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Destruction of family in The Bahamas
ALMOST everyone, inclusive of yours truly, have an opinion as to how and why the traditional Bahamian society and culture are under assault, if not already destroyed.
Teachers left in limbo with no schools
DESPITE the fact that a significant number of new teachers are still awaiting confirmation, three days into the new school year the ongoing teacher shortage continues to be an issue affecting classrooms nationwide, Bahamas Union of Teachers President Belinda Wilson said yesterday.
Fears raised over fires in Dorian’s debris fields
A LOCAL human rights watchdog has warned about large mounds of debris reportedly being “intentionally” set on fire in areas devastated by Hurricane Dorian - warning that if bodies are being burned amid the debris it would be “unforgivable”.
Debris removal in Abaco shanty town communities almost complete
THREE months after Hurricane Dorian struck the northwestern Bahamas, debris removal in the shanty town communities in Abaco are almost complete.However, operations are still underway to clean up the residential communities on the island, according to
Consecutive wins for Deandre Ayton and Suns
WITH a roster in a state of flux and their top scorers back from injuries, Deandre Ayton and the Phoenix Suns scored consecutive wins for the first time this season.
Murders in GB down by 45% but overall crime constant
MURDERS in Grand Bahama decreased by 45 percent in 2018 however there was no percentage change in overall crime figures for the island, according to statistics presented by Commissioner of Police Anthony Ferguson yesterday.
Freeport investor in 'tax fraud' charges
A business partner of Freeport-based investor, Preben Olesen, is one of two Grand Bahama residents charged by the US federal authorities with operating “a fraudulent offshore tax strategy”.
Tourism ‘90% unaffected’ by COVID-19 tightening
Tourism industry executives yesterday voiced optimism that the industry’s recovery will not be impacted by the government’s tightening of COVID restrictions, with one asserting it will be “90 percent unaffected”.
Oil drilling end ‘so far from done deal’
Oil exploration opponents yesterday said efforts to raise the $200,000 security ordered by the Supreme Court are being complicated by the belief there will be no more drilling in Bahamian waters.
BPC faces $400k extra daily costs if drilling halted
Bahamas Petroleum Company's (BPC) chief executive is alleging it will incur extra costs of up to $400,000 per day if activists succeed in persuading the Supreme Court to halt its exploratory oil drilling.
Govt breaching global standard on union vote
The Government was warned three years ago that its supervision of trade union ballots breached international labour standards - an error it is now threatening to exacerbate with further legal changes.
Economy 2% smaller than pre-COVID at 2023’s end
The Bahamas’ economic output will still be 2 percent below pre-COVID levels even if growth forecasts through to end-2023 become reality, a local investment analyst warned yesterday.
Bahamian abroad rests after years of noble service
ALTHOUGH the loved ones of Edwin Percival Minnis are sadden he will not spend Christmas or any other day with the family, a smile will always surface on their faces when they reflect on the life he lived and the precious memories he left behind.
NPBA: UB Mingoes, Breezes High Flyers in the win column
THE University of the Bahamas Mingoes and Breezes High Flyers scored wins in New Providence Basketball Association play on Monday night.
The pumpkin that grew and grew and grew . . .
ZELDA Bevans intends to share her mother’s latest gift – a 50 pound pumpkin grown on her farm in South Andros – with family and friends.
Man shot dead and second victim in hospital
POLICE are investigating a shooting in Montell Heights yesterday that left one man dead and another in hospital in serious condition. Residents told The Tribune at the scene that yesterday’s incident was the third day of shooting in the area.
Latest delay in family dispute
THE legal dispute between the millionaire Weissfisch brothers experienced another setback yesterday as the matter was adjourned to a date to be announced by the Court of Appeal.
Late Joseph goal sees Titans through against Dynamos
THE Bahamas Football Association continued its regular season action on Wednesday night at the Roscoe AL Davies Soccer Field.
Tributes paid for 100th birthday celebration
GOVERNOR General Sir Arthur Foulkes presented Rachel Elizabeth Jennings with a bouquet of flowers in honour of her 100th birthday during a visit to Government House on April 13.
Messi wins World Cup, Argentina beats France on penalties
LUSAIL, Qatar (AP) — Lionel Messi’s once-in-a-generation career is complete. The Argentina superstar is finally a World Cup champion.
