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Cooper says Minnis should ‘enjoy his retirement’
FORMER Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis should “enjoy his retirement”, a Cabinet minister said yesterday, while dismissing the Killarney MP’s criticisms of the discontinuation of the travel health visa for Bahamian citizens and residents returning home from abroad.
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Ann Marie Davis urges victims - speak out
THE Office of the Spouse will reach out to victims of sexual violence and domestic abuse and partner with organisations in the coming weeks in its continued and committed fight against these issues.
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When will contractors get money they’re due?
FREE National Movement Leader Michael Pintard said the Davis administration should be clearer about when contractors who had agreements with the Bahamas Parks and Public Beaches Authority will be paid monies owed to them.
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Shaunae storms into 400m final
After a slow start, defending champion Shaunae Miller-Uibo stormed back in the latter part of the race to secure her berth in the women’s 400m final at the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo, Japan.
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Bahamian insurers under rating review
A rating agency’s decision to place two Bahamian insurance companies under review due to a $90.5m acquisition by its parent group was yesterday said to be routine and of no concern.
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Bahamas morning
The long nightmare which Bahamians endured for a little over four years is, mercifully, at an end with the election of the Davis administration two months ago. The draconian responses to the arrival of the pandemic and reaction to the devastation of Dorian pushed Minnis and his people them straight over the cliff, even if they gratuitously carried thousands of the unwashed masses with them.
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Bahamas morning
The long nightmare which Bahamians endured for a little over four years is, mercifully, at an end with the election of the Davis administration two months ago. The draconian responses to the arrival of the pandemic and reaction to the devastation of Dorian pushed Minnis and his people them straight over the cliff, even if they gratuitously carried thousands of the unwashed masses with them.
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Halkitis: We must stay vigilant over finances
WITH the new Omicron variant continuing to spread in neighbouring countries, Economic Affairs Minister Michael Halkitis said The Bahamas must remain vigilant and practice discipline to sustain the improving fiscal picture.
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Publisher partners with Rotary
LITERACY advocate, author, and publisher Teri M Bethel of BooksByBethel.com has recently partnered with Rotary E-Club of the Caribbean, 7020, which features its winning stories in their annually published Butterfly StoryBook.
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SHOOTOUT: Officers strike to take out gunman after he opened fire on them
POLICE killed a man on Saturday after he allegedly assaulted an elderly lady and shot a young man who followed him.
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Island tennis teams up with Baha Mar to stage tournament
THE newly formed Island Tennis, headed by professional players Philip ‘PJ’ Major Jr and Kevin ‘KJ’ Major, are teaming up with Baha Mar to stage a tennis tournament for aspiring young players next weekend.
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Tigers’ run ends in semifinal
The Bahamian connection for the Benedict College Tigers men’s volleyball team had their run in the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Championship tournament end in the semifinals.
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PM defends decision to call early election
AFTER voting in the Killarney constituency, Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis responded to criticism that the early election was ill-timed as the country continues to battle the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Athletes burn up track at Texas A&M Indoors
With the focus on getting some of his talented senior members off to school on athletic scholarships, coach Tito Moss took a 20-member team to the Texas A&M Indoor High School Track and Field Meet over the weekend.
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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.
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Moultrie ‘worst Speaker in history’
A FORMER Cabinet Minister has accused the current House Speaker of being the worst in Bahamian history.
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GB airport first in line for public private deal
THE government has officially launched phase one of the public private partnership to design, build, finance, operate, and maintain several airports throughout The Bahamas.
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ingraham pays tribute to ‘proud son of the Bahamas’
FORMER Prime Minister Hubert Ingraham also gave condolences in the wake of Sir Sidney Poitier’s death.
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Insurer hits rating peak; two Dorian claims left
A Bahamian insurer yesterday revealed that just two Hurricane Dorian-related claims are left to be settled after its highest-level “financial strength” and credit ratings were reaffirmed by the industry’s top assessor.
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National Youth Service
I have long called for the introduction of a scheme/system of National Youth Service.
