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Defending Candia Dames

In light of the recent personal attacks against Candia Dames, Managing Editor of The Nassau Guardian, we, the collective of women’s rights and human rights activists, vehemently condemn all who would perpetuate one of the most predictable, yet degrading tactics used by male chauvinists to diminish the worth of women, smear their character and silence them through intimidation. These tactics are acts of violence against women.

Hyatt taking Baha Mar bookings from September 9

A HOTEL brand set to operate at Baha Mar when the resort opens following numerous delays has advised its guests that they are set to open within three months.

Hint that Rollins won’t be nominated again by PLP

PROGRESSIVE Liberal Party Stalwart Councillor Valentine Grimes hinted yesterday that the PLP would not renominate Fort Charlotte MP Dr Andre Rollins to contest his seat in the next general election.

Wake up or lose this Paradise

My wife and I married in The Bahamas 23 years ago and have made annual visits as tourists since our wedding.

PM refuses to respond to questions on Baha Mar

PRIME Minister Perry Christie yesterday refused to respond to questions regarding the stalled Baha Mar mega resort amid looming concerns over the future of the $3.5bn West Bay Street development.

Shane Gibson: Any PLP leadership hopefuls will know when to make their move

LABOUR Minister Shane Gibson was against the suggestion yesterday that Progressive Liberal Party members interested in vying for party leadership should declare their intentions well ahead of the party’s convention.

Parliamentarians donate funds to provide computers to students

PRIME Minister Perry Christie has donated nearly $50,000 towards the purchase of laptops for primary school students, Education Minister Jerome Fitzgerald said yesterday.

Reaching out to help students’ education

ORGANISERS of the Timothy Education Programme Bahamas have launched the programme’s first cohort of students with the aim of empowering inner-city youth through balanced mentorship and education.

Shipyard among exhibitors at Miami conference

THE Grand Bahama Shipyard was among nearly 900 exhibitors at the 2015 Cruise Shipping Miami Conference at the Miami Beach Convention Centre this week, promoting its facility and the Bahamas as the leading ship repair destination in the region.

Giants stop the Stingers

WHILE the Patron Regulators have booked their ticket into the New Providence Basketball Association championship series, they have to wait on the outcome of the Commonwealth Bank Giants and PJ Stingers to determine who their opponents will be.

Government says Detention Centre report is 'inaccurate' and 'strains credibility'

THE Bahamas Government regarded allegations supported in a report by the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR) as "overstated and inaccurate", in a statement released yesterday.

Mitchell tight-lipped on Detention Centre claims

IMMIGRATION Minister Fred Mitchell was tight-lipped yesterday on recommendations made by a local panel about the conditions at the Carmichael Road Detention Centre.

Taxi industry modernisation to match tourism upgrades

Baha Mar’s aim in “raising the product and profile” of the taxi cab industry is to ensure it reflects the major tourism-related investments and upgrades in New Providence, a senior executive said yesterday.

Court extends hotel injunction

A SUPREME Court justice yesterday extended an injunction that prevents the Bahamas Hotel Catering and Allied Workers Union from engaging in industrial action over an ongoing gratuity dispute with the Melia Nassau Beach Resort.

New senator backtracks over public disclosures

THE FNM’s new Senate pick Lanisha Rolle backtracked from an opinion she expressed last year highlighting her grievances with the Public Disclosures Act, telling The Tribune yesterday “the law is something one must comply with”.

Mourners say farewell to policeman

PRIME Minister Perry Christie joined family and friends of Constable 983 Latorio “Rio” Demeritte to bid farewell to the 25-year-old officer yesterday, stating that despite having lived for just a short time, his memory is evident in those who loved him.

Sprinters burning up track on the international circuit

WHILE male sprinter Warren Fraser capped off a long year by running his second fastest time in the 100 metres this year at the Rieti 2014 - International Amateur Athletic Federation (IAAF) World Challenge Meeting on Sunday at the Stadium Raul Guidobaldi in Rieti, Anthonique Strachan got tuned up for the IAAF Continental Cup this weekend.

Colina advances to Banker's Softball League playoffs, Commonwealth Bank eliminated

THE Banker’s Softball League continued its regular season at the Baillou Hills Sporting Complex on Saturday with a lot of playoff implications on the line.

TUC files court action to lift strike injunction

THE Trade Union Congress filed an application in the Supreme Court yesterday to have an injunction, which prevents its members from furthering an industrial action, lifted immediately.

Wilchcombe blasts rebel Rollins over ‘immaturity’

OBIE Wilchcombe, West Grand Bahama and Bimini MP, has branded outspoken Fort Charlotte representative Dr Andre Rollins’ ongoing controversial comments in the House of Assembly as “political immaturity” in need of “reconciliation” from not only constituents but from the Progressive Liberal Party’s council.

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