This October, celebrate the achievements of the visually impaired
The Bahamas Alliance for the Blind and Visually Impaired (BABVI) is currently observing Blindness Awareness Month under the theme: “Make Provisions to Preserve Your Vision”. BABVI’s month of activities started on September 30 and will continue until
Mortgage chief: 'Doing nothing not an option'
The Bahamas Mortgage Corporation’s (BMC) chairman says “doing nothing is not an option” with the struggling lender having just five years to escape hitting a $110m debt mountain.Patrick Ward told Tribune Business he felt there was “sufficient time to
Multiple shootings leave one dead, many injured
A YOUNG child was one of five people injured in a shooting incident in Montel Heights on Saturday. This incident was one of multiple shootings that occurred over the weekend, including the death of a young man on Friday in Nassau Village. According t
Govt seeks to limit construction in shanty towns
THE government is seeking a Supreme Court order to restrain shanty town residents and occupiers in New Providence from building and/or modifying any structures ahead of a judicial review of its plans to eradicate those communities.The government, whi
Students in anti-discrimination session
MINISTER of Social Services and Community Development Frankie Campbell led a mock session of CEDAW (Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women) last Monday, inviting high schoolers and college students to learn about T
Survey finds support for Disney at Lighthouse Point
A RECENT Public Domain survey has found that more than 30 percent of Bahamians support Disney Cruise Lines’ proposal for creating a cruise destination at Lighthouse Point, Eleuthera.Of the 994 households the market research firm surveyed across the c
A call for critical thinking as we move our tourism industry forward
Experts estimate that by the year 2028, a mere decade away, tourism will directly and indirectly contribute over 60 percent of the Bahamian gross domestic product (GDP). That being the case, we simply cannot afford to make material and ongoing mistak
A real BPL enquiry?
BP&L - do I believe there is any enquiry going on? No. The enquiry anyway should be on the Shell America deal and BP&L not complying with URCA.
Five arrests over drug, gun and ammo discovery
FIVE people were arrested for possession of dangerous drugs, illegal firearms and ammunition in Grand Bahama, a senior police official reported.Asst Supt Terecita Pinder reported that the arrests were made between 5pm Friday and 2am on on Saturday du
Family and friends pay their respects to Earl Thompson
FAMILY, friends, and members of Parliament gathered at St Francis Xavier Cathedral last Friday to mourn the death of Earl Thompson Sr, former vice-chairman of the Free National Movement, and a founding member of the Knights of Columbus in The Bahamas
EDITORIAL: No money for doctors - or anything else - until we wake up to reality
When doctors at Princess Margaret Hospital threatened to withhold services because of poor pay and, in some instances, deplorable working conditions, the public was aghast. How, they asked, could a doctor turn his or her back on a patient in need of urgent care or ongoing attention?
Do we owe Nygard a thank you?
Recently, there has been some not so pleasant occurrences as it relates to a well-known resident of The Bahamas and indeed Lyford Cay, Peter Nygard.
Disabled parking
EDITOR, The Tribunes1 Re: Parking in a disabled bay - You’ll be fined.
Charged over a seat belt
A few months ago, my niece was charged for not using her seat belt while she was in the back seat of a moving vehicle. The driver of the car was also charged with allowing a passenger to be in her moving car who was not using their seat belt.
THE PRESS BOX: 'My beloved Cowboys are an inconsistent, mediocre squad at best'
COWBOYS fans here in the 242 must come to grips with reality. Our beloved Cowboys are an inconsistent, mediocre squad at best. Since it comes with the territory, head coach Jason Garrett is on the hot seat, and deservedly so. The team is now 2-3 o
'Who's the boss?'
Two events to help women on their way to the top
What does it really take to be a successful businesswoman? And how do you tackle the ‘good ole boys club’ on your path to success? These are questions that will be answered honestly and unapologetically by 17 women at a special conference later this
Bahamians show up in great numbers to 'Paint da Streets Pink'
Despite a minor delay due to inclement weather, this year’s “Paint Da Streets Pink” was an overwhelming success.The event’s organisers, members of the Rotaract Club of South East Nassau Centennial, said they are immensely grateful for the support the
Team Bahamas opens competition at Youth Olympics
THE Bahamas’ seven-member team opened competition this week at the third Summer Youth Olympic Games in Buenos, Argentina.Izaak Bastian swam the first of his four events on Sunday and finished eighth in heat two of the 100m Breaststroke.His time of 1:
Learn to belly dance, celebrate African womanhood
For those who may nurture a secret desire to study the art of belly dance, you no longer have to travel across oceans to learn it; you can do it right here at home.The new Belly Dance Bahamas company is teaching locals how to elegantly shimmy and jig
Students grill Social Services Minister ahead of UN meeting on women's rights
When Minister of Social Services and Community Development Frankie Campbell heads to Geneva, Switzerland, this month with a delegation, he will be addressing a special UN Committee designed to ensure that countries are up to standard with their treat
