SUPER SQUAD TO TARGET THE GUNS: New Commissioner plans special unit to lead killings offensive
NEWLY appointed Police Commissioner Clayton Fernander has announced several anti-crime strategies to tackle gun violence in the country, including the establishment of a special anti-gang and firearms unit.
Buddy: ‘We didn’t match their physicality’
NATIONAL Basketball Association player Chavano “Buddy” Hield said he couldn’t ask for more support than they got from the Bahamian public for the men’s national team matchup against the Dominican Republic.
Teams arriving for Babe Ruth Caribbean Championships
While workmen are busy completing the final cosmetic work to the Baillou Hills Sporting Complex, teams are starting to arrive for the Babe Ruth 12-and-under Caribbean Championships and the 16-and-under Invitational.
Coach McPhee-McCuin makes her presence felt
SHE made history as the first Bahamian female to serve as a coach on the men’s national basketball team. But Grand Bahamian Yolett McPhee-McCuin has assured the females that she won’t abandon them as the team’s head coach.
Freeport man on murder charge
A FREEPORT man was charged with murder in the local magistrate’s court yesterday.
Job fair for Royal Caribbean International
ROYAL Caribbean International will host a job fair on July 7 and 8, as it looks to fill vacancies for its private island experience Perfect Day at Coco Cay in the Berry Islands.
PLP, FNM, wash, rinse and repeat
Progressive Liberal Party supporters shouldn’t put too much stock in the current stand-off between the camp of Dr Hubert Minnis and the camp of Free National Movement leader Michael Pintard.
Watson becoming a political spokesman
OPM Press Officer who daily is becoming a hybrid political spokesperson – isn’t his job to report with ZERO editorial the News from OPM and Government?
To a better Bahamas
We must love those who love us, but should love those who hate us more because they need our love the most.
Juvenile jailed for stealing car from woman at gunpoint
A MALE juvenile was sent to prison yesterday after he was accused of robbing a woman at gun point and stealing a car.
Bail granted to pair accused of death threats
TWO MEN were granted bail yesterday on separate charges of threats of death.
Pair accused of indecent exposure
TWO men were yesterday arraigned on separate charges of indecent exposure.
Bail granted for car theft suspect
A MAN accused of stealing a woman’s car was granted bail yesterday.
Versatile sportsman Lorenzo Carter delighted to be back in action
HE could have easily given up any hopes of competing at a highly competitive level again, but after undergoing the first of two scheduled surgeries to remove his kidney stones, versatile multiple sportsman Lorenzo Carter is back in action.
GB Chamber targeting SME boost for island’s West End
The Grand Bahama Chamber of Commerce president yesterday said the group is aiming to stimulate small and medium-sized business growth in the island’s West End after the latest bid to acquire the former Ginn project foundered.
Retailers enjoying rebound in Independence Day sales
Retailers yesterday said Independence Day sales are much stronger than last year with one reporting a 10 percent year-over-year increase.
Getting to the root cause by killing seeds of crime
Allianz Global Corporate and Specialty (AGCS), in a June 15, 2022, report has predicted an increase in strikes, riots, violent protest and general social disorder on a global scale. This continued upheaval has been associated with the post-COVID fall-out, and the increased cost of living that comes with scarce basic human necessities. The United Nations secretary-general, speaking of the war in Ukraine, which has impacted more than 30 percent of the world’s wheat production, said in March: “All of this is planting the seeds of political instability and unrest around the globe.”
PETER YOUNG: Nato’s new directions and goals
THE biggest overhaul of NATO since the Cold War was truly transformational. This was the verdict of its Secretary General after last week’s historic summit in Madrid. He and others claim the 30-strong alliance has been reinvigorated and galvanised into action with a new unity and sense of purpose.
FACE TO FACE: Watch your back, ‘Brave’ – AJ’s one for the future
I am currently in the Berry Islands enjoying the tranquil life and getting to know some of my husband, Victor Valentino’s family. This weekend was a very sombre one for us as the family matriarch, Albertha Canter-Murry was laid to rest along with her son, Livingston Devon Pratt.
