Dorian housing alternatives ‘would have been a fraction of the cost’
DISASTER Reconstruction Authority Chairman Alex Storr said there were several options for temporary housing after Hurricane Dorian, adding that if there had been practical thought, the results would have the former government spending a “fraction” of the $4.6m it expended on domes in Abaco.
The DRA may have to help with more home repairs after Nicole
DISASTER Reconstruction Authority Chairman Alex Storr said yesterday it is possible that the DRA may have to help additional homeowners repair homes as Hurricane Nicole may have exacerbated the challenges for some in Abaco and Grand Bahama.
BAHAMAS REBUTS FTX ACCESS CLAIMS: Securities Commission given lawful permission to transfer assets to ‘a safer space’
The Securities Commission last night debunked accusations the Government “directed unauthorised access” to FTX’s systems, and aided the withdrawal of digital assets, in violation of Bahamian and US court orders.
‘I know what it takes to run the association’
WITH a mandate to change the mindset of the athletes and coaches and to develop a programme to revitalise the sport of track and field, Dawn Woodside- Johnson has revealed her platform she’s campaigning on to become the new president of the Bahamas Association of Athletic Associations.
Robinson wins Bahamas Professional Golf Association’s Korn Ferry Qualifier
BOOKS ANOTHER TRIP TO THE GREAT EXUMA CLASSIC
DEVAUGHN Robinson booked another trip to the Great Exuma Classic by winning the Bahamas Professional Golf Association’s Korn Ferry Qualifier by five strokes on Monday at the Ocean Club Golf Course on Paradise Island.
‘Golden Girls’ inducted into National Sports Hall of Fame
It was a memorable night on Wednesday for the athletes, who shared centre stage with ‘Golden Girls’ Savatheda Fynes-Coke, Chandra Sturrup, Pauline Davis- Thompson, Debbie Ferguson-McKenzie and Eldece Clarke as they were inducted into the Ministry of Youth, Sports and Culture’s 2022 National Sports Hall of Fame.
American man fined for drugs possession
AN American man was fined yesterday after drugs were found in his luggage at Lynden Pindling International Airport.
Man bailed on charges of theft and escape
A MAN was granted bail in Magistrate’s Court yesterday on theft and escape charges.
Indecent assault charges
TWO men were placed on overnight remand yesterday in connection with two separate charges of indecent assault.
Five charged in connection with firearm and ammunition seizure
FIVE men were charged in Magistrate’s Court in connection with a recent seizure of a firearm and ammunition.
Coach Yo and Ole Miss in Baha Mar Hoops
THE Bahamas will be an active venue for NCAA basketball this month and that list of programmes will include Yolett McPhee-McCuin’s Ole Miss women’s programme. Ole Miss will participate in the eight-team field at Baha Mar Hoops Pink Flamingo Championship at the Baha Mar Convention Centre.
Three arrested in connection with two armed robberies
POLICE said quick response by officers resulted in the arrest of one man and two teenagers in connection with two separate armed robberies that occurred on Wednesday.
Police ‘have not interviewed FTX CEO’
POLICE have not interviewed former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried, Commissioner of Police Clayton Fernander said.
Sports notes
THE Bahamas Boxing Federation has had to reduce its national team to a five-member squad that will travel to compete in the Sugar Bert Boxing Championship in Kissimmee, Florida, this weekend.
Albury and Greene lead Chipola to no.6 ranking
DEYTON Albury and Paul Greene have led Chipola to a no.6 national ranking while the Bahamian contingent at Northeast Community College continues to put up major numbers in their sophomore campaign.
Swim meet held in honour of the late coach Sue Coleby
MAKO Aquatics Club’s Harold Simmons broke the only record on Saturday as the Bahamas Aquatics hosted its eighth annual CG Atlantic Medical Invitational at the Betty Kelly Kenning Swim Complex.
National baseball team in Grand Bahama training camp
IN preparation for the fourth Caribbean Baseball Cup, scheduled for December 4-11 at the newly constructed Andre Rodgers Baseball Stadium, members of the Bahamas Baseball Federation’s national team are in Grand Bahama for a training camp.
Commending the police on performance
It is with the greatest of pleasure, that I write to commend the Commissioner of Police and members of the Royal Bahamas Police Force for the remarkable performance in the arrests for violent crimes (murders, armed robbery and rape) and the recovery of guns and ammunition from criminals on our streets. The Oath of Office, which reads: "I do swear that I will be faithful and bear True Allegiance to Her Majesty Queen Elizebeth (no) King Charles) His Heirs and Successors according to Law is being kept and most importantly the Mission Statement continues to have a positive effect on the standard of performance and public relations.
Landing gear issues as plane arrives at LPIA
AN airplane with 20 people on board experienced landing gear issues at Lynden Pindling International Airport yesterday afternoon.
