University: Students must prove national identity
THE University of the Bahamas yesterday said it requires all applicants to present proof of nationality, residency and academic qualifications when applying for enrolment. The institution was responding to claims raised by Rights Bahamas over its wr
SpaceX satellite launch lights up night sky, social media
When SpaceX launched a rocket carrying an Argentine Earth-observation satellite from California’s Central Coast, both the night sky and social media lit up.People as far away as San Francisco, Sacramento, Phoenix and Reno, Nevada, posted photos of th
Newbold plays down in-party tensions
PRESS secretary Anthony Newbold yesterday said he was unaware of any “frosty tensions” between Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis and Pineridge MP Frederick McAlpine in the wake of Dr Minnis’ accusation that the backbench MP wants the people of Grand Ba
Haitian man accused of raping minor and overstaying in country
A Haitian man who was discovered with no legal status was charged in the Freeport Magistrate’s Court not only with overstaying his time in the country, but also with a more serious offence of raping a minor. Felicos Joseph, 52, of Cap-Haitien, Haiti,
Google brings camera twists, bigger screens to Pixel phones
Google’s new Pixel phones mirror an industry trend toward lusher, bigger screens and add twists on the camera for better pictures. The third generation of Pixel phones unveiled yesterday at an event in New York features screens that span from one ed
EDITORIAL: Pence talks tough for his boss on all-things China
WHILE major developments like Brett Kavanaugh’s confirmation to the US Supreme Court and a new North American trade pact dominated the American news last week, several significant officials spoke publicly at the same time to offer their informed views on the globally significant issue of the evolving US-China relationship. The Trump administration helped to focus further attention on China when Vice President Pence delivered a major address on the subject to the conservative Hudson Institute.
Selection of heroes 'too political'
I am sad that the criteria used to select our so-called heroes was political. The accolades bestowed on some were self imposed and therefore dilutes the value of the intent, as I understand it to be.
False pretences
SOTIC…CTO conference PI…always a big event but…
Bank teller who stole from A D Hanna must pay $9,000 a year
A FORMER Bank of the Bahamas teller has admitted to stealing over $50,000 from former Governor General A D Hanna over a six-month period, and must pay over $9,000 a year until the debt is settled.Cameron Rolle Jr, as part of a plea agreement, was ord
Patients can look forward to new air conditioning
THE Princess Margaret Hospital will receive a new air conditioning system early next year, press secretary Anthony Newbold announced yesterday.
'Some senior doctors making less than juniors'
CONSULTANT Physician Staff Association President Dr Locklsey Munroe says without an industrial agreement, some senior doctors in the public healthcare system make less money than their junior counterparts. HIs comment to The Tribune came days after
It's all political window dressing
EDITOR, The Tribune Have a serious accident with loss of life then Government wakes up oh only for that moment and time for a lot of talk and little else.
We need to be proactive
Why is our Government system totally reactive rather than proactive? Acting after the fact and discovering what was supposed to have been in place was not!
PM 'has shown empathy after disasters in region'
PRESS Secretary Anthony Newbold yesterday defended Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis’ response to the Haitian earthquake, saying the nation’s leader has always shown empathy to Caribbean nations affected by natural disasters. However, Mr Newbold said
Press Club speaks out in support of broadcaster
THE Bahamas Press Club released a statement yesterday crying “shame” on Deputy Prime Minister Peter Turnquest for his recent criticism of a local journalist from the floor of Parliament, saying the time is “long past” for journalists to be dictated t
Stubbs earns pro card
In making the adjustment in training with her coach/husband Glen Stubbs to produce a “complete package,” Grand Bahamian Tammy Stubbs returned to Canada and became the latest Bahamian bodybuilder to receive her professional card.
Buddy Hield scores 22 in Kings’ win, Ayton cans 18 for Suns
BOTH Buddy Hield and Deandre Ayton led their respective teams in scoring Monday night wins as the NBA preseason continued.
Bastian finishes 8th in 50m free heat, doesn’t advance
IZAAK Bastian returned to the pool yesterday to compete in heat seven of the men’s 50m freestyle at the third Summer Youth Olympic Games in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Cabinet Aces down RBDF Mariners in the BGDBA playoffs
THE Royal Bahamas Defence Force (RBDF) Mariners saw their season come to an end in their playoff game against the Cabinet Aces in Bahamas Government Departmental Basketball Association league action last week Friday.
Last Dance: Buttons comes on board for the final fight of Meacher Major’s career
BUTTONS Bridal and Formal Wear became the latest corporate sponsor to come on board for the “Last Dance” as pro boxer Meacher Major prepares for the final fight of his career.
