Another great tournament in beautiful Palmetto Point
16th Annual Tim’s Refrigeration Tennis Tournament
IT was a great tournament this weekend in beautiful Palmetto Point, Eleuthera, at the 16th Annual Tim’s Refrigeration Tennis Tournament at Knowles courts.
Activists fear ‘total decimation’ of PI site by Royal Caribbean
BAHAMIAN environmental activists yesterday reiterated fears that Royal Caribbean’s $100m beach club project will cause “total decimation” of western Paradise Island despite assurances to the contrary.
Mantas water polo bring home bronze
The Mantas Water Polo Club, with a rising new squad of competitors, returned from the Rise Up Tournament in Orlando, Florida with the bronze medal.
INSIGHT: From founding to modern day, the history of the police force
The Royal Bahamas Police Force is celebrating its own history as we count down towards independence. In this article provided by the force, the steps toward the creation of the modern force are detailed - along with the history of the leaders of the force since Bahamian independence.
THE KDK REPORT: Early testing can possibly lead to better outcomes for you and your loved ones
THE concept of time can often seem arbitrary. One day it may feel like the day is crawling forward at a snail’s pace and the next it can feel like the day flew by so quickly you barely had a second to relax. Years go by and you wonder where the time went as your baby, who was only just crawling, is now applying for a driver’s permit. In those moments, it’s natural to wish for life to slow down.
INSIGHT: What are ‘we’ prepared to do to change the rising violence in our country?
IT’s been another violent week in The Bahamas, with more murders, more bodies in our streets and again the cry going up “What can we do about crime?”
EDITORIAL: PM’s words do not bring clarity to investigation
THE progress of the rape investigation into a sitting MP continues to be watched closely by all concerned.
CPSA says gun violence has significantly impacted Princess Margaret Hospital
THE Princess Margaret Hospital has been significantly affected by gun violence, according to the head of the Consultant Physicians Staff Association (CPSA).
D’Aguilar says RCI Beach Club project is good for Bahamians
FORMER Minister of Tourism and Aviation Dionisio D’Aguilar said he supports Royal Caribbean International’s $110m Paradise Island Royal Beach Club project.
Woman alleging rape and assault by MP retains lawyer
THE woman who alleges she was raped and assaulted by a sitting Member of Parliament has retained a lawyer.
Tourism ‘doesn’t need any more’ air fare fees
The Bahamas must work with the airline industry “to put a ceiling” on travel costs to the destination, a senior hotelier is asserting, as this nation “doesn’t need any more taxes” included in ticket prices.
Air fares blamed for 20% Briland villa rentals drop
A Harbour Island realtor has blamed “crazy” air fares that have more than doubled compared to pre-COVID for a 20 percent slowdown in high-end villa rentals during the 2023 peak winter season.
Couple evade attempted murder when a gunman opened fire on them in their yard
A COUPLE cleaning their vehicle outside their home had to flee for their lives yesterday after a gunman opened fire on them.
Hotel union: ‘One item’ away on industrial deal
The hotel union’s president says it is just “one item” away from concluding an industrial agreement with the main employer body, and believes once it is completed other “dominoes” will fall.
Davis says he is ‘distressed’ by murders
PRIME Minister Phillip Davis said he is “distressed” by the latest streak of murders in New Providence.
PM’s Bermuda flight ‘reckless, negligent’
The Prime Minister’s Bermuda trip has flown into a fresh storm of controversy as the airline responsible is battling a $200,000 fine over accusations it operated the flight in a “negligent and/or reckless” manner.
Brothers murdered together over weekend
TWO brothers, one who aimed to become a top boxer representing The Bahamas internationally, and another who planned to wed his fiancé next month, were murdered together on Saturday.
‘I WANT JUSTICE FOR RAPE BY MP’ – Woman says she is still cooperating with police after PM says he heard she would not press charges
THE woman who alleges she was raped and assaulted by a sitting Member of Parliament is still cooperating with police to address the matter, despite Prime Minister Philip “Brave” Davis’ comments on Saturday.
