Meditation - Moving on
As we consider the celebration of Father’s Day, we may have wonderful memories of a loving father. My own was very good to me: providing, caring, while attending all of my activities. He lived to the ripe old age of 94, and it was a blessing to have
Rev Heuter Rolle celebrates five years of service
Rev Heuter Rolle celebrated his fifth pastoral anniversary last week Sunday. Hundreds flocked to Salem Union Baptist Church to celebrate this auspicious occasion. The service highlighted the many things brought on stream under Pastor Rolle’s leadersh
Union of Black Episcopalians gather in Nassau for 50th anniversary
The Union of Black Episcopalians will be commemorating its 50th anniversary when it holds its annual business meeting and conference in the Bahamas next month.The conference, to be hosted at the Meliá Nassau Beach resort July 23-27, serves as a key g
Money for nothing as vendor paid $7,000 to move tyres fails to complete the job
A VENDOR contracted to remove used tyres from the Bahamas Agricultural and Industrial Corporation received payment for the work, but did not complete the job, Golden Gates MP Michael Foulkes said yesterday.According to the MP, who is also BAIC chairm
UPDATED: Hundreds protest VAT rise
HUNDREDS of protesters marched to Rawson Square this morning to protest the impending valued added tax increase and a new sliding tax on web shops.
Lloyd: Threats won’t stop us from doing the right thing
EDUCATION Minister Jeff Lloyd proclaimed yesterday threats of an election loss will not impede the government from making “gutsy” decisions, insisting he would put saving the country ahead of risking defeat at the polls.
Web shop staff call for boycott
WEB shop employees yesterday suggested a boycott of businesses or economic interests of Cabinet ministers as operators pledge to take their fight against an impending tax increase on their sector all the way to the Privy Council.
Calls made from Frank Smith’s phone when he was in custody
JUST over 30 calls were made by former PLP Senator Frank Smith’s cell phone to the virtual complainant in his bribery and extortion trial, but during the time the former was in police custody over the allegations.
‘Time for an amnesty on firearms’
IN the wake of the recent spate of violent crime, Bahamas Christian Council President Bishop Delton Fernander is calling for the return of a gun amnesty programme.
Hanna Martin absence sparks Parliament row
A ROW erupted in the House of Assembly yesterday over the absence of Englerston MP Glenys Hanna Martin who, according to House Speaker Halson Moultrie, was scheduled to speak yesterday afternoon.
man in hospital after shooting
A MAN is in hospital after he was shot yesterday morning during an argument with another man in the Cowpen Road area.Police said shortly after 8am, the victim was at Martin Close when he got into an argument with another man, who pulled a firearm fro
March leader dismisses concern about PLP support
OPERATION Sovereign Bahamas Director Adrian Francis yesterday dispelled the idea that the Progressive Liberal Party’s support of today’s demonstration means that OSB is no longer apolitical. During a press conference yesterday, Mr Francis discussed t
Your chance to see inside the $4.5m Hawksbill Hall
THE University of the Bahamas’ northern campus is holding an open house for the public to view the newly built $4.5m Hawksbill Hall, which will be available for occupancy in the Fall of 2018.The open house is from June 18 to 29 between 10am to 4pm da
Communities asked for views on protected marine areas
SINCE 2016, the Bahamas Protected team and representatives from key government agencies have reached out to Family Island communities for input on marine areas proposed for protection, as well as areas community members think should have protection.T
Identity of hanged man revealed
ALTHOUGH police have not officially released the name of the man found dead at a home in West End earlier this week, The Tribune understands the victim is Adrian Huyler. According to police, shortly after 4pm on Monday, a 45-year-old man was found h
New society helps increase number of blood donations
THERE has been an increase in blood donation and the creation of the first ever blood donors registry on Grand Bahama since the establishment of the new Blood Donors Society of Grand Bahama last June.To continue to raise awareness on the importance o
Bahamian hypocrisy
THE amount of outright hypocrisy and double standards that exists in this country we call the Commonwealth of The Bahamas is truly astonishing.
49 laptops given to top students
MINISTER of National Security Marvin Dames presented 49 laptops to outstanding primary school students at a ceremony at police headquarters yesterday. Mr Dames told the students who were honoured yesterday to continue on the right path and make good
Silence on renewables
Remember pre-election, hard mouthed the FNM were, on renewable energy especially solar? Where is it today? Silent as a house mouse.
1,036 deported by govt in past year
ONE thousand and thirty-six immigrants, including 954 from Haiti, were repatriated from January to May this year, Minister of Immigration and Financial Services Brent Symonette said during his budget speech on Tuesday night.He said $1.2m has been bud
