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Horse show rocks in Camperdown

THE second horse show of the Equestrian Bahamas 2018-2019 show season took place this past weekend at Camperdown Equestrian Centre.

NHI branded 'pouring water in leaky bucket'

The proposed two percent National Health Insurance (NHI) “tax” was yesterday likened to “pouring more water into a leaky bucket”, with an attorney arguing: “We’re not ready for it yet.” Carey Leonard, a member of the first Christie administration’s N

NCAA Division I Basketball: Bahamians take spotlight

SEVERAL 20-point performances highlighted the play from Bahamians over the weekend in NCAA Division I basketball.Charles Bain posted a career-high while Lashann Higgs and Travis Munnings exhibited the senior leadership their respective programmes exp

Tributes paid as Bradley Roberts laid to rest

MOURNERS filled St Francis Xavier Cathedral on Friday to celebrate the life of former Cabinet minister, parliamentarian, and Progressive Liberal Party Chairman Bradley Roberts.

'How could I compete' against 7 cents power?

A Bahamian businessman yesterday questioned “how am I supposed to compete” against foreign rivals whose all-in electricity costs are almost two-thirds lower than BPL’s fuel charge.Robert Myers, who also heads the Organisation for Responsible Governan

PLP holds memorial for Bradley Roberts

BRADLEY Roberts’ former cabinet, parliamentary and party colleagues hailed him as a definitive representation of the Progressive Liberal Party’s philosophies during a memorial at the PLP headquarters last night. Among those who paid tribute to him w

Bradley, a man who meant well for us all

I was astonished to learn that former Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) Chair and Bain and Grants Town MP Bradley Roberts had passed away on the afternoon of October 25.

Get ready to be shocked

NHI - we all know how desperate this is needed, but there is a problem - can we afford it based on the wages and monies left, after we pay all the taxes, supermarkets and medical expenses?

Bahamians in spotlight as the NCAA basketball season tips off

THE NCAA basketball season tipped off Tuesday night and several Bahamians figured prominently for their programmes on the court and from the coaching ranks on the sidelines.Yolett McPhee-McCuin began her era as the head coach of the Ole Miss Rebels’

NHI consultations switch to Exuma

Public consultations over the proposed National Health Insurance (NHI) scheme will now move to Exuma following a series of meetings on Grand Bahama.The NHI Authority (NHIA), which will oversee and administer the revised NHI model, met with local resi

Bradley Roberts funeral on Friday

AN official funeral will be held for Bradley Roberts, Progressive Liberal Party chairman emeritus, on Friday at St Francis Xavier Cathedral on West Street.Roberts, 74, was a former Cabinet minister and parliamentarian. He died suddenly at his home in

Politicians amusing us

Statements from officials many times are the most amusing. Minister for National Security - people feel a lot safer now - hell yes, because we adjusted to the carnage of a year ago and still, believe me. Minister fear crime.

World champions set sights on Bahamas for the Star Sailors League Finals in December

FIVE of this year’s world champions from the Hempel Sailing World Championships in Aarhus, Denmark, are set to compete in the Star Sailors League Finals this December in the Bahamas.

Tourism sector targets Chinese travel market

The Ministry of Tourism and Aviation (BMOTA) teamed with executives from Atlantis, Baha Mar, The Pointe and Majestic Tours to expose The Bahamas to the Chinese tourism market.Dionisio D’Aguilar, minister of tourism and aviation, led the combined publ

Health levy hits wages Jan 2020

THE proposed amendment to the National Health Insurance programme is expected to be enacted between April and July 2019, with employers making employee mandated contributions by January 2020, according to NHI Authority chairman Dr Robin Roberts.

Contractor makes donation to BTVI

Well-known contractor Larry Treco and his wife, Paula, recently donated an Apple iMac desktop computer to the Bahamas Technical and Vocational Institute (BTVI).Mr Treco learned of BTVI’s computer needs from its president and fellow Rotarian, Dr Rober

Raptors, Knights victorious in GSSSA cross country

THE CH Reeves Raptors and the CR Walker Knights, two powerhouses in track and field, continued their successes by winning the junior and senior divisions of the Government Secondary Schools Sports Association’s cross country.The one-day event was hel

Albury and Nixon take home spokesmodel titles

GRAND Bahamian private school principal Rickelle Albury and local businessman Christopher Nixon carted off the two new titles as sports women and men spokesmodels.The categories were introduced on Saturday night by the Bahamas Bodybuilding and Fitnes

Re-hired NHI consultant's fee 'not in $8.3m ball park'

KPMG, whose previous $8.3m National Health Insurance (NHI) fee was heavily criticised by the Government, has been re-hired for a sum “nowhere near that ball park”.Dr Duane Sands, minister of health, defended the accounting firm’s new NHI consultancy

Out of tragedy, words of peace

As the world continues to mourn the 11 people killed in a synagogue in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania local Rabbi Sholom Bluming is trying to help Bahamians come to terms with the tragedy.

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