All clear - and time to clean up
THE Bahamas received the all-clear for its northern islands yesterday following the passage of Hurricane Milton, which caused flooding and power outages in Bimini and Grand Bahama but resulted in minimal damage overall.
A year on and still no answer on WSC death
A YEAR after Water and Sewerage Corporation (WSC) employee Tony Scriven died in a workplace accident, meaningful information about the findings from the investigation into his death have still not been disclosed.
PM Davis mourns passing of 'progressive warrior' Philip Galanis
PROMINENT accountant, former parliamentarian, and columnist Philip Galanis has died.
Clubs & Societies: October 11th, 2023
In recognition of Suicide Prevention Month and in preparation for World Mental Health Day on October 10, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated Eta Psi Omega Chapter has officially launched its Sunflowers Mental Health Group, with a comprehensive workshop aimed at equipping members with the tools and knowledge to support at-risk youth and vulnerable community groups.
PHA secures funds to renovate eastern block of PMH including children’s ward
AFTER using Princess Margaret Hospital’s (PMH) chapel for paediatric care since 2021, the Public Hospitals Authority (PHA) said it had secured funding to renovate the eastern block of PMH, which includes the Children’s Ward.
Husband accused of attempting to stab his wife to death last week
A MAN was remanded into custody yesterday after allegedly trying to stab his wife to death last Sunday on Carmichael Road.
Man granted one-year probation for stealing
AFTER admitting to stealing a bag and identification last week, a middle-aged man was placed on one year of probation yesterday.
NPBA gearing up for exciting season
THE New Providence Basketball Association (NPBA) is gearing up for an exciting 2024-25 season.
Hield happy with ‘unselfish’ Warriors
IF there’s one thing that Bahamian Chavanno “Buddy” Hield admitted that he likes about the style of play of the Golden State Warriors, it’s how they do it “unselfishly.”
DRMA say they are not involved in Dorian investigation
THE Disaster Risk Management Authority (DRMA), responsible for preparing the country for disasters, is not involved in what Prime Minister Philip “Brave” Davis referred to as administrative efforts to investigate deaths related to Hurricane Dorian, according to DRMA Managing Director Aarone Sargent.
DIANE PHILLIPS: The ever changing dynamics of language
I still remember the first time the concept of saying the politically correct thing crossed my path.
Commitment to building code changes questioned as govt committee has only met once this year
A COMMITTEE to revise the building code has only met once or twice this year, according to Bahamas Contractors Association president Leonard Sands, raising questions about the government’s commitment to changing regulations in an era where officials frequently emphasise concerns about climate change.
No Bahamians in Florida in distress in Milton’s aftermath, says Consul General in Miami
CURT Hollingsworth, The Bahamas’ Consul General in Miami, said there were no reports of Bahamians in distress during or after Hurricane Milton, which barreled through Florida as a category 3 storm.
Lynx stun Jones and Liberty 95-93 in game one of WNBA finals
GAME one of the Women’s National Basketball Association Finals went down to the wire but the Minnesota Lynx would take the game 95-93 in overtime of the best-of-five championship series at the Barclays Centre last night.
Chisholm Jr and the Yankees clinch ALDS
Third baseman Jasrado “Jazz” Chisholm Jr and his New York Yankees held off the Kansas City Royals to earn their berth into the Major League Baseball’s 2024 American League Championship.
The Debate Over Early Sports Specialization: A Bahamian Perspective
EARLY sports specialization, the practice of young athletes focusing on one sport at a young age, has become a common trend worldwide.
ERIC WIBERG: MV Captain Roberts fatal grounding in 1945 hurricane
The Bahamian motor freighter Captain Roberts was built in 1941 by Earl and Gerald Johnson in Harbour Island and named for her owner Sir George Roberts’ father.
Enter the Dojo! BASSAI Bahamas Karate-Dojo’s Third Annual Tourney was a great success
BASSAI Bahamas Karate-Dojo (BBKD) held its Third Annual Bahamas Karate Tournament on Saturday, October 5 at the Kendal G.L. Isaacs Gymnasium.
Bail breacher has defiant attitude in court
A MAN displayed open defiance in court yesterday, refusing to address the magistrate after being accused of breaching his bail conditions, which stemmed from charges of hitting a police officer with his car.
