WSC general manager testifies the law does not specify a ‘dollar figure’ on contracts
A TOP defence lawyer questioned Water and Sewerage Corporation (WSC) general manager Robert Deal yesterday about the corporation’s laws and policies as testimony continued in the criminal trial of Long Island MP Adrian Gibson and others.
A Minnis faction still remains
FREE National Movement Leader Michael Pintard continues to walk in the shadows of his predecessor Dr Hubert Minnis, at least in the eyes of prominent members of the FNM Facebook page titled Blame Dem.
Keep politicians out of the pulpit
I think this is an interesting point... do certain politicians spend too much time in church pulpits?
Aviation chief targets Abaco year-end air arrivals rebound
The Government’s aviation chief yesterday said Abaco’s higher-spending air arrivals are still 12 percent down on pre-Dorian’s 2019 numbers as the island’s revival from the devastating storm progresses.
Building entrepreneurs offers clear advantage
Research shows that countries which provide support to entrepreneurial ventures among their local population often experience unprecedented, sustained growth and development.
Minister backs calls to ease building red tape
A Cabinet minister yesterday said he shortly hopes to ease red tape associated with the approval of Family Island building plans.
Sports personalities to be honoured
A BAHAMAS Olympic Committee executive, a Bahamas Anti-Doping commissioner and a sportscaster and national basketball coach are the three honourees for the Bahamas Professional Services Bahamas’ 2024 Awards Gala Banquet.
The Benefits of Resistance Training for those over 50
AS we age, staying physically active becomes more important than ever.
Jazz Chisholm Jr has ‘tunnel vision’ for MLB playoffs
Jasrado “Jazz” Chisholm Jr knew he came to the New York Yankees for one purpose and that is to win the Major League Baseball title.
Are we letting our history crumble away?
THE collapse of the Reinhard Hotel this week caused much public interest – and much concern over our crumbling history.
Did Bowleg cause Junkanoo controversy?
Despite the fact that Junkanoo is underfunded, which is an entirely different topic for another day, the recent decision by Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture Mario Bowleg to grant seed funding to separate factions of the same group has sent shockwaves and sparked controversy throughout the entire Junkanoo community.
Caribbean Baseball Cup is back in October
THE Bahamas will have another chance to climb the World Baseball Softball Confederation (WBSC) rankings next month.
PM eyes Lucayan deal ‘in two weeks’
The Prime Minister yesterday confirmed “intense discussions” have been held with a potential buyer for the Grand Lucayan resort and he expects a deal to be finalised over the next two weeks.
UB Mingoes in 2-2 draw against Atlanteans to stay unbeaten in Florida
THE University of The Bahamas Mingoes men’s soccer team got two goals from forward Ronaldo Green to remain unbeaten in their 2024 International Tour yesterday.
Building the future of the third sector
This past month, the non-profit sector witnessed a milestone event: One Eleuthera Foundation (OEF) hosted a non-profit leadership retreat that brought together more than 15 non-profit organisations and over 20 leaders from The Bahamas’ third sector.
Fernander attributes failure of 14 officers to appear in court to a communication breakdown
POLICE Commissioner Clayton Fernander took accountability as he addressed the failure of 14 officers to appear in court for serious criminal cases on Monday, attributing their absence to a communication breakdown.
Man accused of murder returned to The Bahamas by US law enforcement
PERRY Pickering, a man accused of murder who fled to Miami, Florida, was brought back to the capital on Thursday morning through coordination with US law enforcement and the embassy.
Man accused in stabbing incident gets bail
A MAN was granted bail yesterday after being accused of stabbing a man on Boyd Road last week.
Airport flasher warned by court and released
A MAN was warned and discharged after admitting to flashing a woman at the airport last week.
Three receive scholarships for Western Atlantic University School of Medicine
THREE Bahamian students are fulfilling their dreams of becoming medical doctors through a scholarship at the Western Atlantic University School of Medicine (WAUSM) in Grand Bahama.
