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WHY I WILL BOYCOTT THE ELECTION

WHY I WILL BOYCOTT THE ELECTION EDITOR, The Tribune. As a supporter of the Free National Movement (FNM) and a voter in the great constituency of Marco City, I am very disappointed in several political moves that were made on Grand Bahama by the governin

Government leads call for a reduction in carbon footprint

REDUCING the intensity of energy consumption throughout the Bahamas is the beginning of a responsible citizen's behaviour toward increasing the Bahamas' contribution to mitigating the global carbon footprint, the government has said.. Energy statistics s

Government leads call for a reduction in carbon footprint

REDUCING the intensity of energy consumption throughout the Bahamas is the beginning of a responsible citizen's behaviour toward increasing the Bahamas' contribution to mitigating the global carbon footprint, the government has said.. Energy statistics s

QC: Corporate tax is ‘not inevitable’

THE Bahamas was yesterday urged to see its European Union (EU) pledges through to completion, a well-known QC arguing that corporate taxation is “not inevitable”.

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Junior sailors take advantage of the 7th annual Youth Olympic Regatta

THE seventh annual Bahamas Youth Olympic Regatta was held by Nassau Yacht Club and Bahamas National Sailing School February 15-16 in Montagu Bay. The regatta is one of five major junior events held each year in the Bahamas and attracts sailors from

Giant strides for an upstart nation

The fate of the Bahamas and athletics have always been intertwined as it has taken a strong foothold as the nation’s most popular sport. This year will not only mark the 41st anniversary of Independence for the country but also the 60th anniversary of the Bahamas fielding its first national team for international competition.

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Human remains found at Xanadu Beach, Grand Bahama

Human remains have been found on a beach in Grand Bahama.

Clarification

Minister for Grand Bahama Ginger Moxey misspoke during her speech in the House in relation to the number of potential contractors and employees who might be affected by investment in Grand Bahama Shipyard.

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Bahamas in the spotlight thanks to Sports Illustrated star

THE Bahamas continues to receive international publicity thanks to Sports Illustrated unveiling of the historic, multi-platform launch of its 2016 swimsuit calendars, which features three covers, one of which was shot in the Exumas.

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Bahamas Judo Open champions emerge

THE Bahamas Judo Open was held this past weekend and 73 athletes from five clubs vied for the position of Bahamas Judo Open champion in their respective divisions.

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Bahamas in discussions over disaster plans

THE Bahamas has entered into discussions with the Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency to draft an evacuation policy in the event of a catastrophic disaster.

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November date for Speed Week return

THE dates for Bahamas Speed Week Revival 2012 the country’s biggest annual motor sport event, have been announced.

Bahamas Ferries extends freight services to Abaco

Bahamas Ferries has extended its freight services to Marsh Harbour, Abaco, with the addition of its latest vessel, the M/V Inagua Spray.The Inagua Spray, a 246.5-foot roll-on/roll-off (RoRo) vessel, is capable of shipping 18 40-foot containers and tw

Ill timing over Ferreira

Last week, The Bahamas learned the sad news of Environment Minister Romauld Ferreira’s 14-year-old son’s tragic and sudden passing.

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Bahamas Bowl set

THE fourth Bahamas Bowl has been set for 12:30pm on Friday, December 22.

Bahama Brass Band releases historic 12th album

Embraces praise and worship music

Music is said to be the universal language and feature of the human experience. It transcends the barriers of language and creed. It is with this in mind that the famous Bahama Brass Band celebrates an historic accomplishment this year for the brass

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Bahamas Bowl all set for Dec. 21

THE fifth annual Bahamas Bowl has been set for Friday, December 21, 2018 at 12:30pm ET. The game, held in Nassau’s 15,000-seat Thomas A. Robinson National Stadium, will be broadcast in the United States for the fifth consecutive year by ESPN. For t

US offers support despite being battered by Irma itself

THE US Mission to the Bahamas is working together with the Bahamian government and the Bahamian people to respond in the aftermath of Hurricane Irma. The US government provided the Bahamas and Turks and Caicos with satellite imagery to aid in recove

Time to find radical solutions

In June The international Monetary Fund projected that the world economy will contract by 4.9%.

Law partner Dr Colin Hughes dies, aged 87

DR COLIN HUGHES, the youngest and last of the original partners of the law firm, McKinney, Bancroft & Hughes, died in Australia on June 30 at the age of 87.