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Protect our girls! Local organisation tackles sexual abuse

Thanks to the #MeToo movement, women across the globe have felt empowered to speak out publicly against sexual harassment and abuse in an unprecedented fashion.The movement, which started in October 2017, has incited bravery among many women who are

'Over 80%' of food products VAT-free

The Government yesterday urged consumers to be “patient” as they familiarise themselves with the VAT-free breadbasket, with the industry suggesting “80 percent” of products fall into this category.The Ministry of Finance, in a statement yesterday, sa

Atlantis open to 1,200 guests during Irma

Atlantis yesterday said it has 1,200 guests ‘in-house’ ahead of Hurricane Irma’s arrival, less than half the number that ‘rode out’ Matthew with it almost a year ago.

Pintard in Grand Bahama to assess Irma damage

DESPITE the reports of structural damages to buildings and homes that have surfaced in Grand Bahama, Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture Michael Pintard said it doesn’t appear as if there are any hindrances to the sporting facilities. In Grand Bah

‘One law for all’ call on BPL no disconnect list

The existence of a Bahamas Power & Light (BPL) ‘do not disconnect’ list threatens to undermine accountability and the concept of “one law for all”, a governance reformer warned yesterday.

Group teams with BTVI on renewable energy studies

A renewable energy group has agreed to donate a solar system to the Bahamas Technical and Vocational Training Institute (BTVI), and develop a curriculum for students leading to certification in solar energy.“We are really pleased to have someone of t

Shoppers flock to buy as hardware stores reopen

SCORES of shoppers made their way to Kelly’s Mall at the Marathon location as hardware and home stores reopened yesterday.When The Tribune canvassed the area, a line of about 60 customers trailed along the pavement and stretched to the mall’s entranc

LIFE LINES: Finding inspiration

Last week I saw a post on Facebook from someone which said: “I don’t want to see any more motivational posts.”

EDITORIAL: Safe to come in but not to go out?

There was a contradiction at the heart of Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis’ national address yesterday.

EDITORIAL: Saving lives, then saving the economy

THE extent of the economic crisis we are facing is beginning to become clear.

Cleaning firms: Critical we're treated 'essential'

Cleaning products and services firms yesterday said their addition to the list of “essential” businesses spared from the lockdown is critical to combat the health risk posed by COVID-19. Roman Knowles, a Blanco Bleach sales manager, told Tribune Bus

'One-stop shop' for Bahamians to trade globally

A bank has unveiled an online trading platform to give Bahamian investors direct “one-stop shop” access to the US and global financial markets.Cornèrtrader, a subsidiary of Bahamas-based Cornèr Bank (Overseas) subsidiary, said the initiative was desi

Businessman: My WTO concerns were eased

A Bahamian businessman yesterday said many of his WTO-related concerns have been eased following the private sector’s meeting with the Government negotiating team last week.Robert Myers, pictured, who is part of the Chamber of Commerce’s World Trade

BTVI readies for City and guilds expansion

Twenty-seven persons from the Bahamas Technical and Vocational Institute (BTVI) recently attended training sessions that focused on City and Guilds’ assessment and quality assurance.The four-day training session in New Providence came as BTVI further

EDITORIAL: A high stakes game with the Supreme Court the prize

WHAT is really at stake in the great political circus now playing in Washington, DC?

Foreign minister to lead Abaco summit

The Minister of Foreign Affairs will deliver the keynote address at the 16th annual Abaco Business Outlook conference, which will be held on September 5 in Marsh Harbour.Darren Henfield, also the north Abaco MP, will lead the speaker line-up at the A

'Tact and strategy' need over tourism promotion

The Bahamas must “tactfully and strategically” promote it is open for business ahead of the all-important winter tourism season’s November start, a top hotelier says.Robert Sands, Baha Mar’s senior vice-president of government and external affairs, b

Flight Services recommendation goes to minister

The government-appointed evaluation committee was yesterday said to have submitted its “recommendations” on the Nassau Flight Services (NFS) privatisation to the responsible minister. Algernon Cargill, director of aviation, declined to be drawn on w

Tourism on 'critical' Canadian mission

The Ministry of Tourism has been joined by private sector partners on an “absolutely critical” tour of major Canadian cities that aims to boost visitor numbers in Hurricane Dorian’s wake. “Following Hurricane Dorian, we felt that it was absolutely c

US health upgrade gives tourism ‘unabated’ boost

A top hotelier last night said The Bahamas’ long-awaited COVID upgrade by the US health authorities will help ensure “pent-up demand for travel to The Bahamas continues unabated”.

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