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'Insatiable desire' for benefits large fiscal reform bar
THE Bahamian people’s “insatiable desire” for government benefits is a bigger obstacle to reforming the public finances than economic policy, the Deputy Prime Minister is arguing.K P Turnquest, in an interview with Tribune Business, suggested that ch
Jean Rony released from custody
BAHAMAS-born Jean Rony Jean-Charles has been released from custody pending the full hearing of the government’s stay applicaton.
All pastors, church leaders called to unite in prayer - Conference to 'wage war for the islands' -
A domestically travelling ministry is calling all pastors, teachers and church leaders to unite and join in prayer for the country tomorrow night.Change Bahamas Ministries, founded by Prophet Leo Adderley, is hosting the Gathering of Prophets Confere
Mullings leads UB Mingoes, breaks national heptathlon indoor record
KEN Mullings led a 14-member team from the University of the Bahamas Mingoes track and field team at the 2018 Fred Wilt Invitational over the weekend at the Lambert Fieldhouse in West Lafayette, Indiana by breaking the men’s national heptathlon indoo
Court to consider applications by Jean Rony and other migrants
MIGRANTS released from the Carmichael Road Detention Centre last month are expected to return to court today for judgement on their habeas corpus applications, including the case of former detainee Jean Rony Jean-Charles.
Potholes ‘in the same places every year’
WORKS Minister Desmond Bannister is promising efficient, holistic and long-term solutions to the large number of potholes and poor quality roads on New Providence.
EDITORIAL: Marijuana - to legalise or not to legalise
THERE was no marijuana in the Garden of Eden when the world began — but there was a special fruit. Not only was this fruit a curiosity piece, but what added to its worth — it was forbidden.
Farmer: Import ban is ‘make or break’
A BAHAMIAN farmer yesterday backed the Government’s temporary restriction on imports of sweet and bell peppers and tomatoes, saying: “That’s a make or break situation right now.”
Farmer: Import ban is 'make or break'
A BAHAMIAN farmer yesterday backed the Government’s temporary restriction on imports of sweet and bell peppers and tomatoes, saying: “That’s a make or break situation right now.”Christopher Pinder, one of the owners of Abaco-based 5 Star Farms, a maj
Potholes 'in the same places every year'
WORKS Minister Desmond Bannister is promising efficient, holistic and long-term solutions to the large number of potholes and poor quality roads on New Providence.Mr Bannister has also asserted that utility companies must pay for the paving of any fu
THE PRESS BOX: Anthony Miller Jr pitches very impressive five innings of 'no hit' ball in 7-1 victory
WITH all the negativity and controversy surrounding sports these days, in all the various sporting disciplines, both locally and internationally, it’s always refreshing to see youth excel in sports, giving hope, with a new generation of athletes on t
Seeking those with a 'Golden Heart'
Sir Victor Sassoon Foundation prepares for gala ball
WITH its biggest fundraiser only weeks away, the Sir Victor Sassoon (Bahamas) Heart Foundation has now opened the nomination process for the Golden Heart Award.In preparation for the 54th Annual Heart Ball, where the award has been presented since 1
Living well with sickle cell
Support association to host biggest event to date
With thousands of Bahamians estimated to be affected by sickle cell disease, the local support association is gearing up to host its biggest education event to date.In an effort to offer community support in a meaningful way, the Bahamas Sickle Cell
'All hands must be on deck' for joining the WTO
THE Bahamas must resolve all its ‘ease of business’ weaknesses before joining the WTO, the Chamber’s chief executive warned yesterday, as he issued an “all hands on deck” call.Edison Sumner told Tribune Business that acceding to full World Trade Orga
Construction job fair sees 'on spot hiring'
MORE than 800 persons attended last weekend’s construction industry job fair, with the Director of Labour yesterday confirming that some were hired “on the spot”.While he did not have hiring numbers available up to press time, Robert Farquharson desc
Minister: $14.5m store to boost consumer choice
A Cabinet Minister has praised AML Foods’ new $14.5 million Solomon’s Yamacraw store for increasing food retail competition in eastern New Providence.Ellsworth Johnson, minister of state for legal affairs, said the 38,000 square foot store would prov
Jobs fair at gym tomorrow
THE Department of Labour in conjunction with the Ministry of Labour will be hosting a construction job fair tomorrow at the Kendal Isaacs Gym.
Gray, Jets on win streak
Sebastian Gray’s scoring has helped the Northern Oklahoma-Enid Jets to a win streak in a battle atop the conference standings headed toward the postseason.Gray has scored in double figures the last three games, a three-game winning streak for the Jet
WTO: Bahamas has 'too much baggage' unless Government acts
BAHAMIAN businesses will “have our backside handed to us” unless the Government “aggressively” undertakes key reforms prior to joining the WTO, a governance reformer warned yesterday.Robert Myers, a principal with the Organisation for Responsible Gov
Gov't urged: 'Act like you care' and end clothing duty
THE Government has been urged to “act like you care” and eliminate import tariffs to allow Bahamas-based clothing and apparel retailers to survive.Robert Myers, the Organisation for Responsible Governance (ORG), told Tribune Business that high duty r