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Miller: Slow progress on Olympia Heights
MORE than two months after a $1.2m contract was signed for the placement of infrastructure and development at Olympia Heights, Olympian Ramon Miller said there is still much more work to be done as construction has slowed down in the area.
‘Buy good real estate but a cheap vehicle’
Suggestions that today’s Budget will seek to “promote home ownership” and green energy yesterday generated calls for an attitude overhaul and a variety of tax reforms from participants in both sectors.
Jonquel Jones and Sun start fast, breeze to 92-70 victory over Fever
JONQUEL Jones’ individual numbers are short of her MVP pace from a year ago, but a more balanced Connecticut Sun has surged ahead of the WNBA’s Eastern Conference standings.
BISX-listed Fund eyes restart for dividends after 15-year gap
The BISX-listed Bahamas Property Fund’s Board will within the next month receive a recommendation to resume investor dividend payments after a 15-year hiatus following completion of its $8m preference share financing.
Minister confirms hospital case rise not due to COVID
HEALTH and Wellness Minister Dr Michael Darville has confirmed that the increase in COVID-19 cases is not linked to the rise in hospital admissions, but is associated with a high volume of people suffering complications from chronic non-communicable diseases.
Buddy: I’m playing for Team Bahamas
BUDDY Hield is spending a part of his off-season at home on a talent search for his youth basketball programme but also announced his intention to return to international competition for team Bahamas.
Fox, Knowles hit home runs
A PAIR of Bahamian minor league baseball prospects hit their first home runs of the season in productive weekends at the plate for their respective clubs.
Local govt week to be held
THE Ministry of Agriculture, Marine Resources and Family Island Affairs along with the Department of Local Government will host Local Government Week from May 22 to May 27.
Inaugural ‘Uncle Lou’ Adderley charity golf tourney on par
THE life and legacy of the late Leviticus Adderley will live on as the Alumni Association of St Augustine’s College hosts the inaugural ‘Unca Lou’ Adderley Charity Golf Tournament.
US working with Bahamas to tackle migration issues
THE United States government is actively working with nations in the region such as The Bahamas to tackle the root causes of “irregular migration”, according to a high-ranking US State Department official yesterday.
Lucius Fox Player of the Week, Knowles promoted, Young back in AAA
D’SHAWN Knowles and Chavez Young received call-ups in their respective organisations while Lucius Fox was named Player of the Week to highlight play from Bahamians in minor league baseball.
FACE TO FACE: The Legacy of Uncle Lou
SOME educators come into the lives of children and leave such an impact on them, that they are never forgotten. Deacon Leviticus Lewis Joseph Adderley was one of them. As the beloved principal of St. Augustine’s College for many years, he impacted the lives of countless SAC students, molding nation leaders and global influencers.
HUBERT EDWARDS: Today’s Budget for a better tomorrow
We previously considered The Bahamas’ debt sustainability, and looked at the challenges faced from a Caribbean context.
THE KDK REPORT: A wrinkle or two
THROUGHOUT the course of history, we’ve all inherently benefited from the immeasurable sacrifices of our forefathers. Men and women who, through their contributions to the betterment of mankind, have made our lives infinitely easier.
FRONT PORCH: The dangers and conceits of Christian nationalism
“GUN ownership is a more important right than voting. Voting is not really a human right at all but a privilege that should be reserved for those who are qualified to do it properly. It should be easier to buy a gun than vote.” – Christian right commentator Matt Walsh
