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‘Palestinian state recognition should have been discussed‘
ST ANNE’S MP Adrian White criticised the Davis administration’s approach to recognising Palestine as a sovereign state, saying a national discussion should have preceded its decision.
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Marijuana bills tabled
THE Bahamas moved closer to legalising cannabis for medical and religious use while decriminalising possession of small amounts of marijuana yesterday when the Davis administration tabled a long-awaited compendium of bills in the House of Assembly.
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Over 100 people apply to have their police record expunged at job fair
OVER 100 people at a job fair on Saturday applied to have minor criminal offences expunged from their police records, surprising officials who did not expect such numbers.
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Darville: Mechanical issues at Bimini morgue are being addressed
AFTER a Bahamian complained that the morgue in Bimini keeping his father’s body was not functional, Health and Wellness Minister Dr Michael Darville said yesterday that mechanical issues at the facility are being addressed.
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Laroda says his ministry is working to support and strengthen troubled families
SOCIAL Services Minister Myles Laroda said his ministry is working to support families facing hard times.
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Cannabis Bill tabled, but has cost been counted?
IT has taken a long time – but the bills to deal with the decriminalisation of marijuana, and to allow medical marijuana were tabled in the House of Assembly yesterday.
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In memory of an iconic Bahamian
It is with great sadness and sincere sympathy that I write this tribute to one of our most renowned and iconic Bahamian sons, A Loftus Roker.
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Someone, be honest with Minnis
The photos told the story. Recent photos in the print media showed Michael Pintard flanked by high ranking officials and other members of the FNM, which was clearly not the case for the Minnis’ team.
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Pathologist testifies Collins died of a single gunshot to the head
A FORENSIC pathologist said in the Coroner’s Court yesterday that Aliko Collins, a man police killed in 2017, died from a single gunshot wound to the head.
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Govt to sell Crown land to facilitate building of health facility in Abaco
A NEW medical centre will be constructed on Abaco, a move officials say will help expand healthcare services on the island.
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American woman admits to assaulting two police and a Breezes Resort guest
AN American tourist was fined yesterday after admitting to assaulting two police officers and a guest at Breezes Resort this week.
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Man gets bail on charge of marijuana possession
A MAN was granted bail yesterday after he was accused of having dangerous drugs earlier this week.
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Man admits to housebreaking gets 18 months jail
A MAN was sentenced to 18 months in prison yesterday after he admitted to a housebreaking in Pinewood Gardens last week.
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FRONT PORCH: The delusions of political power
THOSE entranced by political power alternately amuse, frustrate, perplex and infuriate.
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All-white Pentecost Prayer Parade this Sunday seeks to “Heal the Land”
THE streets will be painted white this coming Sunday as churches across New Providence convene in solidarity and a spirit of worship for the second all-white Pentecost Prayer Parade.
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“I don’t write songs, I hear Heaven” - Up-and-coming gospel artist finds success with first single
She has always been a worshipper at heart, so it was only natural for Frankelle Outten to choose the genre of gospel when she decided to become a singer.
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Elite Ballers secure first NPWBA title
THE Elite Ballers deserve all of their flowers after finishing off the Foxxy Defenders 78-60 in what was a battle of the generations for the New Providence Women’s Basketball Association (NPWBA) championship hardware.
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GSSSA senior soccer teams advance to finals
FOUR Government Secondary School Sports Association (GSSSA) senior soccer teams are finals bound after emerging victorious in the sudden death playoffs yesterday at Roscow AL Davies Soccer Field.
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Frank ‘Pancho’ Rahming Primary School Track & Field Nationals set for May 21-23
THE Ministry of Youth, Sports and Culture in conjunction with the Ministry of Education have officially launched the Frank “Pancho” Rahming Primary School Track and Field Nationals slated for May 21-23 at the original Thomas A Robinson Stadium.
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Pintard: Spending watchdog to target multiple concerns
The Opposition’s leader yesterday said Parliament’s spending watchdog is seeking answers to a “range of issues” involving Bahamas Power & Light (BPL), sporting event cost overruns and a $250m IMF loan.
