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WORLD VIEW: President Putin - The world should say ‘no more’
“EVERY bullet, every bomb, every shell that hits a target in Ukraine, hits our pockets and our economies in Africa.” Those were the words of the President of Ghana, Akufo-Addo, at the UN General Assembly on September 21.
WORLD VIEW: COP-27 failing before it begins
THE most ominous sign of what the forthcoming COP-27 meeting on climate change portends for small states is that officials from a Group of 20 (G20) major economies, who met on August 31, failed to agree a joint statement at the conclusion of the meeting.
Man must compensate brother for fight
A MAN was ordered to pay $3,000 in compensation and bound to keep the peace for one year yesterday after admitting to stabbing his brother during a fight.
Heavyweight boxer Amron ‘Sandman’ Sands recovering
A LITTLE over two months since he suffered an injury to his left pinkie finger in his unanimous victory over American Joe Jones, heavyweight boxer Amron ‘Sandman’ Sands said he’s recovering and should be ready to get back in the ring before the end of the year.
Student stabbed multiple times in fight at Anatol Rodgers High School
A STUDENT at Anatol Rodgers High School was taken to hospital on Monday afternoon after he was stabbed during a fight on the campus.
Pro boxer Rashield Williams to square off with American Arriaga
NOW that he’s back in his comfort zone, Bahamian professional boxer Rashield Williams said he intends to take his frustrations from the Commonwealth Games out on American Daniel Arriaga when they meet on Saturday night.
Williams in the win column
AFTER taking a brief break from competing at the Commonwealth Games, Rashield Williams returned to the pro ranks where he secured another impressive victory.
14-year-old stabbed in school fight
A 14-year-old boy is in hospital after he was stabbed during a fight with another student at Anatol Rodgers High School yesterday.
We allow govt to strip our blessings away
Bahamians, God has blessed us with so much, yet we continuously allow the government to strip our blessings away from us.
EDITORIAL: The long battle to defeat HIV/AIDS
THE end of the AIDS epidemic is in sight?
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.
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.
Young stars emerge at inaugural Frederick Sturrup Boxing Show
THE inaugural Frederick Sturrup Boxing Show on Saturday night saw a brief relief of Meacher ‘Major Pain’ Major, a full recovery of Tyrone Oliver and the emergence of some bright young stars, led by Maleko Davis.
THE KDK REPORT: Above all else – PART 2
THERE are certain definitive sink or swim moments throughout our lives that define each and every one of us. Those moments, while outwardly silent but internally screaming, require hope, stamina and strength of character to survive. This necessary strength is bolstered by knowing that someday, over time and as the seasons change, life will once again become bearable and if fortunate enough, happy and fulfilled.
Minister warns police ‘out in numbers’ amid robbery spike
AMID a spate of armed robberies in the capital, National Security Minister Wayne Munroe gave an asssurance that police officers are actively working to fight crime.
Tributes to mother after cancer battle
A VIBRANT soul lost her fight against stage four breast cancer last Friday.
Firearms and gang unit launches in Grand Bahama
A NEW Firearms and Gang Unit will be implemented in Grand Bahama as early as this week, Police Commissioner Clayton Fernander announced during his first official visit to the island since his appointment two months ago.
RBDF Commodore to present capital development plans
ROYAL Bahamas Defence Force Commodore Raymond King says he plans to meet with government officials next week to present them with capital development plans the agency wants to have executed to help expand operations and enhance its crime fighting capabilities.
Bahamas’ growth could drop-off to 2% by ‘24
THE CENTRAL Bank’s governor yesterday warned the Bahamian economy could return to its traditional annual growth rate of 2 percent or less as early as 2024.
