Thursday, March 31
Campbell: Russia review revealed firm with $1.6bn assets
STATE Legal Affairs Minister Jomo Campbell said following The Bahamas’ sanctioning of entities with Russian federation ties, one company was found to have an “overwhelming” value of $1.6bn in private company assets held in a Bahamian fiduciary structure.
$9m financing deal for renewable energy reform
THE government signed a $9m non-reimbursable financing agreement with the European Union and Inter-Development Bank yesterday to assist with renewable energy reform in the country.
STATESIDE: Threat to standing of Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas
AS you drive south toward Florida on I-95 just beyond Savannah, there’s a historical marker announcing that near the next exit is the tiny hamlet of Pin Point, Georgia.
Islanders adrift in the stream of history
THE cover image on the first volume of Dr Gail Saunders’s history of The Bahamas, Islanders in the Stream, is an 1859 oil painting by Winslow Homer, entitled, The Gulf Stream.
EDITORIAL: Prosecutions director is blaming the victim
YOU sometimes have to wonder what officials are thinking when they open their mouths and insert their foot. Or even whether they are thinking at all.
‘Don’t leave us behind’
TAXI drivers in Grand Bahama say they are facing the same economic hardship as straw vendors due to the lack of tourists on the island.
Campaign launched to criminalise marital rape
EQUALITY Bahamas has announced the launch of its Strike5ive campaign to criminalise marital rape in the strongest, most explicit way.
‘Very real risk’ COVID food audit prejudiced
The head of the former COVID-19 feeding programme yesterday warned of “a very real risk” that the Government’s audit of the $53m initiative will be prejudiced by premature disclosures in Parliament.
Water Corp’s $18.8m debt paid-off come ‘early 2023’
The Water & Sewerage Corporation’s main supplier yesterday revealed that it had “received assurances from the highest level” of the Bahamian government that the multi-million sum owed to it will be brought current by “early 2023”.
Property tax challenge deadline is ‘too tight’
Realtors yesterday said today’s deadline for challenging 2022 real property tax billings is “too tight” because appraisers have been overwhelmed by clients requesting valuations of their real estate.
264 Haitians repatriated
TWO hundred and sixty-four Haitians were repatriated on Tuesday.
Constituency MPs speak out over ‘senseless’ killings
TWO members of Parliament representing inner-city communities yesterday spoke out against violence that has resulted in numerous “senseless killings” in recent weeks.
Missing men found alive on their boat
TWO men who were reported missing at sea have been found alive.
Customs staff promotions ‘in pipeline’
STATE Public Service Minister Pia Glover-Rolle confirmed yesterday that recommendations for the promotions of 203 Bahamas customs officers have been processed and more are in the pipeline.
‘A republic? That’s up to Bahamians’
PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis yesterday said his administration will support discussions about The Bahamas’ future with the monarchy, adding the way forward is for Bahamians to decide.
Williams ‘must resign’ over ‘risky’ comments
THE acting director of public prosecutions has come under fire after telling a reporter the country has a “generation of highly sexualised young people” who sometimes “engage in risky behaviours”.
Halkitis: Borrowing to be significantly less
ECONOMIC Affairs Minister Michael Halkitis anticipates that government borrowing will be “significantly less” for the upcoming fiscal year compared to last year due to increased revenue amid the country’s rebound from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Food Task Force: We’ve given 1.4m unit account
The COVID-19 food task force distributed 1.447m food parcels and vouchers to needy Bahamians at the pandemic’s height, it was revealed yesterday, as its chair unveiled the comprehensive database provided to the Government.
UB Mingoes men’s soccer enjoy Sunday scrimmages
AS competition is slowly coming back on stream, The University of The Bahamas men’s soccer team is getting ready for competition with a series of scrimmages.
Man accused of phone robbery
A MAN appeared in court yesterday in connection with an armed robbery of $16,000 worth of smartphones last December.
Two men face court on drugs charges
TWO men were fined on separate drug charges in the Magistrate’s Court yesterday.
MP’s tweet about Jada
The famed JoBeth Coleby-Davis Tweet about American actress Jada Pinkett Smith has created a ruckus among supporters of the Opposition Free National Movement (FNM). The Tweet was posted subsequent to Will Smith striking comedian Chris Rock in the face after the latter joked about Smith’s wife, Jada, looking like the fictional character GI Jane. Jada Smith suffers from alopecia, which explains her bald head.
World Water Day
It’s disgraceful that Zimbabwe is not on the list of countries who are going to celebrate world water day. Water in Zimbabwe is unsafe to drink because there are no chemicals for treatment and it is causing an outbreak of waterborne diseases like cholera, typhoid and bilharzia. People are releasing their waste near and inside the rivers and others are accidentally drinking contaminated water.
A tribute to Anita Doherty
Imagine being a naïve 13-year-old new student of a new school, not knowing anyone there. That’s what I experienced on my first day at the then Freeport Anglican High School – the day I met then Vice Principal Anita Doherty.
Byron Murray leads Knights to win
BYRON Murray’s day at the plate led his Lynn Fighting Knights to a much-needed win over the Nova Southeastern Sharks in the series finale.
Hield moves into 50th place in career 3-pointers made
‘Buddy’ ranks 2nd in NBA in 3-pt field goals this season
Chavano “Buddy” Hield has reached another career milestone as one of the premier shooting guards in the NBA.
9th annual Bahamas Youth Olympic Championship sails in Montagu Bay
THE ninth annual Bahamas Youth Olympic Championship was held March 26-27, hosted by The Bahamas National Sailing School and The Nassau Yacht Club, with sailing in Montagu Bay.
Burrows and Tigers to face No. 5 Queen’s Gaels in the quarterfinals
SHAMAR Burrows and the Dalhousie Tigers learned their possible path toward a championship in the upcoming U Sports Men’s Final 8.
‘Sober reality’: Bakery on 5-8% price hikes
A Bahamian bakery yesterday said there are no concerns about potential bread shortages despite having to raise prices by between 5-8 percent with effect from April 4 due to the “cascading” effect of raw materials cost rises.
Gov’t ‘open’ to tariff slash suggestions
A Cabinet minister yesterday said the Government is “open to suggestions” from the private sector on tariff cuts that could be incorporated in the upcoming 2022-2023 Budget as a means to ease the impact of surging inflation.
Bahamas must take ‘aggressive steps’ over renewable energies
A Cabinet minister yesterday said current oil price volatility shows The Bahamas must take “aggressive steps” to harness renewable energy as it signed an agreement to access $9m in European Union (EU) grant funding.
Wednesday, March 30
ALICIA WALLACE: There is no such thing as good violence
“Jada, I love ya, GI Jane 2, can’t wait to see it, aight?” That is what Chris Rock said on stage at the Academy Awards on Sunday night. He used the 1997 movie GI Jane which starred Demi Moore with a buzzcut to reference Jada Pinkett-Smith’s bald head. Pinkett-Smith’s bald head is not exactly a style choice, but the result of alopecia. On Sunday night, sitting in the audience, she was visibly annoyed by the comment, rolling her eyes, showing exhaustion.
EDITORIAL: Officers back - but schools different this time
THE news that police are now back on school campuses might well bring a familiar feeling for many readers.
Canada officer to lead Murphy investigation
NATIONAL Security Minister Wayne Munroe says his ministry is hoping to engage a retired correctional officer from Canada to lead an independent committee to investigate Charles Murphy’s tenure as corrections commissioner once Cabinet has given approval.
‘More than 1,000 awaiting home funds’
MORE than 1,000 homeowners are still waiting to receive funding approval from the Disaster Reconstruction Authority to continue their post-Dorian home repairs, Minister of State Myles Laroda said yesterday.
Hands for Hunger ‘was prudent' with food funds
HANDS for Hunger has said it was prudent with public funds it received to feed people receiving assistance through the National Food Distribution Task Force, adding almost all of the operational costs were self-absorbed to ensure the lion’s share of the money it received was spent on food.
Buddy Walk held to mark World Down Syndrome Day
THE Grand Bahama Down Syndrome Society organised a successful ‘Virtual Buddy Walk’ raising awareness and support in celebration of World Down Syndrome Day, which is observed on March 21.
UPDATED: Missing men found alive
UPDATE: The two men were found alive on their boat Wednesday morning after roughly three days at sea. They were taken into a harbour at Grand Bahama.
Airport in $8.1m operating loss before Gov’t purchase
Grand Bahama International Airport suffered an $8.129m operating loss in the two-and-a-half years leading up to its 2021 purchase by the Government, which is aiming to select the preferred bidder to redevelop this asset by August 2022.
Water Corp’s record $26.4m debt set to become ‘current’
The Government has pledged to bring the Water & Sewerage Corporation’s record $26.4m debt owed to its main BISX-listed supplier “current”, it was revealed last night.
Marinas: ‘Major concern’ over oil pricing volatility
The Association of Bahamas Marinas (ABM) president yesterday confirmed the industry has “a major concern” that higher fuel prices will dampen boating/yachting demand over the “crucial” summer months.
High oil prices may force Gov’t roads ‘scale back’
The Bahamian Contractors Association’s (BCA) interim president yesterday said high oil and construction material prices may force the Government to “scale back” on its capital works budget for this and the upcoming fiscal year.
AML shrugs off inflation, ‘out-of-stocks’ concerns
Excluding one-off Dorian gains, AML Foods generated a 3.8 percent net profit increase for its 2022 third quarter despite grappling with inflation and supply chain issues that produced “high levels of out-of-stock” products.
1,500 students have chance of HBCU scholarships
THE Bahamas Think HBCU college fair is set for April 23 and will provide 1,500 students throughout the country the opportunity for scholarships at 20 historically black colleges and universities in the United States.
New group aims to support women
A NEW NGO focused on community outreach and empowerment commemorated its first Women’s History Month by celebrating each other, engaging in community outreach, and making a commitment to foster a culture of “women supporting women”.
More cash for Junkanoo - and changes too
MINISTER of Youth, Sports and Culture Mario Bowleg said it won’t be business as usual when Junkanoo parades return to Bay Street later this year, saying the government anticipates an increase in the event’s operational budget to pay for enhanced safety measures.
Govt to pay $177,000 to aid straw vendors
GRAND Bahama Minister Ginger Moxey announced yesterday that the government will be providing monetary assistance to hurting straw vendors at Port Lucaya Marketplace and other industry workers on that island this week.
POLICE OFFICERS BACK IN SCHOOLS: Munroe announces move after last week’s AF Adderley stabbing
NATIONAL Security Minister Wayne Munroe confirmed that police officers have returned to public schools, nearly a week after concerns were reignited about school safety following last week’s stabbing at AF Adderley Junior High.
Man accused over death threat
A MAN was arraigned yesterday for threatening a woman with death over the weekend.
Dorian small home repair contractors owed $400k
The Disaster Reconstruction Authority (DRA) owes $400,000 to contractors for the post-Dorian Grand Bahama small home repairs programme, a Cabinet minister said yesterday, with 1,100 homeowners still awaiting funding approvals.
HUBERT EDWARDS: The IMF’s ‘inconclusive’ concluding statements
This article concludes my assessment of The Bad points in the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) recent Article IV statement on The Bahamas, starting with the recommendation for increased interest rates and then considering The Concerning issues.
Peyton Wong ranks 6th in High Point Rider standings
UNIVERSITY of Tampa Equestrian Peyton Wong ended her competition season ranked 6th overall in the 2022 High Point Rider standings for Zone V Region 5 of the Intercollegiate Horse Shows Association (IHSA).
Flowers: ‘What an amazing person Anita Doherty was’
LONG before she made her mark in the sporting community in New Providence and Grand Bahama, businessman Craig Flowers said he got a first hand view of the late Anita Doherty’s sporting prowess and administrator skills in Liberia.
Small Schools Athletic Association basketball postseason underway
THE Bahamas Small Schools Athletic Association is now into its basketball postseason at the Michael “Scooter” Reid Sporting Complex at the Hope Center.
Unfinished business: NPBA to resume postseason play at AF Adderley Thursday
WITH some unfinished business from the 2019/20 season that was interrupted because of COVID-19, the New Providence Basketball Association is scheduled to resume its postseason play starting on Thursday at the AF Adderley Gymnasium.
Athletes get set for CARIFTA trials starting Friday
IN anticipation of the finals trials this weekend and subsequently the CARIFTA Games over the Easter holiday weekend, the top sprinters eligible for Team Bahamas got a chance to go through a block start session.
‘Golden girl’ Shaunae has eyes on World Outdoors
COMING off her World Indoor Championship gold medal performance a couple weeks ago, there’s one more major title Shaunae Miller-Uibo wants to add to her résumé and that is the World Outdoor Championship crown.
Devynne celebrates with her alma mater
Shares World Indoors 60 metre hurdles silver medal
As part of the celebrations for her first global track and field meet, women’s national record holder Devynne Charlton shared her IAAF World Indoor Championships 60 metres hurdles silver medal with her alma maters at St Francis/Joseph and St Augustine’s College.
$100k fine for drugs charges
A MAN was fined $100,000 yesterday for drug charges dating back to 2014.
Couple ‘made things work’, drop charges
A COUPLE who appeared in Magistrate’s Court yesterday for causing harm and assault against each other withdrew the charges, with one of the accused saying the two were working on things.
The history of sailing in The Bahamas
If there is anyone in the Bahamas who is yet unconvinced that sailing has been the bedrock of transportation, boat building, ocean freighting, pleasure boating, commercial fishing, competitive sportsmanship, and finally a Royal Regatta with the future King and Queen of England racing against each other and teaming up with some of the very best Bahamian sailing talent, then you are definitely inconvincible.
Tuesday, March 29
PETER YOUNG: Unwise words of a US President
SO much information about the Russian invasion of Ukraine, now into a second month, is being bandied about that it is said that people are finding it increasingly hard to separate the im-portant from the less significant and from that which is just plain wrong. It seems they are searching for reliable information and, in particular, for any indication that the horror of the fighting in all its forms – not least the murderous attacks on civilians – may somehow be brought to an end.
FACE TO FACE: Overcoming every obstacle
WHEN Aneesah Abdullah was a teenager, she aspired to work at the United Nations (UN) one day. She was an avid reader of the Los Angeles Times, Newsweek, and Reader’s Digest. She soaked up news on world affairs and with it, she found inspiration to make a difference in the world.
EDITORIAL: Being prepared is first step in crime strategy
BARELY had our recent Royal visitors departed the country, having brought the international spotlight our way, than Prime Minister Philip “Brave” Davis turned the media spotlight onto an old problem – crime.
Tributes paid after death of ‘true warrior’ Anita Doherty
TRIBUTES were issued yesterday for deceased former educator and civic leader Anita Doherty.
Wilson not surprised by learning loss survey
AFTER a recent Learning Management System survey revealed the extent of children who did not attend virtual classes, Bahamas Union of Teachers President Belinda Wilson said changes must be made to improve the delivery of quality education to students.
FOCOL chief: Little we can do over $6 gas prices
THE president and CEO of FOCOL Holdings Ltd said that local gas distributors have little say over fuel prices due to global supply issues, after Bahamian prices jumped past $6 a gallon.
‘Vola’ Francis hopeful of Bay St return as Sir Franklyn is honoured
THE leader of the Saxon Superstars is hopeful for a full return of Junkanoo parades on Bay Street this year with proper government and stakeholder collaboration.
Cruise port’s $300m finish moved back to early 2023
The completion of Nassau Cruise Port’s $300m transformation has been pushed back to early 2023, its top executive has revealed, with $110m worth of landside and buildings construction now set to move into high gear.
Retailers take hits ‘from every angle’
Merchants are enduring “the greatest period of uncertainty” they have ever encountered, the Bahamas Federation of Retailers’ co-chair says, adding: “We’re getting hit from every angle.”
Smartphone penetration hits 98% of Bahamians
Just 2 percent of Bahamians do not own a smartphone or tablet, communications regulators have revealed, with total mobile connections exceeding the size of the country’s population.
Aggressive Freeport push ‘may be what is needed’
A Freeport hotelier has backed the Government’s “aggressive” approach to reviving Freeport’s tourism industry and wider economy, saying: “Maybe that’s what’s needed.”
13-year-old accused of stabbing at AF Adderley
A TEENAGER was charged with attempted murder yesterday in connection with a stabbing incident at AF Adderley Junior High School last week.
Junkanoo for Independence?
YOUTH, Sports, and Culture Minister Mario Bowleg has responded to backlash about a Junkanoo rush out held on Bay Street during last week’s Royal visit, saying the event was held because it was the right “timing” amid low COVID-19 cases.
Minnis: Keep Over-the-Hill project alive
FORMER Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis is urging the Davis administration to continue all of the initiatives outlined under the umbrella of the Over-the-Hill redevelopment project rolled out by the previous government.
Pintard: Govt should already have a plan
AMID a spike in murders in the country, Free National Movement Leader Michael Pintard has questioned the Davis administration’s plan to arrest the situation.
Investor ‘fraud’ concerns on $60m Cat Island resort
The Government was last night urgently reviewing the legitimacy of a $60m Cat Island resort project after its principals were charged by US federal regulators with playing key roles in a multi-million dollar investment fraud.
Shaunae Miller-Uibo Fun Run/Walk, Souse Out & Wellness Day ‘a blessing’
HAVING ascended to the top of the world as a two-time Olympic and now World Indoor Championship women’s 400 metre champion, Shaunae Miller- Uibo said it was important for her to come back home and give back to the community where she got her career started.
Arawak Cay chief eyes two further Fish Frys
The Arawak Cay Association’s president yesterday said two new Fish Fry-style destinations need to be created on New Providence as he moves to bring new stalls appearing east of Arawak Cay Drive into his membership.
Grove businesses: Murder rise ‘too close for comfort’
Businessmen in the Coconut Grove area yesterday urged the Royal Bahamas Police Force to “step up patrols” as the recent surge in murders is “just a little too close for comfort”.
The IMF’s “Inconclusive” Concluding Statement – PART II
Part II concludes assessment of “The Bad” (see Part I) points in the IMF statement starting with the paradox of the recommendation for increased interest rates and then consider the “The Concerning” issues.
Rangers’ Bannister assigned to spring training
ZION Bannister continues his progression within the Texas Rangers organisation and was called up to the club’s main roster for Spring Training.
Swift Athletics track club joins in worship at Holy Spirit
IN their continued effort to give God thanks before and during the track and field season, the Swift Athletics Track Club returned to church where they worshipped at Holy Spirit on Sunday.
Legendary sporting icon Anita Doherty was ‘mother to all’
THERE are so many words to describe the late legendary sporting icon Anita Doherty, but her mentor Wayne Smith aptly noted that she was a “mother to all” she came in contact with.
