BREA president responds to criticisms over condos
THE president of the Bahamas Real Estate Association, Carla Sweeting, says that BREA has a neutral stance on homeowner association rules and restrictions, after criticisms in a letter to The Tribune.
UB continues quest for accreditations
AFTER 18 months, the University of The Bahamas is set to submit its candidacy application for accreditation this fall.
‘GBPA dispute not hindering investments’
FOREIGN Affairs Minister Fred Mitchell has refuted claims that the government’s dispute with the Grand Bahama Port Authority over $350m allegedly owed to the administration is hindering investments on the island.
Increase seen in uniform assistance applications
THERE has been an apparent increase in applications for help with school uniform costs this year, according to the Department of Social Services.
Rastafarians seek legal help over cannabis bill concerns
AGRICULTURE and Marine Resources Minister Jomo Campbell said yesterday the Office of the Attorney General will address concerns about the recently passed cannabis legislation, particularly from the Rastafarian community.
Accept parole system and move on, says Doan Cleare
AS the Davis administration prepares to debate legislation that would allow those sentenced to life in prison to be eligible for parole, Prison Commissioner Doan Cleare said it’s time for the public to accept this and “move on”.
Fears over impact of $290m hospital
AN environmental advocate is calling on the government to stop its plans to construct a new $290m hospital, citing concerns over the destruction and deforestation of Perpall Tract Wellfield.
‘No more public details on probe’
POLICE Commissioner Clayton Fernander has advised that police will not release any further statements regarding their investigation into voice notes that allegedly captured a quid-pro-quo arrangement between suspects, a lawyer, and the former head of the Criminal Investigations Department.
Man fined $500 for bail breach
A MAN was fined yesterday after he admitted to breaching his bail for pending shop-breaking and stealing charges in San Salvador last month.
Ministry of Agriculture facilitates three-day food safety course
A THREE-DAY course began yesterday aiming towards improving food safety in The Bahamas.
Knife assault accused gets bail
A MAN was granted bail yesterday after he allegedly stabbed and injured a man last week in New Providence.
ORG encourages support of URCA’s proposed changes to ‘election silence’ rules
A CAMPAIGNER has welcomed proposed changes on election day media coverage - but has warned that it is important voters are able to identify misinformation and verify sources.
Celebration Key hosts supplier readiness workshops in GB
Carnival’s Celebration Key is launching a series of supplier readiness workshops for more than 300 local suppliers in Grand Bahama.
FRONT PORCH: Why do we continue parking in spaces for disabled individuals?
When we think of decadence, it is often employed to characterise human excess in terms of materialism, sexual promiscuity, greed of all sorts, and other forms of self-indulgence which deprive us of a more moral and genuinely pleasing life.
STATESIDE: Harris draws comparisons to former President Obama
When California attorney general Kamala Harris began campaigning for a US Senate seat in 2016, many people noticed something right away.
GB Aquatics team welcomed home with pride after a successful competition in St Lucia
The Grand Bahama Aquatics team, comprised of nine swimmers, returned home Tuesday on Western Air Bahamas to a warm and celebratory welcome from family, friends and distinguished officials after their successful performance in the 28th Annual Goodwill Swimming Championships at the Rodney Heights Aquatics Center in Gros Islet, St Lucia.
Dynamos Football Club to host preseason tournament
THE Dynamos Football Club (FC) is gearing up to host a community-friendly preseason in-house club tournament dubbed the “Fantasy World Cup” on September 14 at their home field on Golden Gates Park.
Franco Miller Jr joins the professional ranks
Franco Miller Jr, a former member of the men’s national basketball team, concluded his Olympic-qualifying run in Valencia, Spain, nearly a month ago and now that is where he will officially begin his pro journey in basketball.
Taysha Stubbs ready for the World Under-20 Championships
WITH the 2024 World Athletics Under-20 Championships less than a week away, CARIFTA gold medallist Taysha Stubbs is anticipating a strong performance in Lima, Peru.
NPSA: Best-of-5 playoffs to begin tonight
THE New Providence Softball Association completed its regular season action with a ladies’ double header on Tuesday night in the Bankers Field at the Baillou Hills Sporting Complex.
