PM on bed rest for three days, misses Fox Hill day events
PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis missed yesterday’s Fox Hill Day events because he will be on bed rest for three days, according to Fox Hill MP Fred Mitchell.
Minister: Minnis undermining RBPF with comments on probe
FRED Mitchell said Dr Hubert Minnis must not undermine the Royal Bahamas Police Force with comments about an ongoing corruption probe because “for good or ill”, the police force is “all we got”.
Blue hole will be ‘my place of solace’ to feel near dad
NAKITA Headley said Dean’s Blue Hole will remain a place of solace for her despite the tragic loss of her father there.
‘Central Bank must act’ on bank costs
FOREIGN Affairs Minister Fred Mitchell has once again urged the Central Bank to be more proactive in regulating commercial bank fees, citing the Central Bank of Barbados as a successful example.
Body of missing man near old missile base in GB
The body of a man who was reported missing during a fishing expedition near Gold Rock Creek on Tuesday has been found, authorities have confirmed.
Probe needs to be handled more seriously
THE police probe into allegations of corruption is one we have written about in this column previously. It is a matter of the highest importance.
ALICIA WALLACE: Informed discussion needed over four-day workweek
Recommendations made at the Labour Legislation Reform symposium, held July 29-31, 2024, included a four-day work week.
Valicia goes pro
Bahamian forward Valicia Demeritte nearly had her basketball career derailed by an inopportune ACL injury a year ago, but strong mental willpower and a true passion for the game has opened doors for her to play pro ball in Bosnia this upcoming season.
Jazz Chisholm Jr suffers left elbow injury
IN what was becoming a match made in heaven and storybook season for Bahamian MLB pro Jasrado “Jazz” Chisholm Jr and his newest team - the New York Yankees - has now potentially taken a turn for what could be the worst with the injury bug striking both parties again.
Goodwill team captains anticipating two-peat
THE Bahamas Aquatics team wrapped up their final practice at the Betty Kelly-Kenning Swim Complex yesterday and are currently making their journey to Gros Islet, St Lucia in a bid to defend their crown at the 2024 Goodwill Swimming Championship August 16-18.
Significant portion of Mexico’s $10bn lawsuit against US gun makers dismissed
A US judge has dismissed a significant portion of Mexico’s $10 billion lawsuit to hold US gun manufacturers accountable for the spread of firearms in the region.
Man charged with illegal weapon and drugs with intent to supply
A MAN was remanded in custody yesterday after allegedly being found with a banned firearm and $26,000 worth of drugs in July.
Man accused of assault with a deadly weapon and threats of death granted bail
A MAN was granted bail after allegedly threatening to kill a woman with a gun last week.
Man ordered to Maintain good behaviour after admitting to assault with a cutlass
A MAN was ordered to maintain good behaviour yesterday after admitting to assaulting someone with a cutlass on Bernard Road last weekend.
Man charged with stealing a vehicle
A MAN was granted bail yesterday after being accused of stealing a car in New Providence last month.
Bahamian pro golfer Glenn Pratt: The next generation deserves better
THE Bahamas has permanently etched its name in Golf in the United States, thanks to our Bahamian golf professional Glenn Pratt.
BIBT welcomes freshman class
The start date for the fall trimester at the Bahamas Institute of Business and Technology this year is August 26 and according to President Forbes, freshman class enrollment is expected to be the strongest since the easing of pandemic. While the majority of the new enrollees reside in New Providence, this year’s class is made up of students from across the The Bahamas; Andros, Abaco, Eleuthera, Exuma are all well represented in this year’s student body.
FACE TO FACE: Dawkins ready to make global impact as head of Pilot International
Nickola “Nicki” Patrice Gomez-Dawkins has the kind of leadership ability and social responsibility that has created a global impact. She is the newly-inducted president of Pilot International, a community-based volunteer service organisation with over 5,400 Pilots and 5,700 Anchors in nearly 300 clubs worldwide, including the United States, The Bahamas, Japan and South Africa. Nicki will touch the lives of thousands of men and women throughout the world with her personal mantra: “All Aboard! Leaving No Pilot Behind”.
ALICIA WALLACE: Olympic controversy reveals gender hypocrisy and hatred
Algerian boxer Imane Khelif was a primary topic of conversation over the past few days as the result of the poor sportsmanship of an opponent who could not win a match against her at the Olympics. Italian boxer Angela Carini decided not to continue the match just 46 seconds in. She cried, on her knees, in the middle of the boxing ring, refusing to shake Khelif’s hand when she was declared the winner. Carini’s behaviour contributed to what has become a raging debate about sex, gender, the category of woman, and women in sports, all with Khelif in the most vulnerable position, having been wrongly made the villain. Khelif’s womanhood was immediately called into question as people insisted, with no evidence, that she is a trans woman.
