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Super Value cuts Sunday hours on 25% sales drop
Super Value has slashed Sunday shopping hours after sales “dropped off 25 percent”, its principal revealed yesterday, adding: “They aren’t coming to show off their church hats any more.”
‘Rude awakening’ awaits on true COVID-19 costs
Bahamians face “a rude awakening” once COVID-19’s true economic and fiscal costs are revealed, a governance reformer warned yesterday, as he called for “accelerated efficiency” in government.
Free tennis clinics ‘well suited for the current environment’
THE Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association (BLTA) is pleased that free tennis clinics are being offered in various islands in The Bahamas.
$1,000 FINE FOR SELLING MARIJUANA
A 24-year-old man who told police he was selling marijuana to make a “couple of dollars” was yesterday fined $1,000.
Nairn erases national indoor long jump record
A Bahamas national indoor record for Laquan Nairn, a school record by Charisma Taylor and victories by Steven Gardiner, Jyles Etienne, Sasha Wells and Denisha Cartwright highlighted a series of weekend performances by Bahamian athletes around the United States.
DIANE PHILLIPS: Another slice of history lost to our cultural apathy
ON January 29, another historic building on Bay Street burned. Long before it was known as the Cotton Ginny building - named for the popular clothing store it housed - the striking stone structure had been the art studio of the late Elyse Wasile whose hand-painted small ceramics found their way into homes, embassies and great estates around the world.
Two BTVI staffers dismissed for theft
TWO Bahamas Technical and Vocational Institute staff members have been fired for stealing following an independent investigation by its board of directors.
Govt ‘very close’ on Lucayan re-opening
A Cabinet minister yesterday said the Government is “very close” to deciding when the Grand Lucayan hotel will reopen after it missed the original February 1 timeline set by the resort's Board.
Throwers take advantage of Blue Chips meet
AMIDST the postponement of the CARIFTA Games and not too many meets to compete in, throwers are taking advantage of the Blue Chips Throwers Club’s series of events at the Thomas A Robinson Track and Field Stadium.
BTVI probe into misconduct claim
Bahamas Technical and Vocational Institute is carrying out an investigation into alleged misconduct, board chairman Kevin Basden has told The Tribune.
Canada in new ‘stumbling block’ for tourism’s revival
Canada's decision to halt all flights by its airlines to The Bahamas until April 30 was yesterday branded "another stumbling block along the road to recovery" for this nation's battered tourism industry.
US travel advisory ease a ‘big boost’
The Bahamas Hotel and Tourism Association’s (BHTA) president yesterday hailed the US easing its health travel advisory on the country as “a big boost” for the economy’s largest industry.
100K WILL NEED AID TO CONTINUE: Feeding Network boss warns crisis looming when programme ends
BAHAMAS Feeding Network Executive Director Philip Smith fears some 100,000 people will still need food assistance after the National Food Distribution Task Force’s programme ends in March.
Student-athletes take the spotlight on the track, field
SEVERAL Bahamian student-athletes received conference and programme accolades for their standout performances in their respective season openers.
Rested Kings get 29 points from ‘Buddy’ Hield, defeat Magic 121-107
ORLANDO, Florida (AP) — Chavavo “Buddy” Hield scored a season-best 29 points, hitting seven 3-pointers, and the well-rested Sacramento Kings beat the Orlando Magic 121-107 last night.
Memo ‘just a reminder, not a way to silence staff’
THE president of Bahamas Technical and Vocational Institute said a recent memo sent to staff was not meant to silence anyone, but to just remind them of an existing internal policy.
Super Value principal no COVID powers believer
Super Value’s principal yesterday said he does not believe in "emergency powers", while decisions relating to them should be taken by the Cabinet and not just one man.
BTVI ‘trying to silence workers’ claims union
DANIEL Thompson, president of the Union of Tertiary Educators of the Bahamas, yesterday accused Bahamas Technical and Vocational Institute and the government of trying to silence workers who have voiced their concerns about the school’s “inefficiencies”.
Getting the rules right for a successful sovereign wealth fund
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“Our landscapes connect us to our history; they are the source of our character as a people, as well as our health, our safety and our prosperity. Natural resources enrich us economically, yes. But they also enrich us aesthetically and recreationally and culturally and spiritually.”
Ex-British politician dies diving in Exumas
FORMER British politician Robert Rowland died after a diving accident near his home in Exuma over the weekend.