Queen’s Baton Relay makes a stop in Bahamas from April 2-4
IMMEDIATELY following the departure of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, the Bahamas is set to receive another Royal visit.
Sammy Hunter enters transfer portal
AFTER three years with the Ole Miss Rebels, Sammy Hunter has entered his name into the transfer portal and search for a new programme to continue his athletic and academic career.
In NBA’s G-League, Kai Jones has career high 30 points
KAI Jones continues to put up dominant numbers in the G-League with the Charlotte Hornets affiliate Greensboro Swarm.
National high school golf champions are crowned
After a rain delay on Friday, the Bahamas Golf Federation finally got a chance to complete its National High School Golf Championships yesterday at the BGF’s Driving Range.
Man fined after being caught stealing
A 30-year-old man who stole from a woman’s car last week was yesterday ordered to pay $250 to avoid spending eight months behind bars.
Man who punched pregnant wife ordered to take anger management
A 32-year-old man was yesterday ordered to attend anger management classes for three months after admitting to punching his pregnant wife during a heated argument last week.
‘I arrived illegally 20 years ago’, migrant accused of fraud told officers
A HAITIAN man accused of entering into a fake marriage told immigration officers that he came into the country on an illegal vessel over 20 years ago, a court heard yesterday.
Abortion and marital rape
There is no such legal creature as “marital rape” and I, as a trained lawyer, am sick and dead tired over the miss abuse application of that terminology. In law, rape is rape....the forcible sexual intimacy between a male and female, regardless of marital status. A woman's or man's body belongs to him or herself, apart from God as our Creator.
In honour of Anita Doherty
It has been widely circulated on social media and confirmed that The Bahamas at large and the Grand Bahama and East End communities have lost a warrior of a woman in the person of Anita Doherty. A former Chief Councilor for the City of Grand Bahama, and a well-known athlete, Anita received many accolades in her lifetime and has held many titles.
Monday, March 28
Leslie Miller: Republic issue is dead talk
FORMER Cabinet minister Leslie Miller says reignited discourse about The Bahamas possibly becoming a republic is “dead talk”, adding that he doubts any significant change toward removing Queen Elizabeth II as head of state will happen during his lifetime.
WORLD VIEW: OAS votes on issue of Ukraine
IN place of the regular article by Sir Ronald Sanders, this week we publish a statement he has given to the Permanent Council of the Organization of American States addressing issues of security and the situation in Ukraine.
THE KDK REPORT: Shelter from the storm
IN January of this year, the biggest volcanic eruption in three decades occurred in Tonga, a Polynesian country consisting of 169 islands scattered throughout the Southern Pacific Ocean. With a total population of approximately 105,000 people, this cataclysmic eruption was so loud that it was heard in both Australia and New Zealand, leaving three people dead and many more missing.
FMM gives recommendations for dealing with crime
On Sunday, the FNM released a statement with their recommendations for dealing with crime:
INSIGHT: When will the deeds match the words?
WHAT politicians say and what they do can sometimes be oceans apart – and we’ve seen a lot of that lately.
Health Visa providers warned on testing end
Health Travel Visa providers have been informed that the scheme’s COVID testing component will soon end, it was confirmed yesterday, amid assertions they have been given two months’ warning by the Government.
‘One hand tied behind its back’
Abaco businesses and residents are voicing concerns over the imminent deadline by which they must submit applications for the continuation of Hurricane Dorian-related tax relief.
Gas stations warn on staffing, volume cuts
Gas station operators are warning they will now have to start slashing staff hours and the volume of fuel they purchase from wholesalers after per gallon prices breached the $6 mark.
Regulatory easing for BTC on double-digit mobile fall
Regulators are proposing to ease the Bahamas Telecommunications Company’s (BTC) regulatory burden after its mobile revenue share suffered annual double-digit declines in each of the five years after Aliv entered the market.
Geo-monopoly
ActivTrades
Prices plummeted around the world after Russian troops invaded Ukraine. But no stock exchange has been hit as hard as the Moscow Stock Exchange.
‘We’ll appeal Rudy King acquittal’
THE Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions plans to appeal a magistrate’s decision to acquit Bahamian businessman Rudolph “Rudy” King of fraud and money laundering charges on Friday based on a no-case submission by his defence team.
Two years in jail for club stabbing
A MAN was sentenced to two years in prison on Friday after stabbing two men at a club.
It’s over $6 a gallon to fill up your car
THE cost of fuel at pumps has shot up to over $6 a gallon at two major providers, with Economic Affairs Minister Michael Halkitis saying the situation is “volatile” and out of the government’s control due to international market fluctuations sparked from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Latest murder victim found slumped over in his vehicle
A MAN was found slumped over in his vehicle with gunshot wounds on Palm Tree Avenue last night.
‘URGENT’ MOVE ON CRIMEWAVE: PM holds conclave after recent spate of murders in nation
PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis yesterday convened an “urgent” conclave with key stakeholders to address the sharp increase of murders in the country.
Prince William and wife Kate race on the high seas at Montagu
DESPITE the inclement weather, it was a momentous day for the crew on both the Susan Chase and the Ants Nest as they entertained The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge - Prince William and his wife Kate Middleton - in a special regatta sailed in Montagu Bay on Friday.
Heavyweight boxer Amron Sands loses in the first round
IT was a disappointing return to the ring for Amron Sands as he suffered his second consecutive loss.
Strachan dips under 11 seconds in 100 metres
Coming off her semifinal appearance in her initial World Indoor Championships on March 18 in Belgrade, Serbia, Anthonique Strachan powered her way through with a vintage outdoor debut at the Wolmer Speedfest in Kingston, Jamaica.
Exuma man accused over burglary and drugs
A MAN from Exuma was charged in the Magistrate’s Court on Friday with burglary and drug possession.
The debate on Republic has begun
Well the debate on Republic or not Republic has started and hopefully the commentators will do their research and not talk total garbage so we get a mixed up opinion of untruths.
DEREK SMITH: Climate change risks key board discussion
Continued attention is being paid to climate change. In 2020, billionaires such as Jeff Bezos announced the establishment of a $10m fund to combat climate change.
URCA: What’s App won’t fully replace mobile calling
What’s App and other over-the-top (OTT) applications are “unlikely” to fully replace traditional mobile phone calls and text messages despite their 97 percent penetration of the Bahamian subscriber base, regulators believe.
FINCO chief warns on low growth ‘challenge’
FINCO’s chairman has warned shareholders it will “continue to be challenged” with low growth and credit losses despite a more than four-fold increase in net income to $39.235m for the 2021 financial year.
Breaking down inflation and the policy response
To kickstart this article, let us make clear that a small amount of inflation is a good thing.
National School Golf Grand Finale set for today
AFTER getting rained out on Friday, the Bahamas Golf Federation will now complete its 2022 National School Championships today in their new facility at the Baillou Hills Sporting Complex.
Jennifer Isaacs-Dotson makes history
Becomes first female president of Bahamas Softball Federation
VETERAN versatile player Jennifer Isaacs-Dotson made history on Saturday when she became the first female to win the presidency of the Bahamas Softball Federation.
Roadmasters Running Club makes donations
THE Bahamas Roadmasters Running Club (BRRC) continued its spirit of philanthropy with recent donations totalling $3,000.
MLB Pipeline: Giants prospect Ryan Reckley ranked no.25
EXPECTATIONS loom large for highly touted San Francisco Giants prospect Ryan Reckley as he enters the organisation ranked as one of the top 30 players in its farm.
Athletes qualify for the CARIFTA Games
DANIELLE Nixon and Taysha Stubbs were the latest field athletes to attain the CARIFTA Games qualifying standard.
Sunday, March 27
PM holds conclave on murders increase
Prime Minister Philip 'Brave' Davis held a conclave with various agencies on Sunday to address the recent increase in murders.
Bahamas bids farewell to the Royal couple
The Bahamas bid farewell to Prince William and Kate, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, on Saturday night after their visit to Abaco and Grand Bahama – the last leg of their trip.
Crowds turn out for Royal couple in Grand Bahama
Prince William and Kate, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, arrived in Grand Bahama on Saturday afternoon to a warm welcome from residents of Grand Bahama who lined the roadsides to get a glimpse of the young Royal couple.
Saturday, March 26
Abaco residents share stories of Hurricane Dorian with Duke and Duchess
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge listened intently on Saturday as members of Daystar Bible Church recounted their experiences of Hurricane Dorian, a Category 5 storm that made landfall on Abaco in September 2019.
Friday, March 25
Prince William: Relationships evolve, friendship endures
PRINCE William said the monarchy would support decisions The Bahamas makes about its future, with 50 years of independence next year and amid reignited public discussion about the country possibly shedding ties to Queen Elizabeth II.
Man shot dead off East Street
Police are investigating after a man was shot dead off East Street around midnight on Thursday.
Warm welcome for Duke and Duchess at Sybil Strachan Primary School
HEAVY downpours didn’t put a damper on the royal welcome the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge received on their visit to Sybil Strachan Primary School Friday morning. The visit was one of several activities planned for the Royal couple as they recognize the Platinum Jubilee of Her Majesty the Queen in The Bahamas.
Royal visit brings Duke and Duchess Downtown
THE Duke and Duchess of Cambridge soaked in Junkanoo and greeted admirers Friday afternoon during a trip to Parliament Square.
DIANE PHILLIPS – Brent Stubbs: To the quiet goes the glory, even if it takes a little longer
WE are so busy looking for the greatest of all time, we even created an acronym for it. GOAT gave us an excuse to focus on the best of the best - the Simone Biles, Serena Williams, Tom Bradys, LeBron James and Michael Jordans of the world.
EDITORIAL: Workers in demand as furlough scheme ends
WHILE all eyes are on the Royal visit that began yesterday, there is one story that should not be drowned out in the fanfare.
Teachers fear for safety, says union president
AFTER the stabbing of a male student at AF Adderley Junior High this week, teachers at the school are concerned about their safety, according to Bahamas Union of Teachers President Belinda Wilson.
Gibson $2.5m settlement ‘shows need for commission’
THE Organisation for Responsible Governance has said former Cabinet Minister Shane Gibson’s $2.5m settlement with the government over his malicious prosecution lawsuit underscores the need for the establishment of an Integrity Commission.
FNM chair questions government spending
FNM chairman Dr Duane Sands said the government’s spending on roads and a stadium speaks volumes of its priorities for Bahamians.
RED CARPET BUT GREEN GOALS: PM says talks held on climate change as Royals arrive – and prince offers help to restore coral
THE Duke and Duchess of Cambridge were greeted to a red-carpet welcome that included live performances and local fanfare in a brief ceremony held at Lynden Pindling International airport yesterday.
‘Don’t imperil’ citizens over taxation reforms
Tax reform must “not imperil” the Bahamian private sector and citizens, a governance reformer is warning, adding that income taxation is not a cure-all for the country’s fiscal and economic woes by itself.
Blockchain operator blasts ‘unfounded’ $20m lawsuit
A Bahamian blockchain and digital assets firm has slammed a $20m damages claim as “unfounded”, asserting that it was lavished with praise by the party making the allegations less than five months earlier.
Bahamas ‘open for business’ with latest COVID upgrade
The Bahamas is “unquestionably” in a strong competitive position after US federal health authorities confirmed this nation’s COVID ranking is set to be upgraded to ‘moderate’, a top hotelier said yesterday.
Carnival’s private island plan to up arrivals 48%
The $80m expansion of a cruise line’s private island will create 200 construction jobs, and an extra 80 full-time posts, through growing annual visitor arrivals by 48 percent compared to pre-COVID volumes.
Labour chief asserts whimper greeted COVID furlough end
The COVID furlough period’s end sparked very few worker terminations, the Government’s top labour official is asserting, with Nassau Cruise Port’s need for 250 construction workers “a good indicator” of the economy’s growing revival.
Royal ‘slap in the face’ to Rastafarians
RASTAFARIAN Priest Rithmond McKinney yesterday rejected the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge’s visit to The Bahamas, saying their presence in the country flaunted Britain’s centuries-old oppressions and injustices on our ancestors.
US drops COVID risk level for Bahamas
THE US Centres for Disease Control and Prevention has de-escalated The Bahamas’ COVID-19 travel risk advisory rating to a Level 2, moderate risk, the Ministry of Health announced yesterday.
Western Air A-Team shines bright
I would be very pleased if you would grant me but a little space to express myself in your prestigious and highly regarded column.
Falcons get victory in Jr Boys Tip Off Basketball Classic
THE Tabernacle Baptist Falcons clinched the Obie/ Wilchombe/Derick Nesbitt Junior Boys Tip Off Basketball Classic title at the Jack Hayward Gymnasium on Tuesday night.
Bellers win Saxons Softball Tournament
COMPETITIVE softball returned to action in dramatic fashion Saturday, junkanoo-style, when the initial Softball Panorama Tournament was held at the Bankers Field as many of the finest softball players participated.
BFA youth cup soccer finals set for noon Saturday
THE Bahamas Football Association continues its strategic return to competitive soccer with the hosting of the Youth Cup SoccerTournament.
Lathaniel Bastian enters transfer portal after standout season
FOLLOWING a standout season with the Angelo State Rams, Lathaniel Bastian has entered the transfer portal.
McPhee-McCuin sets the record straight on Ole Miss Rebels
AFTER much speculation on social media following their exit from the NCAA Tournament, Yolett McPhee-McCuin reassured the Ole Miss fanbase of her commitment to the programme and her intention to return.
Ayton on career high: ‘We’re very poised as a team’
A SMILING Deandre Ayton clutched the game ball during his post game press conference to commemorate a personal career milestone but also added that team success remains the ultimate goal.
Top high school golfers clash in chase for titles
Minister of Education Glenys Hanna-Martin is thrilled that high school sports is back and one of those is the Bahamas Golf Federation’s second annual National High School Golf Championships.
Man guilty of possession of fake driving licence
A MAN was placed on two years’ probation yesterday after being arrested for possessing a fake driver’s licence.
Father fined after police find drugs stash
A FATHER was fined yesterday for drug possession after police found the contraband in his home.
Crooked Island man denies assaulting police officers
A MAN from Crooked Island was arraigned yesterday on five separate charges, including two counts of assaulting police officers and causing harm to another man.
The monarchy
Great Britain has historically had a foolproof method of dealing with corruption: it just legalised it.
Ukraine war and Putin
We are very lucky to live in a democracy, in a democracy we are allowed to write and say what we like.
Grand Bahama ‘a special place’ for the FNM
FREE National Movement Chairman Dr Duane Sands says that Grand Bahama is hallowed ground for the official opposition and remains a special place for the party.
Thursday, March 24
STATESIDE: The geopolitical competition between the US and Russia
WHEN considering what’s been going on in Eastern Europe for the past four weeks, an old saying comes to mind. “You’re not paranoid if they’re really out to get you.”
FRONT PORCH: COVID-19 – Magical Thinking is Killing Us
SINCE December, a steady flow of Bahamians have continued to die from COVID-19. The great majority of these were unvaccinated. More will continue to die, especially with a new wave likely on the horizon in the weeks ahead. Some estimate a new wave may begin within six to eight weeks.
Duke and Duchess of Cambridge welcomed to The Bahamas
Prince William and Kate Middleton, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, were welcomed with warm smiles and festive music at the Lynden Pindling International Airport after arriving in the country today.
Truancy issue likely worse in pandemic
EDUCATION director Marcellus Taylor revealed discussions are ongoing to deal with the issue of truancy in view of the COVID-19 pandemic.
EDITORIAL: Atlantis pay rise a promising sign
FOR much of the pandemic so far, many businesses have been hanging on and waiting for better days.
Police Force ‘needs 900 more constables’
NATIONAL Security Minister Wayne Munroe said the Royal Bahamas Police Force is 900 constables short.
Restrictions on churches eased to allow 75 percent capacity
THE Ministry of Health yesterday announced that restrictions on churches have been further relaxed, allowing them to operate at 75 percent seating capacity.
Moxey says ‘robust plans’ for International Bazaar
GRAND Bahama Minister Ginger Moxey has revealed that “robust plans” for the International Bazaar area are expected with the reopening of the road at the Royal Oasis Resort.
‘Don’t pull the rug from under’ $1m expansion
A Bahamian manufacturer, poised to double its workforce following a $1m expansion, yesterday urged the Government not to “pull the rug out from under us” with hasty tariff cuts that remove what little protection exists for local industries.
Atlantis chief: Our staff ‘need pay increase now’
Atlantis is awarding its unionised employees a 3 percent “across-the-board” pay increase with effect from April 25, its top executive saying: “Our team members need an increase now”.
COVID mask deterrent ease for cruise tourists
The Government’s COVID enforcers have eased the mask-wearing mandate for cruise ship passengers as vessel occupancy for Nassau berths hit a post-pandemic record of 91 percent last Friday.
Minimum wage rise to benefit 25% of workers
The Government’s top labour official yesterday said almost 60,000 Bahamian workers will benefit from a recommended minimum wage increase that will soon be submitted to the Government for its approval.
Building collapses in blaze
AN early morning fire destroyed the Bahamas Liquidation Centre building on East West Highway yesterday.
GOVT PAYS UP IN GIBSON LAWSUIT: $2.5 million settlement with ex-minister
SHANE Gibson has reached a $2.5 million settlement with the government after making claims of malicious prosecution and false imprisonment following his acquittal in a bribery trial in 2019.
Out on bail and shot dead
A MAN on bail was fatally shot yesterday in the country’s third homicide for the week.
Union ‘sick and tired’ of teacher shortages
THE Bahamas Union of Teachers said it is “sick and tired” of the rhetoric from the Ministry of Education, calling on officials to rectify the long-standing issue of teacher shortages.
Munroe ready to put police into schools
NATIONAL Security Minister Wayne Munroe said he is prepared to station police officers within schools to strengthen safety.
Are we out of the woods yet?
Potentially the US and EU maybe experiencing another wave of COVID-19 this spring. In the US cases are at an eight month low, but the exponential growth in infections seen in The EU is the latest evidence that COVID-19 remains a persistent threat with the potential to upend our hopes for moving past this pandemic.
Man accused of string of Andros robberies
A MAN suffering from mental illness was charged in the Magistrate’s Court for a string of robberies in Andros.
Man held over knife discovery
A MAN was charged in Magistrate’s Court yesterday for unlawfully carrying arms.
Duke and Duchess going green for Bahamas visit
WHEN Prince William and Kate, Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, arrive in The Bahamas today, you might spot them chauffeured around the streets of Nassau in an electric vehicle.
Top athletes awarded at welcome home reception
World Athletics Indoor Championship medallists Shaunae Miller-Uibo and Devynne Charlton were treated to a hero’s welcome in their return home following their historic achievements last week in Belgrade, Serbia.
