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Shrewd play by the PM

There is a theory that the Prime Minister was being cunning like a fox when he chose to stare at the leather in his shoe rather than look the international boss of BTC directly in the eye.

Obie: I’m fighting on for PLP seat

OBIE Wilchcombe says he will “absolutely” continue to vie for the Progressive Liberal Party’s nomination in West Grand Bahama and Bimini despite losing the chairmanship race to Fred Mitchell on Friday.

Ex-trade chief: Stop WTO 'total disaster'

A former trade minister last night warned it will be a “total disaster” if The Bahamas joins the WTO, as he challenged the government to identify “the benefits for Bahamians”.

Big doctor fee cuts ‘only way NHI can work’

The Medical Association of the Bahamas (MAB) president yesterday said “significant” cuts to doctors’ fees were “the only way” to make National Health Insurance (NHI) work, adding: “This is what you get with socialised medicine.”

Sarkis ally: Baha Mar sale ‘classic PLP deal-making’

A key Sarkis Izmirlian ally yesterday blasted confirmation of Baha Mar’s sale as “classic PLP deal-making”, telling Tribune Business it was “amazing” that the Government had yet to table any documents in Parliament.

Sporting Mischief and Mayhem: Water polo ‘job well done all around for Team Bahamas’

It was an absolute pleasure to take in the CARIFTA Water Polo Finals at the Betty Kelly-Kenning Aquatic Centre over the weekend.

Free electricity pledge by PLP

IF elected to office for another term, the Progressive Liberal Party said it plans to “make the cost of electricity free to residential customers who limit their monthly use to below specified limits,” continue the implementation of National Health Insurance and stimulate job creation.

EDITORIAL: Behaviour and attitudes at the airport have to improve

THE year was 1981. President Ronald Reagan was only six months into his presidency when America’s air traffic controllers called a strike, demanding higher salaries, a shorter work week and better working conditions.

Govt slams S&P for ignoring $1bn Baha Mar impact

The Government last night slammed Standard & Poor’s (S&P) decision to cut the Bahamas’ creditworthiness to ‘junk’ status, arguing that it had failed to “fully consider” growth-enhancing initiatives such as $1 billion in upcoming capital investments at Baha Mar.

Old Dominion win Popeyes Bahamas Bowl in thrilling finish

BASED on recent history, you knew the third matchup between the Old Dominion Monarchs and Eastern Michigan Eagles would come down to fourth quarter execution, setting the stage for a thrilling finish at the 2016 Popeyes Bahamas Bowl on Friday afternoon.

Monarchs win 1st bowl game in school history

Based on recent history, you knew the third matchup between the Old Dominion Monarchs and Eastern Michigan Eagles would come down to fourth quarter execution, setting the stage for a thrilling finish at the 2016 Popeyes Bahamas Bowl on Friday afternoon.

Iram Lewis to challenge for Central Grand Bahama seat

IRAM Lewis, the Free National Movement’s (FNM) general election candidate for Central Grand Bahama, said yesterday that he has never had anything fall into his lap and is ready for the challenge to win and retain one of the party’s longest held seats on the island.

YOU GO GIRL: Chef Apple overcomes hunger and finds success abroad

Even after finding success as the owner of three flourishing companies, as a motivational speaker and contributor to philanthropic initiatives, Chef Apple-Elgatha Treco-Wells still remembers what it feels like to go hungry.

$100m Goodman’s Bay penthouse ‘compelling’ amid pneumonia claim

The developer behind the $100m, 14-storey Goodman’s Bay penthouse project last night acknowledged their neighbour’s “passion” and “attachment” but pointed to the 300 construction jobs it will create.

Have we slid back to the Pindling era?

ON September 13, 1992, former prime minister Hubert Ingraham, in announcing his first government boards, said he was breaking a 24-year PLP tradition of giving the chairmanship of public utilities to members of parliament.

Why You Vex? November 3rd

I am vex that yet another prisoner has escaped from PMH while in police custody.

Goin' back to Kenya

After a six-month sting in Nairobi, Kenya, which ended with an injury that prevented him from achieving his ultimate goal of qualifying for the 2012 Olympic Games, Oneil Williams is returning to resume his training for a spot on the Bahamas team to the International Amateur Athletic Federation (IAAF) World Championships in Moscow, Russia, in August.

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