Fatal fight leaves two relatives dead
RBPF officers have launched an investigation after a fight with a cutlass left two relatives dead.
PM emphasises collaboration at Latin American and Caribbean Air Transport Association Forum
PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis welcomed regional leaders to the Latin American and Caribbean Air Transport Association (ALTA) Forum, emphasising the importance of collaboration in strengthening the aviation network across Latin America and the Caribbean.
PM marks import of Lucayan remains return
PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis called yesterday’s return of Lucayan human remains, previously housed at a Michigan university for nearly 100 years, a historic moment connecting The Bahamas to its ancestral past.
Still no DNA results on body found burned in GB
POLICE are still awaiting DNA test results to identify burned remains found in a car near the Grand Bahama Highway in early September.
Thompson urges union to give time to Labour Dept to address concerns
AS the Bahamas Customs Immigration & Allied Workers Union (BCIAWU) holds a strike poll today on possible industrial action, Labour Director Howard Thompson urged the union to allow his department time to address its concerns about unpaid overtime pay.
Bishop says he was shocked at rape charge against MP
A RELATIVE of the complainant in North Abaco MP Kirk Cornish’s rape trial expressed shock over the allegations and said in court that he had previously encouraged the pair to marry.
Care home owner is held by police
MERVIE Knowles, administer of Home Away From Home, was taken into police custody yesterday as part of fraud investigations, days after her actions concerning a former elderly resident at the senior care facility in Grand Bahama sparked a national uproar.
LETTER How can we break cycle of poverty?
THE troubling cycle of poverty in The Bahamas calls for more than momentary solutions, it demands a shift in mindset and structure. For generations, too many Bahamians have faced a system that appears to domesticate them into a life of limited opportunities, where poverty is not just a financial state but an inherited mindset. This domestication, while subtle, is reinforced by a lack of inclusive economic opportunities, which effectively stifles entrepreneurial spirit, erodes confidence, and traps potential in a cycle of dependency and resignation.
LETTER Steps to stop violent crime
As someone who lived on Step Street for over 12 years, the news of a mass shooting immediately filled me with worry for the people I know and love in that community. I couldn’t help but wonder who might have been hurt or lost. I reached out to my niece and other friends who still live there as I prepared to head to the scene.
LETTER Create positivity at work
The old adage, “When you dig one hole, make sure you dig two,” reminds us that harm intended for others often rebounds on the one who initiates it. In the workplace, this warning speaks volumes about the destructive power of gossip. When gossip infiltrates an organisation, it poisons the atmosphere, creating a toxic environment that affects both individuals and the team as a whole.
Murder count passes 100 - what now?
THE hundredth murder of the year took place yesterday. And the 101st. And the 102nd. No single murder is any more or less important a number than any other – and yet it does represent the grim toll that continues to be exacted on our streets.
FACE TO FACE: Tribune to outstanding media professionals
This special edition of Face to Face pays tribute to outstanding media professionals who received their National Honours on National Heroes Day, Monday, October 14, presented by Governor General Cynthia A Pratt. Often, journalists, reporters, videographers and photographers spend so much time gathering the news that they are overlooked, and their work taken for granted. But this year, the National Honours Committee recognised several media professionals. Today, we celebrate some of them:
PETER YOUNG: Monarch travels on to Samoa
After King Charles’ visit to Australia last week, the royal retinue moved on a few days ago to Samoa in the Pacific for the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting known as CHOGM. As noted in my last column, the King was due to preside over the summit as head of this voluntary association of 56 countries. The CHOGM two-day meeting is held biennially by different member states.
Glenn Pratt featured in major story in latest issue of Onyx Magazine
The Bahamas’ very own outstanding pro golfer Glenn Pratt was featured in a major story in the latest issue of Onyx Magazine, South Florida’s fastest growing publication showcasing the African-American communities in Florida.
Anjaleah performs well at Heartland Triathlon Cup
BAHAMIAN triathlete Anjaleah Knowles represented Millikin University well at the 2024 Heartland Triathlon Cup in Springfield, Missouri, recently.
The sports calendar October 29
THE Bahamas Feeding Network is scheduled to host its 3rd annual Tee-off For Hunger on December 9 with Fidelity as its title sponsor. The tournament will begin at 12:30pm at the Ocean Club Golf Course, Paradise Island. All interested players must register at https://app.eventcaddy.com/events/tee-off-for-hunger-2024/register. Players will be in teams of two and registration fee is $500.
Ministry launches sports month
THE Ministry of Youth, Sports and Culture (MOYSC) has officially launched Sports Month 2024 under the theme “Ringing in a New Era of Sporting Excellence”.
‘Jazz’, Yankees fall in 0-3 hole
Bahamian third baseman Jasrado “Jazz” Chisholm Jr and the New York Yankees continue to struggle against the Los Angeles Dodgers in the Major League Baseball (MLB) World Series.
Minister hails 16-year low in unemployment
A Cabinet minister yesterday hailed the 8.7 percent national unemployment rate at end-June 2024 as the lowest recorded in 16 years while asserting that it shows the Government’s economic policies are working.