Zane Knowles: ‘I’m beyond thankful for this opportunity’
ZANE Knowles suffered a possible life-threatening injury last season but the former national basketball team standout is set to return to the court in Bulgaria.
Baseball prospects move up MLB Pipeline
BAHAMIAN baseball players continue to progress in their respective organisations as Major League Baseball Pipeline began its annual practice of revealing its top 30 prospects for each franchise.
BLTA family mourns death of Kevin ‘Sandy’ Reid
THE Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association and the community, especially in Grand Bahama, mourns the unexpected passing of Kevin “Sandy” Reid, a former tennis player and coach.
Winterbotham IC junior development tennis series back on stream
AFTER an almost two-year break because of COVID-19, the popular Winterbotham IC Junior Development Tennis Series got underway again on the weekend at The National Tennis Centre.
Lawrie likes what he sees at nine-hole golf, driving range
AS he glanced over the nine-hole golf and driving range facilities at the Baillou Hills Sporting Complex, Mark Lawrie said the Bahamas Golf Federation has all of the ingredients to being one of the top destinations to visit in the region.
Statutory downtown manager supported if functions correctly
DOWNTOWN Nassau stakeholders yesterday backed the creation of a statutory body to manage the city’s transformation while urging the Government to respect private property rights.
Cartwright the future for FNM
This year of 2022 is the second year of the arrival of our long lost and not missed cousin, COVID-19.
Wednesday, March 23
ALICIA WALLACE: We see violence against women all around us
A 26-year-old father was charged with incest, indecent assault, and child cruelty this week. He appeared before Chief Magistrate Joyann Ferguson-Pratt for sexually abusing his three-year-old daughter.
Mammogram programme given $25k donation
THE Mammogram Access Programme received a $25,000 donation yesterday from Jarol Investment Ltd to assist with the purchase of a mammogram machine.
EDITORIAL: Downtown dilemma that won’t go away
TO say that a transformation of Downtown Nassau is overdue is an understatement in the extreme.
Strict enforcement of COVID rules during visit
HEALTH and Wellness Minister Dr Michael Darville suggested yesterday that there will be strict enforcement of COVID-19 rules during the UK Royals’ visit to The Bahamas this week, while assuring that any potential exposure to the virus amid the trip “will be dealt with”.
FOAM leader plans protest to highlight gender issues
THE founder of advocacy group Families of All Murder Victims is organising a demonstration during the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge’s visit to The Bahamas to shed light on gender issues in the country.
Abaco ‘seeing rebound’ in boating
ABACO is seeing a rebound of yachting and boating, and a strong demand for investment, said Tourism, Investments and Aviation Minister Chester Cooper.
Education Minister says graduation requirements are being reviewed
EDUCATION Minister Glenys Hanna Martin says her ministry is reviewing graduation requirements for public high schools with a view to making them “more facilitative” for performing students.
Halkitis: We have no plans to raise VAT to 15 percent
THE Bahamas will not raise value added tax to 15 percent, Minister of Economic Affairs Michael Halkitis said yesterday.
Cooper: FNM claim on visa costs ‘political nonsense’
TOURISM, Investments and Aviation Minister Chester Cooper yesterday called the opposition’s assertions that the government was subsidising the cost of American tourists’ COVID tests “political nonsense”.
‘Public needs educated on gender violence’
LISA Rahming, State Minister for Social Services and Urban Development, says there is a need for public education on gender-based violence before new legislation addressing the social issue is brought into force.
‘Time not on our side’ for Bay Street revival
Nassau Cruise Port’s top executive yesterday warned “time is not on our side” to ensure Bay Street’s tourism product meets the expectations of 20,000-plus cruise ship passengers and other visitors frequenting the area daily.
Bahamian contractors ‘scrapping for 40% left’
The Bahamian Contractors Association’s (BCA) interim president yesterday urged the Government to “save the 40 percent that’s left for locals” by finally enacting self-regulation and “fixing a broken” work permit renewal system.
IMF ‘preaching to choir’ over COVID-19 ravages
A senior hotelier yesterday said the International Monetary Fund (IMF) is “preaching to the choir” over its call to make increased COVID-19 vaccination rates The Bahamas’ leading economic policy priority.
Manager loses $195k claim over alleged watches theft
A store manager has lost his $195,000 claim against a luxury goods retailer over the alleged theft of hundreds of thousands of dollars in watches despite being cleared of all criminal charges relating to the affair.
DPM: Bay Street can’t be ‘point of national shame’
The deputy prime minister yesterday said downtown Nassau must “become the calling card of The Bahamas, not continue to be a point of national shame”
Man shot dead in street in 32nd murder of year
A MAN believed to be in his early 30s was shot dead on Wright’s Lane last night, becoming the country’s 32nd murder so far for the year.
Royals ‘must reckon’ with reparations
THE Bahamas National Reparations Committee said the British Royal Family must reckon with its devastating legacy of slavery, death and colonisation not be treated with a trip funded in part by Bahamian taxpayers.
Time to clean up Downtown
DOWNTOWN Nassau desperately needs aggressive transformation, not the incremental changes that have defined improvements to the city over the years, Deputy Prime Minister Chester Cooper said yesterday.
Eugene Olson Campbell Sr, 61, dies at his home
NOT many people made an impact in any sporting league they participated in the way Eugene Olson ‘Gene or Geno’ Campbell Sr did.
Gov’t invests $100k to fix airport baggage ‘glitches’
The deputy prime minister yesterday disclosed that the Government has invested $100,000 to “fix once and for all glitches” with the baggage handling equipment at Lynden Pindling International Airport (LPIA).
Gov’t close to deal on Club Med re-opening
The deputy prime minister yesterday revealed the Government is close to “an agreement in principle” with Club Med for the winter 2022 re-opening of its San Salvador resort property.
Jobless benefit claimants drop 40% in six months
A Cabinet minister says the number of jobless Bahamians receiving benefits through the National Insurance Board (NIB) has declined by over 40 percent in the past six months following the economy’s post-COVID rebound.
Junior tennis players achieve top 10 rankings in under-14 COTECC poll
COMING off a spectacular finals at the World Juniors team competition in El Salvador, Bahamian junior tennis players Jackson Mactaggart and William McCartney have achieved top 10 rankings in the Under-14 Central American & Caribbean Tennis Confederation (COTECC) poll.
Ella Saidi earns spot in IEA National Finals
RIDERS from the Bahamas Interscholastic Equestrian League travelled to Tryon, North Carolina this past weekend to compete in the US-based Interscholastic Equestrian Association (IEA) Zone 4 Hunt Seat Finals.
Seniors to take the spotlight at national schools golf tournament
THE playoff rounds in the primary division of the second annual National Schools Golf Tournament is complete.
UB Mingoes track and field team earns 4 top-10 finishes
THE University of The Bahamas track and field team posted four top 10 finishes - three from multi-event specialist Kendrick Thompson - at the University of Central Florida Black and Gold meet over the weekend that included powerhouse track schools such as Kentucky and Michigan.
Stevens takes NPSA top spot
FOR the first time, one person will have the chance to serve as the president of both the New Providence Softball Association and the Bahamas Government Departmental Softball Association st the same time.
WE ARE THE CHAMPIONS: Sunland Lutheran Stingers win title in high school classic showdown
In a classic showdown in the future of competitive high school basketball in Grand Bahama, the Sunland Lutheran Stingers knocked off the Tabernacle Baptist Falcons 55-51 to take the senior boys’ title.
Man ‘had items believed to be stolen’
A MAN was arraigned yesterday on charges of unlawful possession.
Woman accused of vagrancy
A WOMAN was remanded to the Bahamas Department of Correctional Services for psychological evaluation after being charged with vagrancy yesterday.
Father jailed for firearm offences
A FATHER was sentenced to 16 months in prison yesterday on firearm and ammunition charges.
Take a look in the mirror
AS Bahamians, we should all admit to ourselves after looking in the mirror that when we go to our so-called election polls every four years plus now, we go to vote for what we see in the mirror.
Hanna Martin meddling with UB decision
Once again, Minister of Education Glenys Hanna Martin has been a terrible disappointment.
Tuesday, March 22
PETER YOUNG: How can conflict in Ukraine be stopped?
IT is beyond belief that this can really be happening. Such was the anguished reaction of a friend after watching last week the most recent television coverage of the horror taking place in Ukraine. Not easily shocked, he found the situation there appalling and distressing; in particular, the latest footage of the destruction of the city of Mariupol with the shelling of schools and hundreds trapped under the rubble of a bombed theatre where they had taken refuge.
Smith: Deal with citizenship by constitution
GEORGE Smith, a former Progressive Liberal Party Cabinet minister, does not want the Davis administration to address unequal rights to citizenship through ordinary legislation.
FACE TO FACE: Offering youngsters a voice and a safe space
ELIZABETH Thompson was busy doing what she did best – working as a prosecutor for the Bahamas Government. She had the opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to society by bringing suspected criminals to court to be tried. What she did not know was that her caring personality would attract many victims of crime to her office to pour their hearts out. They found a space of solace and a listening ear, and she was always willing to provide it.
Haircuts and helping hands from police officers
RESIDENTS of Unity House on East Street were pleasantly surprised yesterday after members of the Royal Bahamas Police Force stopped by to donate grocery items and cleaning supplies as a part of its community outreach efforts.
EDITORIAL: Economy bruised by pandemic, but recovering
THROUGHOUT the pandemic, we have been aware of the economic effects hitting our country, without perhaps always being able to put a precise number to them.
‘Distressing’ hardship at Port Lucaya Marketplace
DEPUTY Prime Minister Chester Cooper said the lack of visitors at the Port Lucaya Marketplace and the economic difficulty being experienced by straw vendors there is very distressing.
Officers ‘searching for information’ in investigation into mass shooting
NEARLY a year after six men were killed in a mass shooting on Jerome Avenue, Police Commissioner Paul Rolle said officers are still searching for information to advance their investigations into the killings.
Green light given to treat coral disease
AFTER more than a year, the government has given the green light for marine conservationists to treat corals infected with stony coral tissue loss disease as well as to study and better understand its spread.
Minister joins students for World Poetry Day
GLENYS Hanna Martin, Education, Technical and Vocational Training Minister, joined students at LW Young Junior High School yesterday to celebrate World Poetry Day.
IMF interest rate fears dampened
Bahamian financial analysts yesterday dampened fears of near-term interest rate hikes after the International Monetary Fund (IMF) suggested such increases may be necessary to protect the US dollar exchange rate peg.
IMF: New, increased taxes a must for 25% revenue target
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) yesterday subtly signalled that The Bahamas must introduce new and/or increased taxes to hit fiscal targets that include a 25 percent revenue-to-GDP ratio before the next general election is due.
Gov’t seeks tariff slash proposals
The Government is seeking private sector recommendations on potential Customs tariff cuts that could be implemented via the upcoming 2022-2023 Budget as a means to ease the impact of soaring inflation on Bahamians.
National debt still bigger than Bahamas economy
The Bahamas’ national debt remained larger than the size of the country’s economy at year-end 2021, it was revealed yesterday, standing at a sum equivalent to 100.3 percent of gross domestic product (GDP).
Bahamas’ growth ‘more than double’ projections
The Bahamas exceeded 2021 economic growth projections by 180 percent, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) revealed yesterday, as it urged this nation to make increased COVID-19 vaccination rates its top priority.
Commissioner: I’m retiring this year
POLICE Commissioner Paul Rolle confirmed yesterday that he will be retiring from the police force this year after nearly 40 years of service, ending months of speculation about his future.
Deputy PM: ‘Promising’ proposals for Grand Lucayan
DEPUTY Prime Minister Chester Cooper has indicated that proposed master plans presented to the Lucayan Renewal Holdings board so far by hotel bidders for the Grand Lucayan resort look “promising.”
Work ‘almost complete’ on national trade policy
ECONOMIC Affairs Minister Michael Halkitis said work on a national trade policy is almost complete, adding he was hopeful the matter would not get “hijacked” by arguments that there were attempts to push a free movement agenda that has for years clouded World Trade Organisation (WTO) negotiations.
ONE IN SEVEN OUT OF WORK: IMF projects 13.9% unemployment rate as economy recovers
THE International Monetary Fund projects a 13.9 percent unemployment rate this year, still higher than the pre-pandemic rate but a notable decline compared to 2020 and 2021 when the rate was estimated to be 25.6 and 18.1 percent respectively.
American accused of firearm offences
AN AMERICAN was arraigned yesterday after he was found in Bimini in possession of nine firearms as well as extended magazines and ammunition.
Courier firms see slowdown as Ukraine uncertainty bites
Bahamian courier companies yesterday warned of a further shipping cost increase by summer 20202 with customers now holding back on spending due to growing economic uncertainty sparked by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Heavyweight boxer Amron Sands squares off this Friday
AMRON Sands is set to return to the ring for the first time in just over a year.
Sprinter Shatalya Dorsett qualifies for CARIFTA
SHATALYA Dorsett came to town and demonstrated that she’s ready for the journey to Kingston, Jamaica, for the return of the CARIFTA Games over the Easter holiday weekend.
Shamar earns Subway Player of the Game
Burrows and Dalhousie Tigers claim their 3rd straight AUS title, qualify for U Sports Final 8
Shamar Burrows and the Dalhousie Tigers claimed their third consecutive Atlantic University Sport championship and now look ahead to joining the best programmes in Canada at the U Sports Final Eight next month.
Man on incest charges
A MAN was arraigned in Magistrate’s Court on charges of committing incest with his three-year-old daughter.
Two face murder charges
TWO men were arraigned in Magistrate’s Court on separate murder charges yesterday.
Governor General successor
There is serious significance of who will the Prime Minister nominate to follow HE Cornelius Smith as Governor General or will he allow Smith to continue for a further term through the 50th anniversary of Independence and on and the anticipated Referendum on whether The Bahamas stays a Realm State or graduates to a Democratic Republic.
Crocodile tears, bogus sympathies
IN recent times two young Bahamian women lost their lives in horrific circumstances before their toddlers. We all mourned their passing and made calls for justice and amendments to the law. After a few weeks those events are just a passing memory. Truly, the dead will bury the dead...
Shooting victim in hospital
A MAN is in critical condition in hospital after he was shot on Rupert Dean Lane yesterday morning.
Nine more COVID cases
THE country’s COVID- 19 case count has risen by nine, bringing the total to 33,230 since the start of the pandemic. Only 65 of those cases are active, however.
Monday, March 21
WORLD VIEW: The international order is broken - where are the leaders to fix it?
THE international order, which has existed, although shakily, since the end of World War II and the establishment of the Charter of the United Nations, is now severely broken.
THE KDK REPORT: A pebble in the wheel – part two
IMAGINE having chest tightness so excruciating it feels as if there’s a 300- ton crane sitting on top of you, intermittently squeezing more and more deeply and crushing your sternum making it harder to breathe. In 2019, following four years of the most agonising chest pain imaginable, my patient was wheeled into the operating theatre for her third heart surgery.
INSIGHT: Royals on the way - but what does that mean for us?
IN this column in December, we asked the question of whether we were ready or not to become a republic.
EDITORIAL: Royal visit a chance to show off our future
THERE is sometimes a tendency to naysay by force of habit.
Residents to stage protest march over deforestation
A GROUP of concerned residents is planning to march on Wednesday to protest suspected deforestation of the former Perpall Tract Wellfield located in western New Providence.
40 years - and water works start
THE MP for Mount Moriah oversaw the start of major water works in his constituency on Friday after over 40 years of water issue complaints from Melvern Road residents.
‘Impossible for young to cope’ with rising gas prices
BAHAMIANS have weighed in on rising gas prices and how they believe the current situation is starting to hit the working class hardest.
‘If your child is a criminal, turn them in to the police’
AFTER a recent spate of murders and violent crime in the country, Bishop Simeon Hall is calling for parents whose children are involved in criminal activity to do the right thing and turn them into police.
Bridge to link great and little Abacos reopened
JUBILANT Abaconians watched with pride as a ribbon was cut and a plaque unveiled to signal the formal reopening and renaming of the bridge that connects Great Abaco and Little Abaco.
COVID testing ‘not adding up’
The Government and official Opposition were last night locked in a fresh battle over assertions that Bahamian taxpayers are subsidising US tourists’ return home because the $40 health travel visa cannot cover free COVID testing.
Medical labs say COVID test model ‘unsustainable’
Medical laboratories have warned the Government they cannot continue providing COVID-19 tests unless it alters the “unsustainable” model by which they are paid via the Bahamas health travel visa.
Bahamas’ $3bn in Russian assets ‘under 1%’ of sector
The Central Bank’s governor yesterday said the nearly-$3bn in Russian-connected assets held by the Bahamas’ international financial services industry represents “less than 1 percent” of the sector’s total business.
Web 3.0
ActivTrades
“$500?” chuckled former Microsoft boss, Steve Ballmer, after Apple chief Steve Jobs introduced the first iPhone in 2007. “This is the most expensive phone in the world. And it doesn’t appeal to business users at all because it doesn’t have a keyboard.”
Water Corp ultimatum over Bran $40k claim
A Supreme Court judge has given the Water & Sewerage Corporation two weeks to either file a defence or pay Branville McCartney’s law firm $40,000 in a dispute related to a defamation action launched by ex-chairman Adrian Gibson.
Royal visit ‘significant opportunity’
THE visit of UK Royals to The Bahamas will boost exposure to important local issues and will provide a chance for Bahamians to change how the country is viewed internationally, the committee responsible for planning the event said yesterday.
‘No tax money spent on hurricane centre’
FORMER Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis said taxpayer funds were not wasted in Abaco after Hurricane Dorian. Much of the funds, including money for building a hurricane centre, he said, were donations to The Bahamas.
$2.92Bn of Russian funds in Bahamas
THE Central Bank said international banks and trust companies had about $420m in deposits and $2.5bn in custody or trust assets for which the ultimate beneficial owners were from or connected to Russia.
Media narrative on Ukraine wrong
I hold no brief for Vladimir Putin. I never met him nor even visited his country.
South Dakota women beat Ole Miss 75-61 for 1st NCAA victory
THE 2021-22 season came to a disappointing end for Yolett McPhee- McCuin and her Ole Miss Rebels women’s basketball programme in the opening round of the NCAA Tournament.
Minister commends athletes
MINISTER of Youth, Sports and Culture Mario Bowleg congratulated Team Bahamas on their performances at the World Athletics’ 2022 World Indoor Championships.
Knights and Raptors polish off trophies
BACK after a two-year hiatus because of the coronavirus pandemic, the CR Walker Knights and the CH Reeves Raptors picked up where they left off winning their divisional titles at the Government Secondary Schools Sports Association’s Inter- School Track and Field Championships.
