POLICE PROBE OVER FOOTAGE OF ARREST: Officer seen kicking man in head as he lies on the ground
THE Complaints & Corruption Branch of the Royal Bahamas Police Force is investigating the conduct of two officers during an arrest of a man.
‘Be careful how world eyes Freeport change’
THE GRAND Bahama Chamber of Commerce’s president yesterday warned that the Government must pay attention to how its actions are perceived by potential investors as it strives for major in Freeport’s governance.
Poultry producer gains $40k solar finance help
An Abaco poultry producer yesterday disclosed it has received a $40,000 “small climate grant” to finance the installation of solar energy at its farm.
Water Corp eyes upkeep slash through electric vehicle spend
THE WATER and Sewerage Corporation yesterday said it is investing $100,000 in acquiring electric vehicles as part of a strategy to slash $4m-$5m in annual auto maintenance costs.
Don’t allow preparation to become procrastination
Starting a business can often be a worrisome decision, especially if you have never done it before. It is so easy to spend months, or even years, researching best practices to avoid potential pitfalls. But procrastination can also be just as big a hindrance to becoming an entrepreneur, especially if all your friends and family will be watching and you do not want to be viewed as a failure.
Growing cruelty to animals
Please allow your valuable space to express the utter disgust toward the RENTOKIL sign mounted on Shirley Street across from the old Gleneagles Hotel.
Why would killing raccoons be okay?
It has come to my attention that some people in Abaco and Nassau have decided it is ok to hunt and eat raccoons.
Abuse of animals
We have recently seen a large billboard from Rentokil advertising raccoon removal with an endearing picture of the animal.
Tattered flag at OPM
Haven’t driven west for a while but had reason to today as we start the celebration for the 50th anniversary of taking Independence and we are for the coming six months chair of CARICOM one would have thought where our proud national flag flies it would be fresh - not faded and not tattered?
Money, money, money
As a former Love Beach owner, I read with much sadness the articles about the wanted Passion Point development.
17-year-old denies assaulting officer
A TEENAGE boy was charged in the Magistrate’s Court yesterday with assaulting a police officer and resisting arrest while at the court complex earlier this month.
Man accused of stabbing
A MAN was granted $5,000 bail in court yesterday after being accused of stabbing another man in the back last December.
Bail granted to woman in cash theft case
A WOMAN was granted bail in court yesterday after being accused of stealing $2,492.60 from another woman.
FRONT PORCH: Dysfunction, decay and dilapidation in Bahamaland
ON ITS website, the Ministry of Tourism boasts of Cable Beach: “This beach is world famous for its fabulous sand and crystal waters and for the myriad upscale resorts that line it.
Chinese President speaks at CELAC
THE PRIME Minister of The Bahamas, Philip “Brave” Davis, returns from the seventh summit of the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC) today.
ROLLE-CURRY ROARS AHEAD FOR DRAGONS: MSUM school 400m record is broken twice in two weeks
ALTHOUGH she just started competing in the 400 metres when she joined the Dragons track team at Minnesota State University at Moorhead in Minnesota, Robynn Rolle- Curry has excelled as one of the top contenders in the USTFCCCA.
Pat Strachan backs call for Elisha Obed to be honoured
PAT “the Centreville Assassin” Strachan, president of the Bahamas’ Retired Boxers Association Hall of Fame, concurred with Wellington Miller that it’s high time that former World Boxing Council Everette ‘Elisha Obed’ Ferguson get the proper recognition that he deserves posthumously.
Small businesses step up to sponsor Carifta Games
A GROUP from the stock exchange and small businesses, including Sawyers Studios, Arawak X and Tropical Gyros, stepped forth on Wednesday to pledge their sponsorship of the 50th Carifta Games.
Bahamas Scholastic Athletic Association basketball results
THE following games were played at The Hope Center on University Commons on Tuesday.
NM Valentine Cox dominates The Bahamas National Chess Championship
NM Valentine Cox dominated the 2023 Bahamas National Chess Championship, winning the prestigious event with an impressive 8 out of 9 points.
