CAC Games: Men's softball team knocks off Guatemala 5-3
While the men’s national softball team closed out round robin play at the 23rd Central American and Caribbean Games in Barranquilla, Colombia, with their only victory, the men’s national basketball team suffered their second straight loss.The two tea
Staff and patients suffer with no air conditioning
PATIENTS and staff at the Eight Mile Rock Rock Clinic are struggling in extremely hot conditions because of the lack of air-conditioning at the public health facility.
EDITORIAL: Tougher legislation against poaching overdue
ON Friday of last week, Minister of Agriculture and Marine Resources Michael Pintard announced in Grand Bahama that legislation was going to be introduced with stiffer penalties for poaching, the illegal taking of fish, conch and crawfish from Bahamian waters by non-Bahamians or non-Bahamian owned vessels.
Bishop Curry not faithful
Bishop Michael Curry is an engaging communicator. This is evident from his Royal Wedding sermon and, more recently, his sermon at Christ Church Cathedral on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the Union of Black Episcopalians (UBE). But more important than being engaging, a preacher of God’s word must be faithful to God’s word. Sadly, by this more important measurement, Bishop Curry falls far short.
Make a better first impression
I write to wholeheartedly agree with the chairman of the Bahamas Chamber of Commerce, Michael Maura: the urgent redevelopment of the Prince George Wharf must be a priority of this government. In general, The Bahamas tends to fail at identifying and taking advantage of emerging economic opportunities. Well, in this instance, Arawak Port Development seems to have identified a great one.
An answer for Brave
Although it was not his intention, Guardian cartoonist Sideburns very effectively provided the answer to Brave Davis’ question about where the money was coming from to buy the Grand Lucayan Hotel in Grand Bahama.
Band Camp wins Sprite Basketball title
AFTER four weeks of intense competition, the Band Camp has been named the 2018 Sprite Basketball Tournament champions with a score of 98-78 against the Southwestern Division team. Demargio Taylor was named the tournament’s Most Valuable Player, Mark
Ex-minister: Govt must be GB tourism's 'driving force'
An ex-tourism minister yesterday urged the government to become “the driving force for Grand Bahama’s resurgence”, agreeing that this cannot be left to the private sector.Obie Wilchcombe, pictured, called on the Minnis administration to seize “a grea
Central Bank missed $2bn liquidity head-off
The Central Bank could have headed-off its $2bn bank liquidity concerns had it advised the Government against heavy foreign currency borrowing, an ex-governor argued yesterday.James Smith, also a former finance minister, told Tribune Business that it
Landfill manager wait 'disturbing'
A Bahamian environmental activist yesterday branded the lack of transparency surrounding the selection of a new manager for the New Providence landfill as “very disturbing”.Sam Duncombe, reEarth’s president, spoke out yesterday following the passage
Freeport 'game changer' must assess all options
The Grand Bahama Chamber of Commerce’s president yesterday said “any option is worth considering” to re-open the Grand Lucayan given its status as Freeport’s “game changer”.Mick Holding acknowledged that with hundreds of jobs and businesses dependent
Aviation chief warnson govt 'overreach'
A well-know Bahamian airline executive yesterday warned against potential government “overreach” and “demoralisation” of the aviation sector as the Government bids to crack down on rogue operators.Sky Bahamas chief executive, Captain Randy Butler, pi
Business Centre seeks first advisors
The newly-launched Small Business Development Centre (SBDC) will today begin the search for its first Senior Business Advisor (SBA).Davinia Blair, the centre’s executive director, is laying the platform for the SBDC’s momentum ahead of its official l
Co-operatives students 'epitomise' youth goals
A Cabinet Minister has heralded the 29 participants in the Department of Co-operatives’ Development Summer Camp for “epitomising” the government’s youth development goals.Michael Pintard, minister of agriculture and marine resources, said: “This grou
Out Island hotels see mixed figures
OUT Island resorts have seen increases in room revenue and room nights sold year-over year, the Promotions Board’s (BOIPB) executive director said, although occupancies are “rather dismal”. “If I look at the fiscal year just completed, July 1, 2017,
Fishermen 'not in high spirits' for crawfish start
BAHAMIAN fishermen were said yesterday described as “not in high spirits” for the start of the 2018-2019 crawfish season, amid multiple poaching-related arrests and seizures during the closed season.Keith Carroll, vice-president of the Bahamas Commer
UPDATED: Four in custody over John Bull heist
FOUR people are in police custody in connection with the heist of John Bull in Grand Bahama last week, Police Commissioner Anthony Ferguson confirmed on Tuesday morning.
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FACE TO FACE: A voice full of soul and spirit
When I sit down face to face with people from all walks of life to interview for this column, the greatest impact usually happens during the interview; some “aha” moment when I understand someone’s purpose or vision, or when I am inspired by their story.
