| The Tribune

After heavy rain, skies are looking brighter for Carnival

CHIEF Climatological Officer at the Department of Meteorology Michael Stubbs said yesterday that Bahamas Junkanoo Carnival will not be “a complete washout” as was originally predicted.

Attorney claims constitutional amendment could lead to gay marriage

A LOCAL attorney said she is “eagerly” awaiting the government’s final wording on the “heavily debated” proposed gender equality constitutional referendum, as she stressed that the fourth Constitutional Amendment Bill could lead to gay marriage.

Butler Turner blasts PLP over unemployment

FORMER FNM Deputy Leader Loretta Butler Turner yesterday criticised the government for failing to deliver on its campaign promises to improve the labour climate in the country.

200 jobs to go in BEC shake-up

AN estimated 200 workers are expected to be let go from the Bahamas Electricity Corporation after the state-run utility provider is taken over by new management, a well-placed source told The Tribune.

Ground broken on special needs facility

GOVERNMENT officials yesterday held a ground breaking ceremony for a multi-service centre for adults with developmental disabilities.

Power from Florida in $1bn plan by DNA

DEMOCRATIC National Alliance Deputy Leader Chris Mortimer yesterday proposed a $1 billion plan to transform electricity provision in The Bahamas.

PLP Chairman backs Pinder over row with Rollins

PROGRESSIVE LIberal Party (PLP) Chairman Bradley Roberts sided with Elizabeth MP Ryan Pinder yesterday following a heated argument Mr Pinder had in the House of Assembly on Thursday night with Fort Charlotte MP Dr Andre Rollins.

Gov’t urged: Let VAT ‘sink in’ before NHI

THE Opposition’s deputy leader said yesterday that the Government should allow the full impact from Value-Added Tax (VAT) to “sink in” before its looks to introduce another levy to fund the proposed National Health Insurance (NHI) scheme.

Insurance association says it looks forward to NHI talks

THE Bahamas Insurance Association yesterday said it is a “strong advocate” of universal access to health care and is “looking forward” to meeting with the government to discuss the proposed National Health Insurance plan.

Pinder: My ministry is ready to police gaming industry

FINANCIAL Services Minister Ryan Pinder said yesterday his ministry is ready to police the expanded gaming industry and ensure financial compliance once the Gaming Bill is passed in the Senate.

Sports notes

THE Bahamas’ two-member team of national champions Leonardo ‘Lee’ Davis and Xynea Johnson are trying to make up some ground in the standings at the 50th QubicaAMF Bowling World Cup in Wroclaw, Poland.

'Sorry may not be enough for Rollins'

PLP CHAIRMAN Bradley Roberts said yesterday even if Fort Charlotte MP Dr Andre Rollins apologises to the Prime Minister in the House of Assembly today, there is “still a lot more” he has to do before his fate in the party is decided.

November 10 date set for transition to university

THE College of The Bahamas will fully transition into the University of The Bahamas on November 10, ushering in a complete paradigm shift in the culture and fabric of The Bahamas, according to Education Minister Jerome Fitzgerald.

Three sailors awarded for their efforts to sustain our tradition

THE National Family Island Regatta Committee on Saturday recognised three Bahamian giants for their contribution to the development of sailing in the Bahamas.

Bran: Fear spreading through the PLP over possibility of FNM/DNA coalition

DEMOCRATIC National Alliance Leader Branville McCartney yesterday said fear was spreading through the Progressive Liberal Party like wildfire as he forecast the possibility of a coalition between his party and the Free National Movement becoming “more and more real”.

Chamber Chief: Business licence management offer ‘still on the table’

Bahamas Chamber of Commerce and Employers Confederation (BCCEC) chief executive Edison Sumner said that the chamber’s proposal to assume responsibility for the management of the business licences register was “still on the table”, adding that the private sector representative was still seeking to have the Government review the entire business licence fee structure.

EDITORIAL: The end of an Elizabethan age

THE death of Queen Elizabeth II is the end of an era.

Bran calls on PM to state Smith position

AMID the controversy sparked from documents filed in a Supreme Court case in which the alleged behaviour of Deputy House Speaker Dion Smith is mentioned, DNA Leader Branville McCartney yesterday called on the prime minister to make the government’s position clear on the “hard-hitting” issues.

Gibson: talks on issues going well

LABOUR Minister Shane Gibson said ongoing negotiations concerning City Market, Customs and Immigration are all going well.

BOB rewards 'Golden Knights' with $12,000

ACCOLADES continue to pour in for the Olympic medal winning “Golden Knights,” and following a visit to the House of Assembly yesterday, the team received what is sure to be the first of many incentives.

All results / Stories

Sort By

Date

Authors