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Lewis raises suspicion of arson over Bazaar fires
CENTRAL Grand Bahama MP Iram Lewis believes fires at the International Bazaar in Freeport have been “deliberately” set and that arson is “certainly in play”.
‘Patronising’ Medical Council move caused family break-up
A Supreme Court judge has slammed the Bahamas Medical Council’s “dismissive and patronising” approach to rejecting an expatriate doctor’s bid to be licensed as a radiology specialist - a decision that forced her family to split-up.
Jailed over gun possession
A MAN was sentenced to one year in prison yesterday after being found guilty of possessing an unlicenced revolver with five live rounds of ammunition.
Third mobile operator study eyes November
Some 45 percent of Bahamians believe Aliv’s mobile market entry has reduced prices, sector regulators have revealed, as they prepare to complete their study on the feasibility of a third operator by November 2022.
Wilchcombe ‘to meet’ church on marital rape
SOCIAL Services and Urban Development Minister Obie Wilchcombe said he intends to meet with church leaders this month to the discuss the issue of marital rape.
WORLD VIEW: Has CARICOM reached its limits of regional integration?
In the first part of this commentary - published last week - the conclusion was reached that the great ideals, set out in the 1973 Treaty of Chaguaramas (the CARICOM Treaty) and its revision in 2001, remain unfulfilled. But does this reality mean that, as the CARICOM project reaches its 50th anniversary next July, it has reached the limits of regional integration?
DIANE PHILLIPS: Who really named The Bahamas? Was it Lucayans, not the Spanish and does it really mean what we think?
FOR AS long as any of us can remember, we have believed what we have been tol that the Spanish who first discovered these islands in 1492 gave them their name, Bahama, meaning shallow sea.
International Gymnastics Federation holding annual board meeting at the Atlantis Resort
AS a part of their mandate to help the developing countries around the world, the International Gymnastics Federation has decided to hold their 2022 Board Meeting in the Bahamas.
Why hasn’t family of boy found in pond come forward?
A DAY after the body of a boy was discovered in waters of a pond near the Oakes Field Sports Centre Golf Academy, no one has come forward to claim the child or reveal his identity.
DEREK SMITH: Building compliance for global workforce
Despite the changes in a company’s day-to-day workflow due to technological progress, the backbone of a successful corporation remains its trained and engaged workforce.
Davis: Govt considers inquiry into BPL issues
PRIME Minister Philip ‘Brave’ Davis yesterday said his administration is considering staging a number of official inquiries, among them one that will look into the affairs of Bahamas Power and Ligh Company.
‘Tell public what really went on with minister’
CONCERNED Citizens of The Bahamas have issued a 48-hour ultimatum to the government to make a public statement about what allegedly transpired between a Cabinet minister and police officer in May, insisting “further pressure will be applied” if their demand is not met.
Winter is coming
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I do believe there are catastrophes that everyone can see coming long before they happen. Events and developments that become apparent long before they occur, initially often swept under the carpet, then deliberately ignored before being trivialised in their effects a little later - and whose impact is only recognised at the very end, when there is nothing left to deny.
EDITORIAL: Clean it up, and clean it up fast
IT is the nightmare that no one wants to see. Bahamian waters spoiled by thousands and thousands of gallons of oil.
Lawyer in libel case wants MP's ex-fiancée to give evidence
THE attorney representing the man accused of defaming Long Island MP Adrian Gibson has requested that Mr Gibson’s ex-fiancée be summoned to court to give evidence in the case.
Bahamas claims 2 gold, bronze at Babe Ruth Caribbean Region Championships and Invitational
THE Bahamas claimed three medals at the inaugural Babe Ruth Caribbean Region Championships and Invitational.
Cable pushes TV review after 11% subscriber fall
CABLE Bahamas is pushing industry regulators to complete their review of pay-TV services after it suffered the greatest year-over-year subscriber drop of 11 percent for 2021.
Gold medal glory for Nairn, disappointment for Kendrick Thompson
BIRMINGHAM, England — In sports in general, there’s the thrill of victory and the agony of defeat. Team Bahamas experienced both ends of the spectrum over the weekend at the 2022 Commonwealth Games.
INSIGHT: What lessons will be learned from Exuma diesel spill?
THE diesel spill at the Old Navy Base cove last week turned all eyes on Exuma – and once more brought the discussion about how well we are protecting our environment to the fore.
WORLD VIEW: Electing a woman leader – a long and winding road
THE fight for the post of leader of the ruling Conservative Party in Britain and for the Presidency of the United States is bringing the question of women and race into sharp focus.
