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Shedding the scales of the revolution
Shedding the scales of the revolution
The events that led to the formation of the first black majority government remain a celebrated moment in modern Bahamian history.
Many trace its genesis to the Burma Road Riot, the organizing efforts of the taxi union, the brave and determined suffragettes, the boldness of the members of the National Committee for Positive Action, and the community work of Dr. C. R. Walker, Milo Butler, Clarence ...
New senators asked to maintain Senate decorum
New senators asked to maintain Senate decorum
President of the Senate Lady Sharon Wilson yesterday cautioned senators to follow decorum in the Upper Chamber, noting that it is crucial that "we in fact conduct ourselves in the manner that we would want to see emulated, especially by the impressionable young".
"I will only say at this time that while we do make our contributions and while we are very deliberate in our efforts to do whatever we ...
The glory of the Lord shall be revealed
The glory of the Lord shall be revealed
"Comfort, comfort my people, says your God. Speak tenderly to Jerusalem, and proclaim to her that her hard service has been completed, that her sin has been paid for, that she has received from the Lord's hand double for all her sins."- Isaiah 40:1-2
Recently three young women came to my office to see me, and their honest concern was that someone in authority had no regard to their personhood, as...
PM and Cabinet Attend Traditional Pre-Christmas Luncheon at Government House
Prime Minister the Rt. Hon. Perry Christie (standing) enjoys a light moment with his Cabinet at the traditional pre-Christmas Luncheon at Government House, Mt. Fitzwilliam.
Governor General Entertains Cabinet Ministers
Governor General Entertains Cabinet Ministers
Her Excellency the Governor General, Dame Marguerite Pindling, GCMG today entertained the Prime Minister and Members of the Cabinet at the traditional pre-Christmas Luncheon at Mount Fitzwilliam.
Saxons to host Sandilands Junkanoo parade
Saxons to host Sandilands Junkanoo parade
OFFICIALS at the Sandilands Rehabilitation Centre yesterday announced a new outreach partnership with the Shell Saxon Superstars, with the group now set to host the hospital's annual holiday Junkanoo parade.
Tiger happy to be back in The Bahamas
Tiger happy to be back in The Bahamas
Legendary golfer Tiger Woods is back in The Bahamas, and according to him, it doesn't get much better than the Albany Resort when one wants to get away and engage in some privacy.
The politics of transparency in government
The politics of transparency in government
Do politicians in The Bahamas really want transparency in government?
PLP: More whistling past the graveyard
PLP: More whistling past the graveyard
Confirming a lack of understanding of the depths of the economic problems facing the country, Prime Minister Perry Christie announced a "Competitiveness Council" to work out of his office to improve The Bahamas declining status in the ease of doing business ranking while saying the country's slippage in the rankings "doesn't represent who The Bahamas is".
Tribune scores triple success in Bahamas Press Club awards
THE Tribune picked up three prizes as the best in Bahamian media was recognised at the Bahamas Press Club second annual Media Awards at the British Colonial Hilton on Saturday night.