STORM SURGE RISK FOR HALF OF NATION: Report says nearly 50% of Bahamians exposed to danger
NEARLY half of The Bahamas’ population or 184,326 residents are exposed to storm surge, with research experts warning that the number is likely to increase due to rising sea levels.
Gas wholesalers eye rise In 20-year unchanged margins
PETROLEUM suppliers are urging the Government to increase price-controlled margins that have remained unchanged for 20 years so they can better cope with escalating costs.
Food store principal fears: ‘There goes the business’
A BAHAMIAN food store owner yesterday said “there goes the business” as he voiced fears that the price control regime’s expansion will drive smaller operators such as himself out of business.
Closing arguments made in incest trial
CLOSING arguments were delivered in the Supreme Court yesterday in a case in which a father is alleged to have molested his then teenage daughter.
Abaco man faces court after drug and arms bust
AN Abaconian man was charged in a Magistrate’s Court yesterday in connection with a recent major drug and arms bust on the island last week.
Murder accused broke curfew six times
A MAN has admitted to breaking his curfew six times while on Supreme Court bail accused of murder.
GB man accused with attempted killing
A GRAND Bahama man was charged in a Freeport Magistrate’s Court yesterday with attempted murder.
Words of inspiration from Samson Colebrooke
OLYMPIC SPRINTER ADDRESSES RED LINE ATHLETIC TRACK CLUB
EXUMA native Samson Colebrooke said if he can make it to the Olympic Games, more Bahamians could and should aspire to do the same thing.
Rashield Williams looks to extend win streak in Orlando
PRO boxer Rashield Williams is set to step back into the ring this weekend looking to extend his win streak and simultaneously hand his opponent the first loss of his career.
‘Come out and support’ the Fight for the Cure
FIRST Class Promotions’ return to professional boxing after almost a decade-long hiatus is all set with the staging of the all-female boxing show on Friday, October 28th at the Kendal Isaacs Gymnasium.
Attention on Bahamian prospects in South Florida
Bahamian prep prospects continue to garner attention for their performance on the gridiron at programmes in South Florida.
Temple Christian Academy basketball tournament returns
AFTER a two-year hiatus because of the coronavirus pandemic, the Temple Christian Academy will be bringing back its primary and mini boys and girls basketball tournament.
Tito Moss to run for BAAA’s VP of Technical Operations
COACH Tito Moss has announced his candidacy for the Vice President of Technical Operations, for the Bahamas Association of Athletic Associations (BAAA) 2022 election of officers to be held in December.
Nassau hosts Beach Soccer Cup this month
THE Bahamas can not only boast of its pristine, crystal-clear waters and powder white sand but also Nassau as the host island for the Bahamas Football Association’s upcoming Beach Soccer Cup Friday, October 21st to Sunday, October 23rd, 2022.
NPSA games rained out
GAME one of the New Providence Softball Association’s best-of-five championship series in both the men and ladies divisions got rained out on Thursday night at the Bankers Field at the Baillou Hills Sporting Complex.
STATESIDE: States to watch in crucial Senate races
IN the US, this is the time when punditry takes over a central position in the national political discourse.
FRONT PORCH: The usual mistakes and misjudgments of government
AFTER a year in office, the Progressive Liberal Party is facing a similar political gravity that befalls many new governments as their term in office continues and any honeymoon period fades.
PM: ‘No concerns’ that businesses won’t cope
PRIME Minister Phillip “Brave” Davis said yesterday he had no concerns about small business longevity in the face of an impending light bill increase and now a newly announced higher minimum wage of $260 a week. Mr Davis said it was a step in the right direction.
FNM: Address full of promises, not specifics
FREE National Movement leader Michael Pintard criticised Prime Minister Philip “Brave” Davis’ national address as full of “tremendous promises”, but lacking specifics on how the government will address serious issues such as crime and financing big commitments.
