’Aguilar, minister of tourism and aviation, told Tribune Business tha
'Significant' Bahamian cruise port ownership
The Government is seeking “significant Bahamian ownership” in Nassau’s new cruise port operator, which will have “a 25-year concession” to manage, develop and maintain the facility.Bidders have until Friday, December 7, to submit their offers after t
Disney rival's impact 'like night and day'
Disney’s Lighthouse Point rival says the difference between their respective projects’ economic impact is “like night and day”, despite push back from the cruise line’s supporters.Members of the Lighthouse Point Partners consortium told Tribune Busin
Bahamas won't see 'major upturn' over anti-crime regime
Global standard-setters are unlikely to grant The Bahamas “much improvement” despite major efforts to improve its anti-financial crime and terror financing regime, a local regulator has warned.Charles Littrell, the Central Bank’s inspector of banks a
Sponge industry revival in full execution mode
Efforts to revitalise the Bahamian sponging industry are moving into the full implementation phase through an Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) sponsored project.“We have planted seeds in most of the islands where sponging happens, and equipped s
Health Minister to address Exuma's Business Outlook
The Minister of Health will be the keynote speaker at this Thursday’s Exuma Business Outlook conference, which will be held under the theme, Creating a World Class Exuma.Joining Duane Sands, pictured, and Pedro Rolle, the Exuma Chamber of Commerce’s
Bahamas will fight 'discrimination' on financial regulation
THE Bahamas will fight against “discrimination” if higher financial regulatory standards are imposed on it compared to other countries, the Attorney General has vowed.Carl Bethel QC, addressing the Association of International Banks and Trust Compani
'Tough decisions' ahead over ring fencing cease
The Bahamas has some “tough decisions” to make within the next few months on the financial services industry’s future, a former Bahamas Financial Services Board (BFSB) chairman is arguing.Michael Paton, pictured, a Lennox Paton attorney and partner,
Flights grounded on Sunday morning after A/C issues
FLIGHTS in and out of Lynden Pindling International Airport were grounded Sunday after air traffic controllers were forced out of their tower by a malfunctioning air conditioning unit.
Bahamas beaten 6-0 by Antigua and Barbuda
The Bahamas suffered their second consecutive defeat in the CONCACAF Nations League qualifying tournament when they were beaten 6-0 by Antigua and Barbuda Friday night at the Thomas A Robinson National Stadium.
Alliance marks 10th annual Sight Awareness Month
THE Bahamas Alliance for the Blind and Visually Impaired marked its 10th annual sight awareness month at the Mall at Marathon yesterday.
Two charged with causing damage
TWO men were charged in the Freeport Magistrate's Court this week with causing damage. Joshua Garvey, 19, of West End, and Sheen Major appeared before Deputy Chief Magistrate Debbye Ferguson in Court Two.
Govt signs memorandum of cooperation with Georgia State University
THE Bahamas government has signed a memorandum of coöperation with Georgia State University that will facilitate expanded collaboration between the institution and the Bahamas.
Call for govt to move with 'all convenient speed' to appoint chief justice
BAHAMAS Bar Association President Kahlil Parker has called on the government to move with “all convenient speed” in appointing a new substantive chief justice, claiming that it isn’t right for the third branch of government to be “headless indefinitely”.
Govt 'can't support training 65 UWI physicians'
HEALTH Minister Dr Duane Sands has suggested the government will not be able to support training for some 65 first year medical students enrolled at the University of the West Indies this year.
Coalition proposes $23m Lighthouse Point development
A COALITION of environmental organisations and local developers have proposed a phased development for the highly sought after Lighthouse Point property valued at more than $23 million.
