STILL WAITING FOR CLOSURE: Dorian families despair at long wait for death certificates for missing
NEARLY three years after Hurricane Dorian hit, some family members say they have still not received death certificates of relatives whose bodies were never found after the deadly storm.
Guns, guns and even more guns
I remember the days in years gone by that the only weapon that a Bahamian policeman carried on his person was a “billy” strapped around his waist. Guns were unheard of, but the wooden “biily“ was certainly the weapon of protection and discipline!
OTABOR WINS GOLD IN JAVELIN: Team Bahamas nets three silver medals
The Bahamas will return home from the inaugural Caribbean Games in Baie-Mahault, Guadeloupe, with a total of four medals, inclusive of a gold from strongwoman Rhema Otabor and three silver from quarter-miler Megan Moss, hurdler Oscar Smith and judoka Daniel Strachan.
Bahamas senior men’s national basketball team sweeps USVI
THE Bahamas senior men’s national basketball team completed a sweep over the US Virgin Islands and advanced to the second round of FIBA World Cup 2023 Americas Qualifiers.
DPM unveils ‘authentic product incubation’ plan
The deputy prime minister has unveiled plans to create a “Bahamian product incubation centre” for downtown Nassau by year-end in a bid to address the “shockingly” low number of entrepreneurs selling local, authentic product.
Settlement questions
Certain questions linger as a result of the settlement of a case brought by the incoming Commissioner of Police and Another against the Attorney General and others.
NPSA opens fastpitch season
AFTER a two-year hiatus as a result of COVID-19, the New Providence Softball Association opened its 2022 fastpitch season over the weekend with the new look Cybertech Blue Marlins and the veteran Sunshine Auto Wildcats getting off to an impressive start.
National Independence Cycling Championships: Daley, Sawyer split titles
IN a fierce battle over the past two days, Spanish Wells’ Lorin Sawyer and Kevin Daley split the men’s time trials ands road race titles at the Bahamas Cycling Federation’s National Independence Cycling Championships.
It’s official: Paris Johnson, 17, signs with LA Dodgers
PARIS Johnson became the latest Bahamian prospect to enter the minor league ranks when he officially signed with the Los Angeles Dodgers organisation.
Bahamas to tackle corporate tax demands ‘in near future’
A Cabinet minister has pledged that The Bahamas will address demands for a 15 percent minimum global corporate tax and greater transparency “in the near future”.
Minimum wage rise better than nothing
Considering the Government’s stated intention to increase the minimum wage from its present $210 to $250 per week, as per its general election manifesto, this article will explore what such a raise would mean for the economy, workers and employers.
Making ethics more than paper pledge
In today’s business environment, brands must deliver first-class services in an agile and flexible manner that is relevant to all consumer demographics, regardless of the threat of disruptions.
Bahamas under-12 boys team tie for third with Bermuda
AT the U12 ITF/Cotecc tournament, the Bahamas boys and girls team did a remarkable job in representing the country last week in Santo Domingo.
Jonquel selected to team Stewart for WNBA All-Star game
CONNECTICUT Sun star Jonquel Jones will play her fourth WNBA All- Star game as a member of “Team Stewart.”
Squatters not complying with Crown Land warning
National Security Minister Wayne Munroe said some squatters have failed to comply with his 14-day warning to vacate Crown Land.
Three murders in 24 hours
THE country’s murder count rose to 74 on Friday after three men were killed in separate homicides less than 24 hours apart.
Suspected robber shot dead by police
A MAN suspected of robbing another man was shot and killed by police early Friday afternoon.
Ribbon cutting for GLX Bahamas hub
The Global Learning Exchange (GLX) held a ribbon cutting ceremony for its new Bahamas hub on Friday.
