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Wilson: Heads should roll over teacher shortage

BAHAMAS Union of Teachers president Belinda Wilson said “heads should roll” due to the “perennial” shortage of teachers, adding more than 100 teachers are still waiting to be placed in schools by the Ministry of Education since the 2019-2020 school year started.

Experts say there should be no V.A.T. until April 2015

THE IMPLEMENTATION of a Value Added Tax should be delayed to April 1, 2015, New Zealand VAT tax expert Dr Don Brash said yesterday.

Domnick Bridgewater and ‘Kino’ Burrows post big game

BEFORE they head off for their national team duties for the Pre-Olympic Qualifying Tournament, guard Domnick Bridgewater and centre Jaraun ‘Kino’ Burrows left their mark on the Bahamas Basketball Federqtion’s Summer of Thunder Tournament.

INSIGHT: China asserts authority over Hong Kong

Following the 20th anniversary of Britain’s handover of Hong Kong to China, Peter Young offers a personal view about developments . . .

'Tremendously sad' if multi-billion opportunity missed

The Bahamian economy would receive a much-needed multi-billion dollar injection if international wreck salvaging companies were permitted to work in its waters, one operator yesterday warning it would be “tremendously sad” if this opportunity was not exploited.

Island Luck Pros improve to 3-2 with victory over Everybody Wins Legends

A pair of blowout wins highlighted NPBA play at the AF Adderley Gymnasium Wednesday night as teams got their final tune-ups before the winter holidays.

COVID mask deterrent ease for cruise tourists

The Government’s COVID enforcers have eased the mask-wearing mandate for cruise ship passengers as vessel occupancy for Nassau berths hit a post-pandemic record of 91 percent last Friday.

Red Stripe, Eudeva dominate regatta results

LUNDY Robinson, skipper of both the A Class Red Stripe and B Class Eudeva, dominated the 2013 National Family Island Regatta that was held last month in picturesque Elizabeth Harbour, George Town, Exuma.

Top junior golfers on par with the Caribbean Amateur Championships

Team Bahamas is set to face off against the best junior golfers from around the Caribbean at the region’s most prestigious event.An 11-member team will represent the Bahamas at the 2017 Caribbean Amateur Junior Golf Championships, which is slated to

Deandre Ayton and 'buddy' Hield head-to-head

WHEN the NBA preseason tips off, a matchup of Bahamian players will highlight the schedule right away to announce the 2018-19 season.Deandre Ayton and Buddy Hield will have their first head-to-head game in the NBA when Ayton’s Phoenix Suns host Hield

Turnquest: Only fair for web shops to pay 'their fair share'

FINANCE Minister K Peter Turnquest defended the government’s decision to increase taxes on gaming house operators on Thursday, saying it is only fair web shops pay “their fair share” for its impact on vulnerable communities.

Giants to face Cybots in NPBA final

Coach Perry Thompson knew that once his Commonwealth Bank Giants kept the ball out of the hands of the Police Crimestoppers’ guard Mitchell Johnson, they would be back to defend their title in the New Providence Basketball Association’s championship series.

Phenom Challenge: Bahamian 1-2 punch helps Defenders shine

THE Bahamian 1-2 punch of Deyton Albury and Garreth Edgecombe helped the Defenders 2020 to split their four games at the Phenom Challenge over the weekend in Rock Hill, South Carolina.

Bahamas advances to Tournament of Americas

Sebastian Gray saved his best game for the finale of the Centrobasket Under-15 Championship for Men yesterday, leading the Bahamas to a third place finish to secure a berth in the Tournament of the Americas.

Water boss: We want our money

WATER and Sewerage Corporation Executive Chairman Adrian Gibson has confirmed officials are still pursuing all outstanding revenue associated with the “do not disconnect” list of privileged residents exposed by The Tribune last September.

‘Strong bank interest’ sparks hope $150m issue fully subscribed

The Government’s new Treasury Note security will ultimately reduce its debt financing costs, its financial adviser said yesterday, conceding it was “difficult to tell” whether the first $150 million issue will be fully subscribed.

Dance to the Zumba beatInstructors host big fitness party

Created by Colombian dancer and choreographer Alberto Perez in the mid-90s, Zumba is a Latin-American fitness craze that has taken the world by storm.Here in the Bahamas, its popularity soared in the 2000s, with fitness instructors putting their

Rollins: Gender vote will fail

FORT Charlotte MP Dr Andre Rollins yesterday said that the proposed gender equality referendum will become “a victim of the extreme unpopularity” of the Christie administration, adding that he fully expects it to fail.

Mortgage plan covers just 37% of bad home loans

The Bahamian commercial banking industry has calculated that the Government’s proposed Mortgage Relief Plan will cover just $165 million in past due principal and accrued interest owing, a sum equivalent to just 36.7 per cent of all non-performing home loans.

Atlantis 'domino effect' failing to materialise

The hotel union’s president says the hoped-for “domino effect” from Atlantis announcing its July 7 re-opening has failed to materialise after Baha Mar delayed its own comeback and warned of “staff reductions” to come.Darrin Woods, the Bahamas Hotel,

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