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FNM shocked as Lewis joins Coalition protest of Immigration Minister
CENTRAL Grand Bahama MP Iram Lewis raised eyebrows in the Free National Movement yesterday when he joined members of the Coalition of Independents at a protest demanding the resignation of Immigration Minister Keith Bell.
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Govt needs to show integrity
Truth is knowledge, which is the reflection of what things are. Truth is not judgmental, but factual. Integrity is telling yourself the truth and then honesty is telling the truth to other people.
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INSIGHT: After Watson move, are there other positions in Davis’ administration needing a shuffle?
WITH Independence almost upon us, it has been a time of taking stock – looking back over our 50 years and establishing our progress as a nation.
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‘No law broken - but not something to happen again’
DEPUTY press secretary Keishla Adderley said no rules or laws were broken when Immigration Minister Keith Bell swore in three people as citizens at a funeral over the weekend - although it is not something “anyone would like to see happen again”.
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Sand Wars flag football tourney begins in a month
SAND Wars Bahamas returns for their sixth edition of the beach flag football tournament in exactly one month.
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NEW CITIZEN FACED THREATS, SAYS BELL: Minister says widow victimised following oath given at funeral
IMMIGRATION Minister Keith Bell claimed the woman he granted citizenship on Saturday has complained about receiving threats since the matter became public.
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EDITORIAL: Citizenship not a political favour
BY his own admission, Keith Bell’s actions in conferring citizenship to a woman and two children at the funeral of her husband were unorthodox.
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BELL ‘IMPROPER’: Minister said oath given at funeral was unorthodox • Symonette says highly irregular move deserves resignation • Cabinet ‘had given approval’ to family
IMMIGRATION Minister Keith Bell yesterday defended conferring citizenship to a woman and her two children at a funeral on Saturday even as one of his predecessors, Brent Symonette, said his actions were “highly improper” and warranted his resignation from Cabinet.
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Bahamas Roadmasters’ Midnight Madness fun un/walk Labour Day
THE Bahamas Roadmasters long-distance running club is set to host their eighth edition of the Midnight Madness Fun Run/Walk on Labour Day at Arawak Cay.
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Gov’t and insurers battling over VAT medical cost rise
The Government and insurance industry last night traded blows over fears that Bahamian healthcare costs will further increase due to a new VAT treatment set to take effect from April 1, 2023.
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Davis’ LA Rams media strategy
With the Cincinnati Bengals set to face the Los Angeles Rams at the $5 billion SoFi Stadium in Super Bowl LVI, politically astute NFL enthusiasts in The Bahamas can see faint parallels between the Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) government and the team representing the NFC.
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A COMIC'S VIEW: A parade of political promises
THIS week, as we draw closer to Election Day, the political promises were on full display.
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New Providence development ‘comes to life’ with 50% sold
A western New Providence gated community is 50 percent sold out ahead of its first home owner move in by June 2021, its developer said yesterday.
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FRONT PORCH: From Norman’s Cay to Nygard Cay
The sordid and dark chapters in Bahamian history linking Norman’s Cay, Exuma, to Nygard Cay, New Providence, are deeply woven into the political narrative and entrenched culture of corruption of the Progressive Liberal Party (PLP).
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Davis aims to move quickly on oversight
OFFICIAL opposition leader Philip “Brave” Davis says there are “a lot of issues” surrounding how public funds have been spent during the Minnis administration’s term in office that need a closer look.
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INSIGHT: Did we miss out on the health deal of a lifetime?
FOR decades, Princess Margaret Hospital has struggled to provide a first-class health service for the thousands of patients it cares for.
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Toni Braxton inspires with unusual skincare routine
From naming her wigs, to using unorthodox objects to help complete her makeup look, R&B superstar Toni Braxton certainly caught the attention of many women when she revealed her beauty secrets to Vogue during a recent video tutorial.
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Kanye West – False prophet or true believer? Bahamian christians weigh in
He’s someone not many would normally associate with Sunday church services. But over the past year, superstar rapper Kanye West as slowly been building up a following for his church-like gatherings called simply “Sunday Service”. As he prepared for the release of his ninth studio album, “Jesus is King”, Kanye announced last month that he had recently converted to Christianity.
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A cry in the dark
I must say what the Lord tells me to say. I must do what the Lord called me to do. One of the greatest displeasures in this life is to live for oneself, and not for the Lord. If you’re not living for the Lord Jesus, then you’re only existing and not