Keyshawn breaks national record in senior boys’ javelin
KEYSHAWN Strachan wanted to go out in style as he competed in his final Bahamas Association of Independent Secondary Schools (BAISS) Track and Field Championships. He did so by carrying the banner for the St John’s College Giants with a Bahamas national record breaking performance in the senior boys’ javelin.
Regulators unveil pricing structure for renewables
Regulators have confirmed a new net billing-based compensation mechanism for renewable energy providers providing power to Bahamas Power & Light’s (BPL) grid with rates based on the latter’s “non-hedged avoided fuel cost”.
Chamber chief urges GB project ‘timelines’
The Grand Bahama Chamber of Commerce’s president has called on the Government to provide “more timelines” for when residents can expect to see progress on major investments cited by several Cabinet ministers.
Dealers urge consultation on limiting gasoline rises
Petroleum dealers are calling for greater consultation with the Government over proposals to cap the amount of VAT it earns per gallon sold and mitigate the impact of rising energy prices for consumers.
Romad Dean commits to Fordham
FREEPORT, Grand Bahama — Romad Dean returned home to officially end his recruitment and announce his collegiate decision.
A perilous state of affairs
In a second article, Hubert Edwards writes that The Bahamas must enact 'the greatest set of reforms the country has ever seen' to set it on the right economic and fiscal track . . .
Chisholm and Fox homer in MLB spring training
JASRADO “Jazz” Chisholm Jr and Lucius Fox both made an immediate impression early in Spring Training as Major League Baseball returned to play.
Elisee and Albury end season in JUCO Final Four
A PAIR of former junior national team players saw the postseason runs for their respective programmes come to an end in the NJCAA Division I Tournament Final Four.
Don’t let cruise ships define us
For some time now I have been trying to deal with a subject matter that is not a pleasant topic. Most people avoid it; but I feel it must be dealt with.
Sunday, March 20
Gold for Shaunae Miller-Uibo at World Indoors, Devynne Charlton gets silver
TWO-time Olympic 400 metre gold medalist Shaunae Miller-Uibo can now be called the World Indoor 400m champion.
Friday, March 18
Infectious disease expert: 'You should still wear your mask'
A LOCAL infectious disease expert said while The Bahamas has successfully flattened the curve on the most recent COVID wave, people should still wear their masks.
$430m Agrihaven development among projects planned for Grand Bahama
GRAND Bahama Minister Ginger Moxey announced that a $430m Agrihaven development in East Lucaya is among several major developments that are on tap this year for Grand Bahama.
Dr Ian Strachan promoted to executive vice president at UB
UNIVERSITY of The Bahamas announced on Friday that Dr Ian Strachan has been promoted to executive vice president and will retain his position as president of the UB-North campus in Grand Bahama.
Eight arrested for allegedly overstaying
EIGHT visitors were taken into custody in Grand Bahama after allegedly overstaying their time in the country.
One year sentence for stealing from employer
A 47-year-old man who stole over $500 worth of items from his employer was sentenced to one year behind bars on Friday.
Conditional discharge for tourist
AN American tourist who was caught with marijuana laced gummies was granted a conditional discharge on Friday.
Man charged with three counts of attempted murder
A MAN was sent to prison Friday on several charges of attempted murder in connection with a drive-by shooting that was allegedly captured on video.
No decision on Columbus statue
PRESS secretary Clint Watson said the Davis administration has not decided what to do about the Christopher Columbus statue at Government House which was defaced last year.
DIANE PHILLIPS: I never knew you cared so much, now what about Downtown?
MUCH to my shock, the March 4 column ‘Montagu Madness’ criticizing the explosion of signage cluttering and disrupting a view so many worked so hard to create set off a maelstrom of response I could never have predicted. The column which was even picked up by World News sparked a petition – though aimed at the wrong target, but well-meaning – and numerous others since that column appeared have been calling for the removal of signs.
EDITORIAL: COVID is not gone and we should stay ready
THE news of nine more deaths from COVID-19 is a sobering moment.
‘It was a mistake for Minnis to use expletives’
FORMER Prime Minister Perry Christie said Killarnary MP Dr Hubert Minnis made a “mistake” when using expletives in a Tribune interview, saying it appeared the former Free National Movement leader was trying to attract attention in the “most graphic way”.
Christie: Right move to avoid referendum
PERRY Christie thinks Prime Minister Philip “Brave” Davis is correct to try to avoid a referendum on gender and human rights issues and instead focus on legislative changes.
UPDATED: Two dead, one injured after Market Street shooting
Two men are dead and a woman is in hospital after a shooting on Market Street on Thursday night.
DPM unveils 1,500 job GB construction boom
Freeport is poised for a two-year construction boom that will create 1,500 total jobs at peak build-out if major investment projects come to fruition, the deputy prime minister revealed yesterday.
Ex-DPM: Lucayan deal not Hutchison ‘bail out’
The Government had no choice but to acquire the Grand Lucayan resort because its threatened closure “had the potential to sink Grand Bahama”, the former deputy prime minister argued yesterday.
Port touts ‘20% rise in licensee numbers’
A Grand Bahama Port Authority (GBPA) executive yesterday sought to refute assertions that “hundreds of businesses are closing every year in Freeport” by pointing to a near-20 percent increase in licensees since Hurricane Dorian.
Ex-Chamber chief pegs GB jobless rate at 35%
A former Grand Bahama Chamber of Commerce president yesterday estimated that the island’s post-COVID jobless rate is “hovering” around 35 percent given the absence of official data.
Minister to give derelict building fight extra ‘teeth’
A Cabinet minister yesterday pledged to “give teeth” to efforts to tackle Freeport’s derelict building woes, with Grand Bahama Port Authority (GBPA) executives complaining: “Our hands are tied.”
Georgian migrants rescued from sea
A GROUP of seven migrants from the Eastern European nation of Georgia were rescued from an overturned vessel at sea and taken to Grand Bahama yesterday.
Meeting to discuss Freeport issues said to be ‘fruitful and productive’
BUSINESSMAN Darren Cooper, who organised a recent march in Freeport, said a four-hour meeting this week with Grand Bahama Port Authority executives was “fruitful and productive”.
Grand Lucayan bidders to present plans to board this weekend
FIVE bidders have been invited to present plans to the board of Lucayan Renewal Holdings Ltd regarding the Grand Lucayan Resort on Sunday, Tourism, Investments and Aviation Minister Chester Cooper said yesterday.
Carnival port project to bring 500 construction jobs
THE Carnival Grand Port Project is targeted for groundbreaking in May with the potential to create 500 new construction jobs for Bahamians in Grand Bahama.
No ‘willful wrongdoing’ says Cartwright
SHANENDON Cartwright has said that as former chairman of the Bahamas Public Parks and Public Beaches Authority, he took directives “from higher authorities” while denying that he ever took part in any willful wrongdoing.
Bahamas to foot the bill for Royal couple’s visit
TAXPAYERS will pay fully for the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge’s visit to The Bahamas next week, an official said yesterday.
COVID cases reduced - but vaccination rate still low
DESPITE a COVID-19 positivity rate of two percent signalling the country is headed in the right direction, caution cannot be thrown to the wind, Health and Wellness Minister Dr Michael Darville said yesterday.
$14M SPENT ‘WITHOUT DUE DILIGENCE’ AT DRA: Laroda claim adds to allegations about Minnis administration
THE Disaster Reconstruction Authority spent $14m “without due diligence” under the Minnis administration for debris management, a government official said.
Nine more COVID deaths
NINE more COVID-19 deaths have been recorded, pushing the nation’s virus death toll to 786.
Man accused of molesting daughter
A 28-YEAR-OLD man accused of sexually molesting his six-year-old daughter was denied bail yesterday.
Men jailed for six weeks for vagrancy
TWO men were sentenced to six weeks behind bars yesterday for vagrancy.
CNF, ministry host Concussion Symposium
IN an effort to bring awareness to concussion education, Dr Myron Rolle and the Caribbean Neurosurgery Foundation (CNF) hosted a Concussion Symposium in conjunction with the Ministry of Youth, Sports and Culture (MYSC).
Fidelity-sponsored BAISS track & field meet ends today
DESPITE the lack of traditional rivalries and scoring systems, the Bahamas Association of Independent Secondary Schools returned to sports with its 32 Track and Field Meet, sponsored by Fidelity Bank and Trust.
Baha Mar announces exclusive partnership with PXG
BAHA Mar, the leading integrated resort destination in The Bahamas, is excited to announce an exclusive partnership between PXG, Parsons Xtreme Golf, and its celebrated golf course, Royal Blue.
Abaco youth baseball gets ‘home run’
TROY Feaste got exactly what he waited for since he established the Abaco Youth Baseball League in 2019, just before the pandemic. He got all hands on deck.
IAN FERGUSON: Proper budgeting key to business growth
The month of March usually signals the start of budget hearings and defences throughout the government sector. Proper justification for monies required, and how they will be spent, is crucial if a business is going to succeed and grow.
New distillery’s boss urges water, power improvement
A Grand Bahama businessman said yesterday water quality and electricity services need improving if the island is to attract further investment.
Asset manager in $200m GB airport cargo hub offer
A Bahamian financier yesterday revealed a $150bn asset management firm last year offered to invest $200m in rebuilding Grand Bahama International Airport (GBIA) and developing a cargo hub at the site.
31-year-old accused of stabbing murder
A 31-YEAR-OLD man was remanded to prison yesterday on murder charges.
No sign of normal
Your Tourism Minister has cheerily declared that tourism will be back to normal very soon.
The trying times that face us all
Do you ever feel like the darkness is winning?
Miller-Uibo, Moss and Strachan in action today
Team Bahamas is expected to begin competition today at the World Athletics’ World Indoor Championships in Belgrade, Serbia, with three of the five members in action.
Thursday, March 17
STATESIDE: ‘Subtext’ in the crisis in Ukraine
ELAINE is a New Yorker who has travelled extensively and worked overseas, including in the Caribbean where she fell in love with The Bahamas. She is definitely “woke.” To describe her as a fervently liberal anti-Trumper is a huge understatement.
FRONT PORCH: Lenten pilgrimage and spiritual exercises
THE days of Lent are like a mini-pilgrimage, a retreat, a time for spiritual exercises and practices in preparation for the celebration of Easter and rebirth. A dear friend, a source and example of mercy and healing, who lives overseas, attends daily mass during Lent at a parish not far from his residence.
EDITORIAL: Finger pointing and name calling won’t take us forward
THERE were some ridiculous political antics on show yesterday, with the leading figures of the PLP right at the heart of them.
Govt has approved baseball stadium funds
WORKS and Utilities Minister Alfred Sears revealed yesterday that the government has approved funding for construction works to resume at the Andre Rodgers Baseball Stadium.
Minnis heckled outside House
FORMER Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis was heckled and taunted by a small group of Progressive Liberal Party supporters as he walked into the House of Assembly yesterday.
Former PM: Bahamas had no choice over sanctions
FORMER Prime Minister Hubert Ingraham said The Bahamas has no choice but to sanction Russia after its deadly invasion of Ukraine.
Mobile police station launched
DAYS after a spate of murders at Thompson Lane, a 24-hour mobile police station was launched in the area yesterday.
Ex-PM: ‘Not one red cent missing’
Dr Hubert Minnis yesterday asserted that “not one red cent is missing” from any of the COVID-19 relief initiatives that came under fresh assault in Parliament from his successor.
Town Planning turns down swimming pigs expansion
Opponents of an Adelaide-based swimming pigs attraction yesterday hailed the Town Planning Committee for upholding “the rule of law” by denying its application to develop a bar and grill.
COVID food costs ‘far below’ NGOs average
The COVID food initiative’s 8 percent administrative costs ratio is “far below” the typical international benchmark for non-profits, a governance reformer revealed yesterday.
BTC: Tax ‘disruptors’ like Netflix and Hulu
The Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC) has demanded that industry regulators tax “disruptive” providers of over-the-top (OTT) services to counter their “onslaught” on local carriers.
Airport authority signs union deal
THE Airport Authority signed a recognition agreement with the Public Managers Union this week.
Candles for Carissa
A CANDLELIGHT vigil was held last night at Southern Recreational Grounds in memory of young mother Carissa Culmer.
Meeting held to detail road improvements
THE Ministry of Works and Utilities hosted a virtual meeting recently to inform the public about the design, construction and improvement of 0.9 miles of roadway on Village Road between St Andrew’s Drive and Montagu Beach.
PAHO cautions that some restrictions could return
A PAN AMERICAN Health Organisation official said adjustments of COVID-19 restrictions must be “dynamic” in the context of each country’s individual situation, but added it should not be surprising if certain protocols are reimplemented as the trends fluctuate.
Minister expects Bahamian to hold UB president post ‘in short order’
EDUCATION Minister Glenys Hanna Martin distanced the Davis administration yesterday from the decision of the board of University of The Bahamas to appoint a non-Bahamian president of the institution, saying she expects that “in short order” a Bahamian will ascend to the top post.
Ingraham confident of marital rape legislation
FORMER Prime Minister Hubert Ingraham is convinced the Davis administration will criminalise marital rape and solve gender inequality issues pertaining to Bahamian citizenship.
Minnis: This is worst ever budget statement
FORMER Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis last night slammed Prime Minister Phillip “Brave” Davis’ mid-year budget statement as the “worst” and “most empty” one ever, saying it lacked vision to transform the country’s ailing economy and help hurting Bahamians.
DAVIS: FOOD LEADER PAID $7K A MONTH – PM keeps up attack on programmes during former administration
WHILE doubling down on criticism of the former Minnis administration, Prime Minister Philip “Brave” Davis said there were “disturbing” commonalities emerging from three separate investigations now underway that sparked great cause for concern.
In court over threats to woman
A MAN appeared in court yesterday accused of trespassing at Margaritaville Resort, threatening a woman and stealing property from the hotel on Monday.
Two staff fired at DRA
DISASTER Reconstruction Authority executive chairman Alex Storr confirmed yesterday that two employees were terminated this week at the DRA office in Grand Bahama.
Man accused of causing harm
A MAN was arraigned yesterday accused of causing harm to another man in the parking lot of a water depot last weekend.
BAISS track & field returns
Fidelity Bank and Trust title sponsors
The Bahamas Association of Independent Secondary Schools is set to return to its sporting calendar with athletics as the first inter-school competition in nearly two years.
Albury, Elisee advance in NJCAA tourney
A PAIR of Bahamians are through to the next round of the NJCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Tournament in Hutchinson, Kansas.
Daunte Stuart has career high five hits
DAUNTE Stuart had a career day at the plate and his Northwestern State Demons baseball programme has been powered to a four-game win streak by a suddenly resurgent offence.
‘Finally’, GSSSA is back
AFTER a two-year hiatus due to the coronavirus pandemic, the Government Secondary Schools Sports Association is back and will begin with the return of its High School Track and Field Championships.
ART OF GRAPHIX: Strong work ethics to open many doors
When it comes to employment, there is one ‘must have’ trait. Can you guess what it is? It is work ethic. Many job seekers struggle to understand that work ethic is more than just an innate mix of good family upbringing and personal qualities but, rather, a trait you can actually nurture. So, what does work ethic mean? Work ethic refers to a set of key moral values that guide individuals towards successfully completing their work in a formal environment.
Keep on going even when it seems too hard
Please allow me space in your esteemed publication to express myself with the hope of connecting to others.
Tribute to trailblazer Burrows
“Give me my flowers now,” have been said regarding several events to honour trailblazers. But for one young man, the urgency to recognise his contribution to a whole country has become more evident. As we mourn the passing of a junior baseball icon in the recent death of Jeff Albury, we must act now.
Accused of attack on love rival with cutlass
A MAN was arraigned yesterday for allegedly attacking the father of his girlfriend’s child with a cutlass last week.
No plans for tax cuts on gasoline
A Cabinet minister says the Government presently has no plans for cutting VAT on gasoline to help offset inflationary pressures from volatile global oil prices.
Businesses describe minimal social distance ease impact
The Government’s decision to cut social distancing requirements by 50 percent to three feet yesterday drew a mixed reaction from businesses with several suggesting it will have little impact.
Family Island resorts in further COVID ease call
Some Family Island resorts yesterday called for the further easing of COVID-19 restrictions while backing the Government’s relaxation of the mask mandate within hotels.
Wednesday, March 16
ALICIA WALLACE: It’s not enough to say how sad we are - we have to take action
OVER the past few days, we have been talking about the death of yet another woman who was a victim of domestic violence.
Minister: Report the killers
NATIONAL Security Minister Wayne Munroe is calling for Bahamians who have information about the country’s latest killings to cooperate with police and report those responsible behind the incidents.
AG: ‘Suite of legislation’ readied on human rights
ATTORNEY General Ryan Pinder says his ministry has complied “a suite of legislation” to meet the country’s international human rights obligations, which includes laws addressing gender-based violence and marital rape.
EDITORIAL: Finding the right way to lift restrictions
AS difficult as some of the decisions were to introduce restrictions to limit the spread of COVID-19, so too are we now finding it can be tough to find the right time to lift those rules.
Moxey ‘shares concerns’ of Freeport marchers
GRAND Bahama Minister Ginger Moxey says she too shares the same concerns about the Freeport economy as those Grand Bahamians who marched to the Grand Bahama Port Authority.
Minister: We have hired more teachers for Abaco
EDUCATION Minister Glenys Hanna Martin says her ministry has recruited a number of trained and retired teachers to assist with staff shortages on Abaco, days after teachers on the island demonstrated by protesting the issue.
Minister: Mask decision not discriminatory
HEALTH and Wellness Minister Dr Michael Darville yesterday defended the government’s decision to relax mask requirements for guests in hotels, insisting the changes were not discriminatory.
University of The Bahamas still not up to date with financial statements
UNIVERSITY of The Bahamas is still not up to date with audited financial statements as required by law, something UB’s chair Allyson Maynard-Gibson suggested has been an impediment to the institution’s fundraising capacity.
‘Please help us to find missing Junior Jean’
A FAMILY is looking for answers after their loved one went missing on Saturday.
Realtor: Nearer 10% of tax increases ‘fair’
A Bahamian realtor yesterday revealed that evaluations he conducted for his commercial property clients showed that closer to 10 percent of their real property tax bills are “fair and reasonable”.
Quit ‘childish banter’ over our fiscal crisis
A prominent banker yesterday urged both major political parties to “put away the childish banter” and focus on the fiscal and economic reforms The Bahamas has lacked for 25 years.
