Williams ‘must resign’ over ‘risky’ comments
THE acting director of public prosecutions has come under fire after telling a reporter the country has a “generation of highly sexualised young people” who sometimes “engage in risky behaviours”.
Halkitis: Borrowing to be significantly less
ECONOMIC Affairs Minister Michael Halkitis anticipates that government borrowing will be “significantly less” for the upcoming fiscal year compared to last year due to increased revenue amid the country’s rebound from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Food Task Force: We’ve given 1.4m unit account
The COVID-19 food task force distributed 1.447m food parcels and vouchers to needy Bahamians at the pandemic’s height, it was revealed yesterday, as its chair unveiled the comprehensive database provided to the Government.
Bahamas must take ‘aggressive steps’ over renewable energies
A Cabinet minister yesterday said current oil price volatility shows The Bahamas must take “aggressive steps” to harness renewable energy as it signed an agreement to access $9m in European Union (EU) grant funding.
A tribute to Anita Doherty
Imagine being a naïve 13-year-old new student of a new school, not knowing anyone there. That’s what I experienced on my first day at the then Freeport Anglican High School – the day I met then Vice Principal Anita Doherty.
World Water Day
It’s disgraceful that Zimbabwe is not on the list of countries who are going to celebrate world water day. Water in Zimbabwe is unsafe to drink because there are no chemicals for treatment and it is causing an outbreak of waterborne diseases like cholera, typhoid and bilharzia. People are releasing their waste near and inside the rivers and others are accidentally drinking contaminated water.
MP’s tweet about Jada
The famed JoBeth Coleby-Davis Tweet about American actress Jada Pinkett Smith has created a ruckus among supporters of the Opposition Free National Movement (FNM). The Tweet was posted subsequent to Will Smith striking comedian Chris Rock in the face after the latter joked about Smith’s wife, Jada, looking like the fictional character GI Jane. Jada Smith suffers from alopecia, which explains her bald head.
Two men face court on drugs charges
TWO men were fined on separate drug charges in the Magistrate’s Court yesterday.
Man accused of phone robbery
A MAN appeared in court yesterday in connection with an armed robbery of $16,000 worth of smartphones last December.
Hield moves into 50th place in career 3-pointers made
‘Buddy’ ranks 2nd in NBA in 3-pt field goals this season
Chavano “Buddy” Hield has reached another career milestone as one of the premier shooting guards in the NBA.
Byron Murray leads Knights to win
BYRON Murray’s day at the plate led his Lynn Fighting Knights to a much-needed win over the Nova Southeastern Sharks in the series finale.
UB Mingoes men’s soccer enjoy Sunday scrimmages
AS competition is slowly coming back on stream, The University of The Bahamas men’s soccer team is getting ready for competition with a series of scrimmages.
Burrows and Tigers to face No. 5 Queen’s Gaels in the quarterfinals
SHAMAR Burrows and the Dalhousie Tigers learned their possible path toward a championship in the upcoming U Sports Men’s Final 8.
‘Sober reality’: Bakery on 5-8% price hikes
A Bahamian bakery yesterday said there are no concerns about potential bread shortages despite having to raise prices by between 5-8 percent with effect from April 4 due to the “cascading” effect of raw materials cost rises.
Gov’t ‘open’ to tariff slash suggestions
A Cabinet minister yesterday said the Government is “open to suggestions” from the private sector on tariff cuts that could be incorporated in the upcoming 2022-2023 Budget as a means to ease the impact of surging inflation.
9th annual Bahamas Youth Olympic Championship sails in Montagu Bay
THE ninth annual Bahamas Youth Olympic Championship was held March 26-27, hosted by The Bahamas National Sailing School and The Nassau Yacht Club, with sailing in Montagu Bay.
ALICIA WALLACE: There is no such thing as good violence
“Jada, I love ya, GI Jane 2, can’t wait to see it, aight?” That is what Chris Rock said on stage at the Academy Awards on Sunday night. He used the 1997 movie GI Jane which starred Demi Moore with a buzzcut to reference Jada Pinkett-Smith’s bald head. Pinkett-Smith’s bald head is not exactly a style choice, but the result of alopecia. On Sunday night, sitting in the audience, she was visibly annoyed by the comment, rolling her eyes, showing exhaustion.
EDITORIAL: Officers back - but schools different this time
THE news that police are now back on school campuses might well bring a familiar feeling for many readers.
Canada officer to lead Murphy investigation
NATIONAL Security Minister Wayne Munroe says his ministry is hoping to engage a retired correctional officer from Canada to lead an independent committee to investigate Charles Murphy’s tenure as corrections commissioner once Cabinet has given approval.
