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The 'Belt and Road' Initiative
August 11, 2017
The 'Belt and Road' Initiative
From May 14-15, 2017, China hosted the Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation (BRF) in Beijing successfully. The BRF is the highest level and largest international conference hosted by China since the Belt and Road Initiative was launched in 2013.
More than 1,500 representatives from over 130 countries and 70 international organizations attended the BRF. The active involvement of so man...
The needed belt-tightening
July 27, 2017
The needed belt-tightening
During the last budget debate the government announced it had to borrow $722 million to cover the shortfall from the last fiscal year, along with what's projected for this one. That's a lot of money for a small country such as The Bahamas. With a debt-to-GDP ratio in the 70-percent range, we are quickly using up the last bit of debt headroom before we face serious problems.
Government spending nee...
Letter: Some comments on seat belt law
December 13, 2010
Letter: Some comments on seat belt law
EDITOR, The Tribune.
I read with interest that the Seat Belt law is about to be enforced and I thought I'd like to make a few comments. As somebody who recognises the advantage of wearing the seat belts it's obviously about time and I thoroughly agree with this law.
There appears to be some difference of opinion in reporting on this issue.
The Tribune noted that on Monday, December 13th t...
Seat belt law comes into effect today
December 12, 2010
Seat belt law comes into effect today
POLICE will be posted at various points throughout New Providence today to enforce the seat belt law, which has been on the statute books since 2002. They will be checking vehicles and handing out information pamphlets.
Motorists have been advised to take the seat belt law seriously as "police intend to enforce it to its fullest extent."
Seat belt legislation was passed and became law in 2002 un...
Seat belt law confusion
December 13, 2010
Seat belt law confusion
Government officials seem to be confused about which part of the law should be used to enforce the seat belt regulations set to come into effect next week.
Senior police officials at the Traffic Division, responsible for enforcing the seat belt law, did not appear knowledgeable about the schedule of fines outlined in the 2007 amendment to the Road Traffic Act.
Bahamians warned over seat belt law
December 10, 2010
Bahamians warned over seat belt law
Bahamians have been warned to take the new seat belt law seriously as police announced an additional 50 officers will hit the streets to help enforce it.
At a press conference yesterday, Sergeant Garland Rolle said the officers will be posted at various points throughout New Providence, checking vehicles and handing out information pamphlets.
According to Superintendent Carolyn Bowe, there w...
May 07, 2014
Strikers fighter wins Golden Gloves championship belt
Davon Hamilton is now a 2014 Golden Gloves champion in the heavyweight division.
The 16-year-old boxer and Israel Johnson, 17, along with their coach, Ronn Rodgers, attended the 2014 Florida Golden Gloves tournament, which took place in West Palm Beach, Florida. The small two-man team was given the blessing of the Amateur Boxing Federation of The Bahamas (ABFB) and its president, Wellington Miller...
Young Bahamian black belt showing tremendous promise
May 01, 2014
Young Bahamian black belt showing tremendous promise
Demarus Fraser is well on his way to becoming one of the top mixed martial artists in the country. The nine-year old recently received black belt status, and has the drive and focus to become one of the best.
"I started him off in karate at the age of four. I wanted him to learn self-defense and discipline, and I also think it is a good structure for boys because they are always very active," said...
January 06, 2014
Martial Artists Can Now Practice Their Craft with World-Renowned 6 Degree Black Belt
Sensei George Braynen launches a new martial arts academy, after-school program and website...
March 22, 2024
Forestry Awareness Week Celebrated at Anatol Rodgers Senior High School
The Hon. Zane Lightbourne, State Minister for the Environment and Natural Resources joined students of Anatol Rodgers Senior High School, March 21, to observe Forestry Awareness Week (FAW).
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