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Blue Hills plant needed to keep power on- but that means higher bills until October
CONSUMERS will have to wait until October to see a reduction in their increased electricity bills, according to Bahamas Electrical Workers Union President Paul Maynard.In an interview with The Tribune on Wednesday, Mr Maynard said high summer tempera
Talk of VAT started under PLP during buoyant economy
THE mess to which Mr Bradley Roberts referred as the reason for the PLP’s introduction of VAT into The Bahamas began in earnest under the PLP’s watch between fiscal 2002/3 and 2006/7.
Doctor: Shanty towns are a danger to everyone
NOTED physician Harold Munnings said the country’s shanty towns present “a danger to everyone” as the conditions as outlined in the government’s recent report are ripe for the spread of disease.
Fortify coast for economic growth
The Bahamas’ growth and economic diversification “depend” on fortifying its coast against natural threats, the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) noting that 60 per cent of its gross domestic product (GDP) is generated by these areas.
Jones posts double double in Colonials uniform
THE long-awaited debut for Jonquel Jones and the George Washington Women’s Basketball Programme was better than advertised as she helped lead the team to a rout in her first game in a Colonials uniform.
Veteran educator Zelma Dean dies age 84
VETERAN educator and former director of education Zelma Dean died on Friday morning after battling an illness for a long time. She was 84 years old.
ALIKE BUT NOT THE SAME
Solutions vs resolutions
Although I am so much like I was last year and the year before, many things about me are no longer the same. Psalm 84 motivates me to go from strength to strength until I appear before God. Hopefully you see yourself growing the same way.
Should I get the PSA Test for prostate cancer?
Despite the protest and outrage from physician organisations including the prominent American Urological Association and several US-based prostate cancer advocacy, education, and support organisations, the United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) released its findings last month, advising that healthy men should no longer take the PSA (Prostate Specific Antigen) blood test to detect prostate cancer as a routine or screening event.
Dorsett faces new hearing
FORMER Cabinet minister Kenred Dorsett is due to reappear in Magistrate’s Court today in connection with allegations that he used his former ministerial position to extort and solicit $120,000 in bribes from Jonathan Ash.
Focus more on crime than immigration
An open letter to the Bahamian people and the Ministry of National Security.
Employer redundancy cap fears 'overblown'
Employer concerns over an increase in redundancy pay were yesterday branded as “overblown”, a senior trade union leader suggesting the current ‘cap’ should be doubled.Obie Ferguson, the Trades Union Congress (TUC) president, told Tribune Business tha
Realtor unveils its 2019 aces
Damianos Sotheby’s International Realty has unveiled the winners of the 2019 Agent Circle of Excellence Award (ACE).Shane Cash, who focuses mainly on sales in the Hope Town, Abaco, market earned the title for June 2019, while New Providence-based Jac
243 new COVID-19 cases, four deaths reported on Thursday and Friday
The Ministry of Health reported that there was a total of 243 new COVID-19 cases and four additional deaths on Thursday and Friday.
Celebrating 84 years with Sir Sol
Staff at the Four Seasons Ocean Club on Paradise Island turned out on Friday night to welcome legendary hotelier Sir Sol Kerzner who was celebrating his 84th birthday.
375 new cases confirmed
THE Ministry of Health recorded 375 new cases of COVID-19 over a three-day period last week, with cases falling to the double digits for two of those days for the first time this month.
Photographer to give talk at national trust
ACCLAIMED wildlife photographer and conservationist Melissa Groo is a featured speaker at the Bahamas Natural History Conference, organised by The Bahamas National Trust (BNT), this month.
Minnis calls on govt to declare a ‘war on guns’
FREE National Movement Leader Dr Hubert Minnis has called on the government to declare a “war on guns” and establish a dedicated intelligence gathering facility to partner with the international community for this purpose.
Bahamas has ‘best VAT in the world’
A leading food retailer said the Government eliminated the Value-Added Tax (VAT) “nightmare” by drastically reducing the proposed exemptions, adding: “We have the best VAT in the world.”
Danrad Knowles helps the Houston Cougars advance
NCAA conference tournaments tipped off yesterday with mixed results for Bahamian players in Division One.
Bahamian connection lifts the Hurricanes to 2-0 in the AFL
THE Bahamian connection for the Holland College Hurricanes lifted the team to 2-0 in Atlantic Football League action yesterday.