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Denial over resort jobs

ROBERT “Sandy” Sands, Senior Vice President of External and Governmental Affairs at Baha Mar, denied yesterday that the resort was “terminating” employees from Wyndham Nassau Resort and Crystal Palace Casino.

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Family healing programme secures major grant

The Templeton World Charity Foundation (TWCF) approved a grant of $32,800 to support the conduct of a Bahamian Forum family healing initiative led by Bahamian psychiatrist Dr David F. Allen.

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by RENALDO DORSETT Sports Reporter rdorsett@tribunemedia.net Free throw shooting proved to be the deciding, factor in a matchup of GSSSA Senior Boys powerhouses - the CR Walker Knights struggled for much of the game, and the CI Gibson Rattlers made the m

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13 face court over drug charges

13 face court over drug charges THIRTEEN men appeared in court yesterday to face drug charges. All pleaded not guilty except for one man, who claimed the others had nothing to do with the incident. They all appeared before Magistrate Carolita Bethell on

Second shipping firm in fee rise

By NATARIO McKENZIE Tribune Business Reporter nmckenzie@tribunemedia.net A SECOND shipping company yesterday announced fee increases to offset the costs associated with its move to the new Arawak Cay port, with retailers telling Tribune Business any fre

Aquatic Centre to get new heater in time for Carifta

By BRENT STUBBS Senior Sports Reporter bstubbs@tribunemedia.net With a $40,000 sponsorship from BTC, the Bahamas Swimming Federation (BSF) is looking forward to hosting the Carifta Swimming Championships for the third time April 12-15. During Tuesday's p

NPBA action: Rockets, Regulators in the win column

ON Monday night, the Leno Regulators and Discount Distributors Rockets pulled off wins in division one and two men’s basketball action for the New Providence Basketball Association (NPBA) at the CI Gibson Gymnasium.

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Eva Hilton’s ‘clean sweep’ in golf

Shockers win team divisions for 4th year in a row

THE Eva Hilton Shockers brought out the broom at the 2024 Interschool Golf Championships yesterday to sweep all four team divisions at the Bahamas Golf Federation’s (BGF) Nine-Hole Golf Facility for the fourth year in a row.

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Agape Eagles Junior Boys take crown

THERE was much cause for celebrations for coach Stephan Johnson and his Agape Eagles, even if it took eight years to achieve it.

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TIM ROBERTS: Getting to the root to save the tree

A vast empty field lies in front of us all, regardless of our age. The potential we have no matter where we are in life is always at hand before us, and it is up to us to sow our best or our worst in that field.

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Struggle continues between potential PLP Freetown candidates

AN INTERNAL struggle continues within the governing Progressive Liberal Party between PLP executives and Public Hospitals Authority Chairman Frank Smith over the Free Town candidacy, with insiders telling The Tribune that the PHA executive has put up a “tough fight” to justify why he should be on the party’s ticket over attorney Wayne Munroe.

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Collie: It’s time to ring the bell

FREE National Movement Chairman Sidney Collie yesterday urged Prime Minister Perry Christie to “ring the bell,” insisting that voter registration numbers now indicate that the electorate is “ready and prepared to make their choice.”

SPORTS NOTES

THE University of the Bahamas Mingos and the Commonwealth Bank Giants won the New Providence Basketball Association’s double header at AF Adderley Gym Monday night.

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Please, don’t take risks

AFTER two tragic boating accidents over the weekend, National Security Minister Marvin Dames is urging boaters to use caution and not take risks while out at sea.

Eleuthera residents get their turn for vaccines

COVID-19 vaccinations are set to officially begin on Eleuthera today, with community officials expecting a good turnout and smooth process.

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BTVI probe into misconduct claim

Bahamas Technical and Vocational Institute is carrying out an investigation into alleged misconduct, board chairman Kevin Basden has told The Tribune.

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THANKS, DOC! Queen’s top honour for doctor leading our fight to combat COVID crisis

MORE than two dozen Bahamians have been recognised in Queen Elizabeth’s 2021 New Year’s Honours list for their outstanding service to the country, with health consultant Dr Merceline Dahl-Regis leading the list.

All is not right in the world

IN THE nineteenth century poet Robert Browning wrote that “God’s in his heaven, all’s right with the world.”

Total COVID-19 lockdown branded 'economic suicide'

By YOURI KEMP Tribune Business Reporter ykemp@tribunemedia.net The Prime Minister has been urged to “think like a businessman" by one private sector executive who warned that any renewed attempt to totally lockdown New Providence will be “economic

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Cooper ‘ready to lead’ if called on

INVIGORATED by his nomination for deputy leader of the Progressive Liberal Party, Exuma and Ragged Island MP Chester Cooper confirmed yesterday he would present himself for leadership of the party if given the opportunity.