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The country becoming a ghetto
One recent weekend, I went into a gas station to make a purchase. Shortly thereafter three or four young ladies pulled up in separate vehicles, calypso music blasting.
Derelict govt buildings are a travesty
In this our 50th year of independence, when emphasis is placed on patriotism, pride, culture, cleanliness, and the like, I feel compelled to register my displeasure with regard to the dilapidated state of a few public buildings. Now I fully expect some persons to suit up in their partisan political armor and view this letter through a jaundice eye, but I am a nationalist with no political agenda.
'Government not serious about taking back BTC'
FORMER Prime Minister Hubert Ingraham said the government is not serious about its attempt to retake the majority share of the Bahamas Telecommunications Company.
Laing: Carry on with e-government
OPPOSITION Senator Zhivargo Laing said he hopes the new government will continue with the previous administration’s e-government initiative, which saw some governmental services placed online for easier access.
Rain brings shelter a flood of unwanted pets
THE recent rains led scores of Bahamians to abandon their pets to the Bahamas Humane Society - simply because they couldn't be bothered to take care of a wet animal.
GOVT, AVIATION UNION URGED TO RESOLVE OUTSTANDING ISSUES
By NATARIO McKENZIE Tribune Business Reporter nmckenzie@tribunemedia.net A LEADING Bahamian aviation executive yesterday urged the government and the air traffic controllers union to 'look at the bigger picture' and resolve their outstanding issues, stat
GOVT, AVIATION UNION URGED TO RESOLVE OUTSTANDING ISSUES
By NATARIO McKENZIE Tribune Business Reporter nmckenzie@tribunemedia.net A LEADING Bahamian aviation executive yesterday urged the government and the air traffic controllers union to 'look at the bigger picture' and resolve their outstanding issues, stat
FNM still the best to govern
WHEN we threw the PLP out on May 10, 2017, I was relieved. I had never seen a governing party become so hostile to the people of the Bahamas.
Inadequacy of the GDP measure
Throughout the world the Gross Domestic product of a country is used as the most important indicator of a country’s economic progress. One shortcoming of GDP is that it uses activities that are detrimental to the longterm economy like over fishing, deforestation, strip mining, and murders. GDP inventor Simon Kuznets was adamant that his measure had nothing to do with well being.
The big debates ahead for 2018
2017 was a challenging one for most Bahamians. We’ve recorded unprecedented levels of criminality, especially when it comes to homicides. Unemployment remains “high” but there are signs of an emerging economic recovery. Baha Mar, thank God, is now up and running and some 4-5000 grateful Bahamians are employed at that property. Mr John Isaa, the owner of Breezers, and his stellar management team continue to improve the ambience of that fine resort (where hundreds of Bahamians are currently employed).
This Post Office move is a scandalous waste of money
I am all for capitalism and transparency. As a businessman and an entrepreneur, it has long been my observation that the current Post Office Building had deteriorated to the point where not only is it an eye sore but a clear and present danger to the public and users of that facility. Simply put, the relocation is long overdue. The question is where?
New distillery’s boss urges water, power improvement
A Grand Bahama businessman said yesterday water quality and electricity services need improving if the island is to attract further investment.
Cultural development and The Bahamas
I have read the 58-page report on Bahamas Cultural Development by the talented young Ian Poitier that is being attacked from many quarters including the present Minister of Tourism, on grounds of excessive cost – either $400,000, or “over $1m” , depending on what you read.
Update on legislation affecting financial sector
The Securities Commission of The Bahamas told financial and corporate service providers about its progress in overhauling the legislation governing their sector at a briefing recently.The briefing was held at the British Colonial Hilton on 8 August a
19th Annual 'Peace on da Streets' Basketball Classic set for July 16-19
THE Hope Centre and Youth Against Violence announced plans for the 19th Annual Peace on da Streets Basketball Classic July 16-19 at the Kendal Isaacs Gymnasium.
Shock as teacher collapses and dies at school
A VETERAN public school teacher collapsed yesterday at the R M Bailey Senior High School and later died after complaining that he was feeling ill, Director of Education Lionel Sands confirmed yesterday.
Man found not guilty of burglary
A MAN facing up to 10 years in jail if convicted of late-night home invasion walked free from Supreme Court yesterday after a jury returned a not guilty verdict on a burglary charge.
Family Guardian ratings reaffirmed
BISX-listed Family Guardian Insurance Company has seen the world’s leading insurance credit rating agency reaffirm its top financial strength ratings.
Baptist Sports Council kicks off its 2016 Basketball Classic
THE Baptist Sports Council kicked off its 2016 Basketball Classic at the Baillou Hills Sporting Complex on Saturday.
Equestrian Kacy Lyn Smith makes history
BECOMES THE FIRST BAHAMIAN JUNIOR RIDER TO QUALIFY FOR FEI NORTH AMERICAN YOUTH JUMPING CHAMPIONSHIPS
KACY Lyn Smith and her horse Chicago M rode a double clear round at Loudoun County, Virginia, this weekend and, in doing so, made history as the first Bahamian junior rider to qualify for the FEI North American Youth Jumping Championships.
