EDITORIAL: Jeff Lloyd's discipline is overdue
LAST week PLP chairman Fred Mitchell lost his way in the murky world of “right and wrong” when he turned his anger on a government minister who was doing his job by letting certain government employees know that their days of cheating the taxpayers of this country are over.
Cutting out the corruption
The classic Hollywood movie “Casablanca” featured a police chief superintendent, Captain Louis Renault, who was cheeky, a liar, back-stabber and totally corrupt.
Nygard’s shame
USUALLY it’s pointless to drag up old stories of political chicanery and corruption. The issues have faded, and the evidence is muddy and ambiguous.
Gardiner breaks his national record
In his 400 metre debut for 2018, Steven Gardiner made it look so easy at the Diamond League opener in Doha, Qatar.
Nairn: ‘I will be pursuing my professional career’
LOURAWLS “Tum Tum” Nairn will make the transition to the professional ranks following his career with the Michigan State Spartans.
Deandre Ayton declines invitation to NBA Combine
Deandre Ayton has developed into a consensus top overall pick for next month’s NBA Draft but the highly touted frontcourt superstar has opted out of an important part of the draft process.
Trials held for Youth Olympic Games, World Judo Junior Championships
OVER the weekend trials were held at Holy Family Parish Activity Center on Robinson Road to determine who would be the number one choice to represent the Bahamas for the Youth Olympic Games and World Judo Junior Championships. The Youth Olympic Games will be held in Argentina in October and the World Junior Judo Championships will be held in the Bahamas also in October.
Water Corp targets saving 'millions' via governance reform
Wide-ranging corporate governance reforms will save the Water & Sewerage Corporation “millions of dollars”, its chairman is asserting, while enabling it to “embrace a business-like” culture.
Insurers: VAT treatment clarity 'extremely critical'
Insurers are warning the Government it is “extremely critical” it clarify the VAT treatment of property and casualty products with another hurricane season less than a month away.Industry executives told Tribune Business it was “urgent” that they “ge
Fly fish chief slams ‘doom and gloom’
The Bahamas Fly Fishing Industry Association’s (BFFIA) president yesterday fired back at opponents of the industry’s regulations, suggesting they were pushing a “doom and gloom” narrative to pressure the Government to back down.
Deficits 'thing of the past' if oil explorer succeeds
Oil exploration success would make The Bahamas’ fiscal deficits “a thing of the past”, a former Cabinet minister is arguing, with the benefits felt before a single barrel is pumped.James Smith, pictured, a Bahamas Petroleum Company (BPC) director, to
POLICE ADVICE: How to resolve conflicts in a peaceful manner
Conflict resolution is when two or more parties find a peaceful solution to a disagreement amongst them.
Bahamian firms warned over EU data regulations
A Bahamian information manager has warned that local firms could be exposed to hefty financial penalties if they fail to comply with impending European data protection rules.Chris Sawyer, pictured, Sunryse Information Management’s president, warned t
App exposes Bahamas to global travel audience
An app showcasing The Bahamas and its attractions to the world has hit the market.Aye! Bahamas Travel Guide has unveiled its smartphone application – a palm-size, digital brochure designed to make tourists and potential visitors aware of where to sta
Airline adds five flights for Xmas
American Airlines has added five new flights with 453 total seats to its Bahamas routes, increasing the number of non-stop and connecting flights from three major US cities.Beginning in December 2018, the new flights will offer more options and impro
Central Bahamas set for bad weekend weather
BAD weather will continue in the Central Bahamas through Saturday, the Department of Meteorology said Friday evening.
Judge delays summation in double murder trial till next week
JUSTICE Estelle Gray-Evans has put off giving her summation in the double murder and armed robbery trial of three men in the Supreme Court to next week.
Grand Bahama hosts Midwives Conference
MIDWIVES and other childbirth professionals will convene in Grand Bahama this weekend for this year’s Midwives Conference.
Shane Gibson's case management session adjourned
FORMER Labour minister Shane Gibson's case management session for his upcoming bribery trial has been put off until next week.
