Critical financial crime Bills to pass next week
THE Government yesterday said it remained focused on “shoring up” weaknesses in its anti-money laundering and counter terrorist financing (AML/CTF) regime, ahead of a June inspection.K Peter Turnquest, Deputy Prime Minister told Tribune Business that
Eleuthera outlook to feature Business Licence workshop
WITH the Minister of Public Works as principal speaker, the sixth Eluethera Business Outlook conference will feature a workshop by the Department of Inland Revenue on the new Business Licence format.The conference, to be held on Thursday, April 26, a
IAN FERGUSON: Talking with workers is a matter of trust
COMMUNICATIONS skills are essential for a productive workplace, as they allow employees to work together cohesively and professionally. Business owners will do well to hire employees with such solid skills, and there are ways to further improve commu
Spring cleaning for the soul - One step at a time
I’m the type of person who goes all in 100 per cent of the time. In many instances this has led to me biting off more than I can chew.Have you ever had a day where you attempted to do so many things that you did not complete any task successfully? We
Long-maligned Mary Magdalene now seen as stalwart disciple A new image for a modern age; now seen as a strong, independent woman
MAGDALA, Israel — If there’s a feminist figure from the Bible for the #MeToo era, it could very well be Mary Magdalene.The major character in the life of Jesus was long maligned in the West and portrayed as a reformed former prostitute. But scholars
Meditation What does this mean to me?
In Exodus 12:26, the Israelites are told to be able to explain to their children what the Passover is all about when approached with the question: “What does this ceremony mean to you?”Let me put the same question to you: “What does the weekend of G
Prophetess offers hope to women in hopeless times
AFTER having five miscarriages and overcoming a number of other obstacles, Prophetess Valleria Strachan has penned a new book titled the “Principles of Life” which she believes will encourage women who are looking for hope in different seasons of the
Frequently asked questions about Cursillo - Part I
The Cursillo movement has as its goal to share with the community the essence of Christianity and Christian values, and in this way gradually transform the community from within. This is the natural extension of the life-changing experience of the Cu
04122018 EDITION
Thursday, 12th April, 2018.
First senior medal is ‘sureal’ for Wilson
GOLD Coast, Australia: Putting any celebrations he had intended on hold until after he received his hardware, Jamal Wilson said it's so surreal that he finally won his first senior international medal at the XXI Commonwealth Games.
Record-breaker Shaunae wins 200m gold
GOLD Coast, Australia: On a night when three Bahamians mounted the podium to receive their medals at the XXI Commonwealth Games, Shaunae Miller-Uibo received the gold from Jamaica's retired icon Usain Bolt for her record breaking performance in the women's 200 metre final.
Jeffery Gibson wins silver in 400m hurdles
GOLD Coast, Australia: National men's 400 metre hurdles record holder Jeffery Gibson added a little bit of history for himself at the XXI Commonwealth Games. He became the first Bahamian male athlete on the track and just the second to repeat as a medalist in the same event at the four-yearly games.
STRAW VENDORS PROTEST RENTS OFFENSIVE
Dozens of Straw Market vendors demonstrated in Rawson Square yesterday, incensed over recent closures of hundreds of stalls for rent arrears they feel are symptomatic of predatory and oppressive regulatory oversight.
Shock slump in Minnis’ support
THE Minnis administration’s popularity is waning, with fewer than 50 per cent of Bahamians generally satisfied with its performance, according to a new poll from marketing and research firm Public Domain.
200 OFFICERS IN FOX HILL CELLBLOCK SHAKEDOWN
MORE than 200 officers across three law enforcement agencies conducted an overnight prison raid and recovered more than a dozen cell phones, deadly shanks and suspected marijuana.
FERNANDER: STOP OBAN IF IMPACT STUDY’S BAD
BAHAMAS Christian Council President Delton Fernander is concerned about the human impact of the proposed Oban Energies project on Grand Bahama and the government’s plans to tear down sub standard shanty town houses, he told the Tribune yesterday.
Govt to prepare white paper on land reform
THE government has decided to move with “expedition” on the preparation of a formal white paper on the urgent need for land reform in the Bahamas to address issues that have been “thorny” when it comes to the provision of issues like good titles amon
Dare we hope for better?
Re: Friday 6 April 2018 Editorial page.
No Pointe labour ratio survey?
Did the director of the Department of Labour really admit a survey hasn’t been carried out on The Pointe’s Bahamian/Chinese labour ratio since pre-May 2017?
Crown seeks death penalty in Exuma Shooting death case
THE CROWN is seeking the death penalty for one of two men convicted of the shooting death of a man in his Family Island home during the process of an armed robbery four years ago.Prosecutor Al-Leecia Delancy submitted to Justice Carolita Bethel yeste
