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Tributes are paid to coach McPhee

GEORGE McPhee, a former veteran player, who went on to coach a number of the rising young players in the Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association, passed away at his home on Wednesday morning two days before his 69th birthday today.

ALICIA WALLACE: People in power need to stop paying lip service to the problem and do something about it

Since the murder of a young mother and her daughter, the issue of domestic violence has been getting more attention in the media.

Dispute over start of school orientations

DIRECTOR of Education Marcellus Taylor and Bahamas Union of Teachers president Belinda Wilson were at odds yesterday over the confusion surrounding this week’s school orientations.

Education Minister and union boss go to war

EDUCATION Minister Jeff Lloyd said his ministry will not attend meetings with Bahamas Union of Teachers President Belinda Wilson or view her as a credible representative of teachers unless she apologises for her conduct and stops behaving in a “disrespectful and insulting” manner.

Bahamian in Canada dies after being hit by train

A BAHAMIAN living and working in Canada died after being hit by a train earlier this month.

SHAUNTAE IS KICKING UP A STORM

THIS YEAR, there were no shouts or applauses to usher in the new Miss Bahamas Universe, Shauntae Miller. Instead, Miss Miller received her accolades by virtual means due to the coronavirus pandemic.

FACE TO FACE: Whatever happened to the Marquis of Nassau?

During my years as a full-time reporter for The Tribune, I had the opportunity to not only write for news, but also for features, sports and business. I actually ended up in the business department working under Neil Hartnell as senior business reporter before I left to hone my skills in broadcasting with ZNS news.

Convenience store manager dies after armed robbery shooting

THE manager of Grace of God Convenience Store was shot and killed on Thursday night during a robbery of the Miami Street store.

ALICIA WALLACE: It’s been six months - by now we should know what we’re doing

We are six months in and the government still has not figured out how to respond to the COVID-19. From public health management to addressing economic concerns, there are far too many gaps. The main issue continues to be failure to consult. What does the government have against engaging experts, practitioners and affected people?

Adam Johnson goes pro in France

IT has been a long and tedious journey with so many disappointments for Adam Johnson. But through Jaraun ‘Kino’ Burrows’ Raw Talent programme, Adam Johnson is now playing professional basketball in France. He has signed with Fos Provence Basket Club where he’s developing through their No.5 team, but according to Burrows, they anticipate that the 6-foot, 6-inch forward will get the chance to advance through the ranks very quickly.

Teachers at odds over numbers on 'sick out'

ABOUT 1,000 teachers across the country called in sick yesterday in protest over what they described as a lack of COVID-19 health and safety protocols at schools, according to Bahamas Union of Teachers president Belinda Wilson.

PLP opposes amalgamated schools on Mayaguana

THE official opposition is calling the government’s decision to amalgamate the public schools on Mayaguana “a regressive education policy”, but the director of education says the decision was made to maximise the government’s resources.Yesterday, PLP

Man who said he would kill his daughter told to take anger management classes

A MAN was ordered to attend anger management and parenting classes after he admitted to threatening to kill his daughter and punching her in the face. Dominic Taylor, 35, appeared before Deputy Chief Magistrate Andrew Forbes, charged with one count

'Everything spins' on founder finding for $400m project

Sir Franklyn Wilson says "everything spins" on how quickly the Jack's Bay project can find 40 "founder" investors to kick-start its next expansion phase following Friday's Heads of Agreement signing. Making an impassioned plea for "everyone in Eleut

Man stole car after being refused job severance pay

A 24-year-old man, who admitted to stealing someone’s car because he was in desperate need of money, was fined $500 on Friday or face six months in prison.Stevenson Taylor was among several people who appeared before Magistrate Samuel McKinney for th

Taylor aims to become the first Bahamian CPL cricket player

ALTHOUGH he missed out on an opportunity to get drafted in the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) TwentyTwenty (T20), Marc Taylor has secured himself a sponsorship that could enhance his goal to become the first Bahamian CPL professional cricket player.

Man fined $5,000 for attacking girlfriend in her home

A 30-year-old man who broke into his girlfriend’s house and assaulted her and the father of her children was fined nearly $5,000 yesterday. David Taylor was charged with one count of housebreaking and two counts of assault after he was accused of fo

SCHOOLS OUT: New term delayed ’til Oct 5 - and then only virtual classes

SCHOOLS across the country will now reopen on October 5 with virtual learning only for the islands of New Providence, Abaco and Eleuthera, Minister of Education Jeff Lloyd announced Monday.

Magistrate urges public to be more careful

DEPUTY Chief Magistrate Andrew Forbes yesterday urged the public to “exercise better judgment” to avoid being brought before the courts for violating the emergency orders.

Jitney drivers ask 'What about us?'

Jitney drivers are “totally irate” and “sorely displeased” after being left out of the latest emergency powers orders that allowed for commercial activity to resume on August 31.

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