Govt 'travel spreadsheets' won't be released before year's end
THE Minnis administration’s promised ‘travel spreadsheets’ are not expected to be released before year’s end, according to Press Secretary Anthony Newbold. Responding to reporters at his weekly press briefing yesterday, Mr Newbold said the spreadshe
Town hall meeting on transparency, corruption, freedom of information moved
A town hall meeting to educate the public on advocacy concerning the topics of transparency, corruption and freedom of information has been moved to the Bahamas Historical Society.The event, spearheaded by the environmental group Coalition to Save Cl
Govt's 'verbiage' 'may have been inaccurate' on forensic audits
ALTHOUGH the Minnis administration announced days after the 2017 general election that forensic audits will be conducted into certain institutions, Press Secretary Anthony Newbold admitted yesterday the administration’s “verbiage” may have been off.
'Shots fired' during an attempted robbery of KFC
A CUSTOMER was left traumatized after shots reportedly rang out during an attempted armed robbery at the Kentucky Fried Chicken restaurant on Pioneer’s Way on Monday evening.The man shared his frightening ordeal on social media yesterday, telling how
No confirmation on the PM’s quarterly press conferences
MORE than a year after the general election, Press Secretary Anthony Newbold could not confirm if or when Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis will ever hold quarterly press conferences.
Drilling for oil in our waters is not smart
A few months ago, a letter was signed by more than 16,000 supporting scientists around the world. Essentially, the letter says that if there is not a groundswell of public pressure to change human behaviour, the planet will sustain “substantial and irreversible harm”. The urgent necessity for action by the human species has never been greater.
The PM and Immigration
IN less than one year the Prime Minister has made two appearances before Haitian congregations to address immigration issues he sees as important to them. The most recent meeting concerned shanty town residents, the vast majority of whom we are told, have legal residence status.
Time for foreign police consultants
I was shocked to learn of the absolute travesty made of our police force by Ellison Greenslade and the former PLP government. Hundreds of possibly undeserved promotions that add no value to the force and destroy morale, on the eve of election? That should be against the law.
Bahamas earns 3-0 decision over Antigua & Barbuda
It was a clean sweep of all three matches played against Antigua & Barbuda on day two of the American Zone III Davis Cup Tie in Costa Rica as the Bahamas men’s national team remain undefeated.
BAAA set to host two major national championships
WHILE they wait on the final decision on two important matters, the Bahamas Association of Athletic Associations is preparing to host two of its major National Championships next month.
Denise Strachan wins Family Fun Walk Race
DENISE Strachan emerged as the overall winner of Macedonia Baptist Church’s 52nd anniversary Family Fun Walk Race, held on Saturday on Bernard Road, Fox Hill.
Bahamas holding its own at 38th annual VNEA World Championships
THE 38th annual VNEA World Championships is underway in Las Vegas, Nevada, and the Bahamas is holding its own.
Business warns Gov't off Budget 'bail out'
Private sector leaders yesterday warned the government against taking “the easy road” of a VAT rate increase and seeking a budget “bail out” from consumers and businesses.
Fishermen told to 'take charge'
A Cabinet Minister has urged Bahamian fishermen to “take charge” of their industry following a heated meeting that produced little agreement on the sector’s way forward.Renward Wells, pictured, minister of agriculture and marine resources, lamented t
URCA sides with Aliv on BTC billing dispute
Aliv has hailed industry regulators for taking its side in a billing dispute with the Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC) that could have threatened customer connectivity.Damian Blackburn, pictured, the mobile provider’s top executive, told Trib
Web shops blast 'disparaging' call for tax increases
The web shop industry yesterday mounted an astonishing personal attack on the Organisation for Responsible Governance’s (ORG) principal for suggesting the sector face increased taxation.The Bahamas Gaming Operators Association (BGOA), in a written st
Business Licence fee needs 'real hard look'
The Chamber of Commerce’s chairman yesterday called for “a real hard look” at a Business Licence fee formula many in the private sector blame for plunging their businesses into loss.Michael Maura told Tribune Business this was one of many issues the
Gunman shoots victim in his car
A MAN was found dead in a car with a gunshot wound to his head in the Carmichael Road area yesterday afternoon.
Union slams Morton Salt over deal talks
Morton Salt Bahamas was yesterday accused of failing to negotiate a new industrial agreement in good faith, with the offered pay increase branded insufficient to cover inflation.Obie Ferguson, pictured, the Trade Union Congress (TUC) president, said
Port teams with Gov't on freeport promotion
The Grand Bahama Port Authority (GBPA) is working closely with the Government to promote Freeport as an attractive location for business and investment. Port officials joined Brent Symonette, minister of financial services, trade and industry, and Im
