Dorian: We haven’t done enough
THREE years after Hurricane Dorian devastated Abaco and Grand Bahama, Prime Minister Phillip “Brave” Davis admitted that progress to have the islands restored to normalcy has been slow and not enough has been done to assist residents with rebuilding efforts.
Chinese response on Xinjiang
THE Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) published a so-called “assessment” on human rights in Xinjiang on August 31 despite the lack of mandate by the UN Human Rights Council to do so. The “assessment”, which exposed ignorance and deep-seated prejudices against China, smacks of political manipulation and has only damaged the credibility of the OHCHR.
Rodgers disappointed in call to halt ‘sparring wars’
STRIKERS Boxing Club founder and coach Ronn Rodgers said he was disappointed in the call by Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture Mario Bowleg and Bahamas Boxing Commission chairman Fred Sturrup to halt their “Sparring Wars” amateur boxing shows.
Eugene McMinns brought back as Dalhousie wide receivers’ coach
EUGENE McMinns will return to the Dalhousie Tigers sidelines to begin his second season as a wide receivers’ coach for the vaunted conference powerhouse football programme.
IAN FERGUSON: How to make a difference in climate change battle
The concepts of sustainability and conservation have become top of mind for many businesses who understand the local and global implications of climate change. Avoidance is no longer an option. We must all play a role in making business decisions that help heal our planet. Science has been clear in telling us that every little bit helps. With all hands on deck, lifting and promoting practices that are eco friendly, we can see the positive impact.
Man faces court over dog attack on woman
A MAN whose dog attacked a woman in his neighbourhood was charged with causing harm yesterday.
$500 fine for trying to travel to Haiti with undeclared $10k
A WOMAN was fined $500 in Magistrate’s Court yesterday for failing to declare funds in excess of $10,000 while travelling to Haiti.
$240k cocaine find in Grand Bahama
GRAND Bahama police foiled a suspected drug deal and recovered 12 kilos of cocaine worth close to a quarter million dollars on Wednesday evening.
Now is not the time for frugality
Both parties have it wrong in their apparent consensus that the way to deal with internationally driven inflation is to engage in belt-tightening at home.
Man fined for drug possession
A MAN was fined in Magistrate’s Court yesterday for drug charges that breached the conditions of his probation for an earlier drug offence.
Man on firearm charges bailed
A MAN was granted $9,500 bail in Magistrate’s Court yesterday on firearm and ammunition charges.
Education event to be held this month
THE Bahamas is to play host to an education event later this month.
Church thanks organ player Raphe-enne
The church family of the Church of St Christopher, The Martyr, Lyford Cay, thanked Raphe-enne Adderley for playing the organ at the church services for the past two years.
Marvin Johnson 13th overall in 50m freestyle
Marvin Johnson became the second member of Team Bahamas to advance to a semi-final at the 8th FINA World Junior Swimming Championships in Lima, Peru.
Heavyweight boxer Amron ‘Sandman’ Sands recovering
A LITTLE over two months since he suffered an injury to his left pinkie finger in his unanimous victory over American Joe Jones, heavyweight boxer Amron ‘Sandman’ Sands said he’s recovering and should be ready to get back in the ring before the end of the year.
UB Mingoes men’s soccer team defeat BFA defending champions Dynamos FC 5-4
THE University of The Bahamas men’s soccer team defeated current Bahamas Football Association defending champion Dynamos FC 5-4 Saturday.
Alfie ‘Spy’ Bethel gave himself unselfishly to helping others
THE family and friends of the late Alfie ‘Spy’ Bethel will remember him as a caring and loving person who gave himself unselfishly to helping so many others.
After surgery, Turner ‘in great spirits’
KENDALIA Turner is in great spirits, having completed a successful surgery on Sunday morning to repair her broken right ankle in an injury she sustained during the New Providence Softball Association Ladies’ All-Star game in the Banker’s Field Saturday night.
Taxi plates issuance branded ‘a big mess’
Drivers yesterday asserted that the Road Traffic Department has been forced to suspend the issuance of new taxi plates because some have ended up “in the hands of hooligans”.
