ArawakX hit by claim of ‘criminal infraction’
The Bahamas’ first-ever crowd-funding platform has a solvency deficiency of “at least $2.4m”, regulators charged yesterday, while accusing it of “governance irregularities, regulatory breaches and possible criminal infractions”.
Minister hoping construction on New Providence hospital will start next year
HEALTH and Wellness Minister Dr Michael Darville hopes construction on a new New Providence hospital will begin early next year, noting there are three potential candidates to finance the $290m project.
‘Scrapping briefings in keeping with PLP style’
FORMER Democratic National Alliance Leader Branville McCartney said the Davis administration’s decision to cancel weekly Cabinet press briefings is in keeping with its past opposition to transparency.
SISTER’S SHOCK AT BROTHER’S DEATH: Fears traffic victim died after falling asleep at the wheel
ANDREA Clarke, 23, has not eaten since learning the car her beloved brother drove burst into flames when it struck a utility pole Saturday morning, leaving behind only his charred remains.
18 months jail over loaded gun
A MAN was sentenced to 18 months in jail yesterday after he admitted to having a loaded gun last week.
Man charged over sex attack
A 35-year-old man was remanded in custody yesterday after he was accused of sexually assaulting a 20-year-old woman at a business establishment last week.
Siblings accused of robbery
A BROTHER and sister were remanded in custody yesterday after they were accused of robbing a man at gunpoint on Bacardi Road.
Federation boasts ‘vibrant’ beach volleyball programme
AFTER an intense month of training sessions that was completed on Saturday, the Bahamas Volleyball Federation feels it is better equipped to move forward with a vibrant beach volleyball programme.
BAHAMAS LADIES ON ‘ROAD TO GOLD CUP’: Women’s national soccer team to host Grenada tomorrow
For the first time in about three decades, the Bahamas senior women’s national soccer team will get a chance to compete on the international stage just like their male counterparts.
50 years and people still suffer
Throughout history changes of every Government in the world in elections was because of the economy the citizens were facing - economic hardship struggling to buy homes, cars, pay rent, electric bill, water bill, private school fees and groceries for their families.
UB cross country teams show ‘great improvement’
THE University of The Bahamas cross country teams had to fight through a thunderstorm weather delay to have several improved individual performances at the Keiser University Flagship Invitational at the Okeeheelee Park in West Palm Beach.
Jazz Chisholm Foundation Little League to start this Saturday
BAHAMIAN Major League Baseball (MLB) star Jasrado “Jazz” Chisholm Jr and his foundation will begin the Jazz Chisholm Foundation Little League starting next Saturday.
Garbage in, garbage out
Wasn’t it Shakespeare that used the phase ‘much ado about nothing’? Much of the public comments these days fall in that context from the politician and picked up by the journalist and they simply repeat with zero analysis or rationale comment...garbage in garbage out!
Suspect out on bail accused of using gun to make threat
A MAN on bail for murder was remanded in custody yesterday after he was accused of threatening someone with a gun and failing to obey his bail conditions.
Honouring our senior citizens
A LUNCHEON honouring senior citizens was held on Friday by members of the Royal Bahamas Police Force.
WORLD VIEW: Small island states seek climate justice in case
ON September 11 in Hamburg, Germany, a significant legal proceeding began that could redefine the parameters of climate justice for small island states. This case, slated to run until September 25, will unfold at the International Tribunal of the Law of the Sea (ITLOS).
THE KDK REPORT: The load we carry
DOCTORS told Emily with a modicum of certainty that she’d never be able to have children. She was 21 at the time. Diagnosed with a severe form of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), her ovaries were inundated with cysts and for months she’d been exhibiting irregular menstration, weight gain and excess body hair. Emily was happy to finally have an answer that adequately explained all her symptoms but the news that she would never have children was devastating.
DR HUBERT MINNIS: Let’s make Nassau a great Caribbean city
WE the Bahamian people have an historic opportunity and obligation to fix and revitalise the City of Nassau. Its history traces back to the late 17th century.
