DAVIS: FOOD LEADER PAID $7K A MONTH – PM keeps up attack on programmes during former administration
WHILE doubling down on criticism of the former Minnis administration, Prime Minister Philip “Brave” Davis said there were “disturbing” commonalities emerging from three separate investigations now underway that sparked great cause for concern.
Keep on going even when it seems too hard
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Two staff fired at DRA
DISASTER Reconstruction Authority executive chairman Alex Storr confirmed yesterday that two employees were terminated this week at the DRA office in Grand Bahama.
BAISS track & field returns
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The Bahamas Association of Independent Secondary Schools is set to return to its sporting calendar with athletics as the first inter-school competition in nearly two years.
Tribute to trailblazer Burrows
“Give me my flowers now,” have been said regarding several events to honour trailblazers. But for one young man, the urgency to recognise his contribution to a whole country has become more evident. As we mourn the passing of a junior baseball icon in the recent death of Jeff Albury, we must act now.
Accused of attack on love rival with cutlass
A MAN was arraigned yesterday for allegedly attacking the father of his girlfriend’s child with a cutlass last week.
In court over threats to woman
A MAN appeared in court yesterday accused of trespassing at Margaritaville Resort, threatening a woman and stealing property from the hotel on Monday.
Man accused of causing harm
A MAN was arraigned yesterday accused of causing harm to another man in the parking lot of a water depot last weekend.
Albury, Elisee advance in NJCAA tourney
A PAIR of Bahamians are through to the next round of the NJCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Tournament in Hutchinson, Kansas.
Daunte Stuart has career high five hits
DAUNTE Stuart had a career day at the plate and his Northwestern State Demons baseball programme has been powered to a four-game win streak by a suddenly resurgent offence.
‘Finally’, GSSSA is back
AFTER a two-year hiatus due to the coronavirus pandemic, the Government Secondary Schools Sports Association is back and will begin with the return of its High School Track and Field Championships.
ART OF GRAPHIX: Strong work ethics to open many doors
When it comes to employment, there is one ‘must have’ trait. Can you guess what it is? It is work ethic. Many job seekers struggle to understand that work ethic is more than just an innate mix of good family upbringing and personal qualities but, rather, a trait you can actually nurture. So, what does work ethic mean? Work ethic refers to a set of key moral values that guide individuals towards successfully completing their work in a formal environment.
No plans for tax cuts on gasoline
A Cabinet minister says the Government presently has no plans for cutting VAT on gasoline to help offset inflationary pressures from volatile global oil prices.
Businesses describe minimal social distance ease impact
The Government’s decision to cut social distancing requirements by 50 percent to three feet yesterday drew a mixed reaction from businesses with several suggesting it will have little impact.
Family Island resorts in further COVID ease call
Some Family Island resorts yesterday called for the further easing of COVID-19 restrictions while backing the Government’s relaxation of the mask mandate within hotels.
ALICIA WALLACE: It’s not enough to say how sad we are - we have to take action
OVER the past few days, we have been talking about the death of yet another woman who was a victim of domestic violence.
Minister: Report the killers
NATIONAL Security Minister Wayne Munroe is calling for Bahamians who have information about the country’s latest killings to cooperate with police and report those responsible behind the incidents.
AG: ‘Suite of legislation’ readied on human rights
ATTORNEY General Ryan Pinder says his ministry has complied “a suite of legislation” to meet the country’s international human rights obligations, which includes laws addressing gender-based violence and marital rape.
EDITORIAL: Finding the right way to lift restrictions
AS difficult as some of the decisions were to introduce restrictions to limit the spread of COVID-19, so too are we now finding it can be tough to find the right time to lift those rules.
