CARICOM meeting discusses Haiti situation
A MEETING between CARICOM officials and Prime Minister Philip “Brave” Davis was set to take place last night concerning ongoing issues in Haiti as it continues to grapple with crime, political and economic problems.
Bahamas Beach Soccer Cup kicks off on Friday
Beach soccer returns to the shores of The Bahamas as the country’s men’s and women’s teams will compete against their counterparts throughout the region this weekend.
Talk first, then take the action
PRICE Control – making changes before you consult with your supermarkets and food stores?
COVID’s ugly reach
Nearly one in 20 people who were infected by COVID have not completely recovered. That is a six to 18 month corridor from time of infection. 42% claim to have only partially recovered from the infection. Most people recover fully from the infection, but some people develop a wide variety of long-term problems. The government needed to understand Long COVID as an essential to forming health and social care policy and supports.
Woman is accused in killing of Cable Bahamas manager
A WOMAN and two men appeared in a Magistrate’s Court yesterday in relation to two separate murder charges. One of these charges is in connection with the death of a British national in his residence at Westridge.
Pair deny 2016 murder
TWO men pleaded not guilty in the Supreme Court yesterday in connection with the 2016 murder of a man who was shot while at a traffic light on Robinson Road.
Man denies firearm charge
A MAN was granted bail in a Magistrate’s Court yesterday in connection with firearm and ammunition charges.
BJ Murray hits 2-run homer in AFL
CHICAGO Cubs prospect BJ Murray has limited opportunities in the Arizona Fall League thus far, but continued his power hitting from the regular season in his last plate appearance.
Jacobi Bain in ITA Cup spotlight
JACOBI Bain’s season has been highlighted thus far by two wins in three days at the ITA Cup Tennis Championships in Rome, Georgia.
Athletes flock to inaugural Government High Cross Country Championships
A PAIR of University of the Bahamas Mingoes track and field team-mates took their share of the spotlight, while there were a couple of new faces that emerged to the forefront during the inaugural Government High Cross Country Championships.
World Baseball Classic Pools finalised
THE World Baseball Classic Pools have been finalised and the Bahamians on Great Britain’s roster now know their path toward further history making milestones at the event.
THE KDK REPORT: If the school bell cries
AT any given moment, our lives can change forever. Just the notion of how split-second fast it can happen is frightening.
WORLD VIEW: Support for Juan Guaidó has dwindled
AT the height of Donald Trump’s presidency of the United States (U.S.) when, on January 23, 2019, he anointed Juan Guaidó as the “Interim President” of Venezuela, as much as 50 countries joined him in a folly that persisted until October 6, 2022.
EDITORIAL: So many left hungry in our nation
YOU don’t have to look far to see signs of how hard life is for many Bahamians.
INSIGHT: A united front over issue of marital rape
A BREAKTHROUGH appears to have been achieved in the debate over marital rape – and it’s thanks in no small part to the University of The Bahamas.
Ex-minister: Shanty town issue is a crisis
FORMER Immigration Minister Elsworth Johnson described the shanty town issue in Abaco as a “crisis” that requires both national and international action.
Munroe continues defence of TCI police operation
NATIONAL Security Minister Wayne Munroe has defended government’s decisions to send law enforcement to the Turks and Caicos Islands amid public concerns and escalating crime in The Bahamas.
No sanctions over price control ‘death warrant’ execution
The Government last night backed down from imposing sanctions on food retailers and pharmacists who fail to enact the expanded price control regime - which one branded “a death warrant” - by today’s deadline.