‘An all-time low’ on investor confidence
The Opposition’s leader yesterday argued that investor confidence in The Bahamas’ sovereign debt is at “an all-time low” given the deep discounts, and high yields, at which its bonds are trading.
Jitneys unaware over full occupancy return
Jitney drivers yesterday said they were unaware that the Government had permitted the industry to return to 100 percent passenger capacity with effect from last week.
Mental health bill ‘soon’
WITH mental health once again at the forefront of public discussion, Health and Wellness Minister Dr Michael Darville said he remains optimistic that the government will soon introduce a new Mental Health Bill in Parliament.
‘Polish product’ to maximise record-breaking cruise port
Downtown Nassau must “polish its product” to maximise the benefits from the “busiest cruise port in the world”, which is this week enjoying a record-breaking 32 vessel berths.
Union upset as university picks foreign president
UNIVERSITY of The Bahamas announced yesterday that Dr Erik Rolland, a high-ranking official at the California Polytechnic and State University, has been named the institution’s next president after a lengthy search and selection process - prompting discontent from university staff union members.
Hotel staff want mask mandate to be extended
BAHAMAS Hotel Catering and Allied Workers Union President Darrin Woods said with the country now receiving increased visitor arrivals, union officials would have liked to have the mandatory mask mandate for hotels remain for several more weeks.
ASH DID NOT TESTIFY ‘AFTER PAY DISPUTE’: Decision to drop case against former minister explained
THE case against former Cabinet Minister Kenred Dorsett was dropped after a dispute with prosecutors and chief witness Jonathan Ash over money the latter believed he was owed by the government, The Tribune was told.
Mother pleads guilty after attacking son
A MOTHER who was arrested after attacking her son with a knife was placed on probation for one year, given community service and ordered to attend counselling after pleading guilty to charges of child cruelty.
The value of our freedom
Throughout my life, I have admired The Tribune, for upholding our freedoms, particularly freedom of speech, freedom of movement, and freedom of the press.
Eye for an eye on our streets
Nassau was submerged in a bloodbath over the past weekend. The Nassau Tribune’s report that five persons were killed in four separate shootings over a three-day span suggests that The Bahamas will record another 100-plus murders in 2022.
Man on probation after assault on wife
A MAN was placed on two months’ probation after assaulting his wife in their home last weekend.
123 Haitians found near Cay Sal repatriated
ONE hundred and twenty-three Haitians, including children, who were picked up at sea in Bahamian waters recently were flown out of Grand Bahama onboard a Bahamasair flight to Haiti yesterday.
‘Despite thieves taking down the fence for the second time, we continue to press on’
COUNTDOWN: BABE RUTH CARIBBEAN BASEBALL CHAMPIONSHIPS
With just over 100 days remaining before the start of the Babe Ruth Caribbean Championships, Caribbean Commissioner Greg Burrows Sr is calling on the public to stop the vandalism of the fence being constructed around the four fields at the Baillou Hills Sporting Complex.
NPSA AGM, election of officers Saturday morning
AFTER postponing because of the restrictions surrounding COVID-19, the New Providence Softball Association has decided to now hold its annual general meeting and election of officers on Saturday, starting at 10 am at the Bankers Field at the Baillou Hills Sports Complex.
Bahamas Football Association gets new technical director
THE Bahamas Football Association (BFA) recently announced the appointment of its new technical director, Bruce Swan.
Men’s national soccer team named for friendly tune-up
THE coaching staff of the men’s national development programme have selected the team that will represent the MA in the upcoming international friendly tune-up match in St Martin on March 26.
Four umpires certified
MARTIN ‘Pork’ Burrows will now be joined by four other Bahamians as certified members of the College Baseball Umpire Association Organisation (CBUAO).
Rugby is back at Winton
THE Bahamas Rugby Union has announced that rugby is back at the Winton Rugby Pitch.
Jamaica ready for CARIFTA
FOLLOWING a two-day visit of the team from the North American, Central American and Caribbean Athletic Association (NACAC) to inspect preparations for the 2022 CARIFTA Games, a very favourable report was received.
BLTA congrats to tennis players in college arena this year
THE Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association (BLTA) congratulated the players who are participating in the college arena this year.
GB ministry unveils new private sector tie-up unit
A new unit within the Ministry for Grand Bahama will partner with the private sector and “get things done” away from concerns surrounding the Grand Bahama Port Authority (GBPA).
Tuesday, March 15
PETER YOUNG: Powerful words from a brave man
“HOW incredibly brave that man is.” It has been reported in the UK press that these words were picked up on a microphone used by Prime Minister Boris Johnson but which had not been switched off after he had spoken at a news conference.
FACE TO FACE: Trying to turn young people away from a life of crime
IN a time when there are rising concerns about the rate of crime, and after a bloody weekend on the streets of the inner city, one church elder is calling for all sectors of society to pour into the youth the right spiritual principles, self-esteem, respect and love to bring the Bahamian society back to what it used to be.
EDITORIAL: Straight answers in fight against crime
THE spate of murders that took place at the weekend was horrifying in itself – five dead in three days with two more injured.
Robertson urges young people to take up courses
YOUNG people were urged to take advantage of training courses at the Bahamas Technical and Vocational Institute yesterday, with the institution’s president saying there were lots of job opportunities available for skilled Bahamians.
BTVI not likely to fully return to face-to-face
BAHAMAS Technical and Vocational Institute’s president Dr Robert Robertson says he doesn’t expect the institution will fully return to face-to-face learning despite declining COVID-19 infection rates, noting “the future of technical training is actually blended” learning.
Down the barrel of a gun
A MAN was arrested yesterday shortly after an individual drove by a house and fired several shots while shouting threats of death in what Acting Commissioner of Police Clayton Fernander yesterday suggested was an act of retaliation.
FNM to assess reasons for election defeat
FREE National Movement Leader Michael Pintard said internal and external groups will create an election post-mortem for the FNM which will be analysed at a conclave the party is likely to hold at the end of April.
Domestic violence complaints by Carissa led to charges
ACTING Commissioner Clayton Fernander said police investigated two domestic violence complaints from deceased Carissa Culmer last year and in both instances the suspect was charged.
Police focus on gun traffickers to curb rising violence
ACTING Commissioner of Police Clayton Fernander said police are targeting gun traffickers to stem the rise of violence in the country and have also had success against web shop armed robbers.
Food at the heart of Commonwealth Day celebration
BRITISH High Commissioner Sarah Dickson celebrated Commonwealth Day with food and nutrition for students at RM Bailey Senior High School yesterday.
Electric vehicle dealer targets sales doubling
A Bahamian electric car dealer yesterday voiced optimism that it will “double” year-over-year vehicle sales in 2022 having just placed a record 100-strong order with its Chinese supplier.
Bail revoked in $40m fraud case
A Bahamian private island owner, who has been accused of masterminding a $40m fraud, has had his bail revoked over fears he may flee to this nation and has engaged in human smuggling.
Fund farm veterans, not just the rookies
The Bahamas must invest more in proven farmers who have shown the necessary “fortitude and perseverance” rather than directing all resources to newcomers, an entrepreneur is warning,
First rums ready at new Bahamas Distillery Company
THE newly established Bahamas Distillery Company opened its doors in Freeport and has started production of two rum offerings.
‘Are swimming pigs here because we’re Bahamian?’
An attorney has questioned whether two swimming pigs attractions are only being considered for Adelaide Village because the beachfront is majority Bahamian-owned.
Retail chair: Ease mask ‘boiling point’
The Bahamas Federation of Retailers’ co-chair yesterday urged the Government to ease the COVID mask mandate for all businesses, not just hotels, given the “resistance” mounted by tourists.
84-year-old woman strangled to death
THE death of an 84-year-old woman who was found at her home about two weeks ago has been classified as a homicide by strangulation.
Minimum wage advice ‘in next two weeks’
LABOUR and Immigration Minister Keith Bell revealed yesterday that his ministry is expected to receive recommendations from the National Tripartite Council on the increase of minimum wage in the next two weeks.
TURF WAR: Fernander says spate of weekend crimes a ‘tit-for-tat’ situation
THE five killings that took place over the weekend were gang-related and the result of friction over drug turf, Acting Commissioner Clayton Fernander said yesterday.
Man accused of abusing 11-year-old
A MAN appeared in Magistrate’s Court yesterday on charges of child abuse against an 11-year-old girl.
Strachan and Thomas invited to World Indoors in Belgrade
After completing her initial indoor season, sprinter Anthonique Strachan is now eager to see how well she can perform at the World Indoor Championships in Belgrade, Serbia.
Teenage boy accused of attacking cop
A 16-YEAR-OLD boy appeared in court yesterday on charges of assaulting a police officer.
American teen accused over nightclub attack
AN American teenager was arraigned on charges of disorderly behaviour and multiple counts of causing harm after attacking three women at a nightclub.
RIP DNA
In December 2021, Arinthia Komolafe resigned as leader of the Democratic National Alliance (DNA), nearly three months after the September 16 general election.
Twisted Ukraine narrative
Sensible people stopped taking the western media seriously at the time of the 2003 Iraq war, when it became little more than a cheerleader for the western war machine, ridiculing dissenting voices as it destroyed an Arab country in a war based solely on lies. It did the same with Libya and it almost did the same with Syria – until Russia stopped it.
Chavez Young invited to BLB spring training
CHAVEZ Young was named a Toronto Blue Jayz non-roster invitee to 2022 Spring Training.
Mackey and no.3 Eagles face Sharks in South Region Championship
NASHAD Mackey did not have an opportunity to suit up for the Embry-Riddle Eagles as a player in the NCAA Division II National Tournament, but as a graduate assistant, his coaching staff has led the programme to a history-making season that continues in the Sweet 16 tonight.
South Beach Swimming Complex re-opened
WITH the Bahamas Government starting to ease up on more COVID- 19 protocols, Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture Mario Bowleg is hoping that more programmes will be initiated at the South Beach Swimming Complex.
Monday, March 14
INSIGHT: We have been warned before about Putin
THE eyes of the world have been on the conflict in Ukraine as Russian forces have invaded.
THE KDK REPORT: A pebble in the wheel – part one
VERY few individuals can comprehend the intense and extreme mental toll placed on a person when multiple loved ones become sick at the same time. This is the real-life story of one such saga, so compelling I am telling it in a two-part series. This is part one.
WORLD VIEW: Commonwealth should stand together over Russian aggression
THE Commonwealth, made up of 54 nations of which 32 are small states, should be deeply concerned at the grave threat to the international legal order caused by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, and should act together to show strong disapproval.
INSIGHT: Quick to speak but slow to act
INCH by inch, it seems, we have arrived at a policy on Russian sanctions.
‘Please relax Ukraine visa rules’
GALYNA Grynkiv and Inna Ostrovskaya say it has been unnerving living safely and comfortably in The Bahamas knowing their relatives in Ukraine fear death amid violence and bombing that continues to bear down on the Eastern European country from Russian forces.
Sands: Travel risk move is ‘step in the right direction’
BAHAMAS Hotel and Tourism Association President Robert Sands says the country’s newly lowered travel risk rating by the US Centres for Disease Control and Prevention “is a step in the right direction”.
Bahamas provider slams $20m crypto ‘fraud’ claim
A Bahamian financial institution and its affiliate yesterday slammed a $20m damages claim against them as “baseless”, denying they participated in a “conspiracy to sabotage” a virtual token issue.
Bahamas ‘on cutting edge’ with hotel mask relaxation
The Government’s decision to partially lift the COVID mask mandate for resorts was yesterday hailed by a top hotelier as placing The Bahamas “on the cutting edge” of post-pandemic recovery.
Stay ‘neutral’ on Russia sanctions, says provider
A Bahamian financial services provider yesterday argued this nation should take a “neutral” position by not imposing sanctions levied against Russian oligarchs and business entities.
Stagflation fears
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FIRST came the military, then the energy shock. In 1973, it was the Yom Kippur War between Israel and the Arab states that caused oil prices to quadruple within weeks. Now it is Russia’s attack on Ukraine.
Police search for man over firearm
A 32-YEAR-OLD Eight Mile Rock man is wanted by police in connection with investigation into possession of an unlicensed firearm with intent to endanger life.
Pedestrian dies after being hit by car
A PEDESTRIAN died after he was hit by a car on Tonique Williams Darling Highway on Saturday, police said.
Concern on swimming pigs ‘cease and desist’
Opponents of an Adelaide-based swimming pigs attraction are challenging why Town Planning is “entertaining” its application when it has already issued a “cease and desist” order for it to close.
Bahamas sanctions Russian finances
OVER the weekend, The Bahamas announced economic sanctions on financial resources of the Russian Federation and those of certain entities and individuals linked to the Federation and Belarus.
Masks indoors - but not for hotels in new rule changes
THE Ministry of Health and Wellness announced further relaxations to COVID-19 restrictions over the weekend, loosening mask requirements for those in hotels or outdoors and adjusting protocols for social gatherings, allowing larger events to take place.
Ukraine and Zimbabwe
The world has been left devastated by the recent decision from president Putin to invade Ukraine.
Billion dollar food bill
As the debate is about the reduction of the $1bn import into The Bahamas and the need to help reduce the cost of food for Bahamians it would be important for the Bahamas government to make a significant contribution and assistance to help Bahamian farmers improve their farming with the best foreign expert in farming so that the Bahamian farmers can get good at delivering excellent products that can be implemented locally to the food stores and hotels in The Bahamas.
Stress in our society
I have never held myself out to be a psychiatrist or anything of the sort. My common and every day experiences along with interpersonal relationships have led me to the conclusion that a large number of Bahamians are suffering from assorted forms of mental illnesses. I further submit that we are good at denying and hiding the symptoms from ourselves. We hardly ever confide in others or talk about our internal demons because we risk being called crazy or worse.
NCAA Division I basketball: Clarke and Zips No.13 seed
GARVIN Clarke and the Akron Zips made history by winning the Mid-American Conference Tournament and now look ahead to the first round of the NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Tournament this week.
High jumper Koi Adderley qualifies for CARIFTA
FAST Forward’s versatile Koi Adderley was the latest athlete to post a CARIFTA Games qualifying performance.
Crypto exchange: Hotel to ‘immerse’ visitors at its HQ
THE world’s second largest crypto currency exchange has included a boutique hotel in plans for its $60m Bahamas headquarters so it can better host visiting clients and business partners.
Pitcher Tahnaj Thomas invited to MLB spring training
TAHNAJ Thomas achieved another career milestone in the Pittsburgh Pirates organisation and is one of the club’s non-roster invitees to major league Spring Training in Bradenton, Florida.
Ole Miss Rebels earn no.7 seed in NCAA tournament
YOLETT McPhee- McCuin’s complete overhaul of the Ole Miss women’s basketball programme now includes a trip to the NCAA Division I Tournament.
DEREK SMITH: Sanctions regimes that matter for us
According to the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Vladimir Putin’s war with Ukraine - and the sanctions that followed - will have a serious impact on the global economy. Despite the highly fluid conditions, and extraordinary uncertainty, surrounding the outlook, the economic impact is already being felt throughout the world with the affect on supply chains causing rippling economic shock waves.
‘Nothing sinister’ over $206m Goldman repo
The Government must ensure it has “the expertise to manage the legal and financial risk” arising from its “innovative” $206.5m repurchase deal with Goldman Sachs, a prominent banker says.
Barbers, beauty salons call for mask mandate easing
Barbers and beauty salons yesterday called for the Government to relax its COVID mask mandate with the sector “coming back” slowly from the economic devastation caused by the pandemic.
Taylor sets national record in triple jump
Although she would have preferred better results across the board, multi-talented Charisma Taylor was content with another Bahamian national record-breaking performance in the women’s triple jump at the National Collegiate Athletic Association’s (NCAA) Indoor Championship over the weekend.
CARIFTA swim team named
FOLLOWING its Last Chance Meet on Saturday at the Betty Kelly Kenning Swim Complex, the Bahamas Aquatics has named a team contingent as they prepare for the return of the CARIFTA Swimming Championships.
Sunday, March 13
Five dead, two injured after four separate shooting incidents
FOUR separate shooting incidents in three days have left five people dead and two others in hospital in critical condition.
Friday, March 11
One man killed, another injured in shooting
ONE man is dead and another is in hospital after they were shot on Friday night.
Friend doubts young mother took her own life
A FRIEND of a 24-year-old woman found hanging in a hotel room on Thursday night says she doubts the victim ended her own life. She suspects that she was a victim of foul play.
Sadness over alleged suicide of young mother
THE alleged suicide of a young mother has reignited outrage and concern throughout the country.
Minnis' language to rebut PM's allegations 'did not set the right tone'
PRESS Secretary Clint Watson on Friday said Dr Hubert Minnis’ use of language to rebut allegations by Prime Minister Philip "Brave" Davis regarding a non-profit organisation was “concerning” and “did not set the right tone.”
Ministry 'working to address teacher shortage in Abaco'
STATE Education Minister Zane Lightbourne says his ministry is working to address a teacher shortage in Abaco as industrial action continued on the island regarding the issue on Friday.
Hands for Hunger's school pantry initiative launched
HANDS for Hunger launched its school pantry initiative on Friday.
Case against former Cabinet Minister abandoned due to insufficient evidence
NEARLY five years after several charges related to misconduct while in public office were brought against former Cabinet Minister Kendred Dorsett, the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions has issued a nolle prosequi in the matter.
DIANE PHILLIPS: Why the lost art of letter writing matters now more than ever before
IN a time when we stare appalled, shocked and helpless at the horrors Ukrainians face as they try to defend their sovereign nation against an unprovoked and unthinkable attack, why when we watch with hearts breaking as families are being ripped apart, when we see strangers stepping around dead bodies in the street, why now should we care about letter-writing?
A COMIC'S VIEW: Weed versus war and hopping mad about gas prices
THIS week saw the US cannabis industry join the war effort in the Ukraine.
EDITORIAL: Showdown ahead for Minnis and Davis
SECONDS out, it’s time for the battle between former Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis and his successor, Philip “Brave” Davis.
Davis: Change needed in Grand Bahama
PRIME Minister Philip ‘Brave’ Davis admits that a change is needed for Grand Bahama to live up to its potential.
Cooper ‘hopes’ we’ve seen the end of COVID
THE day after some COVID-19 restrictions were relaxed, a Cabinet minister revealed the government hopes the country is in the end days of the pandemic.
Here to stay - and bringing 1,000 jobs
CARNIVAL Cruise Line President Christine Duffy has affirmed the company’s commitment to major investments in the country specifically the planned $200m development of a new port in Grand Bahama and $100m of enhancements planned for the island of San Salvador.
Environment is ‘number one priority’ for Carnival
CARNIVAL Cruise Line President Christine Duffy says the corporation’s “number one priority” is compliance and care for the environment.
