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Ricardo Smith to run for president of the NPBA

OVER the weekend, Ricardo Smith unveiled his plans and slate of officers who intend to run with him when he contests for the office of president of the New Providence Basketball Association this weekend.

Law shouldn't 'tax you out of business'

The Government is “taxing people out of business” via an “unconscionable” Business Licence fee that exacerbates the struggles of loss-making firms, a well-known fiscal hawk is arguing.

DPM: ‘Not reached’ business licence reform stage yet

The deputy prime minister says the government has “not reached the point” of finalising business licence reform despite being “very sensitive” to the burden it imposes on the private sector.

Changing leadership

Please be advised that contrary to Mr Abraham Moss’ assertion in today’s issue of The Tribune:

Texas philanthropists partner with ministry to provide tablets

TEXAS Philanthropists Carl and Gigi Allen have partnered with the Ministry of Education to provide tablets for the public education sector in The Bahamas as government seeks to digitise all public schools in the country.

Chamber director ‘tasked’ with national pension fund set-up

A Chamber of Commerce director yesterday revealed he has been “tasked” with developing a National Workers Pension Fund in a bid to tackle The Bahamas’ looming retirement crisis.

BUSINESS BITES: Taylor Industries R.I.P. Aged 74

I guess I bought my first light-bulb over 30 years ago in the friendly store facing Shirley Street’s busy traffic flow. Convenient, with easy parking and never crowded, it continued to meet my occasional electrical needs, a local retail icon I never thought about— and which never changed.

Teacher in beating video broke rules

THE investigation into a video of an Abaco physical education teacher beating six students has determined the teacher in question “did not act with proper authority”, Education Minister Jeff Lloyd said yesterday.

Taylor Industries insolvent by $1m

Taylor Industries is insolvent by $1m after racking up a combined $1.856m in losses during the four-and-a-half years prior to its January 8 closure, it has been revealed.

New Providence Modified Pitch Softball League action heats up

THE New Providence Modified Pitch Softball League continued its action over the weekend at the Baillou Hills Sporting Complex.

Putting new moms first: How to help with stressful situations after baby’s arrival

When Tishka Moss had her first child, Gevon Jr, something happened that she never expected. Instead of feeling pure joy at having delivered a healthy baby boy, she also experienced some negative feelings; feelings of stress and being completely overwhelmed.

Shaunae opens season with world leading time

Shaunae Miller-Uibo achieved a world leading time and her second best career performance in her season opener on Saturday at the Tom Jones Memorial in Gainesville, Florida.

Team Bahamas' medal performances at CARIFTA Swimming Championships

Here’s a look at Team Bahamas medalists from the first two days of competition at the Carifta Swimming Championships in Bridgetown, Barbados. Monday night’s winners were not available up to press time.

Izaak Bastian takes the spotlight at CARIFTA Games

IZAAK Bastian had a performance over the weekend at the CARIFTA Games that he will cherish for a long time as he helped the Bahamas swimming programme reign supreme once again in the Caribbean.

Wholesalers Softball League action

AFTER taking a break for the Easter holiday weekend, the New Providence Wholesalers Softball League will be back in action at the Baillou Hills Sporting Complex. Before they took the break, the following results were posted in the last games played two weeks ago:

RBPF promotion board was ‘illegally constituted’

A RECENT Royal Bahamas Police Force promotion board that overlooked a police constable from advancement to corporal was illegally constituted, with former Police Commissioner Ellison Greenslade found to have had no business chairing the committee in question, a Supreme Court judge has ruled.

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