Glad that Laville has gone
PLEASE allow me a space in your paper to express myself on the dismissal of the General Manager of Water & Sewerage.
A fistful of dollars
Arriving at the Bridge Toll Booth yesterday, with only a $50.00 note and a debit card, I asked the attendant if I could pay the toll with the latter debit card. No sir, we only take cash the attendant said with a smile. So I thereupon tendered my $50.00 note and she painstakingly counted out 48 $1.00 notes. Picture above.
The detriments of ‘all or nothing’ thinking
Health coach Ethan Quant, of Elite Wellness Solutions, has succeeded in his weight loss journey and now wants to share his methods with the Bahamas in an effort to foster a culture of wellness and conquer the obesity epidemic.
Too many murders
MINISTER of National Security says and is quite naturally proud that murders are down a whopping 47%. Let’s understand this.
Escape from the occult: Bahamian evangelist tells her tale of redemption
The story of how Bahamian evangelist Aleacha Miller was delivered from the occult was so compelling that it attracted the attention of the Christian Broadcasting Network in the United States.
Atlantic Medical celebrates 20th annual Fun Run/WalkNassau participants eligible to win a car
Calling all Atlantic Medical clients and the general public at large to participate and join in on the fun! Register today and be eligible for a chance to win a brand new 2018 car!On Saturday, April 21, Atlantic Medical Insurance marks 20 years of ho
Evans to carry flag at XXI Commonwealth Games
GOLD Coast, Australia — Joanna Evans, now the face of the country’s international swimming competition, will carry the flag for the Bahamas during the official opening ceremonies for the XXI Commonwealth Games on Wednesday night.
Get fit with UB's 'blue power'
Run, walk, bike or skate to the finish line
THE University of the Bahamas is hoping to have 700 plus bikers, runners, walkers and skaters at the starting line when its UB Fit event kicks off this weekend.UB Fit in New Providence features 5k or 10k run, walk, bike and skate race, all taking pla
Shopaholics get happy at interactive event
Marilyn Munroe once said: “Happiness is not in money, it’s in shopping. So, as Grand Bahama’s “happiest hotel”, it made sense for Pelican Bay to do its part in spreading the joy of shopping for residents on the island.Shopaholics from around Grand Ba
Haitian man accused of illegal landing
A Haitian man was charged in the Freeport Magistrate’s Court for illegal landing, three weeks after arriving in the Bahamas. James Dorlan, 25, appeared in Court Three before Magistrate Rengin Johnson last week where he pleaded guilty to the offence.
Thrower Serena Brown improves her national discus record
WITH her parents in the stands in Austin, Texas, cheering her on, Texas A&M’s Serena Brown didn’t want to disappoint them as she improved on her women’s national discus record to lead the way for Bahamians in track and field competition over the weekend.
Bahamas facing 'hard choices' on $710m storm woe
THE Bahamas has been warned that “the era of tough choices has arrived” after Hurricanes Matthew and Irma caused a combined $710 million in economic damages and loss.The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), in two separate 100-plus page reports on
New auto dealers: 'If you can't beat them, join them'
BAHAMIAN auto dealers are adopting an “if you can’t beat them, join them” approach after new vehicle sales declined by almost 25 per cent for the first two months in 2018.Fred Albury, the Bahamas Motor Dealers Association’s (BMDA) president, told Tri
QC backs income taxes to ease ‘rich/poor divide’
AN outspoken QC is backing the introduction of corporate and personal income taxes as a way to reduce “the gulf between rich and poor” in the Bahamas.
Small Budget surplus achieved for January
THE Government appears to have posted a small $7 million Budget surplus for January, with the deficit for the first seven months of 2017-2018 pegged at $191.3 million - a 39 per cent drop.The Central Bank of the Bahamas’ economic report for February
Bahamas finishes second overall at Carifta Games
After three days of intense competition at the National Stadium, the Bahamas finished second overall at the 2018 Carifta Games with 35 medals.
National Trust defends Exuma anchorage fees
THE Bahamas National Trust (BNT) yesterday said the recent adjustment in anchorage fees at the Exuma Cays Land and Sea Park (ECLSP) was necessary to help maintain the park in the face of annual financial shortfalls.The Park costs $500,000 per annum
Man dies after being stabbed in the head
A MAN was killed in Grand Bahama yesterday after being stabbed in his head, The Tribune was told.
Taxi union president: Plate leasing to stay
BAHAMIAN taxi drivers continue to face competition from hotels providing ground transportation to their guests off-property, their union president is alleging.“You still have hotels who are operating in the ground transportation sector, taking guests
Andros plaza blaze puts 21 out of work
A FIRE that completely destroyed the Butler’s Plaza in San Andros has left the community “devastated” and in “shock”, with 21 persons out of work as a result. “This is horrific,” said Ambika Cooper, a director with the Andros Chamber of Commerce. “I
