Modernisation of healthcare needed
Please allow me space in your daily to express a concern. It is said that the Health of a Nation is the Wealth of the Nation. If this is to be taken literally, then we are not amongst the wealthy.
Call for government to honour boxer Elisha Obed
LONG time close friend Wellington Miller is calling for an honour for the late Everette ‘Elisha Obed’ Ferguson, the first and only Bahamian to win a world boxing title, during the 50th celebrations of the Independence of the Bahamas.
Two wins and strong finishes for Mingoes at Neville Wisdom Classic
THE University of The Bahamas Mingoes picked up two wins to go along with other strong finishes at DTSP Wolfpack’s Neville Wisdom Classic at The Thomas A Robinson National Stadium Saturday.
Gas stations explore going cashless move
GAS stations may become cashless in the near future as they seek to drive greater efficiencies beyond long-running negotiations with the Government over a margin increase, it was revealed yesterday.
Minister wants to speed up unemployment data
A CABINET minister yesterday said he wants accurate unemployment data, and details on new hirings, to be obtained much faster, following recent government-sponsored job fairs.
Downtown revitalisation being unfair?
Where is the fairness? Please permit me to offer a few comments relative to remarks reportedly made by Mr Michael Maura at the recent Bahamas Business Outlook regarding the state of waterfront properties to the east of East Street north connecting Bay and the expectation that the movement of shipping operations away from Bay Street along with the attendant tax breaks and concessions, would encourage the owners of these properties to undertake improvements.
Man jailed for role in sex attack
A MAN charged in connection with a recent home invasion and abetting the sexual assault of a woman was sentenced to 24 months prison in court for a separate stealing charge.
Two years in jail over loaded gun
A MAN was sentenced to two years in prison yesterday for the seizure of a loaded firearm last November.
Bail warning for suspect
A MAN was warned and released from custody yesterday after admitting to having a faulty electronic monitoring device (EMD) while on bail on two murder charges.
Charlton and Cartwright star at Larry Wieczorek Invitational
ALTHOUGH she doesn’t have a major indoor championship to compete in this year, national record holder Devynne Charlton said she’s pleased with her progress so far in the women’s 60 metres hurdles.
Giants and Eagles win the NPBA’s double header
THE Commonwealth Bank Giants and the RC Liquors Eagles won the New Providence Basketball Association’s double header played on Monday night at the AF Adderley Gymnasium.
Mingoes lose on penalties after 5-5 thriller
THE University of the Bahamas Mingoes Men’s Soccer side was knocked out of the Bahamas Football Association Hummel Cup competition, losing to Dynamos 5-4 in penalty kicks after the match ended with a 5-5 tie.
PETER YOUNG: European trade unions flex their muscles amid rising inflation
THE extent to which industrial action by militant trade unions is currently causing chaos across Europe may come as a surprise to some. But it is, I think, worth examining as a sign of the times.
FACE TO FACE: Leading light in American football for The Bahamas
AMERICAN football has yet to become as big as it could be in The Bahamas. Even though thousands of Bahamians energetically follow the NFL and anticipate the Superbowl, football is not a major sport in this country.
Officer calls for fair treatment for disabled
ASSISTANT Commissioner of Police Theophilus Cunningham said it is important that disabled individuals are treated fairly in society.
Pintard: Davis should reshuffle unsuitable Cabinet ministers
FREE National Movement leader Michael Pintard has called on Prime Minister Phillip “Brave” Davis to consider shuffling his Cabinet, saying it is quite evident that several ministers are unsuitable for their portfolios and should be reassigned to roles better suited to their skills or replaced entirely.
BPSU agreement for salary rise signed
THE Public Hospitals Authority (PHA) and Bahamas Public Service Union (BPSU) signed an industrial agreement that includes a series of incremental salary increases over three years and increases in rental allowance.
Abaco residents voice concerns over shanty towns
ABACO residents are outraged by the growth of unregulated shanty towns, saying the issue has been out of control for some time.
Mother of man killed by air rifle believes incident was not an ‘accident’
THE mother of a man who was shot while a co-worker was reportedly trying to clear a rifle wants answers about the death of her eldest son.