‘Highly probable’ most of $900m tax debts seized
The Ministry of Finance’s top official yesterday said the Large Taxpayer Unit is “just the start” of major reforms as he revealed it is “highly probable” much of $900m in past due taxes will be collected.
BISX-listed insurer takes ‘conspiracy’ damages hit
A sales agent has been awarded damages for “conspiracy” and defamation against her former BISX-listed employer, which tried to pinch her insurance clients after terminating their relationship.
Bahamian investment overseas to hit $100m
The Central Bank’s governor yesterday forecast investment by Bahamians in overseas capital markets and real estate could this year increase by 25 percent compared to pre-COVID and hit $100m.
US health upgrade gives tourism ‘unabated’ boost
A top hotelier last night said The Bahamas’ long-awaited COVID upgrade by the US health authorities will help ensure “pent-up demand for travel to The Bahamas continues unabated”.
Emergency drill exercise held across The Bahamas
THE Ministry of Transport and Housing International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) Compliance Unit held an emergency drill exercise yesterday.
Toddler in room with mum found dead in suspected suicide
A YOUNG mother was found hanging in a room at a hotel on West Bay Street last night, police said.
Elnet Maritime centre to bring up to 100 new jobs
PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis officially opened the new $2m Elnet Maritime Centre yesterday, which will create 50 to 100 new jobs on Grand Bahama.
Two doctors join PMH ranks
PRINCESS Margaret Hospital announced that two doctors, Dr Rhea Thurston-Carroll and Dr Nicholas Burrowes, have joined its ranks as consultant physicians in the nephrology and neurosurgery services respectively.
Governor: Bahamas far away from debt default
The Central Bank’s governor yesterday voiced optimism that The Bahamas is far from a sovereign debt default as it retains multiple revenue-raising options including an income tax.
CDC alert eased in wake of cases fall
THE US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has changed The Bahamas’ travel risk rating from level four to level three, reflecting the decline in local COVID-19 cases.
‘Credible offers’ on table to buy Lucayan
PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis said there are “two significant” offers for the purchase of the Grand Lucayan resort in Grand Bahama that the government is mulling over.
‘TALKING STUPIDNESS’: Minnis fury over Davis’ allegations in assembly which cast slur on NGO
DR Hubert Minnis has accused Prime Minister Philip “Brave” Davis of irresponsibly impugning a non-profit organisation affiliated with the former administration’s food programme, warning his comments could make it difficult to attract private sector assistance in the future.
Umpire Martin ‘Pork’ Burrows: ‘I need these guys to get certified’
AFTER attending the event as a solo representative from the Bahamas in 2020, Martin ‘Pork’ Burrows decided to return to the Baseball College Recruitment Certification Clinic with four more umpires.
IAN FERGUSON: Social media presence needs constant refresh
As a business professional wanting to improve your personal brand and remain relevant in the marketplace, your social media presence becomes a priority. When was the last time you refreshed and updated your company’s social media pages? Perhaps this article serves as the catalyst you need to do just that.
Get set for return of the Grand Bahama Games
WITH the pending return of the Bahamas Games in the summer of 2023, the Grand Bahama Sports Council is making sure that their team will be ready to challenge New Providence for the overall title.
Mixed results for The Bahamas as teams keep playoff hopes alive
WHILE the Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association’s boys Junior Davis Cup and the girls Jr Billie Jean King Cup teams had mixed results yesterday, they both kept their hopes alive in the playoffs in the week-long tournament in Santo Domingo.
Results: Bahamas Echolastic Athletic Association Basketball League
THE Bahamas Scholastic Athletic Association continued its 2022 basketball league at The Michael “Scooter” Reid Sporting Complex at the Hope Center on Wednesday.
Lorenzo Carter II needs your help to save his kidneys
THE public is being asked to assist versatile athlete Harold Carter II, affectionately known as Lorenzo, in his bid to save his kidneys.
Garvin Clarke and Zips advance to the MAC Tournament semifinals
GARVIN Clarke and his Akron Zips pulled off an upset in thrilling fashion to advance to the MAC Tournament semifinals.
Bradley Lightbourne and Joshua Dames named to All-Second, All-Third teams
A PAIR of Bahamian basketball players received conference wide recognition for standout freshman seasons with the Kansas City Community College Blue Devils.
Air traffic controllers hold demonstration
AIR traffic controllers who are aggrieved about “administrative” issues demonstrated yesterday, but the matter is now “in hand”, according to Tourism, Investments and Aviation Minister Chester Cooper yesterday.
Women convicted of killing Breanna launch appeals
TWO women convicted of murdering a teenage mother more than four years ago have launched appeals against their convictions.
Abaco teachers stage sick-out
TEACHERS in Abaco staged a sick-out yesterday to protest the continuing teacher shortage on the island a month after the Ministry of Education promised to address the problem.
Thursday, March 10
MLB players vote to end lockout, salvaging 162-game season
NEW YORK (AP) — Major League Baseball's acrimonious lockout ended Thursday when a divided players' association voted to accept management's offer to salvage a 162-game season that will start April 7.
Lawyer federation hails McDonald for her work
IN celebration of International Women’s Day 2022 and its campaign theme, “Break the Bias,” The International Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA) Grand Bahama Chapter is spotlighting Constance Elrone McDonald, QC.
Whatever next? China the peacemaker, Biden popularity up and even McDonalds has closed up shop in Russia
A THOUGHTFUL friend was musing the other day about the parlous state of security in the world. “Two weeks ago,” he said ruefully, “I was worried about climate change. It’s so obvious that the world is heating up and that we’re all guilty of participating in overcooking planet earth. Rising sea levels threaten The Bahamas and other places I cherish, including South Florida. The large economies of the world lack the skill or will to curb their carbon emissions. We seemed to be on an inexorable conveyor belt to oblivion.”
FRONT PORCH: Use, abuse and delusions of history
HISTORY does not necessarily exactly repeat itself. Yet, it sometimes rhymes and there are resonances and historical parallels from which lessons may be drawn. The dearth of historical knowledge and insight sometimes leads to tragedy and disaster for nation-states, and farce and upset in communities and family groups.
Christie: We must look at all acts that cause pain to women
FORMER Prime Minister Perry Christie said all offensive acts that cause pain to women must be looked at carefully, adding steps should be taken to protect victims.
Govt proposing gender equality laws
THE Davis administration is proposing several key legislative changes, among them how the country deals with gender equality.
EDITORIAL: Davis accuses, but doesn’t deliver evidence
PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis was keen to point the finger of blame yesterday.
Royal Caribbean sets target of three million guests
ROYAL Caribbean International President and CEO Michael Bayley hopes to bring three million guests to The Bahamas by 2024, up from 1.5 million - the pre-COVID peak for arrivals in 2019.
‘Unnecessary damage’: Food Task Force head rebuts PM
The head of the former COVID-19 feeding programme yesterday voiced fears that participants will be “unnecessarily damaged” by the Prime Minister’s continuing attacks on its work.
Davis: We’re headed away from the fiscal cliff
DESPITE nearly $1bn in liabilities and unfunded obligations left behind by the previous Minnis administration, Prime Minister Philip “Brave” Davis said the government is headed in the right direction away from a “fiscal cliff”.
PM blasts former govt
PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis said investigations into the former government’s handling of its food assistance programme revealed some NGOs had held onto substantial amounts of money while adding the Parks and Beaches Authority had been used as a “slush fund”.
PAHO: Too soon to lower guard against COVID-19
THE Pan American Health Organisation says it is too soon for countries to lower their guard against the coronavirus as some world leaders are rolling back COVID-19 restrictions.
FNM: Where is the growth plan?
FREE National Movement Leader Michael Pintard said the FNM is disappointed by the absence of a growth plan or preparations to deal with inflation in Prime Minister Philip “Brave” Davis’ mid-year budget communication.
Govt relaxes restrictions as COVID-19 cases trend down
SEVERAL COVID-19 restrictions were relaxed yesterday, signalling a closer return to normal for the country as virus cases continue to trend downward.
Top Customs officers in ‘vast fee disparity’
Two senior Customs officers received a combined $836,391 in reimbursements over a three-and-a-half year period by selecting themselves for the most lucrative import clearance assignments.
‘Comfort’ as PM pledges tax increases last resort
Businesses and Bahamians can take “comfort” from the Prime Minister’s repeated assertion that new and/or increased taxes will be “a last resort”, a governance reformer said yesterday.
New ministry role for Judy Terrell
THE Ministry of Health and Wellness has announced that Judy Terrell, former director of communications at the Public Hospitals Authority, has taken on a new post as the ministry’s director of global health communications.
200 Haitian migrants repatriated
NEARLY 200 Haitian migrants were repatriated to their homeland in two separate charter flights yesterday.
Concern remains on vaccine hesitancy
A PAN American Health Organization official has said The Bahamas has only reached around 39 percent vaccination coverage and that vaccine resistance is a serious issue both here and the region at large.
RCI chose not to bid on Lucayan contract
ROYAL Caribbean International has abandoned plans to acquire the Grand Lucayan resort, with its President and CEO Michael Bayley saying the cruise company did not submit a bid during the recently concluded request for proposals process.
PM unveils plans for $900m crackdown on large tax delinquents
The Prime Minister yesterday unveiled plans to crackdown on delinquent taxpayers owing a collective $900m by creating a unit to focus on the Government’s major revenue generators.
Brave double down on Govt’s ‘hidden’ $650m
The Prime Minister’s accusation that his predecessor hid an “astounding” $650m of unfunded liabilities from its pre-election fiscal report was yesterday exposed as a “difference in interpretation”.
Pentecostal Assemblies hold annual convention
THE Bahamas and Turks & Caicos Council of the Pentecostal Assemblies of the World is currently hosting its 73rd annual General Convention under the theme: “Standing on a Firm Foundation”.
Port Facility security exercise held today
THE Ministry of Transport will be conducting an International Ship and Port Facility Security national exercise from 10am to 1pm today in Abaco, Grand Bahama, North Bimini, New Providence, South Eleuthera and Inagua.
Court orders man to repair his own son’s bicycle
A 56-YEAR-OLD man was yesterday ordered to repair his son’s bicycle after admitting damaging it earlier this week.
A city stuck in the mud
On Friday, the 4th of March, exasperated residents of Grand Bahama marched from a local business in Grand, Freeport to the headquarters of the Grand Bahama Port Authority. They wanted to protest and register their concerns about a city that appears to be dying slowly on the vine and its key infrastructure seems to be falling into disrepair.
The storm is over
My basic philosophy in public life has always been to give roses and kudos to individuals while they are alive to appreciate them. I make no exceptions. The storm that hovered over The Bahamas for several years, for whatever reasons, appear to be over. The elimination and relaxation of possibly heavy handed curfews and lock downs. The economy, save for certain historical enclaves within our Family Islands, is back up and running on almost full throttle.
Accused over slapping mother
A 29-YEAR-OLD man who slapped his child’s mother during a heated argument last month was charged in Magistrate’s Court yesterday.
Disturbance in court
A MAN was arrested in Magistrate’s Court yesterday after he cursed a senior magistrate and punched a police officer in an unprovoked attack.
National basketball team players back to work with clubs
FOLLOWING the latest window of FIBA 2023 World Qualifiers, several national team members were back with their respective clubs as they prepared for a run to the postseason.
Romad Dean ends season in OSBA final four
ROMAD Dean and the Crestwood Lions finished the Ontario Scholastic Basketball Association season as one of the top prep programmes in all of Canada.
Bahamians in NJCAA Division I Men’s National Basketball Tournament
THE NJCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Tournament will feature several Bahamian student athletes, including a head-to-head matchup in the opening round.
UB celebrates International Athletic Training Month
THE University of The Bahamas Athletics department is celebrating International Athletic Training Month which is an opportunity to spread awareness of the impact athletic trainers have on sports and student-athletes.
Cruise passenger count at new post-COVID high
Nassau Cruise Port’s (NCP) new arrivals terminal will be operational by year-end 2022, its chief executive said yesterday.
DPM hails world’s largest cruise ship
The deputy prime minister yesterday hailed the arrival of the world’s largest cruise ship in Nassau as epitomising “what a good partnership is supposed to look like”.
Wednesday, March 9
ALICIA WALLACE: When will we just face the facts and accept this simple truth?
YESTERDAY was International Women’s Day and there were thousands of events held all over the world to raise awareness of issues women face, celebrate the progress that has been made, recognize women whose contributions have helped us to move closer to gender equality and kickstart new initiatives and programmes.
EDITORIAL: Changing the way we handle policing
IT almost feels like it should go without saying that excessive force should not be something police officers resort to – and yet Commissioner Paul Rolle has set his sights on exactly that problem.
Honouring women
THE Office of the Spouse of the Prime Minister held a wreath laying ceremony for the “Bahamian Madonna” statue at Prince George Dock yesterday.
Regattas may return this summer
MARINE Resources and Family Island Affairs Minister Clay Sweeting says he expects several Family Island regattas and festivals will be held this summer once COVID-19 cases remain low in the country.
Pintard urges caution over COVID
FREE National Movement leader Michael Pintard has urged caution from the Davis administration as it rolls back COVID-19 restrictions, noting the country does not have the same widespread vaccination coverage as larger nations that are also easing measures.
Track hero Davis tells her tale
TWO-TIME Olympic champion Pauline Davis held a book signing at Goodman’s Bay yesterday for her anticipated memoir, Running Sideways.
Banks urged: Don’t leave buyers ‘holding the bag’
A prominent accountant has urged Bahamian financial institutions not to leave clients “holding the bag” by selling them repossessed properties in unapproved subdivisions.
Chamber chief urges VAT gasoline ‘cap’
Abaco’s Chamber of Commerce president yesterday urged the Government to “cap” the VAT it earns from taxing gasoline at 45 cents per gallon and “alleviate the pain” of soaring fuel costs.
Bahamas to ‘feel brunt’ of Russian sanctions shock
The Bahamas will “feel the brunt” of the fall-out from Russia’s Ukraine invasion, a governance reformer warned yesterday, with hyper-inflation threatening to plunge the world into a depression.
Abaco suffers three-year, $60m Dorian rental blow
Abaco lost more than $60m in rental income during the 28 months immediately after Hurricane Dorian due to the devastation inflicted on its housing stock, it was revealed yesterday.
More questions raised over BPL fuel hedging
Bahamas Power & Light (BPL) yesterday rejected accusations that the Davis administration had cancelled its fuel hedging initiative even though it was not producing the desired financial savings.
123 Haitian migrants detained at Cay Sal Bank
ONE hundred and twenty-three Haitian migrants, including children, who were picked up at sea were brought to Grand Bahama yesterday morning.
FNM: Amend the law on marital rape
THE Free National Movement has called on the Davis administration to amend the law to criminalise marital rape.
Edward Turner, husband of former MP dies
EDWARD Turner, the husband of Loretta Butler-Turner, died yesterday.
PM announces relaxation of some COVID-19 restrictions
Prime Minister Philip “Brave” Davis announced the following relaxations to COVID-19 restrictions in the House of Assembly on Wednesday morning.
‘What exactly is our policy on Ukraine?’
FREE National Movement Leader Michael Pintard said he is concerned that Russian vessels that have been denied permission to land in the United States and Canada have gained entry into The Bahamas.
What message are we sending to poachers?
FISHERMEN have been taken aback by the sentences given to four Dominican poachers with some saying the lawbreakers deserved a harsher penalty.
Fares increase ‘on hold’ until summer
TRANSPORT and Housing Minister JoBeth Coleby-Davis says the government is considering allowing taxi and jitney drivers to increase fares in response to rising fuel prices.
ROLLE - STRONG ARM TACTIC MUST CHANGE: Commissioner says he’s working to end ‘us v them’ culture which blights force
POLICE Commissioner Paul Rolle said yesterday he was in the process of writing material for the force’s manual that focuses on training officers in sensitisation and de-escalation methods.
Petroleum dealers warn on fuel, self-service, cutbacks
Petroleum dealers yesterday warned they may have to cut back on the amount of fuel they order, and move to self-service on some days, to ease the impact from soaring global oil prices.
Gov’t considers taxi, jitney fare increase
A Cabinet minister yesterday said the Government is mulling whether to increase taxi and jitney fares to enable these industries to offset increased costs from rising gasoline prices.
Pauline Davis launches new book
As they celebrated International Women’s Day, Pauline Davis thought it would be fitting to use the opportunity to launch the official release of her book “Running Sideways” yesterday at the site where she got her long and illustrious track and field career started at Goodman’s Bay.
Gov’t targets 25% slash to $1bn food import bill
A Cabinet minister yesterday said the Government is aiming to slash The Bahamas’ annual $1bn food import bill by 25 percent come 2025.
Coaches assist student athletes in Andros
WHAT was supposed to be a visit to the island to help in their celebrations turned out to be a rewarding experience for both sprint coach Andrew Tynes and jumps coach James Rolle as they imparted their knowledge to a number of student-athletes from Andros over the weekend.
Plan for new homes
While I admire the ambitious goal of the newly appointed Minister responsible for housing, to build 1,600 homes, the most by any Minister. I wish to offer some unsolicited advice. The Department of Housing Act I believe was created to help the poor man (woman) to own a home. Known as low cost homes, the purchase price was within the lower income individual’s to finance a mortgage.
The Earth will abide
To Prime Minister Philip Brave Davis, climate change and global warming are both massive issues worth addressing. True to his word to the Bahamian people, Davis addressed this issue at the recent CARICOM Heads of Government Meeting in Belize, although I cannot recall climate change being front and centre in the Progressive Liberal Party’s (PLP) campaign platform in 2021. In fact, I cannot say if the subject was addressed at all on the campaign trail.
Officer testifies in drug trial
AN officer gave testimony yesterday in the ongoing drug trial of two men in the Magistrate’s Court.
Man fined for taking drugs into prison
A MAN was fined yesterday for drug charges and taking contraband into a correctional facility.
Junior Davis Cup: Tennis resumes in Dominican Republic
AFTER heavy rains disrupted the tournament in Santo Domingo for two days there was clear skies today and matches resumed.
Tuesday, March 8
PETER YOUNG: Man’s inhumanity to man
IT is being called the worst and fastest growing refugee and humanitarian crisis since the Second World War.
FACE TO FACE: Start the day with Enamae
ON this International Women’s Day, we highlight an unsung hero in the newspaper industry. A woman who has been on the ground, face-to-face with the Bahamian people every day, delivering them their daily digest of national news.
