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NHI chief 'puzzled' by insurers' stance

The National Health Insurance Authority’s (NHIA) chairman yesterday said he is “puzzled” by the insurance industry’s call for the scheme to set out a “long-term framework” and strategic plan. Dr Robin Roberts told Tribune Business this had already b

Mullings wins pole vault, Clarke victorious in high jump

THE University of The Bahamas’ multi-event specialist Ken Mullings won the pole vault and Benjamin Clarke won the high jump at the Embry Riddle First Chance Last Chance Meet this weekend.The team also turned in four second-place performances to open

Realtor hails end to sector's 'private club-like atmosphere'

A ten-time Bahamas Realty top performer has praised the firm’s former chairman for driving a solution that broke up “the private club-like atmosphere” in the industry to the benefit of all.Stuart Halbert, who has attained that honour ten times in the

FACE TO FACE: Our own Dr King ready to shake the political throne

It takes a lot of guts to start your own political movement. Many people have complaints about the system of government.

'Thieves using plastic bags ban to shoplift’

SUPER VALUE president Rupert Roberts yesterday defended the food store chain’s new packing policy, stating the rule was introduced to safeguard against theft which has increased since the government’s ban on single-use plastics.

Winners of Valentine Individual Time Trials take spotlight

THE New Providence Cycling Association kicked off its 2020 season yesterday with its Valentine Individual Time Trials at Clifton Pier. The winners in the various categories include the following: Junior boys 11-15 years (two laps or 12 miles) 1.

Maginley and Roberts set sights on doubles title

JUSTIN Roberts may have been eliminated in singles, but he’s hoping that he and his partner Herbert Jody Maginley from Antigua can secure a men’s doubles title before they leave Mexico this weekend after playing on the ITF World Tennis Tour Circuit.

A comeback for church choirs

The 21st century has seen the slow death of church choirs not only in The Bahamas but around the world.

Religious happenings around town

Friday • St Barnabas’ 2020 Annual General Meeting

STATESIDE: Is Trump about to lose another loyalist who just can’t take any more?

The latest public spat between US President Trump and one of his key cabinet members has involved a superficially unlikely but perhaps predictable cabinet secretary.

Sasha Wells named Summit League Track Athlete of Week for third time this season

SASHA Wells continues to dominate the indoor season of Summit League Track and Field and was recognised once again by the conference for an outstanding performance. Wells was named the Summit League Female Track Athlete of the Week for the third tim

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

NHI's extra $10m 'no cost overrun'

Top National Health Insurance (NHI) executives yesterday said extra government funding was required to cover the five percent monthly increase in beneficiaries, and did not represent a “cost overrun”.Dr Robin Roberts, the National Health Insurance Au

NHIA launches electronic healthcare record system

THE NATIONAL Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) is going paperless as the agency launched its Electronic Health Record (EHR) system for primary healthcare providers yesterday. The EHR system eliminates the need for paper patient health records and ac

Roberts ousted

JUSTIN Roberts’ great run in the Pro Circuit M15 in Cancun, Mexico, ended yesterday in the semi-finals against Maximiliano Estevez 2-6, 3-6.The Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association congratulates Justin on his semi-final appearance. Roberts will be partici

Doneisha Anderson victorious in the 400m

IN her greatest performance so far for the University of Florida, sophomore Doneisha Anderson surged to the front of the women’s 400 metre final with an NCAA-leading time and a lifetime best to head a list of Bahamians competing at the Tiger Paw Invi

Tennis ace Justin Roberts making his presence felt

AFTER his upsetting win over the top-seeded player, Justin Roberts continues to make his presence felt at the Cancun Tennis Academy in Cancun, Mexico. Playing in his second tournament for the year, Roberts pulled off a 6-3, 7-6 (4) over Juan Alejand

Men's national basketball team 'one of the best' assembled

WHEN the Bahamas Basketball Federation heads to Mexico this weekend to play in the first leg of the home-and-away series in the FIBA Americup 2021 Qualifiers, president Mario Bowleg feels they will have one of the best all-around teams ever assembled

Bahamian Brewery hails Pernod tie-up

A Freeport-based brewery has further expanded its product offering with a deal to act as the exclusive Bahamian distribution agent for Pernod Ricard's wine and spirits brands, Bahamian Brewery and Beverage Company said the tie-up with Pernod Ricard'

Probe found 'no wrong doing' on $5m water deal

A probe into complaints over a $5m contract awarded to BHM Company (Bahamas Hot Mix) found “no wrong doing”, a Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) executive said yesterday. Daniel Best, its director of projects, defended the $28.5m Water Supply Improve

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