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THANKS, DOC! Queen’s top honour for doctor leading our fight to combat COVID crisis

MORE than two dozen Bahamians have been recognised in Queen Elizabeth’s 2021 New Year’s Honours list for their outstanding service to the country, with health consultant Dr Merceline Dahl-Regis leading the list.

All is not right in the world

IN THE nineteenth century poet Robert Browning wrote that “God’s in his heaven, all’s right with the world.”

Total COVID-19 lockdown branded 'economic suicide'

By YOURI KEMP Tribune Business Reporter ykemp@tribunemedia.net The Prime Minister has been urged to “think like a businessman" by one private sector executive who warned that any renewed attempt to totally lockdown New Providence will be “economic

Cooper ‘ready to lead’ if called on

INVIGORATED by his nomination for deputy leader of the Progressive Liberal Party, Exuma and Ragged Island MP Chester Cooper confirmed yesterday he would present himself for leadership of the party if given the opportunity.

Softball Federation to honour Rozina Taylor

AFTER hanging up her cleats and putting away her glove, Rozina Taylor decided to concentrate on giving back to the sport of softball, serving as a scorer and statistician.Her playing career that started in 1973 when the New Providence Softball Associ

Schmidt, Boening surge to top of standings

HIGHLY decorated Olympian Robert Schmidt and his Brazilian teammate Henry Raul Boening came into the fifth Star Sailors League Final sitting in 22nd place in the standings, but after the first day of competition, they surged to the top of the list.

A Day on The Links for 1st Generation UB students

Inaugural President’s Golf Classic and Spa Day at Baha Mar

UNIVERSITY of The Bahamas (UB) has forged a partnership with the Baha Mar Resort Foundation to host a day on the links to raise funding for first-generation university students and grow the university’s endowment as it strengthens connections with alumni, donors and friends. The University Endowment is to realise the vision of the University of The Bahamas for all time in the future.

Talks aim to settle nursing dispute

THE Bahamas Nurses Union has not yet applied to the Department of Labour for permission to hold a strike vote concerning its dispute with the Public Hospitals Authority over a shift system, Labour Director Robert Farquharson said yesterday.

Plastic ban - there's no going back

PRIME Minister Dr Hubert Minnis said he would rather risk an election than the future of the country, telling the media the government fully informed the public on the plastic ban and does not intend to reverse the decision.

BTVI names consultants to oversee transformation

The Bahamas Technical and Vocational Institute (BTVI) has named consultants to oversee the multi-million dollar upgrades being part-financed by the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB). Dr Robert W Robertson, its president, announced LaToya Johnson as p

‘The Power of Her’ postponed, not cancelled

‘The Power of Her’ may have been postponed due to the coronavirus outbreak, but organisers promise the empowering event will go ahead as soon as possible to help women overcome challenges that prevent them from living their best lives.

Financial provider hails budget tax rise rejection

A Bahamian financial provider has praised the government for rejecting new or increased taxes in the 2020-2021 budget, branding its fiscal strategy as “very bold, creative, inclusive and collaborative”. Robert Pantry, pictured , Simplified Lending’s

Androsians urged: 'Tear up the box and innovate'

A Bahamian entrepreneur last week told Andros residents they must “tear up the box and innovate” to achieve their financial ambitions and develop sustainable communities. Robert Pantry, who left his career in banking to found Simplified Lending, tol

Lloyd announces end of unlimited UWI subventions

EDUCATION Minister Jeffrey Lloyd has announced that the 2018/2019 academic year will be the last year of unlimited subventions for Bahamian students enrolled in the medical programme at the University of the West Indies.Addressing the issue in Parlia

Major Jr hopes to be a top contender for national title

WHEN the Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association’s Giorgio Baldacci National Open Tennis Tournament gets underway on Wednesday, Kevin Major Jr hopes to be one of the top contenders for the title. Back home after playing in a series of tournaments in Florida

Justin Lunn: 'I'm hoping to have an amazing tournament here'

AFTER spending some time in Montreal, Canada working on his technique, Justin Lunn said he’s looking forward to heading to the United States in February to resume playing on the professional circuit. “This year was a little bit slow for me,” Lunn po

Sands: Travel risk move is ‘step in the right direction’

BAHAMAS Hotel and Tourism Association President Robert Sands says the country’s newly lowered travel risk rating by the US Centres for Disease Control and Prevention “is a step in the right direction”.

‘Blind attorney’ loses over fresh $30m estate appeal

A Bahamian attorney who alleged he was “legally blind” has suffered another defeat in his bid to appeal sanctions imposed upon him relating to the management of a $30m estate.

Cost of change from playing ‘VAT politics’

The “era of Value Added Tax (VAT) politics” is making things difficult, one large food store chain executive said.

This Easter, find the silver lining in life

“He arose! He arose! Alleluia! Christ Arose!” – Robert Lowry (1826-1899)

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