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LIFE LINES: Harnessing our thoughts
Why should we try to harness our thoughts, understand them or rein them in when we are frequently told to “think things through”. Certainly we need to “think things through” objectively and in a realistic way before taking certain actions which could be either physically dangerous, risky economically or emotionally hazardous. In other words, exercising some common sense in everyday situations.
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NEMA ‘strengthening systems’ to bring help to Bahamians
THE National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) says it is strengthening its organisational structure and systems to effectively bring about assistance to Bahamians impacted by Hurricane Matthew in its latest progress report.
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Cybots draw first blood
EVEN though it wasn’t the type of performance they expected, the Mail Boat Cybots proved why they are the Vince Ferguson divisional pennant winners.
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Coca-Cola goes for gold in Rio Olympics with the global #thatsgold campaign
AS the clock ticks down to the opening ceremony of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games, Coca-Cola has its eyes set on celebrating gold – but not just the gold found on top of the world’s most elite podium.
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‘Uncle Lou’ Adderley set to be inducted October 14
THE late Deacon Leviticus ‘Uncle Lou’ Adderley will be among 10 individuals and one team to be inducted into Saint John’s University’s J-Club Hall of Honour on Saturday, October 14, as part of Homecoming festivities.
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Ayton posts double double in loss to Nets
DEANDRE Ayton delivered another efficient performance for the Phoenix Suns but they fell short of sweeping the top three teams in the Eastern Conference on their recent road trip.
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Gibson leads Huskies to two victories
Qyemah Gibson has emerged as an offensive leader for the St. Mary’s Huskies this preseason and has set the tone for lofty expectations in the 2021 campaign.
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Albany: Bahamians to get 95% of 650 new construction jobs
ALBANY’s developers yesterday said its newly-launched Marina Residences would create 650 construction jobs over the next 18-24 months, telling Tribune Business that approximately $370 million in economic activity had been generated from lot sales.
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Tribute to my aunt, Dame Marjorie Davis
My aunt Dame Marjorie Davis will be laid to rest today at St Francis Xavier Catholic Cathedral. She lived an exemplary life, having dedicated her life to God and fulfilling the work of our Lord throughout her long life of nearly 95 years. A Bahamian icon and heroine, Dame Marjorie Davis was instrumental in improving and furthering many facets of Bahamian society, including in the fields of education, Girl Guides, the Zonta Club, the Legion of Saint Mary, the local Catholic faith and countless others.
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Consultants target 20% market share
Bahamian management consultants are seeking to quadruple their share of a local market in which the Government awards up to $20 million worth of work annually.
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Moody’s doubles down on ‘overly optimistic’ forecasts
Moody’s has doubled down on concerns that the Government’s Budget revenue forecasts are “overly optimistic” and that its debt servicing payments will be higher than projected due to the rise in global interest rates
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Men’s national basketball team splits wins with Jayhawks
TEAM Bahamas, with the newest addition of Phoenix Suns guard Eric Gordon, split games 1-1 against the University of Kansas (KU) Jayhawks this past weekend in Puerto Rico.
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Bail makes NCAA debut with UCLA Bruins
While the Bahamas’ NCAA focus was on the Battle 4 Atlantis, there were Bahamian players who reached career milestones this weekend, one in scoring, while the other made his NCAA debut.
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World War veterans boycott Remembrance Day service
WORLD War II veterans boycotted the annual Remembrance Day event at Christ Church Cathedral on Sunday over a dispute about seating arrangements and their continued frustration with the government’s failure to raise their pension.
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Government appoints parole/re-entry steering committee
THE government has appointed a Parole and Re-entry Steering Committee whose task will be to propose a policy framework for a parole system and interventions for the seamless reintegration of past offenders into Bahamian society.
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Marine conservation workshop focused on regulation
THE Royal Bahamas Defence Force, in collaboration with the Bahamas Reef Environment Educational Foundation, held a closing ceremony on Friday for its second annual law enforcement marine conservation workshop.
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Elizabeth Fowler-Colebrook
Funeral Service For Mrs. Elizabeth Fowler-Colebrook Age 95 Yrs Of Jacaranda Street & Formerly Of Blanket Sound, Andros will be held at the Church of God of Prophecy, Soldier Road on Saturday, 13th September, 2014 at 11.00 am. Officiating will …
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Ayton has 28 points, 12 rebounds in 129-124 loss to Pelicans in overtime
THE Phoenix Suns are mired in a losing streak, but Deandre Ayton continues to enjoy one of his best statistical stretches for the season.
