Sands initiative to target gambling addiction
HEALTH Minister Dr Duane Sands is hoping a gambling addiction symposium to be held at the end of this month will provide assistance and “some remedy” to individuals and households affected by compulsive gambling. On Wednesday, Dr Sands said reports
BPL tender issue
Absolutely no apology! I return to the BP&L RFP/tender issue as there has been no resolution to correct malpractice and breach of the Electricity Act 2015. Your Editorial position believing the opinion of BP&L is wrong - you have not spoken to URCA who controls the practice of BP&L who are not lords unto themselves.
Seeking to strengthen fisheries in GB
MINISTER of Agriculture and Marine Resources Michael Pintard revealed that steps are being taken to secure a new vessel to provide a stronger presence for the Department of Fisheries and Marine Resources in East Grand Bahama. He said additional fish
100,000 reasons to support race event
FOR the first time in its history, Sunshine Insurance Race Weekend (SIRW) has doubled its annual donation, giving away $100,000 to four cancer charities. During the official launch of the Susan G Komen Bahamas Race for the Cure® 5K event on Monday,
Ayton leads Suns to first preseason win
Another game, another dominant performance from top overall pick Deandre Ayton as he led the Suns to their first win of the 2018 NBA preseason.Ayton finished with 21 points, 15 rebounds, three blocked shots and three assists in the Suns’ 91-86 win ov
Young recognised as one of Blue Jays' rising stars
CHAVEZ Young’s standout season made such an impact on the Toronto Blue Jays organisation that the front office continues to recognise him as one of its rising stars.While the media focuses on highly touted prospects Bo Bichette and Vladimir Guerrero
Ricardo Clarke's latest single goes global
Congratulations are in order for inspirational singer Ricardo Clarke, whose hit song “Least Expect” has broken into the international market by making it’s debut on Carib TV.Ricardo told Tribune Religion that the single addressed with the surprise re
A dream is a goal with a deadline
In Habakkuk 2:2 the Lord tells the prophet, “Write the vision, and make it plain upon tables, that he may run that readeth it.” The key to successful goal-setting is revealed in this scripture.First, the vision must be written down. When you keep a v
Men's national soccer team named for Nations League
THE Bahamas men’s national soccer team was named yesterday by the Bahamas Football Association to compete in a Nations League match against Antigua and Barbuda on October 12.“This squad changed slightly based on performances in the previous game in B
Meditation - Walls come tumbling down
As I watched the video of the imploding of the Crystal Palace Hotel so many thoughts came to mind. Let me share some of them with you:I. Walls that need to come down1. The walls that exist in our homes between the generations, between siblings and sp
Religious happenings around town
• Panel Discussion on “The Next Step: Marriage”The Young Adults Ministry of Christ Community Church is excited to host another panel discussion on topic “The Next Step: Marriage” and is extending an invitation to members of the general public.It wil
St James gears up for Heroes Day 13th annual Grill Fest
This National Heroes Day all roads will lead to the historic village of Adelaide where the Anglican Church Men of St James Parish will be hosting their 13th Annual Father R F Anthony Roberts’ King of the Grill Fest and Competition. The event will be
Gospel singer expands her reach
Psalmist and gospel singer Allison Rolle is continuing to expand her AMR Music Ministry by going on tours and sharing her most recent single, “Abide with Me”, with the public.A few months ago, she released a CD with three singles, but intends to rele
Lucayan chair slams 'nasty, torturous' close
The Grand Lucayan’s chairman yesterday accused Hutchison Whampoa of displaying “a lot of bad faith” over the $65m deal’s closing, branding negotiations as “nasty and torturous”.Michael Scott, chairman of Lucayan Renewal Holdings, the Government-owned
Marinas enjoy up to 40% rise in boat traffic
BAHAMIAN marina operators have seen as much as a 40 percent increase in business year-over year, their Association’s executive director said yesterday.Basil Smith, speaking for the Association of Bahamas Marinas (ABM), told Tribune Business: “Things
Govt VAT clarity to unleash $1bn of development
More than $1bn in real estate projects may have been unleashed, and “a serious challenge to home ownership” removed, after the Government clarified that the sector can reclaim VAT “inputs”.Developers yesterday told Tribune Business they had been give
Bahamians pay price of ‘double BPL whammy’
Bahamian businesses and households are paying the price of “a double whammy” caused by the recent fires at Bahamas Power & Light’s (BPL) Clifton Pier plant, it was revealed yesterday.
Landfill contract is 'blueprint for future'
The contract for the New Providence landfill’s management will establish “a blueprint for the future” that can be applied throughout The Bahamas, a Cabinet minister has revealed.Romauld Ferreira, pictured, minister of the environment and housing, tol
Flag carrier's chief backs standardised regulations
Bahamasair’s top executive yesterday said a “commonised” regulatory structure for airlines operating within the Caribbean could increase passenger traffic and intra-region connections.Tracey Cooper, a panellist during a session on aviation at the St
Bahamasair chief: Taxes exceed tickets revenue
TAXES and fees account for up to 50 percent of airline ticket costs in the Caribbean, it was revealed yesterday, with Bahamasair’s top executive admitting these levies sometimes exceeded airline ticket revenue.Tracy Cooper, pictured, the national fla
