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Marina slowdown causing ‘freak out’
The Association of Bahamas Marinas (ABM) president says “it’s kind of freaking me out” that there has been a “noticeable” slowdown in boating/yachting traffic ahead of the Spring season’s peak.
Cruise ship arrests: ‘No cost to the Gov’t’
The Port Department’s acting controller yesterday confirmed that the arrest of Crystal Cruises’ two vessels comes at “absolutely no cost to The Bahamas’ government”.
Islands’ schools back to ‘normal’
MOST schools in Grand Bahama and the Family Islands are ready for the full return of face-to-face instruction, according to the Bahamas Union of Teachers, however schools in New Providence need to individually determine their readiness due to their issues.
SUPER SALARY - DISMAL JOB: DRA blasted over MD’s pay package and recovery work
CENTRAL and South Abaco MP John Pinder says it is “shameful” there remain duties unfulfilled in storm ravaged Abaco while the former managing director of the Disaster Reconstruction Authority took home an “extravagant” salary.
Undermining values of Bahamians
DR MICHAEL Darville and Ministry of Health and Wellness officials must be commended for rejecting the concert request of Bahamian promoters of the Reggae Valentine’s Day event featuring Jamaican dancehall artist Dexter Daps.
BBF secures funding for national men’s baskeball team travel to FIBA Americas World Cup Qualifier
WITH just about all of the funding secured, the Bahamas Basketball Federation is now preparing to assemble the men’s national team that will represent the country in the final two games of the second leg of the FIBA Americas World Cup Qualifier.
FACE TO FACE: Robin’s making waves to help children in need
MILLIONS of people around the world visit The Bahamas and end up falling in love with this country and its people. Many are repeat visitors, captivated by these balmy isles. Some have decided to take up permanent residence and call this place home. But few are the people who come and take a special interest in making a difference in the lives of the Bahamian children who may need their help the most – those in the inner city.
Tourism’s call: ‘Eliminate’ 48-hour COVID testing
The Government was yesterday urged to eliminate the 48 hour in-country COVID testing requirement for all tourists and make The Bahamas “more competitive” for the peak winter season.
Fund’s record $75m inflow builds RF Bank ‘war chest’
A Bahamian investment bank yesterday said it expects to match last year’s record $75m inflow into its fixed income fund and further build a “war chest” to deploy as possibilities emerge in 2022.
Sisters-in law’ ‘take leap’ on authentic Bahamian brands
A sister-in-law duo yesterday said they are “taking a leap” by opening a downtown Nassau store designed to place “authentic” Bahamian brands within easier reach of tourists and locals.
Bahamas First unveils date-driven approach
Bahamas First has formed a new unit that will provide business intelligence and analytics to its operations in both this nation and the Cayman Islands.
A lethally reckless judiciary
Last week, a young man convicted of possession of an illegal firearm and ammunition received a sentence of one year in prison and a fine of $5,500.00. This kind of thing has become so normalised in The Bahamas that it hardly receives any notice, either editorially or by government ministers charged with maintaining societal norms.
Call to get tough over gun crimes
SENATE President LaShell Adderley has called for stiffer penalties and longer imprisonment terms for gun possession and gun-related crimes as the country looks to curb the scourge of domestic violence.
‘We feel they should throw those standards out the door’
WITH very few meets to compete in before the final trials next month, local coaches are calling on the Bahamas Association of Athletic Associations to rescind on the qualifying standards for the return of the CARIFTA Games over the Easter holiday weekend in Kingston, Jamaica.
Twelve-year-old Finley Lambert sails away with Optimist National Championship title
AFTER returning since it was postponed in 2021 due to the coronavirus pandemic, 12-year-old Finley McKinney Lambert clinched the Optimist National Championship title in the waters of Montagu Bay.
THE KDK REPORT: A ram in the bush
NONE of us can recall the exact details of the day we were born so our knowledge of that day is limited to what our parents tell us. Despite this, every birthday is a cause for celebration whether someone organises it or we are old enough to do it ourselves. Some, like myself, prefer to travel to celebrate while others enjoy a quiet evening at home with loved ones. Many like to throw parties where food, cake, music and alcoholic beverages are typical expectancies and turning milestone ages like 18 and 50 often triggers the most extravagant events.
Bahamas sees $900m boost from marine areas expansion
The Bahamas has generated a $900m annual economic boost by expanding its Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) to cover 20 percent of the country’s coastal environment, studies have estimated.
Minister backs Grand Bahama students to excel
EDUCATION Minister Glenys Hanna Martin is optimistic Grand Bahama and Abaco students will excel, despite the double ordeal of Hurricane Dorian and the COVID-19 pandemic.
What baggage?
I am not an FNM and most of my other habits are food ones. I was almost astounded when I read a recent article in The Tribune by Rashad Rolle, a senior reporter at that fine establishment, wherein he quoted Adrian White (FNM-Ann’s Town) as suggesting that both he and Shanendon Cartwright (FNM-St. Barnabas) have “baggage” going into the upcoming FNM convention.
DIANE PHILLIPS: Dawn Davies – an unassuming collector with wicked sense of humour will leave an indelible mark on the world of visual arts
THE first thing Dawn Davies says when you walk into her home which is less house and more living museum with art everywhere - on walls, tables, in hallways, even on the ceiling - “Among the important art works displayed, I like a bit of whimsy, including the folksy, kitsch and craft.”