Shoulder pain and its cause
The shoulder is the most moveable joint in the human body. It is composed of a group of four muscles and their tendons. This group is called the rotator cuff, a group of muscles which connect the shoulder to the arm and it is the rotator cuff which gives the shoulder such a wide range of movement. If the rotator cuff is damaged in any way caused by injury or the aging process it might include swelling, or bone changes around this area and cause pain. Pain can occur when raising the arm above your head or moving the arm back and forth. Sometimes shoulder pain may be due to a problem in another area of the body, such as the neck or lungs. This is called referred pain and usually causes pain at rest but no worsening of pain when moving the shoulder.
High blood pressure linked to sexual dysfunction in women and men
It is well-known that uncontrolled elevated blood pressure can lead to erectile dysfunction in men. It is relatively common for the first symptom of new onset or known poorly controlled hypertension to be poor quality erections.
Pioneering community leader honoured after her death
The late Robertha Johnson made history when she became the first female President of the Bahamas Alliance for the Blind and Visually Impaired (BABVI) last year. After taking up the post in April of 2021, she made a difference in the organisation, injecting her passion into various projects, always with a view of seeing more inclusion for people with disabilities and opportunities for their employment and advancement.
Who’s the boss? Bahamian women in leadership
TODAY, women all around the world are being celebrated for their advancements, achievements and strides they have made. International Women’s Day is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. The day also marks a call to action for accelerating women's equality.
A LOVE STORY WORTH SHARING – Popular motivational speaker to wed Bahamian sports reporter
LISA NICHOLS is one of the world’s most-requested motivational speakers, as well as a media personality and corporate CEO whose global platform has reached nearly 80 million people. From a struggling single mom on public assistance to a millionaire entrepreneur, Lisa’s courage and determination has inspired fans worldwide to discover their own untapped talents and infinite potential.
Making STEM more feminine – Call for national strategy to address gender gap
FEM STEM Bahamas is one of the local organisations leading the charge in preparing and retaining women in the areas of science, technology engineering and mathematics (STEMS), with the hopes of closing the gap, encouraging diversity, equity and inclusiveness in these important fields.
Sanctions ‘are already hitting’ Russian business in The Bahamas
FOREIGN Affairs Minister Fred Mitchell said sanctions from western countries on Russian businesses and oligarchs may already apply to the business interests they have in The Bahamas even though local authorities have implemented no sanctions of their own.
Mitchell says ‘heads must roll’ over BPL announcement
A SENIOR Cabinet minister has said “heads must roll” over Bahamas Power and Light’s “premature” announcement of a proposed increase in electricity costs due to rising fuel prices.
Laroda optimistic of NIB deal with staff despite stalled talks
STATE Minister Myles Laroda, responsible for the National Insurance Board, says he is optimistic that a new contract between the agency’s board and staff will soon be finalised even though negotiations between the two parties have stalled.
Tax cuts ‘off table’ as energy crisis solution
The Bahamas has no short-term solutions for combating soaring energy and gas prices, a major fuel supplier’s chairman warned yesterday, adding that tax cuts were likely “off the table”.
Bahamas ‘struggling with the execution’ in corruption fight
The Bahamas is “struggling with the execution” of anti-corruption safeguards, governance reformers are warning, with accountability and transparency “aspirational” rather than real concepts.
IDB chief hails BPL fuel hedging impact
The Inter-American Development Bank’s (IDB) president yesterday hailed the impact of Bahamas Power & Light’s (BPL) fuel hedging strategy despite doubts on whether it remains in place.
IMF calls for ‘tax spending budget’
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has urged The Bahamas to develop an annual “tax expenditure budget” to better identify revenue leakages and assess the economic impact of its spending.
EDITORIAL: A slap in the face for Bahamian fishermen
COULD there be a better example of the need for tougher sentences?
Probe launched into claims of official being beaten by police
POLICE Commissioner Paul Rolle confirmed yesterday an investigation is underway into claims from a Cat Island local government official that he was beaten by officers in Long Island and denied medical attention after the ordeal.
‘Rape is rape’ says commissioner
POLICE Commissioner Paul Rolle has said “rape is rape” and his officers will enforce the law “whatever that looks like”.
Five books to inspire female leaders of the future
What better way to celebrate International Woman’s Day than to inspire a new generation of female leaders?
Agreement signed for Kipling Complex by university
UNIVERSITY of The Bahamas-North signed an agreement yesterday to acquire the Kipling Complex for its new campus in downtown Freeport.
Farmers’ plea as fire hits crops and livestock
LOCAL farmers on Abaco are calling for government intervention after losing livestock and food crops due to an ongoing fire at an “unmanaged” waste site off Cherokee Road.
Bahamian women leading the way regionally and globally
Bahamian women are leading the way amongst women in the region who are making major strides for gender equality, according to Tonni Ann Brodber, representative of the UN Women Multi-Country Office - Caribbean.
Fishermen’s fury over poaching ‘slap in face’
Fuming fishermen yesterday slammed a Supreme Court verdict, which effectively imposed just a one-month sentence on four Dominicans, as “a slap in the face” for those battling illegal poaching.
Three more killings in just 24 hours
POLICE are investigating the murders of three men — one killed in Grand Bahama and two in New Providence.
WSC warns customers in arrears must pay up
THE Water & Sewerage Corporation is owed about $50m with 45,625 customers behind on their payments. The corporation said the money it is owed increased from $38m in January 2020.
Deadly risks of release on bail
POLICE Commissioner Paul Rolle said yesterday it appears that getting bail for murder “is almost certain death” adding that there are people in the country who are willing to use lethal force to settle their disputes.
Man admits drug and contraband charges
A MAN pleaded guilty to drug and contraband charges in Magistrates Court after these items were found at the Bahamas Department of Correctional Services last month.
Marijuana advocate makes call for greater consultation
A marijuana advocate yesterday urged the Government to engage in more consultation over planned legislation as it was difficult to get excited about the proposal without seeing it.
Businessman: Create more ‘Freeports outside Freeport’
A Grand Bahama businessman yesterday suggested that the Government create more “Freeports outside Freeport” until the situation with the existing city resolves itself.
The principles that help manage risk
Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) is a process, implemented by a company’s board of directors, management and other personnel, which is applied in strategy setting across the enterprise.
G Edgecombe and Caldwell win title
GARRETH Edgecombe and his Caldwell Community College men’s basketball team defeated USC-Salkehatchie 68-66 in the Division 1 Region 10/Atlantic District Tournament Championship Saturday afternoon in Hudson.
Rhema Collins and Webb School Sr Girls Varsity Basketball Team claim 2nd State Championship
JUNIOR national team standout Rhema Collins and her Webb School senior girls varsity basketball programme claimed its second state championship in as many years.
Lathaniel Bastian and Rams headed to NCAA Div. II tourney
LATHANIEL Bastian and the Angelo State Rams are headed to the NCAA Division II Tournament.
‘Golden Girl’ Pauline Davis’ book signing at Goodman’s Bay today
TO kick off World Athletics Women’s Week ahead of International Women’s Day and to #BreakTheBias by sharing the stories of inspiring women to create a bank of great role models for future generations, World Athletics President Lord Sebastian Coe speaks with two-time Olympic champion Pauline Davis about her book ‘Running Sideways’, which chronicles her inspiring journey from the ghetto to Olympic glory.
Charlton aims for podium in Serbia
Over the years, the Bahamas has enjoyed its success at the World Indoor Championships in the sprints and the jumps. This month, Devynne Charlton is hoping to add the hurdles to the list of achievements for the country when the championships take place in Belgrade, Serbia.
Historic deal signed over lighthouse
The Elbow Reef Lighthouse Society, a Bahamian non-profit organisation, entered into a Memorandum of Understanding last month with the Bahamas Port Department, Ministry of Transport and Housing.
Officers testify in weapons trial after firearm discovered
OFFICERS gave testimony yesterday in the ongoing weapons trial of three men.
Accused claims she was victim of acid attack
A WOMAN who was accused of causing damage and making death threats against her ex’s wife alleged she only committed the acts because she was a victim of an acid attack at the hands of the complainants.
Misinformed on NATO
There is a letter in February 28’s Tribune which refers to “hopefully the end of NATO”. To say the letter is naive in the understanding of world affairs is an understatement, it’s also grossly untrue and disingenuous.
Fish Fry at Arawak Cay
I spent a weekend evening at Fish Fry recently and I was taken aback by the health and safety concerns that are present at the fry.
Equality Bahamas hosts events for Women’s Day
EQUALITY Bahamas is hosting a series of events as it observes International Women’s Day and facilitates civic participation in the building of the national gender machinery.
Monday, March 7
WORLD VIEW: No busting of sanctions against Russia
THE Caribbean cannot escape the economic and financial consequences of the Russian Federation’s invasion of the sovereign, independent nation of Ukraine.
A few steps forward for science
A FEW months ago, I wrote to say that a major transformation was needed for science in The Bahamas. This article serves as an update to the public on the situation regarding issuing scientific permits here at home.
A few steps forward for science
A FEW months ago, I wrote to say that a major transformation was needed for science in The Bahamas. This article serves as an update to the public on the situation regarding issuing scientific permits here at home.
INSIGHT: We need our own plan of action not just soundbites
THERE hardly seems a moment without a crisis these days. If it isn’t the pandemic, it’s the war in Europe. If it’s not those two, it’s the economic crisis both of them are bringing. The worse the economy gets, the more deeply entrenched are the problems with crime. This week, however, another problem reappeared in the spotlight: climate change.
THE KDK REPORT: If minutes become days
IN the early nineteenth century, long before the Prohibition Act was passed, there was a lesser well-known movement in the United States to ban the manufacture, sale and transportation of intoxicating liquors, the consumption of which was conveniently blamed for all of society’s ills.
Rolle ‘not a good fit’ and should resign as president
FREEPORT businessman Darren Cooper believes Ian Rolle, president of the Grand Bahama Port Authority, is not “a good fit for the City of Freeport” and should resign.
What part can Bahamas play in sanctions against Russia?
THE closure of American airspace to Russian planes increases the likelihood that The Bahamas’ airspace will be used as an alternative route for Russian aircraft, according to former director of aviation Charles Beneby.
Port: No tariff rises to aid inflation fight
Nassau’s major commercial shipping port has pledged it will not increase any tariffs despite growing fuel and energy cost pressures that threaten its profit targets for the 2022 financial year.
Freeport ‘perishing from lack of vision’
A former MP yesterday said Freeport residents have been caught up in “a three-way love affair that’s gone awry”, adding: “Because of the lack of vision the people are perishing.”
Gov’ts 25% target requires more equitable tax system
A more progressive income-based tax system is needed to hit the Government’s “aggressive” 25 percent revenue-to-GDP target and prevent the gap between rich and poor widening.
Commonwealth Brewery supports International Women’s Day
COMMONWEALTH Brewery Limited joins the world in celebrating International Women’s Day under the theme Break the Bias.
Dame Marguerite at Exuma summit
FORMER Governor General Dame Marguerite Pindling was the keynote speaker at the first Exuma Women’s Wellness and Empowerment Summit, where she urged those attending to become more involved in the development of the country.
Officials monitor fourth wave
DESPITE a recent decline in COVID-19 cases, local officials say they are still monitoring current health data to determine whether the country’s fourth wave has ended.
Two die in separate shootings
TWO men were shot and killed in separate incidents over the weekend, bringing the country’s murder toll for the year to 18, according to this newspaper’s records.
Taxi and jitney owners pushing for fare hikes
Taxi and jitney drivers have warned they may have to push for fare increases to offset the impact of increasing fuel costs.
NIB union questions senior staff rehire
THE National Insurance Board has hired an “inordinate number of persons” even while telling staff that the difficult fiscal environment will limit what it can agree to during industrial agreement negotiations, according to Public Managers Union president Cassandra Lewis.
WSC to resume cut offs within weeks
THE Water and Sewerage Corporation will begin mass disconnections on March 28.
Seven years surplus to hit budget target
The government must achieve an “unprecedented and very challenging” four percent primary budget surplus for seven straight years to cut the debt-to-GDP ratio to 50 percent by 2030.
The price of war
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An invading army can win all the battles and still lose the war. The objective of a military occupation, especially one driven by imperial ambitions, is to neutralise armed resistance and secure control of the centres of power, ultimately aiming to conquer the hearts and minds of the occupied.
Resorts await ‘dramatic’ improvement in groups
The Bahamian tourism industry will enjoy “a dramatic improvement” in its group business once US federal health authorities upgrade this nation’s COVID ranking.
Realtors hope ‘best year ever’ continues into 2022
Bahamian realtors are looking to ensure that 2022 is a continuation of the “best year ever” in high-end property transactions.
Bahamas must adhere to Russia sanction consensus
The Bahamas must “act in a manner consistent” with protecting its reputation and integrity as an international financial centre (IFC) on Russian sanctions, an ex-attorney general says.
Diocese holds mission
THE Diocese of The Bahamas and the Turks and Caicos Islands has started its Anglican Lenten Mission.
Sandals parking
Totally support writer Vincent Wallace Whitfield on parking near Sandals, West Bay. As he described the public Government parking lot in front of Post Office - Cable Beach is jammed packed with Sandals employees cars all day every day.
Left with no answer by ministry
The letter below was emailed to the Ministry of Work on November 8th, 2021.
It’s not rain
It is not rain that is falling on the fertile fields
Richardson: ‘It’s sad for the fans’
While he’s only suiting up as a first base coach nowadays, Antoan Richardson, the sixth of seven Bahamian professional baseball players to play in Major League Baseball, said he can’t wait for the return of the game, if only for the sake of the fans.
Big weekend for Shamar Burrows in the AUS
FOLLOWING several postponements, The Dalhousie Tigers were back on the court in Atlantic University Sport play and Shamar Burrows delivered a weekend of career-scoring performances to extend their win streak to seven.
McCoy and Tigers are runners-up in SIAC
MALACHI McCoy’s Benedict Tigers had their worst shooting outing of the season in the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference tournament finale and finished as runners-up.
SAC’s Big Red Machine puts on inter-house track and field meet
ALTHOUGH they’re not back to full capacity on campus with their every day classroom experience, the St Augustine’s College Big Red Machine used that to their advantage as they returned to their first inter-house track and field competition since the coronavirus broke in 2020.
No. 1 Gamecocks beat Ole Miss going for SEC women’s 3-peat
YOLETT McPhee-McCuin and her Ole Miss Rebels women’s basketball programme had their Southeastern Conference Tournament run end in the semifinal against the top ranked team in the nation and now look ahead to continue their postseason run with an at large bid for the NCAA Tournament.
Junior Davis Cup: Bahamas boys open with win against Honduras
OPENING day in El Salvador at the Junior Davis Cup was a good one as the Bahamas boys team started the tournament with a win strong against Honduras.
Saturday, March 5
Man injured in police-involved shooting
A man is in hospital after a police-involved shooting early on Saturday.
Man dies after being shot outside his home
A man has died after being shot outside his home on Mildred Avenue, west of Golden Isles Road, in the early hours of Saturday.
Friday, March 4
Bahamian livelihoods could be affected if coral infection left untreated
LOCAL environmentalists on Friday doubled down on warnings about the threat of stony coral tissue loss disease, noting Bahamian livelihoods could be affected if the fast-spreading infection remains left untreated.
Man jailed for 18 months over weapons charges
A NEW father was sentenced to 18 months in prison on Friday over weapons charges.
Grand Bahama hospital visitation restrictions to be relaxed
GRAND Bahama Health Services has announced that hospital visitation restrictions will be relaxed beginning Monday as a part of its phased return to normal services.
Lawyer argues for no case submission in drug trial
A LAWYER argued for a no case submission in his client’s ongoing drug trial in the Magistrate’s Court on Friday.
Concerned Grand Bahama businesspeople, residents march to GBPA
CONCERNED businesspeople and residents on Grand Bahama participated in a peaceful march to the Grand Bahama Port Authority headquarters on Friday.
DIANE PHILLIPS: Montagu madness, yes, I have a right to be angry
THOUGH I don’t think I am alone in noticing how cluttered Montagu foreshore is looking, I do claim rights to my anger. In 2010, I dedicated the better part of a year chairing a steering committee for the redevelopment of Montagu. It was a role requested by then- Montagu constituency MP Loretta Butler-Turner.
A COMIC'S VIEW: A price to pay overseas and here at home
AMID everything happening in the world, sometimes it’s good to reflect on how things stack up here in our small corner of the globe.
Charity’s $12k a month bill on groceries
AS food prices continue to rise, one local charity said it is spending in the region of $12,000 a month to purchase grocery items to feed the poor and needy on Grand Bahama.
‘Where are our exam results?’
STUDENTS who completed a virtual course with the Bahamas Technical and Vocational Institute one year ago claim they are still awaiting their exam results and licences from the Ministry of Works.
Land grab or above board?
THE executive director of the Bahamas Association for Social Health and CEO of Earth Village is sounding the alarm over suspected deforestation in an area of western New Providence.
‘FNM being left out of COVID meetings’
MICHAEL Pintard says the Davis administration continues to leave the Free National Movement out of meetings with top health officials about COVID-19.
Pair fined $1,000 over cocaine and marijuana
A MAN and woman were fined over $1,000 yesterday after they were found with an assortment of drugs, including marijuana and cocaine.
Curriculum ‘raises education to par with rest of world’
THE Ministry of Education celebrated the launch of its new curriculum yesterday.
Hotelier urges ‘shelving’ of all COVID restrictions
A top hotelier yesterday said he is “praying daily” for the US health authorities to upgrade The Bahamas’ COVID ranking amid calls from some in the industry to “shelve” all pandemic restrictions,.
BTC to be ‘shining jewel’ among CWC
The Bahamas Telecommunications Company’s (BTC) chief executive yesterday unveiled ambitions to become “the shining jewel” for its immediate parent by “accelerating” growth every year.
BTC HQ’s sale likely to complete in 2022
The Bahamas Telecommunications Company’s (BTC) long-time JFK Drive headquarters will likely be sold this year, it was revealed yesterday, as the carrier seeks to enter the data centre market.
Crypto exchange to build ‘7-storey’ hotel
The world’s second largest cryptocurrency exchange has included a 38-room, seven storey hotel in the plans for its proposed $50-$60m western New Providence headquarters.
Entrepreneurship Centre to boost digital transition
Grand Bahama’s Centre for Entrepreneurship and Innovation will benefit thousands of Bahamians by equipping them with the skills to exploit the fast-evolving digital economy.
BAMSI role for Ann Marie Davis
ANN Marie Davis has been invited to become a brand ambassador for the Bahamas Agriculture and Marine Science Institute.
Hunt for wanted man
GRAND Bahama Police are searching for a man wanted for question- ing in an armed robbery investigation.
