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WORLD VIEW: It’s time the UN Security Council acts to stop the killing in Gaza
THE escalation of violence in Gaza by Israel has prompted a global outcry, marking a rising disgust, particularly among the young, of what is widely regarded as a hugely disproportionate response to the Hamas attack on Israel on October 7, 2023.
‘I was lucky’, says Minnis on incident of road rage
FORMER Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis believes he is lucky to have avoided harm after a man with a “British accent” accosted him while driving last week and forced him to veer off the road into someone’s driveway.
Feeling the life of the disabled
AS a highly educated qualified legal professional to be discriminated against due to my paralysis by my chosen profession is not only perplexing but very disappointing and extremely hurtful.
Date yourself, baby girl
IN THIS era of TikTok influence - the “girlies” are promoting more now than ever - the importance of taking time to “date yourself” as a woman.
Mistaken suspect tells of panic as he tried to drink sewer water in cell
A MAN who was arrested - but then released - after an armed robbery of Quality Supermarkets on Tuesday claimed officers humiliated him, and he felt forced to drink sewer water to stay hydrated after suffering a panic attack while in custody.
Sprinter Brianne Bethel excited to be back on track
SHE was one of the promising young sprinters to help the Bahamas regain its prominence in the women’s 4 x 100 metre relay.
Mass shooting sees six injured
A VIOLENT Easter saw multiple people taken to hospital after a shooting incident in New Providence – and another man shot dead in Andros.
Zuri’s skating into a new life
PACKING her bags and relocating to a new country was one of the hardest things nine-year-old Zuri Carey has had to do.
DPM’s alarm: ‘Shockingly low’ GB Carnival port participation
The deputy prime minster has warned Grand Bahama businesses not to be “passive observers” of the island’s economic revival after their initial participation in Carnival’s $600m port project was “shockingly low”.
This isn't working for me
IN A new book titled “This Isn’t’ Working For Me”, Dr Edrica D Richardson creates a practical guide for making every relationship in a person’s life more fulfilling, authentic and intentional.
‘15 years too little for killing my son’
THE mother of Omar Davis, Jr –– the high-achieving young accountant killed in 2022 –– said the 15-year sentence her son’s killer has received is a “slap on the wrist” that does not bring justice.
Easter weekend proves profitable for fishermen, but not without problems
FISHERMEN said sales during the Easter holiday weekend proved to be profitable, but noted that bad weather and increased fees affected their business.
Racing for a brighter future
When astronauts are asked what the most beautiful place on earth is as seen from space, they often pinpoint The Exumas thanks to the mesmerising turquoise shades that envelope them. With more sea turtles and superyachts than people, it’s best known for its captivating waters. Samson Colebrooke grew up here, training in a place called the “Onion Bowl” in Moss Town, Great Exuma. The name comes from the fertile soil in Exuma, which is great for producing onions.
Bowleg hits back on audit findings
YOUTH, Sports and Culture Minister Mario Bowleg said the government did not overspend on last year’s CARIFTA and Jubilee Games, which cost more than $7m than was allocated, according to audit reports from the Office of the Auditor General.
Cleare confirms man beaten in prison attack
ACTING Corrections Commissioner Doan Cleare confirmed the fears of a mother who said she could not speak to her son because he was beaten in prison, telling The Tribune the man was attacked by several inmates.
Airline says fix airport or we pull out of route
A Cabinet minister yesterday revealed that American Airlines threatened to pull out of its Governor’s Harbour route expansion if $6m in airport upgrades were not completed within two months.
Freeport real estate sees 25% surge before market ‘explodes’
Freeport property sales and rentals were yesterday said to have increased by 25 percent in recent months as buyers seek to enter the market before it “explodes” from $2bn worth of investment projects.
Lamar Taylor: ‘It’s just that I am tired right now’
WHILE Lamar Taylor welcomed the opportunity to compete against one of his toughest rivals in the Caribbean, he was disappointed that he didn’t perform as well as he anticipated with the matchup against Trinidad & Tobago’s Olympian Dylan Carter.
What’s your favourite scripture, and what does it mean to you?
There are many memorable Bible passages that people hold near and dear to their hearts and which get them through life’s myriad experiences.
Bahamas finishes fourth at Jr Davis Cup qualifiers
THE Bahamas’ trio of Jerald Carroll, Jackson Mactaggart and William McCartney finished fourth at the World Junior Tennis (WJT) Junior Davis Cup/Junior Billie Jean King Cup North, Central American and Caribbean Final Qualifying Tournament in Orlando, Florida, over the weekend.
