Consumers warned: Inflation yet to peak
The Central Bank’s governor yesterday warned hard-pressed Bahamian consumers that soaring inflation may not yet have peaked - although record-setting real estate demand is one area set to “normalise”.
Dunkin for Boobies returns to help fight breast cancer
AFTER being on hold for two years due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Radio House’s Dunkin for Boobies fundraiser returned last weekend.
Morgue ‘can handle’ major catastrophes after refurbishment
HEALTH Minister Dr Michael Darville said Princess Margaret Hospital’s Rand Lab has the ability to handle an influx of bodies following its recent refurbishment.
Minnis: Crime consultants failing
FORMER Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis yesterday criticised the Ministry of National Security’s consultants on their “ineffective” performance in helping to address the country’s crime problem, saying the workers are “receiving the people’s money” but are not producing the desired results.
Murdered just minutes after leaving house porch
LAKEITHRA Stubbs was shot dead minutes after stepping off her mother’s porch to walk to a relative’s house who lived down the street.
Hospital alert over rise in kids’ respiratory illness
PRINCESS Margaret Hospital is making the necessary adjustments to accommodate the rise in respiratory illnesses among children, hospital administrator Mary Lightbourne-Walker said.
Woman got a call to come outside - then was shot dead
A WOMAN in her 40s was fatally shot after she was prompted to come outside of her home by a phone call early yesterday morning, police said.
Pharmacies to ‘temporarily’ close in price control revolt
The Government was last night facing an open revolt after private pharmacies were urged to “temporarily” close today due to the failure to resolve the price control expansion dispute by the November 1 deadline.
Don’t Blink Home Run Derby set
The Don’t Blink Home Run Derby In Paradise continues to introduce new initiatives and will return to a familiar venue in 2022.
National Sports Awards ceremony postponed, Annual Youth Month celebrations begin this month
THE Ministry of Youth, Sports and Culture’s annual Youth Month celebrations in November will feature more activities throughout the country, while the National Sports awards ceremony will be postponed until January.
Baha Mar Hoops on horizon Nov. 18-27
IN only its second year, “Baha Mar Hoops” will play host to the largest event in the sport of college basketball when 20 men’s and women’s teams play this Thanksgiving at Baha Mar - the leading resort destination in The Bahamas.
Push for World Relays return
WHILE the World Athletics Council has decided to postpone the World Athletics Relays Guangzhou 23 until May 13-14, a decision will be made by November 30 on the venue for the 2024 edition.
The terrible truth about marital rape
First of all, rape is not about sex. Sex has little to do with it; sex becomes the weapon, the vehicle to accomplish the desired result, which is to harm, control, embarrass, and humiliate the spouse.
Two accused over vehicle part thefts
TWO men were charged in the Magistrate’s Court yesterday in connection with a series of vehicle and automotive part thefts in the nation’s capital.
Man denies two armed robberies
A MAN has denied involvement in two armed robberies in September 2011 as his trial began in the Supreme Court yesterday.
$2,000 fine for bail curfew breach
A MAN was fined $2,000 in Magistrate’s Court yesterday after admitting to breaking his curfew while on bail on two murder charges.
FOCOL sponsors tennis tourney for junior players
THE tournament sponsored by FOCOL featured U10, U12, U14, U16 and U18 participants and was held at the YMCA. The event was sanctioned by the BLTA and the results in the various categories are as follows:
Freeport firm opens maritime academy
A PRIVATE sector-driven academy, designed to inspire Bahamian students towards a maritime career and equip them with the necessary skills, was launched in Freeport this past Saturday.
And how are we biting the bullet?
According to The Tribune, government official Rochelle Newbold spoke at the Rotary Club, echoing the PM’s proclamations regarding climate change.
