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Death penalty

We understand the position of the highest Civil Court - the Privy Council…the death penalty can only be considered in the worst of the worst scenarios. The death penalty remains an active item of law.

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Jones, Munnings shine bright in NBA Summer League

BOTH Bahamian participants concluded their respective runs in the NBA’s Las Vegas Summer League and while Kai Jones prepares for the preseason, Travis Munnings hopes to have made an impact on an organisation for the next step in his pro career.

THE ART OF GRAPHIX: Presenting the right resolution

“What resolution should I make my pictures for a PowerPoint slide show?” If you have asked this question and gotten answers such as: “Just scan your images at 96 dpi”, I’ll have to ask you to press your brain’s Restart button because, for PowerPoint purposes, it is incorrect.

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SPORTING MISCHIEF & MAYHEM: Mayweather Jr a cut above the rest in my barbershop debate

AS I sit here waiting, in what is fast becoming the last bastion for free speech among adult males, the barbershop, some interesting subjects arise.

BEC - what a disgrace

EDITOR, The Tribune.

NPBA: 2nd half of season starts Jan. 5

AFTER watching a competitive first half of the regular season, New Providence Basketball Association president Keith ‘Belzee’ Smith is eager to get the second half underway at the AF Adderley Gymnasium on Monday night.

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Scouts raving at Buddy’s potential

Once he opted out of the NBA Draft Combine process, it was evident the private workouts would gain a greater level of importance for Buddy Hield and his draft stock.

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Strachan pleased with performance

AFTER watching his sister Kamera Strachan produce a record-breaking performance at the Oaktree Medical Center’s 50th CARIFTA Games over the Easter holiday weekend, Bahamas men’s national javelin record holder Keyshawn Strachan said he was surprised to learn that he was on the watch list for the NCAA.

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Grand Bahama charter celebration for university

IT was a special day for students and faculty at the University of The Bahamas’ (UB) Northern Bahamas Campus, which held a charter celebration and plaque unveiling ceremony yesterday at the institution in East Grand Bahama.

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‘Cannot stop the economy again’

Bahamian businessmen yesterday voiced relief that the prime minister did not unveil a COVID-19 lockdown or further restrictions in his Wednesday night address, asserting: “You cannot stop the economy again.”

Aliv chief 'confident' BTC sharing woes 'now behind us'

ALIV’s top executive yesterday said he was “confident” obstacles to sharing infrastructure with its main rival had been overcome, with the mobile upstart poised to “conquer” its targets.Damian Blackburn told Tribune Business that many co-location and

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Faith remains strong as the slow process of rebuilding gets underway

When you drive to West End, you see a community left in ruins by Hurricane Matthew. ‘The home of hospitality’ sign at the settlement’s entrance is no longer there.

Bahamas urged to 'tackle' low scores in integrity survey

Anti-corruption campaigners yesterday urged The Bahamas “to tackle” Transparency International’s zero ratings for this nation’s freedom of information, procurement “integrity” and political transparency.Lemarque Campbell, of Citizens for a Better Bah

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Pinewood still plagued by flooding in community

ADMITTING the chronic flooding in Pinewood is a “historic issue”, area MP Reuben Rahming yesterday confirmed additional drains will be placed in the constituency.

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DIANE PHILLIPS: Dick Coulson never had to hold an elected office to be voted one of the most influential men in Bahamian history

There are men whose lives are remembered because of the high office they held, titles they dined on, money, women or fancy toys they accumulated. Richard ‘Dick’ Coulson’s life mattered not for any of the obvious reasons.

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Sea search continues for 38 on Bimini boat

The Coast Guard battled time and currents Wednesday as its planes and ships searched for 38 people missing off the coast of Florida, four days after a suspected human smuggling boat capsized in a storm.

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Dorian swayed Abaco vote

LOW voter turnout and the “poor” handling of Hurricane Dorian were chief among the reasons why the Free National Movement was rejected at the polls by Abaco residents, who are now calling for the Davis-led administration to live up to its promises where the previous administration had failed.

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'Buddy' Hield brings Hope 24 series

CHAVANO “Buddy” Hield is in New Providence to host another edition of his summer series to give back to the community and showcase the best in young Bahamian basketball talent. The Sacramento Kings guard is expected to host a series of events centre

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Former Harlem Globetrotter ‘Goose’ to be honoured

OSBOURNE ‘Goose’ Lockhart, the first foreign born player to participate on the world famous Harlem Globetrotters, will be honoured with two other former greats as Globetrotter Legends.

Proceeds of drug trafficking

The Tribune headline on the September 16, 2013; “US Loses $14m drug case ruling” has prompted me to write yet again about our failure to enforce the provisions of chapter 86 of the statute laws of The Bahamas.