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Marijuana users do not 'function perfectly'
“THERE is no such thing as being inebriated from weed. You can smoke all day long and still work, still drive, still talk, basically you can still function perfectly. But drink straight for two hours. You won’t be able to stand, talk or function at all. Yet weed is illegal... How did this planet get so stupid?”
In defence of Galanis
I think any reasonably bright person would concur with Mr Galanis’ observation that The Bahamas is in worse shape now than when Perry Christie came into power three years ago.
QC: A week to answer on contempt
A QUEEN’S Counsel has been given a week to prepare his case as to why he should not be found in contempt of court and punished for his recent actions in the Court of Appeal.
Christie: If Obie wants to lead, he’ll have to beat me
PRIME Minister Perry Christie said yesterday that if Tourism Minister Obie Wilchcombe wants to lead the Progressive Liberal Party, then he would have to beat him in an election at a party convention.
$1.3m Scotiabank theft appeal delayed by trial transcripts
A NEW court date has been set for two former Scotiabank employees contesting conviction for theft of $1.3m from the bank’s Nicholl’s Town branch on North Andros.
Decision on Rollins suspension rests with PM
THE Progressive Liberal Party committee, activated to decide the fate of Fort Charlotte MP Andre Rollins, has recommended that the former Gaming Board chairman be suspended from the party for not less than six months, committee Chairman Valentine Grimes confirmed yesterday.
NHI could unlock a ‘multi-billion’ health care industry
IF PROPERLY structured, National Health Insurance (NHI) could could transform the Bahamian healthcare system into a ‘multi-billion’ industry, the head of a Bahamas-based pharmaceutical and medical equipment supplier said yesterday, telling Tribune Business that improving efficiencies and access to care are key to implementation of the scheme.
Bell aims to become security minister
STATE Minister for National Security Keith Bell said he hopes he will be promoted to the senior position and become minister of national security if the Progressive Liberal Party wins the next general election.
Construction materials ‘not nearly as volatile’
BUILDING materials suppliers yesterday confirmed that prices have “stabilised” significantly over the past several weeks but are far from returning to pre-COVID levels.
CONCACAF Men’s U-17 qualifiers: Bahamas improves record to 2-1
TEAM Bahamas is currently fourth in Group A at the CONCACAF Men’s U17 Qualifiers.
Funds to make a difference Over-the-Hill
A FOUNDATION catering to inner-city residents wants to award $3000 to $10,000 to people with projects that make a difference in those communities.
Concern over margins on new breadbasket items
Supervalue’s owner says retailers will have to ‘wait and see’ what margins are allowed on the items to be added to the breadbasket list, noting if the low grocery margins are used for such perishable items it could force smaller retailers out of business.
Bullying 2.0
The standards for Bahamian politics is demeaning, and degrading
BFSB prepares for its annual summit
The Bahamas Financial Services Board (BFSB) is in the final stages of preparation for this year's International Business and Finance Summit (IBFS), scheduled to be held from February 2-5 at the Abaco Beach Resort in Marsh Harbour, Abaco. IBFS 2012 is bein
PLP boycotted stadium opening
PLP boycotted stadium opening By SANCHESKA BROWN Tribune Staff Reporter sbrown@tribunemedia.com PLP officials confirmed they boycotted the opening of the National Stadium on Saturday, claiming it was an "obscene ceremony geared toward getting votes for
PLP boycotted stadium opening
PLP boycotted stadium opening By SANCHESKA BROWN Tribune Staff Reporter sbrown@tribunemedia.com PLP officials confirmed they boycotted the opening of the National Stadium on Saturday, claiming it was an "obscene ceremony geared toward getting votes for
PLP officially open office in Yamacraw
THE Progressive Liberal Party officially opened its Yamacraw constituency office last night before a crowd of around 500 supporters. With speakers at the event ranging from the party's chairman Bradley Roberts and t
PLP lashes out at 'seasoned loser'
PLP leaders have hit out at Labour and Social Development Minister Dion Foulkes, calling him a "seasoned loser" who failed to fight for Bahamian jobs. Both deputy leader Philip Bra
Task force announced to examine water safety after fatal shark attack
BAHAMAS Hotel and Tourism Association (BHTA) president Robert Sands said the association will establish a task force to examine watersports and beach activity concerns.
Clubs & Societies December 29th, 2023
On Friday, December 8, the Kiwanis Club of Over-The-Hill provided a Christmas treat for the end of term for the preschoolers at Coconut Grove Preschool.