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The shockwaves caused by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine continue to reverberate, transcending the nations directly involved and the wider European region. The impact has been profound and felt globally, both in the political and economic spheres.
Labour Day returns after COVID break
THE spirit of Randol Fawkes lives on as the annual Bahamas Labour Day March returned after a two year COVID hiatus.
VAT boost from $2bn real estate purchases
More than $2bn in real estate sales were brought forward for stamping and the payment of taxes during the first 11 months of the 2021-2022 fiscal year, it has been revealed.
Family’s anguish for slain teen
THE mother of teenager Quinton McKenzie spoke yesterday of her horror at the death of her 13-year-old son. Quinton died on Friday morning after he was hit in his head by two bullets.
FLIGHT HOME THAT ENDED IN TRAGEDY: Young mum caught early plane only to perish as it crashed
ALEITHEIA Newbold, the woman who died in a plane crash in Long Island on Sunday, was yesterday remembered by loved ones as a “bubbly, over joyous” person who was deeply loved by all who knew her.
Inaugural Bahamas All-Pro Celebrity Weekend: Bahamian NFL players to headline list of stars
BAHAMIAN National Football League players Michael Strachan and Rashad Fenton will headline a list of stars in town for the inaugural Bahamas All-Pro Celebrity Weekend at the Thomas A Robinson National Stadium.
‘Jazz’ faces Richardson, Fox in the same week
THE Bahamian connection in Major League Baseball continues to take centre stage in Miami, Florida.
New Legend, New Susan Chase and Xena victorious
53RD ANNUAL LONG ISLAND REGATTA IN SALT POND
The 53rd annual Long Island Regatta was held over the weekend in Salt Pond, Long Island and was dubbed a tremendous success.
‘Can’t be left behind’ in competitive world
The global pandemic has presented us with many opportunities and lessons for creating a society that is more sustainable and better prepared.
Boys accused of stabbing
TWO teenage boys were charged in Magistrate’s Court in connection with the stabbing of two students at AF Adderley Junior High last week.
Accused of manslaughter
A MAN was charged in the Magistrate’s Court for manslaughter and possession of an unlicenced firearm.
Strachan left in the blocks
As Jamaica’s two-time double sprint champion Elaine Thompson-Herah went on to post a meet record in the women’s 100 metres at the Wanda Diamond League Meeting in Rabat on Sunday, a technical error left Bahamian Anthonique Strachan watching in disbelief in the starting blocks.
Wanted man surrenders
A GRAND Bahama suspect wanted for assault with a deadly weapon surrendered to police on Sunday.
Scientists losing jobs
Because of a knee jerk, silly law passed by the former FNM government, our brightest young scientists are finding themselves out of work and at risk of permanent serious damage to their careers.
Barefoot boy
As I walked to the corner to catch the 21 bus, something inside kept telling me that this would be one of the best days I had ever had.
Three face court on drugs charges
THREE WOMEN and a man were arraigned in Magistrate’s Court on Thursday on separate drug charges.
Two charges of endangering life
A MAN faced two counts of endangering life and a charge of causing grievous harm to a woman in Magistrate’s Court last week.
Accused of fraud marriage to gain permit
A MAN was granted bail in Magistrate’s Court last week after being accused of attempting a fraud marriage to gain a spousal permit.
WNBA: Jonquel Jones earns Player of the Week honours
JONQUEL Jones concluded May with a season low scoring effort but opened June with season highs in three consecutive games to earn WNBA Eastern Conference Player of the Week honours.
UPDATE: Appeal to those on crashed plane to contact AAIA
MONDAY UPDATE: On Monday, Delvin Major of the Aircraft Accident Investigation Authority (AAIA) appealed to those who were on the aircraft that crashed in Long Island on Sunday to reach out to the AAIA.
