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BTVI president gets a close-up look at work of students

PRESIDENT of the Bahamas Technical and Vocational Institute, Dr Robert Robertson, recently conducted a walkabout to visit classrooms, workshops and labs at the Old Trail Road campus, giving him the opportunity to further connect and get first-hand fe

Product shortage warning as coronavirus fear rises

Shortages of hand sanitisers and surgical face masks are expected to occur within weeks, Bahamian retailers and wholesale distributors have warned, due to the spreading coronavirus outbreak. Hillary Hall, Ports International’s chief executive, told

Treatment of patients 'legalised apartheid'

THE treatment of patients in the public wards at the Princess Margaret Hospital was compared with “legalised apartheid” yesterday.Tribune publisher Robert Carron, former Deputy Chairman of the Public Hospitals Authority board, explained there was a s

NPBA: Mingoes stop Rebels 83-70

THE University of The Bahamas Mingoes never trailed against the Patmor Rebels in NPBA action Monday and led by as much as 15 points en route to the 83-70 victory at the AF Adderley Gym on Monday night. Robert Joseph led the Mingoes with 25 points, i

Favoured seeds all advance at tennis nationals

THE favoured seeds all advanced through to the quarter-final and semi-final of their respective draws following the opening day of competition at the Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association’s Giorgio Baldacci National Open Tennis Tournament.

Changing rules on entry to nation

I wish to add my voice to the concerns raised in your article yesterday by Robert Sands about entry into The Bahamas.

Building suppliers predict supply woes to mid-2022

Building materials providers yesterday predicted that global supply chain challenges will last well into mid-2022 but have prepared for the Christmas season early.

Bank donates $10,000 to Over-the-Hill projects

PRIME Minister Dr Hubert Minnis accepted a donation of $10,000 yesterday from Royal Bank of Canada on behalf of the Over-the-Hill Community Development Foundation.

Labour Exchange revamp ensures Bahamians put first

Labour Director Robert Farquharson said yesterday he expects his department to ‘more vigorously’ enforce the country’s work permit policy with the introduction of a revamped Employment Exchange set to officially launch at the end of this month.

Theft delays store opening

THE scores of persons anticipating employment at the new Shepherd’s Mart – formerly Robin Hood – will have to wait a bit longer confirmed principal owner Sandy Schaefer yesterday.

All airports to be checked

FOLLOWING the tragic accident at Mayaguana which claimed three lives, the government plans to give serious attention to emergency lighting at all public airports in the country, said Aviation Minister Glenys Hanna-Martin yesterday.

BTC seeks public help to stop copper thefts

THE Bahamas Telecommunications Company called on the public to do its part in maintaining land and cell phone services by helping stop the copper thefts at BTC sites.

Price Control too tight on margins

THE Government’s Price Control Department still does not provide enough margin to allow retailers to pay their expenses, one leading supermarket operator has told Tribune Business.

New exhibit celebrates Cuba-Bahamas cultural exchange

IN ADDITION to showcasing Bahamian art, celebrating the work of artists in the Caribbean and across regional borders has always been an objective of Hillside House Studio and Gallery.

Former death row inmate seeks attorney assistance

FORMER death row inmate and murder convict Maxo Tido requested the Court of Appeal’s assistance yesterday in getting an attorney to aid him in challenging his 52-year sentence for the killing 16-year-old Donnell Connover.

Realtor's entire team completes 21 courses

Bahamas Realty yesterday announced that every member of its Nassau-based sales team has completed 21 courses in the luxury division of the OUR WORLD/Institute.

Minimum wage rise would impact some hotel staff

THE Bahamas Hotel and Restaurant Employers’ Association (BHEA) said yesterday it would welcome the opportunity to discuss changes to the country’s minimum wage, acknowledging it would have implications for certain categories of workers within the industry.

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