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'Meet the Leaders' Forums announced by The Bahamas National Youth Council (BNYC)
Nassau, Bahamas - The BNYC will
be facilitating a series of 'Meet the Leaders' of the various Political
Parties.
During these meetings, the leaders of the various parties will discuss
their plans for the economy and provide an open forum for the youth
and students around the Commonwealth of The Bahamas. More importantly,
the question at hand will be, why should the youth of The Bahamas vote
for you.
The first of our
Meet the Leaders
forums will pose questions to the
Rt. Hon. Perry G. Christie, former Prime
Minister of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas and Leader of the Opposition on
Thursday, February 9th, 2012 at Harry C Moore Library Auditorium from 7 - 9pm...
'Miracle son' Rashad leaves hospital
By NOELLE NICOLLS
Tribune Staff Reporter
nnicolls@tribunemedia.net
RASHAD Rolle, the 13-year-old student who was shot in the head and left for dead at a bus stop, was released from the hospital yesterday after being nursed back to life by his physicians, family and friends.
His mother, Janet Taylor, was emotional yesterday while attending the hospital's send-off party held in Rashad's honour.
"I feel so glad to know my miracle son is now going home. It is a joy to see him going home. Whatever I have to do for him I do for a good heart," said Ms Taylor.
Rashad was shot on his way home from T A Thompson Junior High School, where he attends the eighth grade. He was admi ...
'Most powerful' Bahamian women
THE five most influential women in the Bahamas were identified by the US Embassy in a cable released by Wikileaks yesterday.
They are: Tribune publisher Eileen Dupuch Carron, Court of Appeal president Joan Sawyer, former Deputy Prime Minister Cynthia "Mother" Pratt, former Attorney General Allyson Maynard-Gibson and domestic violence victims' advocate Sandra Dean-Patterson.
In the 2007 cable Mrs Pratt, current Progressive Liberal Party MP for St Cecilia, was chosen because of her position as deputy prime minister and minister of national security within the Christie administration.
Last night Mrs Pratt said she was grateful to be on the list.
"It was an honour to serve, most ...
'Mother of tattoo shows' being planned for Clifford Park
This year's 40th anniversary independence festivities at Clifford Park will be the "mother of all celebrations", Chairman of the Independence Secretariat Jack Thompson promised yesterday."July is the centerpiece of these celebrations," Thompson said during a press conference yesterday at the Ministry of Youth, Sports and Culture. "You will see Clifford Park like you've never seen it before. This year's Tattoo show will be the mother of tattoo shows. We may have not been saying much but the committee has been working. Clifford Park will come alive. You will never see it like this in your history. It will take another 40 years."The Tattoo event takes place on Clifford Park on the eve of Independence Day and usually culminates at 12 a.m. on Independence morning with a fireworks display. The government has decided to celebrate the 40th anniversary for the entire year with scores of events planned to mark the historical milestone. However, the Tattoo will be the highlight of the year's festivities.Thompson would not reveal too many details about the Tattoo yesterday, however Sports Minister Dr. Daniel Johnson added that the event will be something Bahamians should not miss.
As for the budget for the premier event, Dr. Johnson said the government has yet to calculate the final price tag, although he noted, "In our present condition in The Bahamas, we're not going to go overboard."He said the government is hoping to stick as close to last year's budget as it can and also called on corporate sponsors to come forward."The budget last year was just over $200,000 and you'll see a similar style thing with a few special [guests] particularly at the July event. We're bringing in one of the most renowned Bahamians," Johnson said. "I don't want to say too much but he has a play in London and is doing two shows in New York. He is going to come in and assist us in... making this Clifford Park experience something that we have never witnessed in our generation. [It] will be a marquee event."This year's theme "The Journey Continues" will focus on the strides The Bahamas has made since 1973 when it become an independent nation.And while the celebrations will culminate on July 10, Charles Carter, co-chair of the National Independence Committee, noted that the festivities will continue until Boxing Day Junkanoo."So after Independence Day, you should still expect to be around recognizing that this is still the 40th anniversary," he said.Carter also called on Bahamians not to politicize this historical event and not divide themselves based on politics."This is a process," he said. "The process is bigger than the people who are a part of the process in our view. It has nothing to do with the [Progressive Liberal Party], it has nothing to do with the [Free National Movement], it has nothing to do with all of the things that we find so distracting in this country to make mischief."A number of events are planned leading up the July 10 celebration including the Royal Bahamas Defence Force Beat Retreat's 33rd anniversary on April 21, "Culture in the Square" on May 18 and the Family Island regattas held throughout the year.For the full list of the independence events, contact the Independence Secretariat at 356-2100.A number of private events, such at the Chris Brown Invitational Track Meet to be held this weekend, at the Thomas A. Robinson National Stadium, are also endorsed by the National Independence Committee.
