National Independence Cycling Championships: Daley, Sawyer split titles
IN a fierce battle over the past two days, Spanish Wells’ Lorin Sawyer and Kevin Daley split the men’s time trials ands road race titles at the Bahamas Cycling Federation’s National Independence Cycling Championships.
It’s official: Paris Johnson, 17, signs with LA Dodgers
PARIS Johnson became the latest Bahamian prospect to enter the minor league ranks when he officially signed with the Los Angeles Dodgers organisation.
Bahamas to tackle corporate tax demands ‘in near future’
A Cabinet minister has pledged that The Bahamas will address demands for a 15 percent minimum global corporate tax and greater transparency “in the near future”.
Minimum wage rise better than nothing
Considering the Government’s stated intention to increase the minimum wage from its present $210 to $250 per week, as per its general election manifesto, this article will explore what such a raise would mean for the economy, workers and employers.
Making ethics more than paper pledge
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Bahamas under-12 boys team tie for third with Bermuda
AT the U12 ITF/Cotecc tournament, the Bahamas boys and girls team did a remarkable job in representing the country last week in Santo Domingo.
Jonquel selected to team Stewart for WNBA All-Star game
CONNECTICUT Sun star Jonquel Jones will play her fourth WNBA All- Star game as a member of “Team Stewart.”
Squatters not complying with Crown Land warning
National Security Minister Wayne Munroe said some squatters have failed to comply with his 14-day warning to vacate Crown Land.
Three murders in 24 hours
THE country’s murder count rose to 74 on Friday after three men were killed in separate homicides less than 24 hours apart.
Suspected robber shot dead by police
A MAN suspected of robbing another man was shot and killed by police early Friday afternoon.
Ribbon cutting for GLX Bahamas hub
The Global Learning Exchange (GLX) held a ribbon cutting ceremony for its new Bahamas hub on Friday.
DIANE PHILLIPS: Growing the economy doesn’t happen when you do what you’ve always done
PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis set off a maelstrom of misdirected mischief when he announced elimination of duty on pleasure boats, a concept that goes back decades and was intended to come to fruition at least ten years ago.
EDITORIAL: Who gets to claim the sunken treasure?
WHERE there’s gold, there’s a claim to be staked.
Rolle: I felt betrayed by Minnis administration
POLICE Commissioner Paul Rolle on his last day in office yesterday said he felt “betrayed” and “deceived” by the Minnis administration in its handling of three high-ranking police officers, adding he never supported them being placed on leave.
Police probe drowning in Exuma
POLICE are investigating an apparent drowning on a beach in the settlement of Farmers Hill, Exuma.
Human remains found in Grand Bahama
HUMAN skeletal remains were discovered in a mound of soil that was transported by a truck to a residence in the Lucaya area, police reported.
‘Still areas that need attention after audit report’
TWO years after the Auditor General revealed alleged impropriety in the Magistrate Courts, Chief Justice Sir Brian Moree said there are still certain areas that require further attention.
Chief Justice: Bail murders a matter for law enforcement
WHILE admitting that the courts must focus on getting cases to trial as soon as possible, Chief Justice Sir Brian Moree said violence against people on bail is a matter for law enforcement.
