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Junior tennis aces shine on the Florida circuit
A GROUP of young talented Bahamian males took to the junior tennis circuit in Florida this past weekend. Michael Major Jr and Jackson Mactaggart participated in the under-14 category and Khai Rees and Patrick Mactaggart took part in the under-12 cat
350 jobs in RIU revamp
LABOUR Minister Dion Foulkes said yesterday more than 350 local construction workers will be engaged during the upcoming renovation of the Riu Palace on Paradise Island.
Rupert Dean Lane man will have to wait to have his bail application heard
A MAN who, with two others, was convicted in Magistrate’s Court in connection with a $6 million drug smuggling operation appeared in the Court of Appeal yesterday hoping to be granted bail pending his appeal.
Junior national soccer team in CONCACAF qualifier
The Bahamas is all set to host the Caribbean Football Union Men’s Under-17 tournament at the Roscow A L Davies Soccer Field at the Baillou Hills Sporting Complex July 21-28.
Disgraceful MPs
Last evening while watching the “debate” on Parliamentary TV, I was again struck by the demeanor of our politicians especially those on the government side.
Campbell's presence at FNM event a source of heated exchange in Senate
Campbell's presence at FNM event a source of heated exchange in Senate ACCORDING to a photograph on the FNM's website, newly retired Ambassador to China, Elma Campbell, took part in the FNM South Beach constituency opening on February 21. FNM Senator Di
Bail denied for Jamaican man accused of importing cocaine
A JAMAICAN man who was accused of importing five kilos of cocaine into the country was on Friday denied bail ahead of his trial.
Cabinet meets back in Churchill Building after restoration work completed
THE Cabinet met in the Cabinet Room of the Churchill Building for the first time yesterday since the building underwent restoration after Hurricane Matthew, which hit the Bahamas in October 2016.During restoration, the Cabinet met at the Office of th
Women of Virtue Tea Party and Fashion Show
The Nassau Village Urban Renewal Division held a Women of Virtue Tea Party and Fashion Show at the Holy Cross Activity Centre on May 19 to honour “virtuous women” in the community: Patricia Bell, mother of Minister of State Keith Bell, received the long standing resident award; Pearline Reckly received the religion award; Patricia Morley, civic award; Rita O King, education award; Charmaine Josey, community relations award.
Laywers called to the bar
THE number of lawyers practising in The Bahamas increased by six after the Admissions to The Bahamas Bar Ceremony in the Supreme Court on Friday.
Farewell to a senator - and a dear friend
Dion Foulkes pays tribute to his late friend and former senator, Edwin ‘Wykee’ Brown, whose state recognised funeral takes place today at Bethel Baptist Church, Meeting Street, at 11am.
Forbes, Smith and Miller ratified as PLP gets ‘war ready’ for election
THE Progressive Liberal Party last evening moved one step closer to its “war ready” mantra, as the party announced the ratification of three incumbent candidates on Thursday evening.
Shanty towns census unveiled
AS THE Minnis administration forges ahead with its crackdown on shanty towns, a census of people living in all 11 of these illegal residential areas spread across New Providence is expected to begin Saturday, Labour Minister Dion Foulkes has told The Tribune.
‘Majority of non-hotel staff now back at work’
Minister of Labour Dion Foulkes yesterday claimed that the vast majority of Bahamians laid off due to the pandemic are now back at work.
Foulkes: Web shop job cuts unfortunate
A DAY after web shop Asure Win said it will close 11 locations and layoff about 50 workers, Labour Minister Dion Foulkes described impending staff cuts from the sector as “unfortunate”, but said there are several factors contributing to the closure of gaming houses aside from a tax increase.
Pointe problems – Foulkes blames the paperwork
WHILE the government remains committed to honouring the Heads of Agreement with China Construction America for The Pointe project, Labour Minister Dion Foulkes called the document “badly drafted” and blamed it for much of the Bahamian Contractors Association’s frustrations regarding workforce numbers.
Dion enjoys taking a different route to his college
AFTER being accepted to Georgia State University, 18-year-old Dion Brown never imagined he would have to face a different freshman experience unlike most students entering their first year of college. Having just graduated from Kingsway Academy high
MP pledges new scheme to fight crime
NASSAU Village MP Dion Smith said he will launch a new crime fighting initiative in his constituency, days after a young man was shot multiple times and killed in the area last Sunday.
'No foul play' over prisoner's death
NO FOUL play is suspected in the death of convicted murderer Forrester Bowe, according to police sources close to the matter.
Mitchell critcised over bridge
DION Foulkes has criticised Foreign Affairs Minister Fred Mitchell over his comments on the bridge renaming exercise, accusing the minister of “severely compromising” the concept of a Cabinet government.