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EDITORIAL: Our beautiful spaces need funding

FOR years, Bahamians have used parks throughout the country without paying a penny.

Getting older younger

Dedicated to Rena Sands Roberts and Alvina Butler Taylor “A man cannot discover new oceans unless he has the courage to lose sight of the shore.” – Dr Myles Munroe I was born and raised in the United States. I’m not officially a citizen of the Bahama

Design your lifestyle - A small loss

Victoria Sarne continues her examination of life-changing moments and daily challenges

I am one of those annoying people (despite my best attempts not to be) who are meticulously on time to the second, or early, no matter how busy the traffic. I often have to keep driving to whittle away the time before I turn around so that I will at least not be too early and throw the host/hostess into a tither. I seem to have a built-in atomic clock so it takes a serious effort to make myself late for anything.

PLP intend to move no confidence vote in speaker

IN letter sent to the House of Assembly, Official Opposition Leader Philip “Brave” Davis served notice of his or another minority member’s intention to move a vote of no confidence in the chair, days after the entire opposition was suspended from the

CAFL: Nassau jets win 3rd straight boil fish bowl title

MAKE that three consecutive Commonwealth American Football League “Bowl Fish Bowl” titles for the Nassau Jets.The Jets concluded a perfect season with a 32-6 win over the Orry J Sands Pros in the league’s championship game at the DW Davis Gymnasium o

INSIGHT: Ruining our heritage

I wanted to weep. 

Unions warned: Put house in order or face 'strike off'

TRADE unions were yesterday warned to put their finances in order or face being ‘struck off’ if they fail to file their annual returns by June 1.The Department of Labour, in a statement, served notice of its intention to enforce the Industrial Relati

Events team demands: Where’s our money?

SOME 150 members of an organising committee established to manage national events on behalf of the government are reportedly demanding payment, stating they were fired but never given termination letters or severance.

Farrington honing his skills as international tennis coach

JOHN Farrington has succeeded as a player and captain of the Bahamas Davis Cup team. Now he’s honing his skills as an international coach.

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

IAN FERGUSON: Shedding 'dead weight' to boost sales efficiency

“The ability to sell is the number one skill in business.” So says Robert Kiyosaski, who argues that those who have not mastered this art should reconsider business ownership and entrepreneurship. Every sales executive seeks the ‘Midas Touch’, where

Govt aiming to 'stop bread basket poison'

A CABINET minister yesterday pledged to “stop poisoning our people” by totally changing the Government’s ‘breadbasket’ food line-up in time for the 2018-2019 Budget year.Dr Duane Sands, minister of health, told Tribune Business that the Minnis admini

Minnis sets date on VAT promise

PLEDGING to fulfil at least one part of a key campaign promise, Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis has said value added tax (VAT) will be removed from bread-basket items in the next budget cycle.

CONCACAF targets Bahamas for primary schools soccer pilot programme

THE Bahamas has been selected by CONCACAF for a pilot programme to develop grass soccer in the primary schools.Bahamas Football Association technical director Gary Markham confirmed that CONCACAF will have two representatives in town to meet with the

EDITORIAL: Donald Trump's constant state of confusion

OBSERVING the behaviour of the current US President can evoke a wide range of emotions. Donald Trump can inspire disdain, disbelief, mockery, infuriation and even weariness. To be fair, he can also inspire intense positive passion and genuine admirat

Chamber to take up VAT pricing concern

THE Chamber of Commerce’s (BCCEC) chief executive said yesterday said the organisation plans to take-up concerns over Value-Added Tax (VAT) inclusive versus exclusive pricing.Edison Sumner told Tribune Business that while the Chamber had not received

DPM moving 'quickly' on creation of VAT Tribunal

THE Government yesterday said it was hoping to fully populate the Value-Added Tax (VAT) Tribunal “quickly” in a bid to resolve long-standing disputes and uncertainties.K Peter Turnquest, Deputy Prime Minister and minister of finance, confirmed the mo

Free at last

ATTORNEY General Carl Bethel yesterday stressed the case of Bahamas-born Jean Rony Jean-Charles has placed the government in a position uncovered by law or the Constitution, and urged the country to exercise restraint and let the law take its course following Mr Jean-Charles’ release from custody yesterday.

The learning crisis

In recent days the effects of the failure of many students to successfully learn Maths and English skills have been highlighted by an RBC Royal Bank executive.

Bahamian players on wrong side of upsets in NCAA

IT was a weekend on the wrong side of upsets for several high profile Bahamian basketball players in NCAA Division I conference play.Charles Bain had one of his best shooting performances of the season, but it was not enough to prevent his Robert Mor

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