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‘FUNDS NEEDED FOR COVID FIGHT’: Darville warns that health system needs money in a hurry
HEALTH and Wellness Minister Dr Michael Darville said there is a need for emergency funding for the public healthcare system as it grapples with the COVID-19 crisis.
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Bahamian wrestlers don’t last long at Commonwealth Games
BIRMINGHAM, England — The encore appearance for Rashji Mackey and the debut of Thorn Demeritte didn’t last that long in their men’s wrestling matches at the 2022 Commonwealth Games. But the duo are confident that they will be back more prepared for the 2024 games in Paris, France.
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‘We buried hatchet’ over retail closure
Super Value’s principal has revealed he and his family “bit the bullet” in closing their loss-making Harbour Bay housewares retailer, adding: “We were fighting a losing battle so we buried the hatchet.”
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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.
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Company supports women in their fight against breast cancer
MANY Grand Bahamian women currently in the war against breast cancer were recently gifted with care packages from Freeport Insurance Agents and Brokers.
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Bahamas Karate Championships all set for Saturday
THE Society of Shotokan Stylist presents the Bahamas Karate Championships, hosted by sensei Shawn Smith - a 4th degree black belt in Shotokan karate and black belt in Shito ryu Karate.
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Man admits punching boyfriend of his ex
A MAN who admitted punching his former girlfriend’s boyfriend during an argument was yesterday placed on six months’ probation.
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EDITORIAL: The long battle to defeat HIV/AIDS
THE end of the AIDS epidemic is in sight?
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Breakaway union welcomes return to classrooms
SANDRA Major, head of a fast growing, breakaway teachers’ union, welcomed the resumption of face-to-face learning yesterday, saying she and her members have “no issues” with the shift.
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Officer testifies in assault case
AN OFFICER gave testimony in a Magistrate’s Court in a man’s ongoing trial where he faces accusations of assaulting a police officer last Christmas.
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Second murder in two days
POLICE are investigating a second homicide in as many days after a man was shot dead yesterday morning off Hamster Road.
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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.
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Only way to survive pandemic is through ‘bipartisan approach’
AFTER pointing out the yeoman’s effort made by healthcare workers in the fight against COVID-19, Senator Darren Henfield said a bipartisan approach is the only way to survive the pandemic.
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Bahamas hitting ‘bull’s eye on HIV/AIDS global targets’
HIV/AIDS Foundation hosts candlelight vigil on December 1
TOMORROW the world re-commits to the fight against HIV/AIDS.
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Celebrating Earth Day at Botanical Gardens
THE Botanical Gardens proved the perfect space for students and their teachers to celebrate Earth Day.
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‘Glaring deficiencies’: Top architect loses permit fight
A top architect yesterday pledged to fight on after losing a legal challenge to the Government’s decision to halt a building permit application due to “glaring deficiencies and inconsistencies”.
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Political leaders speak out on death
PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis described as “truly unbearable” the death of Omar Davis Jr, saying all must get involved in fighting the scourge of violence in the country at a time when Bahamians are experiencing heavy hearts.
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‘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.
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Boxer Hield has eyes on ‘24 Paris Olympics
Despite falling short of his goal at the 2021 AIBA World Boxing Championships, Carl Hield said he’s not yet prepared to give up on his amateur boxing career. He wants to continue competing for the Bahamas through the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, France.
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OLYMPIAN WAS KILLED ‘TRYING TO STOP FIGHT’: Police say gunman shot athlete dead outside nightclub
THE family of Olympian Shavez Hart said in the final moments of the athlete’s life he was trying to be a “peacemaker” in a fight, but unfortunately was killed in the process.
