‘Crippling’ for economy if Abaco ports not resolved
A Cabinet minister has acknowledged growing concerns over the fate of Abaco’s two commercial shipping ports amid fears this could be “crippling” for the island’s economy if unresolved.
Five dead in traffic accidents on weekend
FIVE men are dead following a spate of separate traffic accidents over the weekend — with the latest occurring early this morning.
Communities still struggling five years later
FIVE years after Hurricane Dorian devastated Abaco and Grand Bahama, many communities are still struggling to recover, though some have seen significant progress.
Flooding and frustration for Pinewood residents
TORRENTIAL rains over the weekend left residents of Pinewood Gardens frustrated and calling for a proper drainage system.
Abaco shelter roof collapses
THE trusses on a hurricane shelter being built in Abaco collapsed over the weekend as the island marked the fifth anniversary of Hurricane Dorian’s passage.
GAIN AN EDGE: It all adds up for Kristina
For 50 years, University of The Bahamas (UB) has been a catalyst for change, shaping industries, communities, and lives.
Climate change and consumerism
A worsening illness of the modern world is the epidemic of mass consumerism.
A tribute to ‘Mama’ June Stevenson
It is with profound sadness that I share the passing of my beloved grandmother, June Ellen Stevenson (née Maplethorpe), affectionately called Mama June.
Tributes paid to ‘Sonny’ Ramphal
CARIBBEAN statesman Sir Shridath “Sonny” Ramphal died on Friday, prompting a flood of tributes.
Dawn Charlton earns pro card
AFTER having her fitness pro card rescinded because of a mistake by the judges about five years ago, ageless wonder brains and beauty Dawn Charlton could have easily packed her bags and left the sport.
ALIV partners with Bahamas Esports Federation, Atlantis Resort to host inaugural Crush Counter showdown
ALIV teamed up with the Bahamas Esports Federation (BESF) and Atlantis to host the inaugural Crush Counter Showdown on Saturday, August 24.
School violence ‘declines 17 percent’ after introduction of School Resource Officers
ASSISTANT Commissioner of Police Dr Chaswell Hanna said violent incidents in schools have declined by 17 percent since the introduction of a School Resource Officer (SRO) programme.
Teen thankful for his second chance after he made a ‘terrible decision’
SEVENTEEN year-old Luther Hart’s life changed dramatically in January 2023 when, in a moment of rage, he fired a shot with a high-powered rifle after being attacked on his way home.
Ten students receive a pardon at RBPF’s Second Chance Programme graduation
TEN students who were arrested for bringing knives to school have been pardoned after completing the Royal Bahamas Police Force’s Second Chance Programme.
Much frustration remains five years after Dorian
IF there is such a thing as poetic justice, the collapse of roof trusses on a hurricane shelter in Abaco on the fifth anniversary of the impact of Hurricane Dorian feels like the opposite – a cruel injustice and a further frustration for residents of that island.
WORLD VIEW: Poverty - the root cause of global and national tensions: A call for OAS action
Poverty is the festering wound at the heart of the world’s social, economic, and political tensions.
The weight of leadership in a healthy democracy
The scandal involving the Royal Bahamas Police Force (RBPF) is not just another blip in the news cycle - it is a test of our democracy and the integrity of those sworn to protect it.
Brown Jr 8th overall
Bahamian junior athletes did not get the results that they expected at the 2024 World Athletics Under-20 (U20) Championships in Lima, Peru.
Devynne Charlton back in action
WOMEN’S 60 metres world indoor and record holder Devynne Charlton was back in action for the first time over the weekend since she competed in her second straight Olympic Games.
BGDBA playoffs begin tonight
FRIDAY night marked the end of the 2024 Bahamas Government Departmental Basketball Association (BGDBA) regular season and now teams will begin their quests to the finals starting tonight at the DW Davis Gymnasium.
