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The Word and The Bahamas
Please allow me a little space to express what was put on my heart concerning the Bahamas and the word that was given.
Downtown Nassau challenges
I just stopped by to indulge you in allowing me the small space in your letters column to highlight several points worth mentioning – and in the interest of Bahamians.
‘I can’t forgive hit-and-run driver’
FIFTEEN-year-old Miguel Curry said he would have forgiven the driver that struck him if the motorist had stayed on the scene to help.
Belinda Wilson re-elected BUT president in unofficial results
BELINDA Wilson has unofficially been re-elected president of the Bahamas Union of Teachers.
AML targets further $2m store upgrades
AML Foods plans to invest $2m in 2023 upgrades to its existing Solomon's Fresh Market stores and Cost Right Freeport as it strives to be a "catalyst" for the revival of that city's downtown area.
$200,000 donation to help young take the next step
THE Ranfurly Homes for Children accepted a cheque for over $200,000 yesterday to complete a new four-unit transitional home for young adults.
Queen Elizabeth II mourned at funeral by Britain and world
LONDON (AP) — Britain and the world said a final goodbye to Queen Elizabeth II at a state funeral Monday that drew presidents and kings, princes and prime ministers — and crowds who massed along the streets of London to honour a monarch whose 70-year reign defined an age.
FACE TO FACE: Following in the footsteps of an emperor
BATH, England is such a beautiful place. Those who watched the Netflix hit, Bridgerton have seen the scenes of an idyllic countryside with beautiful architecture and lots of charm.
Body language and a republic
If body language speaks, we clearly saw the body language of Prime Minister Davis being received by His Majesty Charles III as Prime Minister of one of His Realm States very clearly Republic is not on this Prime Minister’s agenda.
RISE programme to be formally launched next month
SOCIAL Services Minister Obie Wilchcombe announced Friday that the RISE programme will be formally launched next month to further strengthen the ministry’s social assistance programme that has a budget of $21m.
Junkanoo groups look ahead to parades' return
AFTER a two-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Junkanoo groups are looking forward to the return of this year’s Boxing Day and New Year’s Day parades.
38 charged over breach of bail conditions
POLICE Commissioner Clayton Fernander said police recently charged 38 men who were on bail for serious crimes and were being monitored for breaching their bail conditions.
Crossing guards back in Freeport
THE City of Freeport Council has confirmed that crossing guards will return on Monday to again assist students on the streets.
Cynthia Mother Pratt Foundation donates thousands of pairs of footwear to ministry
THE Cynthia Mother Pratt Foundation with help from supporters donated more than 35,000 pairs of footwear Friday to the Ministry of Social Services and Urban Development for both New Providence and Grand Bahama.
Airport winning bid ‘in next weeks’
TOURISM, Investments and Aviation Minister Chester Cooper revealed yesterday that government has narrowed down the list of potential investors for the redevelopment of the Grand Bahama International Airport to two and is hoping to select the “winning bidder” in the next several weeks.
Record number of Lyford Cay scholarship applications
A RECORD number of applications for scholarships have been received by the Lyford Cay Foundations - with STEM programmes leading the way.
Family Island hotels targeting 90% pre-COVID room nights
Family Island hotels can hit 90 percent of pre-COVID room nights sold with a strong over 2022’s final quarter, a senior tourism is predicting, voicing optimism the sector will “get closer” to its targets.
DPM seeks to reassure on Grand Lucayan sale
The deputy prime minister yesterday sought to reassure Bahamians that the Grand Lucayan sale remains on track by confirming the prospective buyer is still conducting "investigations" into all aspects of the purchase.
‘Jazz’ says he’ll suit up for Great Britain
Chisholm Jr gives update on injury
Great Britain baseball has an opportunity to field its most talented roster of all time when it participates in the 2023 World Baseball Classic.
Speakers announced for Journey Home events
A HOST of speakers are to take part in events to mark October as African Holocaust Month, organised by Journey Home Group International.
