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FRONT PORCH: Don’t dare relax - behave like fools and we’ll pay a deadly price

In one of his most ominous warnings since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus pleaded with world leaders and the international community:

STATESIDE: Architects of their own demise - and possible presidential future

American governors are very much in the news these days. Mostly, it’s for the wrong reasons.

INSIGHT: Keeping children safe in our classrooms is a lesson we must learn

A comprehensive review of schools security is required not just for now but for the future of our students, former assistant police commissioner Paul Thompson says . . .

Controversial financier makes South Ocean bid

A controversial Austrian businessman with a history of regulatory run-ins has emerged as the third, secretive bidder for New Providence’s South Ocean resort property, Tribune Business can reveal.

RICHARD COULSON: VAT 'gaps' spark public resistance

At last we have it: The Government’s recently published ‘Summary and Explanation of the Draft Legislation’ is a solid, workmanlike summary of the proposed Value-Added Tax (VAT) regime.

Gov't impatience grows over South Ocean deal

The Government is growing increasingly impatient with South Ocean’s owner over finalising a preferred bidder for the property, with no formal application yet submitted to the Bahamas Investment Authority (BIA).

INSIGHT: Stories uncovered from the global conflict which touched our shores

IN THE 1960s, an American woman returned alone to remote Acklins Island to commune with her dead husband who crashed there in World War II. But which of some ten airmen from three planes was he on, and can we verify as much with living witnesses?

Survivor of the Holocaust tells how Schindler saved her life

Survivor of the Holocaust tells how Schindler saved her life During the entire period in which we worked for Director Schindler, he did everything possible to save the lives of the greatest possible number of Jews, in spite of the tremendous difficulties

Little contact as East End residents battle to survive

BAHAMIANS who survived Hurricane Dorian’s deadly wrath in far-flung East Grand Bahama settlements remain locked in survival mode.

INSIGHT – Abaco: Getting back on its feet, cay by cay

In the weeks since Hurricane Dorian devastated Abaco and parts of Grand Bahama priority has been on securing inhabitants safety and then slowly starting the process of rebuilding these shattered communities.

A LOVE STORY WORTH SHARING – Popular motivational speaker to wed Bahamian sports reporter

LISA NICHOLS is one of the world’s most-requested motivational speakers, as well as a media personality and corporate CEO whose global platform has reached nearly 80 million people. From a struggling single mom on public assistance to a millionaire entrepreneur, Lisa’s courage and determination has inspired fans worldwide to discover their own untapped talents and infinite potential.

RICHARD COULSON: Is Perry the man for 'nitty-gritty'?

The Nassau Institute has long enjoyed its role as the libertarian, free-enterprise thorn in the side of governments, whether FNM or PLP, battling every statist attempt to seize more power and reduce individual liberty.

TOUGH CALL: A tale of South Eleuthera

ROCK SOUND, Eleuthera – Other than sun, sand and sea, South Eleuthera’s attractions are modest – a landlocked ocean hole where you can feed the snappers, an 87-year-old fig tree spreading along the highway, and an historic Methodist manse.

Sports in brief

THE Pressure Hot Batters defeated the Police Crime Stoppers 11-9 in seven innings on Saturday night to take a 2-0 lead in their Exuma Softball Association’s best-of-seven championship series. The Hot Ballers won game one 6-5 on Thursday.

UPDATES - How to help: guide to the relief efforts following Joaquin

A NUMBER of relief efforts have been launched around The Bahamas to assist those who have been affected by Hurricane Joaquin. The Tribune here lists some of the efforts in the community, along with where you can drop off donations and how you can help through volunteering or financial donations.

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