'Nailed to the wall' by 4.2bn National Debt
Sub-Deck:
* Fiscal hawk warns 'future generations will have to pay the piper' via higher debt service payments and taxes if nothing done
* 'Foregone conclusion' government's revenue targets not met
* Advocates spending cuts, as 'anaemic' economic growth means no revenue rises
By NEIL HARTNELL
Tribune Business Editor
A leading fiscal hawk has warned that future Bahamian generations "are going to be nailed to the wall" by the rising $4.2 billion national debt, as he urged both main political parties to "figure out how to cut spending" and avoid the imposition of ever-increasing tax rates.
Rick Lowe, a leading executive with the Nassau Inst ...
'No Time for Blame - Make Good on Your Promises'
The government is spending too much time blaming the former FNM administration for every problem facing the country and not enough delivering on its promises, Democratic National Alliance leader Branville McCartney said.
'No chance in hell' PLP will abstain from Baha Mar vote
By TANEKA THOMPSON
Tribune Staff Reporter
tthompson@tribunemedia.net
THERE is "no chance in hell" the Opposition will abstain from voting when government brings its Baha Mar labour resolution to the House of Assembly next week.
This is according to Leader of Opposition Business in the House Obie Wilchcombe who said as much when asked to respond to speculation from the FNM's chairman that the PLP will take the "cowardly" route on September 8.
While stopping short of confirming that the PLP will vote in favour of the labour resolution, Mr Wilchcombe said the party will not impede the progress of the luxury development. He instead said the PLP is focused on ensuring t ...
'No collusion' between labour movement and political parties over BTC sale
By NOELLE NICOLLS
Tribune Staff Reporter
nnicolls@tribunemedia.net
UNION leaders yesterday claimed there is no "collusion" between the labour movement and political parties opposed to the government's planned sale of BTC.
Jennifer Issacs-Dotson, president of the National Congress of Trade Unions (NCTU), said there has been "no pressure" or "coaxing" of union officials by political operatives.
She said the issue was not about "party politics", while it might be a "political issue", when responding to questions about whether the labour movement had become political in light of the march and voter registration drive held yesterday.
More than 30 workers ...
'No surprises in BTC Memorandum of Understanding
By TANEKA THOMPSON
Tribune Staff Reporter
tthompson@tribunemedia.net
THERE will be no surprises when the Memorandum of Understanding signed between Government and BTC buyer Cable & Wireless is released, said BTC Chairman Julian Francis, who added that all the relevant details have already been made public.
Government signed the MOU with C&W on December 2 to purchase 51 per cent of the state-run telecommunications company but have yet to release the document, despite pressure from unions and the opposition party. The Ingraham administration has said it is still finalising a business plan with C&W and once these details are negotiated they will be made public at least two weeks before ...
'Once and for all' bond resolution called for
By NEIL HARTNELL
Tribune Business Editor
The Grand Bahama Chamber of Commerce's president yesterday urged all relevant parties to "work out finally once and for all" a long-term solution to Freeport's over-the-counter bonded goods regime, adding that Customs' demand for a National Insurance Board (NIB) letter had caused some retailers' sales to slump by 40 per cent during the first two months of 2011.
Speaking to Tribune Business from Minneapolis, on his way back from the Government/private sector trade and investment promotion tour to Canada, Mr Turnquest praised the Ingraham administration for acting in the interests of Grand Bahama Port Authority (GBPA) licencees, ...
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