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We need people to get our words down, says Bethel
THE government is considering hiring new staff in their bid to resolve the long-standing issue of the lack of stenographers in the Magistrate’s Court, Attorney General Carl Bethel said yesterday.In an interview with The Tribune, Mr Bethel said he is
Fashion designer credits the BTVI with his success
SIX years ago, Kevin Evans was completing his course of study at the Bahamas Technical and Vocational Institute (BTVI). Today, he is one of the top three fashion designers in the Miami RAWards semi-final competition scheduled for November 22, and he credits BTVI for his rise in the industry.
PLP's second anniversary is an opportunity to discuss concerns
PRIME MINISTER Perry Christie said yesterday the government will use its second anniversary in office as an opportunity to have an open discussion on the concerns of the country. Mr Christie said while the anniversary is a major achievement there is still much more work to be done – work the PLP intends to do with the help of the public. He is expected to make an important announcement next week.
Tourism chiefs happy with airline conference
Tourism chiefs happy with airline conference By NATARIO McKENZIE Tribune Business Reporter nmckenzie@tribunemedia.net TOURISM officials said yesterday they were pleased with delegate responses to the Routes Americas forum, telling Tribune Business the e
Use of an offensive word on air
I wonder if the constant use of the word “negroes” by Rodney Moncur (host) on his show televised on Island Luck TV, Channel 224 is offensive in accordance with the Rules and Regulations of URCA or other communication legislation.
Mask producers mixed over import prohibition
Local face mask producers yesterday had a mixed reaction to the prime minister’s decision to ban the importation of non-medical rivals in a bid to stimulate domestic manufacturing. Oscar Cerna, a local tailor, told Tribune Business that the move wou
Brewery overcomes 'trade monopoly'
THE Bahamian Brewery & Beverage Company’s founder, while describing domestic sales as “very encouraging”, charged that his five year-old company had to overcome “monopolistic trade infringement” in establishing itself in the local liquor market.
Pharmacies witness strong flu med sales
SALES of over-the-counter (OTC) cold and flu treatments have been relatively strong for 2013-2014 to-date, pharmacists said yesterday, while adding that the season has not been as bad as in previous years.
Carlton E Francis basketball team has a ‘winning attitude’
SINCE becoming the new principal a year ago, Olivia Daxon said she was waiting for the opportunity to join coach Sherman Smith in celebrating another championship performance from their Carlton E Francis basketball team.
Renaldo's Ramblings: 'Hard Knocks-Easy Watch'
SO it has come to this. After years of futility and nothing better on the horizon, am I prepared for the best part of the Dolphins season to be a
Warren Fraser eager to get back on track
By BRENT STUBBS
Wells should not get comfortable
I THINK it was Jones Communications CEO Wendell Jones who recently told a guest on his Love 97.5 FM radio talk show Issues of the Day that the House of Assembly is a slippery place to be.
'How can we be ready for VAT if you're not?'
THE Government’s “administrative readiness” for the proposed July 1 Value-Added Tax (VAT) implementation remains a “huge concern”, a Tax Coalition co-chair yesterday asking: “How are we to be ready if you are not ready on the other side?”
Jacobi advances
Top seed Alexander Bernard had one of the quickest matches played so far in the International Tennis Federation’s Junkanoo Bowl junior tennis tournament yesterday at the National Tennis Centre. Also on day one of the week-long tournament, Bahamas La
The benefits of Choosing your words wisely
Proverbs 15: 1 “A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger”
WTO's 'red lines' impossible to set
Business cannot advise the Government on where to set the WTO “red lines” because of an information vacuum, the Chamber of Commerce’s chairman warned yesterday.Michael Maura, pictured, told Tribune Business that the private sector was unable to deter
Bahamas 'excels in turning off entrepreneurs'
The Bahamas has “excelled in turning entrepreneurs off from their dreams”, a young business owner yesterday urging the Government to completely revamp all its agencies supposedly geared to business financing and support.
Opposition pegs Grand lucayan cost at $100m
The Opposition’s deputy leader yesterday estimated that the Government’s Grand Lucayan purchase will ultimately cost Bahamian taxpayers “at least $100m”, branding the deal “ill-advised”.Speaking in the House of Assembly yesterday, Chester Cooper, pic
Roker rants at 'nonsense' shanty town deadlines
A FORMER Cabinet minister yesterday branded as “nonsense” the government’s self-imposed deadline of July 31 to evict shanty town residents in New Providence, adding the 2019 Abaco deadline also makes no sense, as people breaking the law should not be
Sunshine Auto Lady Wildcats take NPSA pennant
DON’T look now but the Sunshine Auto Lady Wildcats have added another New Providence Softball Association ladies’ pennant to their collection.But manager Anthony Bullard said they will be more satisfied when they hoist the league’s championship crown
