Xavion gets warm welcome home
WHILE Xavion Johnson continues to make a name for himself on the international judo scene, he’s not forgotten by the Bahamas Judo Federation for his achievements.
Price Control is government intervention
I see why Government had no alternative to pass legislation to enforce the recent amendments to the Price Control regime - the existing law allows for a required approval if the merchant applies if his first cost has increased – a change cannot be refused, the Minister has to sign approval. We all know prices across the board have increased.
Man accused of housebreaking
A MAN was sent to prison yesterday in connection with a housebreaking in Andros last month.
Bahamian sport honours
Lately, there have been numerous conversations in the press and elsewhere with regards to persons being awarded the Hall of Fame designation, and some being additionally included in the Legends Walk. In my opinion, all the inductees are deserving, some more than others. However, I am immensely surprised and somewhat shocked at some obvious omissions, or delays as I am now being advised.
FTX & insider trading
I believe that we first heard that FTX computers had been hacked. Then we heard that the Bahamas Government took custody of some of the FTX Assets and that was refined down to the Securities Commission had put them in Cold Storage for safe keeping.
Smashing up ex’s car brings probation order
A WOMAN was placed on three months’ probation in court yesterday after admitting to smashing her former boyfriend’s car and other belongings after she found he was cheating on her.
Bail granted in car attack case
A MAN accused of hitting a woman with his car was granted bail in Magistrate’s Court yesterday.
It’s gameday
After losing to Ohio in their initial appearance here in 2017, interim head coach Bryant Vincent said there’s still no better place for his University of Alabama at Birmingham Blazers men’s football team to be than here at the HomeTown Lenders Bahamas Bowl.
NPPPSSA honours Lynch and Stubbs
IN the spirit of the holiday season, the New Providence Public Primary Schools Sports Association found themselves on the giving and receiving end of gifts during their year-ending celebrations on Wednesday at Claridge Primary School.
Andrew Munnings returns home from training in Japan
AFTER returning home from a two-month training session in Osaka, Japan, top Bahamian male judoka Andrew Munnings said he’s so pleased with his performance that he definitely feels that he will be able to compete at a higher level in the future.
Don’t suffer Xmas hangover through financial indiscipline
The holiday season is almost upon us, and while Christmas is a wonderful opportunity to spend time with friends and family, it is also an occasion when a person’s “jolly spending” can create financial hardships for months to follow.
Arawak Cay vendors hit by gate’s closure
Arawak Cay vendors yesterday said the closure of the venue’s eastern gate entrance is creating a “turn off” for visitors to the Fish Fry and a drop in their income.
Investment fund bill to boost gov’t returns
The Attorney General yesterday hailed the National Investment Funds Bill (IFB) for providing a structure that will allow the Government’s ownership interests in private companies to be professionally managed.
Efforts to rebuild Treasure Cay’s sewerage system hit by ‘procurement, shipping delays’
The Water and Sewerage Corporation (WSC) yesterday conceded that efforts to rebuild Treasure Cay’s sewerage system have been hit by “procurement and shipping delays” in COVID-19’s aftermath.
Companies urged to build investor sustainability trust
A Bahamian accountant says it is vital that investors have trust in a company’s sustainability reporting in an environment where increasing emphasis is being placed on climate action.
STATESIDE: A change in the ‘Axis of Evil’ membership?
REMEMBER the Axis of Evil? That was a term very much in vogue back in the days of US President George W Bush, and the charter members of this putative unholy alliance were Iran, Iraq and North Korea.
FRONT PORCH: Ignorance poses threat to our political system
GORGING on US cable television news, quite a number of Bahamians mindlessly regurgitate the analysis of many of the babbling and bobbling talking heads on American television, breezily transposing much of the American political drama and insipid commentary to Bahamian politics.
Climate and health course held in Grand Bahama
OVER 130 community members and health professionals were present for the launch of the first climate and health ambassador training course this week.
