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Bahamas 'closer than ever' on plane registry

The Bahamas now only needs to sign a global treaty to unlock the “immeasurable long-term economic benefits” of an international aircraft registry, an aviation attorney believes.“The Bahamas is closer than ever to the establishment of the long sought-

Call to decriminalise marijuana

A HANDFUL of young Bahamians are hoping to turn their social media traction into a political movement for the decriminalisation of marijuana.

Lease deal for Girl Guides HQ

SENIOR government officials and executives of the Bahamas Girl Guides Association (BGGA) “reached a mutually agreeable conclusion” on the lease of property located at their Fort Charlotte headquarters on Wednesday, ending a 20-year ordeal. Prime Mini

October date set for Blair murder trial

A TENTATIVE date of October 4 has been set for mention of a matter concerning two men accused of being involved in the October 2014 murder of Blair resident Andre Cartwright. The trial will be heard before Supreme Court Justice Deborah Frasier. Tia

High jumper Jamaal Wilson lends support from the sidelines

LONDON, England: After winning the Bahamas Association of Athletic Associstions' National Championship men's high jump with a qualifying mark in a jump off, Jamaal Wilson was certain he was on his way to the 16th IAAF World Championships as a member of Team Bahamas.

Teenage murder suspect denied bail

A 19-YEAR-OLD awaiting trial on a murder charge had his bail application rejected in Supreme Court yesterday.

Chamber executive's gambling 'scourge' fear for Out Islands

The Bahamas was yesterday urged to rapidly address the “scourge” of web shop gaming in the Family Islands, amid warnings that the resulting social and economic deterioration is now “very visible”.Roderick Simms, chair of the Bahamas Chamber of Commer

BLTA congratulates Kerrie Cartwright on reaching doubles final

The Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association has congratulated Kerrie Cartwright after she reached a doubles final on the International Tennis Federation (ITF) Women’s Circuit.

Cartwright comes close to debut circuit title

IN her best showing so far on the professional tennis player, Bahamian Kerrie Cartwright just missed out on the opportunity to celebrate her first championship title on the International Te

Boards blunder naming two deceased

A GOVERNMENT official yesterday confirmed the list of appointments to statutory boards and committees contained numerous errors, inclusive of erroneous names and at least two deceased appointees.

Lucaya tenant: Too late for me, I’m off to T&C

The Government’s planned Grand Lucayan intervention has come too late for one Port Lucaya Marketplace tenant, who will close his store on Saturday and move to the Turks & Caicos Islands.

Bail hearing next week for murder accused

A SUSPECT awaiting trial on a murder charge will have his bail application heard next week.Shawn McPhee and his lawyer Calvin Seymour appeared before Senior Justice Stephen Isaacs seeking pre-trial release for McPhee before his October 10 trial befor

Twenty-one athletes are named for the IAAF Worlds

ALTHOUGH they are still waiting on the final approval of the remaining members of the team, the Bahamas Association of Athletic Associations has released the names of 20 athletes for the IAAF World Championships.With the team scheduled to travel on M

Women's national softball team suffers two consecutive losses

After getting off to an impressive start, the Bahamas suffered two consecutive losses yesterday as round robin play heated up at the XII Junior Worlds Softball Championships in Clearwater, Florida.The team, posing with the Bahamian flag, was featured

Public board appointees named

THE government has finally released its list of appointments to public boards and committees, with several Free National Movement (FNM) backbenchers and former FNM members of Parliament getting top posts.The listing, which was obtained by The Tribune

Women's national softball team blanks Israel 10-0

THE Bahamas women’s national team went on a scoring rampage as they blanked Israel in their opening game of the XII Junior World’s Softball World Championships in Clearwater, Florida.The team, managed by Stephen ‘Bishop’ Beneby, pulled off a 10-0 win

Exuma students take up role in youth ambassador scheme

SIX students from LN Coakley High School in Exuma have been selected by the US Embassy in Nassau to participate in the prestigious Youth Ambassadors Leadership Programme sponsored by the US Department of State through the embassy and implemented by W

Baroness predicts 'best ever' Games

Before it gets started today, Commonwealth Secretary General Baroness Patricia Scotland predicted that she’s looking forward to the sixth Commonwealth Youth Games being the best ever.Scotland, who took office on April 1, 2016, was among the speakers

Cartwright advances to main draw of Iris Ladies Trophy on the ITF women's circuit

BAHAMIAN Kerrie Cartwright, playing on the International Tennis Federation women’s circuit, advanced to the main draw of the Iris Ladies Trophy in the $15,000 Brussels. Cartwright pulled off a 6-2, 6-1 win over Daria Kuczer of Poland on Monday in th

Project aims to reform public finance sector

EFFORTS to improve how the government manages its affairs gained a boost yesterday with the launch of the Public Financial Management & Performance Monitoring Reform Project, an ambitious project funded by a $33m loan from the Inter-American Development Bank that aims to transform a sector often resistant to change.

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