CARICOM awaits UN over Russia sanctions decision
CARICOM is awaiting a decision from the United Nations Security Council before taking a position on whether member states should impose sanctions on Russia, Prime Minister Philip “Brave” Davis said yesterday.
Just two new cases of COVID recorded
THE Ministry of Health reported just two new cases of COVID-19 yesterday, the lowest number recorded so far this year.
‘Gas mark ups are not in suppliers’ control’
RUBIS Bahamas maintained yesterday that while the fuel industry in the country is regulated by the government, it has no control over the movements in the price of fuel on the international market.
Glenys Hanna Martin: Zero tolerance for fighting in schools
EDUCATION, Technical and Vocational Training Minister Glenys Hanna Martin says officials are looking at a number of strategies to see how they can create a peaceful environment for students after videos of a school fight prompted concern.
Ambassador role for Sebas Bastian
PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis has appointed Sebastian Bastian as non-resident ambassador to the Central American Integration System.
‘SMALL STATES NEED TO FIGHT TOGETHER’: Brave warns we should join forces with regional nations on climate fight
AS he appealed for countries in the region to come together to combat climate change, Prime Minister Philip “Brave” Davis admitted the COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the “humbling” realisation that The Bahamas’ interests may be more aligned with other small island developing states than some of its larger allies.
Athletes get set for World Indoors
The Bahamas will be represented by a three-member team featuring hurdler Devynne Charlton and quarter-milers Shaunae Miller- Uibo and Megan Moss at World Athletics’ Indoor Championships Belgrade 2022.
CARIFTA trials pushed back
WITH all the excitement brewing over the return of the CARIFTA Games after a two-year hiatus, the Bahamas Association of Athletic Associations has pushed back its final trials to ensure that they get the maximum out of the athletes preparing to go to Kingston, Jamaica, next month.
Greene, Meadows recognised in 1st season with new teams
PAUL Greene and Brandon Meadows were recognised by their respective conferences in their first seasons with new programmes.
McCoy advances, McFall and Bastian eliminated
NCAA Division II basketball tournaments are underway across respective conferences across.
Zimbabwe
It is offensive, ZANU-PF continues to prohibiting the opposition party from being a door-to-door campaign for the by-election for next month. The Citizens Coalition for Change were being detained in the city of Masvingo, 300 kilometers south of the capital Harare.
We’re just blips on Putin’s radar
I read that Prime Minister Philip Brave Davis and a Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) delegation will be heading to Belize to attend the CARICOM Heads of Government Thirty-Third Inter-Sessional Meeting, scheduled for March 1-2.
Man accused of indecent assault
A 44-year-old man was charged in the Magistrate’s Court yesterday with indecently assaulting a four-year-old girl.
Police officer tells of questioning men in $1m Exuma drug operation
A POLICE officer testified yesterday of his role in questioning three men accused of being involved in a near $1m drug operation in Exuma last year.
Thursday, March 3
STATESIDE: Wow, we hadn’t see Biden perform like this since he took office
When US President Joe Biden stumbles over a word or phrase when speaking in public, delivering everything from prepared orations to large audiences to impromptu remarks to a few reporters shouting questions at him from a distance, he tends to react the same way. He reflexively closes his eyes for a brief moment, brow furrowed in likely frustration at the exposed imperfection, corrects himself and ploughs on.
FRONT PORCH: Suffering and geopolitics of Ukraine
Yesterday, in an overwhelming vote signalling revulsion against the suffering in Ukraine and global opposition to Russia’s breach of the former’s sovereignty, the General Assembly (GA) of the United Nations supported a resolution “deploring Russia’s invasion and called for the immediate withdrawal of its forces”.
CARICOM awaiting Security Council decision on Russia
CARICOM is awaiting a decision from the United Nations Security Council before taking a position on whether member states should impose sanctions on Russia, Prime Minister Philip “Brave” Davis said yesterday.
Increase in maternal mortality in the Americas during pandemic
A PAN American Health Organization official said a lack of access to timely care and disruptions to prenatal services are to blame for an increase in maternal mortality in the Americas during the pandemic, with one in three pregnant women unable to access timely critical care.
Gladstone Road conversion to highway will be a ‘significant’ cost to taxpayers
THE “very important” conversion of Gladstone Road to a four-lane highway for its entire length will come at “significant” cost to taxpayers, according to Public Works Minister Alfred Sears yesterday.
National exercise next week to test emergency response
HOUSING and Transport Minister Jobeth Coleby-Davis advised members of the public yesterday that the ISPS Compliance Unit will be conducting a national exercise next week to test the country’s capability of responding to emergencies.
Fears of $205m hit in BPL fuel hedge woe
Fears were raised yesterday that Bahamas Power & Light (BPL) customers could suffer a $200m-plus hit if the fuel hedging strategy that the Davis administration met in place was not renewed.
Gov’t’s $206.5m deal with Goldman ‘speaks volumes’
The Ministry of Finance’s top official yesterday asserted that the Government’s $206.5m “repurchase” deal with Goldman Sachs “speaks volumes” to the credibility of its fiscal and economic plans.
Bahamian hotel owner defeats lender’s probe
A Bahamian asset manager’s bid to probe more deeply into a Nassau-based resort owner’s alleged $7.5m-$9m insolvency has been thwarted for a second time by the judicial system.
Blame all around over $535m BPL bond ‘gut’
The Opposition’s leader last night admitted “we’re not completely blameless” as he challenged the Government’s effort to “gut” Bahamas Power & Light’s (BPL) mammoth $535m refinancing,.
Three robbed by masked gunmen
A WOMAN and two friends were held up and robbed at gunpoint in Grand Bahama on Tuesday.
Appeal for volunteers for Bain and Grants Town meal programme, other initiatives
THE Bain and Grants Town Advancement Association is appealing for more volunteers to assist the organisation in its weekly meal programme and other initiatives for the disadvantaged.
HERE WE GO - GAS PRICE ROCKETS IN JUST WEEKS: Sears concedes Govt is concerned and special measures will be needed
PUBLIC Works Minister Alfred Sears said the government is concerned about the rise in gasoline prices at the pumps, adding some “extraordinary” measures will have to be considered and taken in response to an expected continued increase in fuel costs.
‘Dumping BPL hedging deal may cost $200m’
FREE National Movement Leader Michael Pintard said the Davis administration must explain the status of Bahamas Power and Light’s hedging programme, saying the government’s tinkering with that contract could leave Bahamians facing higher electricity costs.
Tourists’ five-day test to be scrapped
THE requirement for an antigen test five days after arriving in The Bahamas is about to end.
Shadow over Olympians’ homes
RAMON Miller and Eldece Clarke-Lewis, Bahamian Olympic gold medalists, beamed with happiness yesterday as the government signed a $1.2m contract for the installation of infrastructure and development of Olympia Heights.
ART OF GRAPHIX: The qualities needed to unlock entrepreneurship
Why entrepreneurship? While the journey to entrepreneurship is likely to be filled with sacrifices, obstacles and challenges, the reward for the same is far greater. With the right amount of knowledge and guidance, it is indeed possible for anyone to venture out into the world of entrepreneurship.
The peak of utter madness
Dear Prime Minister Davis and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Baseball prospect Laheim Bell gets off to hot start
ALREADY an early signee for the Jackson State baseball programme next spring, Laheim Bell has set the tone for a dominant senior season at Vero Beach High School.
Bahamas Basketball Federation to enter partnership with Hennessy Bahamas
THE Bahamas Basketball Federation will enter a partnership with Hennessy Bahamas and Commonwealth Brewery Limited (CBL).
Bahamians set school records at NEC swim and dive
BAHAMIAN student athletes figured prominently in Howard University’s record-setting performances at the Northeast Conference Swimming and Diving Championships.
Auditor General discloses ongoing co-operation woe
The Auditor General (AG) says the willingness of government ministries, departments and agencies to provide his staff with access to their files is still “not where we want it to be”.
Law reforms to aid trading standards
Two key laws will be upgraded to enable The Bahamas to meet the standards set by rules-based trading regimes and agreements, it was revealed yesterday.
Tourism moves on GB airfares
Tourism officials have already reached out to American Airlines over the relatively high airfares that are making Grand Bahama uncompetitive, Tribune Business was told yesterday.
Cruise port handles ‘record’ six vessels
The Nassau Cruise Port yesterday handled a “record-breaking” six cruise ships that brought some 10,000 passengers to downtown Nassau and other New Providence-based attractions.
Gov’t to invest $1.2m in righting athlete wrong
A Cabinet minister yesterday said the Government will invest $1.2m in installing infrastructure to the homes of ten Bahamian Olympic gold medallists.
Community service for stealing jumper cable
A 25-year-old man who claimed he stole a jumper cable from a man’s vehicle because he was drunk was yesterday ordered to complete 200 hours of community service.
Top financial officer claims employee admitted stealing cash from company
A TOP financial officer at a local insurance company yesterday recounted how a former employee admitted to stealing thousands of dollars from the company after officials found several compromised deposit bags in her desk.
Jonquel Jones leaves Russia
The Russian-Ukranian conflict has affected Bahamian sport as Jonquel Jones left Russia yesterday.
Wednesday, March 2
ALICIA WALLACE: Ask the difficult questions today for the caregiving we’ll need to provide tomorrow
EARLIER this week, a video of an elderly woman being abused by a supposed caregiver made the rounds and drew commentary from shocked and disgusted members of the public.
Sanadia a pioneer in her profession
BAHAMIAN Sanadia Smith has broken the barrier at Bahama Rock as the first female certified heavy equipment operator at the rock mining plant in Freeport.
Warning over coral plague
BAHAMIANS must “sound the alarm” and the government must take swift action to address stony coral tissue loss disease, a fast-spreading bacteria that is ravaging coral reefs throughout the country, says Waterkeepers Bahamas President Joseph Darville.
Health system vulnerability a factor in easing restrictions
A LOCAL infectious disease expert says the vulnerability of the country’s public health system along with low vaccination numbers remain key determining factors regarding how far COVID-19 measures can be scaled back.
Abaco police hold man over drugs find
ABACO Police arrested a male resident of Dundas Town after discovering suspected marijuana, a firearm and ammunition at a residence on Monday.
‘No issues whatsoever’ on $2bn Gov’t roll over
The Ministry of Finance’s top official last night said he foresees “no issues whatsoever” over the Government’s ability to refinance $2bn in domestic debt coming due for repayment by June 2022.
Hedging delay threatens to cost BPL’s consumers
Bahamas Power & Light’s (BPL) plan to raise its customer fuel charge by 30 percent with effect from yesterday did not happen because it was not approved by Cabinet, it was revealed yesterday.
‘Reputation on chopping block’ over reefs threat
The Bahamas’ “reputation is on the chopping block” if it fails to immediately combat a new “pandemic” devastating the coral reefs relied upon by tourism and fisheries, activists warned yesterday.
US urges ‘greater focus’ on gaming, money transmission
The US government yesterday urged The Bahamas to place “greater focus” on combating financial crime conducted via online gaming and money transmission services providers.
CIBC loan deferrals decrease by $420m
Just $6m worth of loans remained in CIBC FirstCaribbean International Bank (Bahamas) COVID loan deferral initiative at end-October 2021 compared to $426m exactly one year earlier.
Gladstone Road to be four lanes by end-2024
Gladstone Road will be transformed into a four-lane highway over its entire length - from Carmichael Road to John F Kennedy (JFK) Drive - by end-2024, it was revealed last night.
179 on intercepted Haitian sailing vessel
THE United States Coast Guard intercepted a Haitian sailing vessel with 179 people on board on Sunday, approximately 30 miles off Andros.
Abuse video exposes risk to elderly
THE Bahamas Alzheimer’s Association has condemned a video circulating on social media of an elderly person being abused and reiterated “this behaviour should not be condoned or tolerated”.
Cops probe printers on fake foreign vaccine cards
HEALTH and Wellness Minister Dr Michael Darville confirmed yesterday an official investigation has been launched to crack down on local printing companies producing fake vaccination cards.
More health staff for Family Islands
MORE than 200 healthcare workers are expected to be sent to various Family Islands to bolster medical services in those communities, according to Health Mister Dr Michael Darville.
GOVT STEPPED IN TO BLOCK BPL RATE RISE: Planned increase shelved after Cabinet ruled rise needed ministers’ approval
A DAY after Bahamas Power and Light “prematurely” announced a proposed hike in electricity costs due to rising fuel prices, Works and Utilities Minister Alfred Sears said yesterday the government has not approved any rate increase for power in the country, nor is it considering doing so.
Officer testifies in Solomon’s theft trial
A POLICE officer testified yesterday in the ongoing trial of a former employee of Solomon’s Fresh Market, who is accused of stealing $342.50 worth of groceries.
Providence Storm win U-18 basketball championship
THE Providence Storm was a little too much for the Island Dreams to handle down the stretch in the boys’ under-18 championship game in the Providence Basketball Club’s Mid- Term Break Classic on Monday night.
Jacobi and Gold Rush pull off big victory
JACOBI Bain played a pivotal role for the No.10 ranked Xavier University of Louisiana Gold Rush men’s tennis team as they pulled off another big win, this time with a 4-1 triumph over the No.7 ranked William Carey on Monday in Hattiesburg, Mississippi.
Rolle named as new PHA managing director
THE Public Hospitals Authority has announced the appointment of Aubynette Rolle as the entity’s acting managing director.
Officer says ten-year-old girl identified her attacker
A POLICE officer testified in court yesterday about how a ten-year-old girl identified an accused man as the person who allegedly indecently assaulted her.
Tuesday, March 1
EDITORIAL: Stubbs case exposes flaws in justice system
ERIC Stubbs appears to be the man the system forgot.
PETER YOUNG: A dictator who is a threat to the world
ALL too often during a major world crisis a plethora of information and divergent opinion in the international media soon reaches saturation point. This has happened in the case of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
FACE TO FACE: The bionic man who wouldn’t be beaten
STEPHEN Cox is a superhero. That’s what seven-year-old Syniah would say about her daddy. He has proven to her that he would do whatever it takes not to let her down – to be there for her and save the day, no matter what comes his way.
Fresh Start programme seeks to encourage young citizens
THE Ministry of Youth, Sports and Culture celebrated the relaunch of the Fresh Start programme in New Providence yesterday.
Drugs, phones and more from prison contraband revealed
ILLEGAL drugs, cell phones and other contraband confiscated by officials at the Bahamas Department of Correctional Services were displayed for the media at the facility yesterday.
‘Build confidence’ for $2bn debt refinance
The Government must “build confidence” among Bahamian investors to successfully refinance almost $2bn in domestic debt coming due by June 2022, a top banker urged last night.
Abaco milk runs dry as blows ‘piling on’
Abaco’s Chamber of Commerce president yesterday said economic blows keep “piling on top of each other” for the Dorian-ravaged island which has presently run out of milk.
Realtors back reform call on ‘antiquated’ Condo Act
Senior realtors yesterday backed a Supreme Court judge’s call to reform the “antiquated” Condominium Act because “everything gets thrown off” in a sale by the slightest error in unit size.
Central Bank: Inflationary pressure to be ‘contained’
The Central Bank yesterday forecast that “inflationary pressures will remain contained” while The Bahamas’ foreign currency reserves will close 2022 above “international benchmarks”.
December air arrivals hit 85% of pre-COVID levels
Air arrivals for December 2021 reached close to 85 percent of their pre-COVID levels, the Central Bank revealed yesterday, increasing almost four-fold compared to 2020 figures.
US donates $300k equipment to aid jail
THE United States delivered nearly $300,000 worth of advanced imaging and scanning technology and radio equipment to the Bahamas Department of Correctional Services yesterday.
Putin growls
There are animals which when one of their herd is set upon – attacked by a lion – lion’s open mouth closed upon the throat of its victim – and not one wildebeest – not one zebra – to use two examples – would dare to interrupt or to intervene.
Trilogy of tribulation
The turn of the century brought with it significant challenges and a unique crisis to both major political organisations, as they moved towards governance here in The Bahamas:
Warning over fake vaccine cards
THE Ministry of Health and Wellness has been made aware that some printing companies and other entities have been producing cards that fraudulently claim the cardholders have been vaccinated in countries abroad.
Ministry warns of fake Putin video
THE Ministry of Foreign Affairs said a video circulating on social media which alleges to present Russian President Vladimir Putin issuing threats against The Bahamas is fake.
‘We stand with Ukraine – it will affect us too’
BRITISH High Commissioner Sarah Dickson said it is “time to stand with Ukraine,” noting that while Russia’s invasion of its neighbour may seem far away, the shock waves felt by the war will be felt even here.
Munroe seeks probe into prison boss
NATIONAL Security Minister Wayne Munroe says he is seeking Cabinet’s permission to appoint an independent committee to investigate Charles Murphy’s tenure as Commissioner of Correctional Services.
Long Island officers accused of assault
A 25-YEAR-OLD Cat Island local government official has alleged he was beaten by police and denied medical treatment in Long Island.
36 years locked away on a 7-year sentence
THE Supreme Court yesterday ordered the release of Eric Stubbs, a man who spent 36 years in Sandilands Rehabilitation Centre after he was convicted of rape in 1984.
Accused over fake currency
A MAN accused of possessing fake Bahamian currency notes was charged in Magistrate’s Court yesterday.
Murder charge in case of couple shot on motorbike
A 22-year-old man accused of shooting a couple who had been riding on a motorcycle earlier this year was yesterday charged with murder and attempted murder.
Ole Miss Rebels clinch No.4 seed in the SEC Tournament
Yolett McPhee- McCuin continues to lead the Ole Miss women’s basketball programme to an accolade season filled with milestones and now they head into the postseason as one of the top ranked teams in the nation’s most competitive conference.
Man guilty of assault after attack with pipe
A 29-year-old man who claimed he hit another man with a pipe in self-defence was found guilty yesterday of assault with a dangerous instrument.
Local track clubs take part in South Florida Invitational
WITH collaboration from the North American, Central American and Caribbean (NACAC), a number of local track clubs got an opportunity to compete in the Speed Capital South Florida Invitational in Miramar, Florida, on Saturday.
Bahamas Roadmasters: Chasing the Unicorn
WHEN the coronavirus pandemic struck at the beginning of 2020, governments in many countries, including The Bahamas, responded with frequent lockdowns which brought sporting events around the world to a screeching halt.
Taylor pleased with Southeastern Conference Championship debut
VERSATILE Charisma Taylor, a transfer from Washington State, had a stellar Southeastern Conference Championship debut for the University of Tennessee Volunteers over the weekend at Texas A&M in Bryan-College Station, Texas.
Bahamians poised for NCAA Div. II conference tournaments this week
NCAA Division II basketball heads into its respective conference tournaments and several Bahamians are poised for a postseason run.
