Minister: End of AIDS epidemic in sight
HEALTH and Wellness Minister Dr Michael Darville said The Bahamas has reached the moment where “tremendous progress is being made” and that the “end of the AIDS epidemic is in sight.”.
‘No warning shots’ for police says Fernander
POLICE Commissioner Clayton Fernander said officers have “the right to do what they have to do” when confronted with armed people who put their lives in danger.
Embassy worker in Haiti kidnapped
AFTER the reported kidnapping of a local staff member of the Bahamas embassy in Haiti, former Foreign Affairs Minister Darren Henfield expressed confidence in the ministry, but stressed that there should be short notice to repatriate Bahamians home if things get to the point where the embassy staff determine they are unsafe.
OLYMPIAN WAS KILLED ‘TRYING TO STOP FIGHT’: Police say gunman shot athlete dead outside nightclub
THE family of Olympian Shavez Hart said in the final moments of the athlete’s life he was trying to be a “peacemaker” in a fight, but unfortunately was killed in the process.
Jonquel Jones and Sun fall in 2-1 hole
Candace Parker helps Sky beat Sun 76-72
The Connecticut Sun lost a pivotal game three of the WNBA semifinals and surrendered home court advantage for the remainder of the series, but the story emerging out of yesterday’s game was the limited time Jonquel Jones received down the stretch.
Gaither, Strachan burn up the track in Italy
ALTHOUGH they competed in two different heats, Bahamas national champion Tynia Gaither had a better showing than runner-up Anthonique Strachan in the women’s 100 metres at the XXXV Meeting Citta’ Di Pasdova, Italy.
NPSA: Mystic Marlins rout Mighty Mitts in 25-14 slugfest
AFTER getting shutout on a no-hitter the night before by the front running C&S Hitmen, the second place Mystic Marlins bounced back on Saturday night and took their frustration out on the fourth place Chances Mighty Mitts in a slugfest.
‘Chickens home to roost’ on construction financing
THE Bahamian Contractors Association’s (BCA) president says “the chickens have come home to roost” with post COVID- 19 inflation presenting a “huge challenge” for banks in financing residential and commercial construction.
Council sets deadline for property tax legal action
AN ABACO district council will later this month decide whether to initiate legal action against the Government over its alleged failure to rebate to it up to $60,000 in collected real property tax revenues.
Provider teams with Access Accelerator to build start-ups
A BAHAMIAN financial services provider has linked up with the Small Business Development Centre’s Access Accelerator to provide Bahamian entrepreneurs with new funding opportunities
Congratulations to the Allens
I have been privileged to have known the Hon Algernon SPB Allen and his lovely wife, Dame Anita Allen, for all of their lives. They are both a few years older than myself, but I well remember them from the days when we were all at ‘the’ Government High School, then located at Poinciana Drive where the University of The Bahamas is now housed. It would appear that the ‘love affair’ began way back then.
Solution to the teachers problem
The Ministry of Education is facing a dire need of new teachers for growing classrooms. Our learning institutions are lacking the experience necessary to propel our students into the next level of tertiary discipline after graduation.
Culture of abuse
This morning while stopped at a red light, there was a car in the adjacent lane with a woman driver and two children, in the back seat. One child, about 18 months old was in a car seat behind the passenger’s seat.
CONCACAF Men’s U-17 qualifiers: Bahamas improves record to 2-1
TEAM Bahamas is currently fourth in Group A at the CONCACAF Men’s U17 Qualifiers.
A boost for Sports in Paradise
THE Sports in Paradise brand got a major boost this past weekend when the Steve and Marjorie Harvey Foundation presented at The Bahamas Invitational Charity Golf Tournament at the Atlantis Ocean Club Golf Course on Paradise Island.
Pro basketball player Zane Knowles signs with new club
ZANE Knowles will continue his career in Bulgaria’s National Basketball League.
Locally employed staff member at Bahamas Embassy in Haiti kidnapped
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is reporting that a locally employed staff member of the Bahamas Embassy in Port-au-Prince Haiti has been kidnapped.
Olympian Shavez Hart shot dead in Abaco
THE Bahamian track and field community is mourning the death of Olympic sprinter Shavez Hart who was shot dead early on Saturday in Abaco.
Running Mon Marina and Resort purchased by Xquisite Yachts
The Running Mon Marina and Resort in Grand Bahama has been acquired by Xquisite Yachts, an award-winning yacht manufacturing company that plans to invest in the region of $3m to $5m to undertake major upgrades at the property.
Man with handgun shot dead by police
A MAN was shot and killed by police on Thursday when he produced a handgun and engaged the officers, according to the Royal Bahamas Police Force.
