Police hunt after armed robberies
POLICE are investigating two armed robberies which occurred on Tuesday.
After PM’s tour, public to also pay for PLP leader’s VAT talks
PRIME Minister Dr Hubert Minnis has given permission to Official Opposition Leader Philip “Brave” Davis to travel to the Family Islands on the public purse to present his arguments against the value added tax increase.
Tech firm opening 'is only the beginning'
GIBC Digital officially opened its offices on Grand Bahama on Wednesday as the first of many companies that will help develop a new technology sector on the island.Deputy Prime Minister Peter Turnquest welcomed CEO Greg Wood and his team to Freeport
Haitians detained in Grand Bahama appear in court
SEVERAL Haitians who were apprehended last Saturday in Grand Bahama were arraigned in the Freeport Magistrate’s Court earlier this week.
Bulldogs get 90-43 win over IBA Bahamas Elite
The visiting Truman State University Bulldogs men’s basketball team out of Missouri was a little too much for the Bahamas’ International Basketball Academy (IBA) Elite to handle at the Kendal Isaacs Gymnasium last night.
Elected to serve Bahamian people
GOVERNMENTS are elected to “serve” the people who selected them. They are chosen through an electoral process to represent and act in the best interests of the electorate. The recent firing of four MPs shows an obvious flaw in the system of democracy we practice.
Archdeacon Harry Bain saluted as new Dean of the Cathedral
IN a recent gathering of Anglican priests where they celebrated their anniversaries of ordination, members of St John the Baptist in Abaco chose to highlight Archdeacon Harry Bain.“We invited Archdeacon Harry Bain, rector of the Pro-Cathedral of Chri
Anglicans invited to Cursillo Ministry's Ultreya
On Sunday, July 1, at 5pm, the Bahamas Anglican Cursillo Ministry is hosting an Ultreya at St Mary’s Anglican Church on Virginia Street, and all interested Anglicans are invited to attend.The Cursillo Ministry is not separate from the Church. Cursill
Bethel Brothers celebrate 75 years of service
The family, staff, friends and professional colleagues of Bethel Brothers Morticians and Crematorium recently gathered at the Balmoral Clubhouse for a special reception as part of several events planned in honour of their 75th anniversary.Other activ
Voices of Praise celebrate 25 years with free concert
FEW musical groups in either the secular and gospel world have lasted as long as Edison Sumner and Voices of Praise (VOP). Twenty-five years ago, Mr Sumner followed the call of God on his life and brought together several talented singers who had a p
Spanking and the Bible: Taking a new look at an old problem
A video from early May that went viral on Facebook in the Bahamas followed a similar pattern found around the world, pitting religious leaders against children’s rights activists.Children’s rights campaigners pointed out how it was now high time to b
Meditation - Picking up the pieces
When something is broken that can be repaired, it is important to pick up all of the pieces. These fragments are all a part of a whole and will need to be returned to their rightful places. Similarly, if we take something apart in order to fix it we
'Sales cancelled' fear if no VAT grace given
The Bahamas Real Estate Association’s (BREA) president yesterday warned “lots of sales will be cancelled” as the sector makes a last-ditch bid for a smooth VAT transition.Christine Wallace-Whitfield called on the government to either provide a 60-90
Govt urged: seek other buyer on Grand Lucayan
The government was yesterday urged to seek alternative purchasers for the Grand Lucayan following confirmation it has reverted to plans to take an ownership stake in the property.Carey Leonard, pictured, the former Grand Bahama Port Authority (GBPA)
Deficit wipe-out to pave way for NIB, pension fix
The VAT rate hike and deficit elimination will pave the way for the government to rescue NIB and address its multi-billion pension liabilities, the deputy prime minister confirmed yesterday.KP Turnquest told Tribune Business it was “absolutely correc
Banker urges ‘real will’ to tackle pension crisis
A Bahamas-based investment banker yesterday bemoaned the absence of “real will” to drive wide-ranging pension reform, with the government paying “lip service” to its own liabilities.
Union chief hits BTC's 'dismal performance' post privatisation
The head of BTC’s line staff union yesterday blasted the company’s “dismal performance” post-privatisation, while giving it an “A” grade for cost-cutting and staff lay-offs.Bernard Evans, pictured, the Bahamas Communications and Public Officers Union
ART OF GRAPHIX: Ensuring a book is judged by its cover
Have you ever bought a book just for its cover? Maybe not. But chances are a cover has captured your attention, leading you to pick it up and scan the first few pages to see if you will get hooked. Even if you cannot pinpoint the reasons for the appe
Labour chief calls for greater transparency over job advertising
The Director of Labour yesterday acknowledged the need for greater “transparency” that ensures Bahamians are given an opportunity to fill posts before employers seek work permits.John Pinder, pictured, the former trade union leader, told Tribune Busi
Maritime securityvital for Bahamas
Maritime security is “particularly critical” for The Bahamas because of its geography and the industry’s economic importance, a cabinet minister says.Frankie Campbell, minister of transport and local government, said the issue was especially challeng
