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Economy 'running on 30% efficiency'
The Bahamian economy is “running on 30 percent efficiency” because of its public education woes, a governance reformer has warned, arguing that these have placed “the entire nation in peril”. Robert Myers, the Organisation for Responsible Governance
BTVI chief: Skills gap has widened
The Bahamas Technical and Vocational Institute’s (BTVI) president is arguing that skills gaps within the Bahamian workforce have actually widened over the past decade based on recent survey results.Dr Robert Robertson, speaking to Tribune Business fo
Labour chief asserts whimper greeted COVID furlough end
The COVID furlough period’s end sparked very few worker terminations, the Government’s top labour official is asserting, with Nassau Cruise Port’s need for 250 construction workers “a good indicator” of the economy’s growing revival.
Construction cost offset derailed by height restrictions
A Berry Islands investor is alleging that his plan to offset The Bahamas’ high construction costs by building condominiums has been derailed by the non-disclosure of height restrictions.
STATESIDE: Who's the Jeopardy record holder? Not James
James Holzhauer lost on Monday, and his defeat was big news. Maybe you heard about it: After winning $2.255m on the popular TV game show Jeopardy, Holzhauer finally lost by a small margin to Chicago librarian and Princeton graduate Emma Boetcher.
STATESIDE: When our heroes speak out or are silent
The highest civilian award that an American president can bestow is the Presidential Medal of Freedom. Under its current format, the award was begun by President John F Kennedy.
A YOUNG MAN'S VIEW: No place for political partisan ploys when the people rise up
Black Friday was a wonderful day for democracy in the Bahamas.
BAHAMAS LOOKS TO CLAIM GOLD IN JUDO AT CARIFTA
WHEN the Bahamas Judo Federation breaks ground today with the hosting of CARIFTA Judo for the first time, Team Bahamas is confident that they will keep the title here at home.
After wrong turn, Chad Albury wins the Cycling Nationals
CHRIS Curry didn’t have time to celebrate his first thrill of victory as a Bahamas Cycling Federation National Independence champion when it was all turned into an agony of defeat after a protest revealed that he inadvertently took a wrong turn on th
City Markets staff fight' must not happen again'
The City Markets debacle “must never, ever happen in this country again”, a representative for 350-400 of its former employees yesterday saying they would not accept “less than 80 per cent” of the severance pay due to them.
National Hall of Fame induction set for Friday
THE National Hall of Fame will be increased by 14 when the 2012 Class is enshrined on Friday night.
Banquet to honour '40 Fathers' for Independence
AS the 40th Anniversary of Independence nears, Mount Tabor Full Gospel Baptist Church, in conjunction with the National 40th Independence Celebration Committee, is hosting a banquet to honour its own list of ‘40 Fathers’ at the Sheraton Beach Resort on Cable Beach on Friday, June 14.
YOUNG MAN'S VIEW: Christie's legacy hangs on referendum's outcome
ONE can rest assured that there is quite a bit of shadow boxing going on behind the scenes as the much-ballyhooed referendum date approaches.
BOC introduces newly formed medical advisory committee
WITH the formation of a medical advisory committee, the Bahamas Olympic Committee feels that they will be in a better position to ensure that the Bahamas is properly represented by Bahamian athletes on the national teams for the various international events that come under their jurisdiction.
Food retailers warning on price control 'catastrophe'
Many Bahamian food retailers will suffer “catastrophe” unless there is some Price Control relief prior to Value-Added Tax (VAT), the Retail Grocers Association’s president has warned, after talks with the Government kicked-off on Friday.
FLIFF on location picks stars of moviemaking
FREEPORT – The third annual FLIFF On Location: Grand Bahama Island film festival wrapped up on Sunday, November 3 at the Pelican Bay Hotel.
Crime solving must be free of politics
WE agree with Cynthia “Mother” Pratt’s recent statement that crime should not be politicised because it “knows no agenda; it doesn’t care about being bipartisan; it has no respect for no one party”.
Youth Regatta Champions emerge
Spencer Cartwright, Paloma Cartwright, Tahj Ramirez, MaClean Goodfellow and Alvin Lewis emerged as champions in their respective categories of the Bahamas Youth Olympic Regatta in Montagu Bay over the weekend.
Retail entrepreneur urges 75% minimum wage rise
A well-known retail entrepreneur has called for the minimum wage to be increased by 75 per cent to $7 per hour despite acknowledging that such a rise would “be challenging for me”.
CARIFTA: Bahamas second with 17 medals
With confirmation to host the 50th CARIFTA Games in 2023, the Bahamas’ 54-member team will return from Kingston, Jamaica, with second place with 17 medals, including four gold, at the top regional junior track and field competition.