‘Be prepared for hurricanes’
WITH the hurricane season heating up, local stores are advising Bahamians to make the necessary preparations in advance of a major storm.
New Tunes
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THE Music industry has been in a state of transformation since the Internet’s launch in 1999.
FNM: Time for govt to deliver on promises for Grand Bahama
THE Free National Movement said Deputy Prime Minister Chester Cooper needs to deliver “urgently on his long overdue dual promises” of selling the Grand Lucayan and redeveloping the Grand Bahama International Airport.
‘Work to be done’ on sex offences act
ACTIVISTS said the draft amendment to the Sexual Offences Act that seeks to redefine rape and consent is a step in the right direction, however, the outraged reaction from some religious leaders shows there’s still more work to be done.
Gov’t told: ‘Come clean’ on Grand Lucayan sale
A former Grand Lucayan chairman has urged the Davis administration to “come clean” with the Bahamian people over its efforts to sell the resort after it last week granted a third extension to the buyer’s due diligence time.
Farewell fit for a queen
MEMBERS of the British Royal family, various world leaders including Prime Minister Phillip “Brave” Davis, spectators and viewers across the globe mourned Queen Elizabeth II during her funeral yesterday.
One win away from WBC qualification
Team Great Britain has dominated competition thus far at the World Baseball Classic Qualifiers and is now one win away from advancing to the marquee tournament in 2023.
WNBA Finals: Jonquel Jones and the Sun are eliminated
THE 2022 season ended on a disappointing note for Jonquel Jones and her Connecticut Sun.
Club Med reopening gives 250 jobs boost
SAN Salvador’s Club Med resort will generate 250 jobs when it reopens on October 22, with the Prime Minister yesterday disclosing that the resort chain has invested “north of $5m” in renovating the property.
Good and bad news on human development
The good news is that The Bahamas has risen three places (from 58th to 55th in the world) in the United Nations’ first post-pandemic Human Development Index.
Disingenuous over protest by Coalition
In the September 15 Nassau Guardian editorial titled “Pintard must stay focused,” the writer, who I strongly believe could be Juan McCartney, took aim at Coalition of Independents Leader Lincoln Bain for leading a protest against the Progressive Liberal Party’s plan to amend the Bahamas Nationality Act.
Man accused of attacking his father with hammer
A MAN was granted $3,000 bail in Magistrate’s Court on Friday after he was accused of attacking his father with a hammer.
Heat to make The Bahamas part of training camp
FOR the third time in the past decade, the Miami Heat will make the Bahamas a part of their training camp.
Williams in the win column
AFTER taking a brief break from competing at the Commonwealth Games, Rashield Williams returned to the pro ranks where he secured another impressive victory.
Wildcats win Ladies’ pennant, Titans end up third
THE Atlantis Titans solidified third place in the men’s division, while the Sunshine Auto Wildcats wrapped up another ladies’ pennant on Saturday as the New Providence Softball Association completed its regular season and now prepares for the playoffs this weekend.
Annual Optimist Nationals at Montagu Bay in October
FIDELITY Bank (Bahamas) Ltd. has donated generous sponsorship to The Bahamas Sailing Association to support this year’s Optimist National Championship, the largest national junior event on the country’s sailing calendar.
Tropical storm warning remains in effect for Southeast Bahamas
TROPICAL STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR THE SOUTHEAST BAHAMAS WHICH INCLUDES THE ISLANDS OF INAGUA, MAYAGUANA, ACKLINS, CROOKED ISLAND, SAMANA CAY, LONG CAY AND RAGGED ISLAND. A HURRICANE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR THE TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS.
Queen Elizabeth II mourned at funeral by Britain and world
LONDON (AP) — Britain and the world said a final goodbye to Queen Elizabeth II at a state funeral Monday that drew presidents and kings, princes and prime ministers — and crowds who massed along the streets of London to honour a monarch whose 70-year reign defined an age.
TROPICAL STORM FIONA – Hurricane alert for islands of Southeast Bahamas, Turks and Caicos
ALERT #3 ON TROPICAL STORM FIONA ISSUED BY THE BAHAMAS DEPARTMENT OF METEOROLOGY, SATURDAY 17TH SEPTEMBER, 2022, AT 6PM EDT.
Prime Minister meets King Charles III
Today at Buckingham Palace, His Majesty King Charles III received Prime Minister Philip ‘Brave’ Davis
