‘Help us find stab attacker’
POLICE are requesting the public’s assistance in locating a man who is believed to be responsible for stabbing another man following a traffic accident.
Eight firearms seized and 14 people arrested in Abaco
ABACO police have confiscated eight firearms and arrested 14 people for alleged possession of the illegal weapons during the period of July 11-17.
They served with distinction
The police force is an institution comprised of dedicated men and women of integrity, but like in most such institutions, there will be one or two who do not meet those criteria.
Prosperity gospel has failed GB
GRAND Bahamians are collectively keeping their fingers crossed that the proposed Electra America Hospitality Group and $170m Carnival Cruise Port developments materialise. Freeport’s economy has been in complete shambles for over two decades.
The worst pandemic facing the Bahamas is obesity
According to the World Obesity Federation, the Bahamas had an adult obesity rate of 27.9 percent in 2021. The Bahamas was ranked the sixth most obese country in the world according to 2014 statistics by the World Health Organisation (WHO).
A Jewel in the kitchen
As a little girl, Jewel White said her mom always kept a little pink step stool in the kitchen for her to stand on and watch her cook.
Three accused over death of 78-year-old
THREE young people were arraigned in the Freeport Magistrate’s Court on yesterday in the death of a 78-year-old man two years ago on Grand Bahama.
Bail denied for suspect in attempted murder
A MAN was remanded to prison yesterday for alleged attempted murder in addition to several other charges.
Man denies smuggling cell phone into prison
A MAN yesterday pleaded not guilty to trespassing and taking prohibited articles into a correctional facility.
Bahamas ‘will have to be much stronger’ against Mexico
IF the women’s national basketball team intends to have any success at the FIBA 2022 Women’s Centrobasket Championships in November in Mexico, interim head coach Donillo ‘Donnie’ Culmer said the Bahamas squad will have to be much stronger.
Texas Rangers prospect Zion Bannister advances to Single A
TEXAS Rangers prospect Zion Bannister continues to progress within the organisation and received a new assignment at the Single-A level.
‘Doctor Tazz’ breaks her silence on infertility and miscarriages in new book
For many years, author and church ministry leader Dr LaTazia “Doctor Tazz” Stuart suffered silently with the secret of infertility and miscarriages, feeling ashamed and embarrassed even after finally having children.
Bus drivers slam ‘empty promises’ during protest
Bus drivers yesterday slammed the Government’s “empty promises” as they staged a protest sit-in that was not universally welcomed by all participants in the transportation sector.
INSIGHT: ‘Bahamas’ attitude on the rights of the disabled is deplorable and alarming’
JOB discrimination and limited employment opportunities for Bahamians with disabilities have facilitated in many ways my ability to reflect on the current status of young adults with disabilities who have attained degrees from higher educational institutions. I too reflect on their need for vocational rehabilitation services and the many challenges they face seeking employment.
INSIGHT: NIB’s woes sat on Brave’s desk in 2001 - what’s he going to do now the crisis is actually here?
“WE’VE clearly run out of time.” When Matt Aubry, the executive director of the Organisation for Responsible Governance (ORG), gave his assessment of the state of the National Insurance Board’s funds, he was right – but he was only reflecting what everyone else knows.
THE KDK REPORT: The other shoe
MANY years ago, I was employed as the chief resident for foot and ankle surgery at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York at both the main Manhattan and the smaller Queens locations.
EDITORIAL: Health system problems not dealt with in decades
THE problem with kicking the can down the road is that a day will come when there’s no more road.
WORLD VIEW: Electing a woman leader – a long and winding road
THE fight for the post of leader of the ruling Conservative Party in Britain and for the Presidency of the United States is bringing the question of women and race into sharp focus.
