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80% DIY anglers is ‘absolute nonsense’
The Fly Fishing Industry Association’s (BFFIA) president said yesterday it was “absolute nonsense” to suggest that so-called ‘do-it-yourself’ anglers (DIY) anglers represent 80 per cent of the industry, questioning the credibility of a 2010 survey that pegged the sector’s economic impact at $141 million.
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Banks: 25% never verified Building Code compliance
The Central Bank is urging all licensees to ensure their offices can withstand a Dorian-type Category Five hurricane after 25 per cent said they had never confirmed Bahamas Building Code compliance.
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Regulators exploring regime for blockchain
Bahamian financial regulators are exploring the creation of appropriate regulatory regimes for the emerging blockchain technology and cryptocurrency sectors.Their efforts come as The Bahamas hosts industry leaders, financiers, block signers and miner
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INSIGHT: Ambassador gives the Haitian view on changes in immigration
The Bahamas recently changed its approach to immigration including introducing a belonger’s permit. Haitian Ambassador Jean Victor Geneus spoke to The Tribune’s Ava Turnquest about those changes and how they are failing to tackle the immigration problem . . .
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STATESIDE: Hard to be hopeful with state and future of the Middle East
We will be reading and watching for days and weeks to come about the awful human misery unfolding in Gaza, one of the most politically sensitive enclaves anywhere on earth. The Tribune featured an in-depth look at the history of the region earlier this week. Here’s another brief take on the current tragedy.
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Farming investors: ‘You can taste the difference’
The Bahamian principals behind a $60m hydroponic farm project yesterday voiced hope it will inspire “our fellow Bahamians” to invest in the sector, adding: “We’re full speed ahead.”
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Activists 'misled' by minister on oil drill
Environmental activists yesterday alleged the delayed legal challenge to oil exploration in Bahamian waters resulted after they were lulled into a false sense of security by a Cabinet minister.
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Chelsea gets 6-1 Premier League win over Queens Park Rangers
LONDON (AP) -- Fernando Torres got his first hat trick in more than two years on Sunday to lead Chelsea to a 6-1 English Premier League win over Queens Park Rangers. Tottenham returned to fourth place with a 2-0 win over Blackburn, moving ahead of Newcastl
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Three Bahamians get set for Major League Baseball action
Major League Baseball’s opening week of the 2022 season has arrived and three Bahamians are expected to be in action with their respective clubs.
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Clara Louise Dean (nee Thompson)
Funeral Service for the late Clara Louise Dean (nee Thompson) age 91 years of Angel Road, Eastwood and formerly of Mt. Thompson, Exuma will be held on Saturday, February 3rd, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. at Epiphany Anglican Church, Prince Charles …
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Retired Nurse Valerie Virginia Saunders Wells Duncanson
Funeral Service for Retired Nurse Valerie Virginia Saunders Wells Duncanson 91 of Lincoln Blvd. And formerly of Alice Town, Bimini who died on October 8, 2018 will be held on Saturday October 20, 2018 at 11:00 a.m at Grace Community …
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Retired Male Nurse Evangelist Laban Henry Brown
Funeral Service for the late Retired Male Nurse Evangelist Laban Henry Brown age 91 years of Isabella Blvd, Marathon Estates will be held on Saturday 3rd November, 2018 at 12:00 noon. at Zion Baptist Church, East and Shirley Streets. Officiating …
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Obama tested by events outside control
Obama tested by events outside control This is the economy election in the US, right? Tell that to the world. President Barack Obama is getting another dose of the reality of his job: the out-of-his-control events that shape whether he will keep it. He i
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Obama tested by events outside control
Obama tested by events outside control This is the economy election in the US, right? Tell that to the world. President Barack Obama is getting another dose of the reality of his job: the out-of-his-control events that shape whether he will keep it. He i
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REV. CAPTAIN GARNETT GEORGE ROLLE SR
Funeral Service for REV. CAPTAIN GARNETT GEORGE ROLLE SR., age 78 years of #91 Edinburgh Lane, South Bahamia, Freeport, Grand Bahama and formerly of Old Bight, Cat Island and Nassau, New Providence will be held on Saturday, August 10th, 2019 …
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EDITORIAL: A Royal occasion to lift the spirits
It is well known in Britain that the prospect of a royal wedding invariably raises the spirits of the nation.
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‘Bahamas Showcase’ gets stamp of approval
MINISTERS of Sports and Tourism, Lanisha Rolle and D’ionisio D’Aguilar respectively, put their stamp of approval on the return of the ‘Islands of the Bahamas Showcase’ for the third time in November by participating in a press conference for the visiting teams in Baltimore, Maryland, last Thursday.
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EDITORIAL: US epidemic is the elephant in the room
AS The Bahamas busily prepares to reopen to tourists, there is an elephant in the room that we are struggling to address – the ongoing number of cases of COVID-19 in the United States.
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Mullings wins pole vault, Clarke victorious in high jump
THE University of The Bahamas’ multi-event specialist Ken Mullings won the pole vault and Benjamin Clarke won the high jump at the Embry Riddle First Chance Last Chance Meet this weekend.The team also turned in four second-place performances to open
