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Attorney loses appeal on ‘forged’ bank drafts

A Bahamian attorney yesterday failed to overturn the rejection of his “gross negligence” claim against Scotiabank (Bahamas) after two “fraudulent” bank drafts left his account overdrawn by $165,000.

Focus on cost of living issues

LET me state from the outset that I am a dyed-in-the-wool capitalist. I do not subscribe to the malevolent Marxist school of thought which is diametrically opposed to the Judeo-Christian worldview.

Starting at PG, Nesbitt cans 18 for Rebels in 78-68 loss to Gators

VALERIE Nesbitt, now in the starting line-up at point guard, came through with a big individual game, but it came on the losing end as the University of Mississippi Lady Rebels women’s basketball team fell to the University of Florida Gators 78-68.

Fears as Bimini gets ready for lockdown

RESIDENTS of Bimini said while they have prepared “as best they could” for the two-week lockdown which begins today but fear provisions may not be enough for some households struggling to make ends meet. Pertrisa Saunders from Bailey Town, Bimini, s

BICA chief: Govt faces 20% revenue shortfall

The Bahamas Institute of Chartered Accountants (BICA) president yesterday warned the government could miss its full-year revenue target by “as much as 20 percent” based on current data.

S&P: ‘All possibilities on table’ over rating

Standard & Poor’s (S&P) yesterday said “all possibilities are still on the table” over the Bahamas’ sovereign credit rating, with “execution” of Value-Added Tax (VAT) and other Budget measures key to avoiding a further downgrade.

‘I stole conch to support my family’

A 35-YEAR-OLD woman who claimed she stole $100 worth of conch last month to make extra money to support her family was discharged with a warning yesterday.

Ocean Club at ‘full pace’ for its re-opening

The One & Only Ocean Club invested “almost $30 million” in today’s re-opening, with the high-end resort set to hit “full pace” immediately via 85-90 per cent occupancies.

STATESIDE: Roll up, roll up for the great game of ‘pick your nominee’

“I’M just disgusted by what’s happening in the US,” the Bahamian lady said over the telephone. WhatsApp, of course. “What a colossal mess! You know, I heard the other day someone was talking, and they said that the Democrats actually figured out how to entice the conservatives on the Supreme Court to vote on Roe v Wade right now, because it’s the only thing that can prevent a Republican takeover of Congress in November.”

THURSDAY UPDATE: Two newly confirmed cases of COVID-19

The Ministry of Health has reported that there are two newly confirmed cases of COVID-19. This brings the total number of confirmed cases to 96.

Foot in mouth problems

Office of The Prime Minister Press Secretary – not only is this the mouthpiece of the Prime Minister and today as the Prime Minister does not like facing journalists this should be where the PM gets PR advice. Boy they are not assisting the PM as he is putting his feet in his mouth daily.

Man shot dead in year’s 96th murder

A MAN is dead after a shooting incident in Coconut Grove early yesterday morning, police have said.

SBC's work on mending racial fences commendable

With a membership of approximately 15 million -- 85 percent being Caucasian -- the largest Protestant denomination in the US, the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC), has a checkered past in race relations, which had spanned well over a century since its formation in the mid-nineteenth century.

Dwight Coleby and Hilltoppersaccept bid to play in the NIT

IT may not be on the main stage in the NCAA Tournament but several Bahamian NCAA Division I basketball players will still have postseason opportunities. Dwight Coleby, Travis Munnings and Calvin Anderson will be featured in tournaments as their prog

Victim was 'nice, quiet young boy'

A NEIGHBOUR of the man who was shot dead on Monday night is taken aback by his murder, describing the victim as a quiet and down-to-earth person. Kevin Storr, believed to be in his early twenties, was killed near his home on Toote Shop Corner off Ea

The sting of death

In memory of my beloved brother-in-law Andrew Melvin Newton, of Nassau, Bahamas, who transitioned to heaven on November 1, 2017. Dedicated to his wife Shena Newton and sister Theodora (Dora) Newton. What makes the sting of death so painful is that ea

Bimini developer in 90% occupancy goal

BIMINI Bay's principal expects to see occupancy levels at the multi-million dollar resort and marina reach 85-90 per cent through the addition of its $24 million luxury boutique casino and the imminent Balearia ferry service, telling Tribune Business: "We have survived."

Band makes come back with 'Rockalypso'

PURSUING a career in real estate was the best thing to do after he failed to realise his musical aspirations more than a decade ago. Now, Bahamian entertainer Johnnie Christie is taking another shot at music, with the release of an album and the relaunch of the Floating Boats band.

Bahamians sceptical on VAT revenue use

Many Bahamians are sceptical the Government will keep its promise to use Value-Added Tax (VAT) revenue to reduce the country’s deficit and $6 billion-plus national debt, according to a study conducted by College of The Bahamas (COB) students.

Govt dives in to boost fisheries

The Government has unveiled measures to boost the $78m crawfish industry, with increased wholesale profit margins and greater Bahamian dive participation among the key targets. Michael Pintard, minister of agriculture and marine resources, speaking j

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