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'Fish' makes it a 3-man race for BOC president
The Bahamas Olympic Committee is now in a three-man race for the post of president with secretary general Rommel ‘Fish’ Knowles moving up to challenge his incumbent Wellington Miller and former Bahamas Association of Athletic Associations president M
Sounding the spiritual battle cry
BELIEVERS from all throughout the Bahama Islands came together last Friday at the Gathering of Prophets Conference to pray for the nation.Change Bahamas Ministries, founded by Prophet Leo Adderley, hosted the conference under the theme “Waging War Fo
EDITORIAL: Tug-of-War between Trump and FBI
LAST Saturday had the potential to be one of the great news days of 2018, and it delivered on that promise. In the continuing, deepening battle between Special Counsel Robert Mueller, the US Department of Justice and the FBI on one side and American president Donald Trump and his scarred administration on the other, last Saturday could have represented a home run for either side.
Lawyers’ departure ‘shows chaos in AG’s office’
PROGRESSIVE Liberal Party Leader Philip “Brave” Davis said it is “alarming” high profile attorneys severed ties with the Attorney General’s Office over the shanty town issue, as he suggested the move could have been prompted by a “rudderless” and “chaotic” state of affairs at the office.
EDITORIAL: The clock’s running on this polarising president
With the month of June just around the corner, American electoral politics is beginning to heat up along with the weather. While there have already been some very expensive and highly newsworthy bi-elections and early primary votes in a few states, the most meaningful phase of the 2018 congressional election season is just beginning.
EDITORIAL: US holds its breath to see how the mid-terms blow
Too many Americans remain flummoxed about how they wound up with Donald Trump as their president. They can conjure up dozens of reasons why he shouldn’t be president, but how he got elected remains fundamentally mysterious for many. While the Robert Mueller investigation and the evidence of Russian attempts to influence the 2016 election offer a partial explanation, few serious students of American politics believe Russian interference tipped the balance by itself.
Employers have 'nothing to fear' on union merger
Top government labour officials yesterday backed the proposed merger of the two trade union umbrella organisations as an overdue “step in the right direction”, and said employers have “nothing to fear”. John Pinder, director of labour, told Tribune
NEMA chief grateful Isaias skirted country
THE director of the National Emergency Management Agency said Bahamians should thank God for small mercies after Hurricane Isaias skirted through the country without leaving any major damage in its wake. Captain Stephen Russell said thankfully no in
Food retailer sees no benefit in extra hours
One food retailer yesterday said that extending Saturday shopping until 6pm for “essential workers” will only produce losses through driving up costs without the revenue earnings to match.
Why health policy needs radical new approach
First let me share my heartfelt condolences to the family of the late Robert Valcom Jr., the young man who died waiting on an ambulance to respond.
NHI changes to end 'falling through cracks'
THE Bahamian heath care system “lacks equity”, the National Health Insurance Authority’s (NHIA) chairman lamented yesterday, arguing that the revised scheme will prevent patients “falling through the cracks”. Dr Robin Roberts said: “What we have desi
Governance reformer: $210 minimum wage can't meet living cost
A governance reformer yesterday argued it is impossible to live on a $210 weekly minimum wage because “the Bahamian cost of living is too high”. Robert Myers, the Organisation for Responsible Governance’s (ORG) principal, told Tribune Business that
Sands alarm at travel protocols
BAHAMAS Hotel and Tourism Association president Robert Sands said the “bigger issue” for the country is changes in entry protocols as opposed to health travel warnings from the United States’ Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Sailing: KPMG returns as sponsor of the Youth Winter Championships
KPMG continues its role as a major supporter of local youth sailing with its sponsorship of several initiatives on the horizon.
Gaming Board confirms Island Luck acquisition
An Island Luck affiliate has applied for Gaming Board approval to acquire a 65 per cent majority equity stake in the rival Bahama Dreams web shop chain.
AMERICANS TAKE THE LEAD IN QUALIFYING ROUNDS OF SSL FINALS
THREE light air races were held for the penultimate day of the qualifying rounds of the Star Sailors League Finals in Montagu Bay, Nassau, yesterday.
Americans Mendelblatt and Fatih win Star Sailors League Finals
MARK Mendelblatt and Brian Fatih, of USA, have won the SSL Finals 2016 and a lion share of the $200,000 prize purse.
A salute to Sir Orville Turnquest
TRIBUTES were paid to former Governor General Sir Orville Turnquest at the annual general meeting of the Governor General’s Youth Award as he steps down as the organisation’s chairman of the board of trustees.
Runners and walkers enjoy early morning riser from Rawson Square
St Augustine’s College Alumni Association’s 10th Annual Uncle Lou Run/Walk Race
Mackey Williams has seen the resurgence of his vintage distance running career as he picked up consecutive victories in Grand Bahama and in New Providence.
Free electricity plan ‘stupidest idea ever’
The Progressive Liberal Party’s (PLP) pledge to offer ‘free electricity’ to the poorest Bahamians was yesterday slammed by one of its political opponents as “the stupidest idea I ever heard”.