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Events team demands: Where’s our money?

SOME 150 members of an organising committee established to manage national events on behalf of the government are reportedly demanding payment, stating they were fired but never given termination letters or severance.

NHI worries still troubling business

The Bahamian private sector yesterday continued to express concern over the Government’s ability to properly manage the proposed National Health Insurance(NHI) scheme, calling for greater transparency and accountability over the use of public resources.

TUC protests to ILO over Govt strike poll move

A Bahamian trade union body has complained to the International Labour Organisation (ILO) about the “substantial limitation” that will be imposed on worker industrial action by the Government’s proposed legal changes.

Mario Ford hosting youth development programme

AFTER completing another successful summer baseball camp on Windsor Park, Mario Ford decided to provide another avenue for the young boys in the inner city communities to develop their skills by hosting a youth development programme.The eight-week pr

Windsor Express selects JR Cadot with13th pick

THE next stop on JR Cadot’s pro basketball career gives him an opportunity to play in North America for the first time since his collegiate days at TCU.The Windsor Express selected Cadot with the 13th overall pick in the National Basketball League of

Bahamas ranked 54th of 159 countries for economic freedom

THE Bahamas ranks 54th out of 159 countries and territories included in the Economic Freedom of the World: 2017 Annual Report, released today by The Nassau Institute in conjunction with Canada’s Fraser Institute.

Hotels bet on technology to attract, dazzle guests

LAS VEGAS (AP) — It takes just minutes for a room service attendant to respond to a text message asking for a soda, bringing the Diet Coke on a tray with a glass of ice and lime wedges, no need for the modern hassle of placing a phone call.

Gray, Jets on win streak

Sebastian Gray’s scoring has helped the Northern Oklahoma-Enid Jets to a win streak in a battle atop the conference standings headed toward the postseason.Gray has scored in double figures the last three games, a three-game winning streak for the Jet

Mitchell needs humility

AFTER reading a report in which former Minister of Foreign Affairs and Immigration Fred Mitchell tried to downplay the Free National Movement’s (FNM) landslide victory in the May 10 General Election, where the Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) was annihilated in the polls, I have one question to ask, and I will use common Bahamian vernacular for emphasis: “Bey, you fa real, King?”

Galanis wants Sears to lead PLP affairs in the Senate

FORMER Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) MP Philip Galanis yesterday suggested that the party should turn to former Attorney General Alfred Sears to lead its affairs in the Senate, or “lose out” on its “best chance to signal positive change” in the wake of its landslide defeat at the hands of the Free National Movement.

Lloyd aims to increase investment in technical education

DURING his maiden formal presentation as Minister of Education, Jeffrey Lloyd did not mince his words regarding his views on technical vocational education and training (TVET), saying that it serves as the core discipline in the efficiency of any society.

‘Political mismanagement’ undermining Bahamas economic sustainability

A governance reform advocate has urged politicians to produce “more action, less talk”, and warned that Government mismanagement is threatening “economic sustainability”.

FNM constituency association regrets picking Chipman

The Free National Movement’s Centreville Constituency Associationregrets backing Reece Chipman’s nomination for Parliament and will not recommend he be re-nominated in 2022, association chairman Juan Cartwright told The Tribune yesterday.

Design your lifestyle - A small loss

Victoria Sarne continues her examination of life-changing moments and daily challenges

I am one of those annoying people (despite my best attempts not to be) who are meticulously on time to the second, or early, no matter how busy the traffic. I often have to keep driving to whittle away the time before I turn around so that I will at least not be too early and throw the host/hostess into a tither. I seem to have a built-in atomic clock so it takes a serious effort to make myself late for anything.

From a ‘one-bedroom shack’ to cover girl glamour

Bahamian spotlighted by international magazine

The experience of gracing the cover of an international magazine has been nothing short of amazing for Bahamian Felicia Archer.

Falcons rout Stingrays 58-28 on day 3

DAY three of the Hugh Campbell Basketball Classic traditionally produced the first group of eliminations and the introduction of Family Island teams in the annual tournament as the field starts to dwindle headed into mid-term break for most schools.T

Bahamas 0-3 after 96-63 loss to Dominican Republic

The Dominican Republic caught fire from beyond the arch in the second half and, in particular, during a third-quarter run where they took control for good en route to a win in the latest World Cup qualifier.

Trent gives some tips at 31st Mario Ford Baseball Camp

TRENT Deveaux, one of the 20 Bahamians now in the pipeline of Major League Baseball, returned to the Mario Ford Baseball Camp where he imparted to the campers how he got started right where they were on Windsor Field.

Teachers left in limbo with no schools

DESPITE the fact that a significant number of new teachers are still awaiting confirmation, three days into the new school year the ongoing teacher shortage continues to be an issue affecting classrooms nationwide, Bahamas Union of Teachers President Belinda Wilson said yesterday.

BOC has not yet named Team Bahamas for the CAC Games

WITH the 2018 Central American and Caribbean Games all set for July 19 to August 3 in Barranquilla, Colombia, the Bahamas Olympic Committee has yet to name the team that will represent the Bahamas.BOC president Rommel Knowles said they are still in t

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