Chavez Young named player of the week
CHAVEZ Young has excelled with the Buffalo Bison since his return to Triple-A baseball and was recognised as the club’s Player of the Week.
Corrington Maycock voted in as new president of Bahamas Association of Athletic Coaches
IN a keenly contested election of officers on Saturday, Blue Chips Throwers Club founder and head coach Corrington Maycock was voted in as the new president of the Bahamas Association of Athletic Coaches.
WORLD VIEW: Time is overdue for correcting a foolish wrong
IT IS time that several nations, led in the Western Hemisphere by the US and Canada, correct a foolish wrong. Among those countries are two member states of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), namely Haiti and Jamaica.
THE KDK REPORT: Thicker than water
FEAR is unpredictable. It can turn the brave into heroes or lay bare previously camouflaged cowardly traits for the world to see. But in our darkest hour and for a small few, the fear of the unknown can manifest courage so great it nearly defies explanation. Those are the stories that make headlines. It can also allow those willing to face the storm directly to channel their adversities with grace.
INSIGHT: Ambitions unfulfilled and no sign things will get better any time soon
THE countdown clock has begun to the celebrations for Bahamian Independence – but as we reach that 49th anniversary, how is our nation faring?
EDITORIAL: Tax for bread but not for yachts?
THIS one is going to be a little hard to justify for the administration.
HMBS Flamingo captain honoured at ceremony
NATIONAL Security Minister Wayne Munroe honoured distinguished Defence Force and HMBS Flamingo survivor Captain Witfield Neely at an awards ceremony Sunday.
‘Horrendous June’ cuts Aquapure’s output 40%
A Bahamian bottled water supplier has endured "an horrendous June" after equipment failure and a "bonkers" supply chain cut production for the month by 40 percent.
Health insurance VAT: 'This is not about money'
The Government has undertaken not to change the VAT treatment of private medical insurance claims until a full study is done, its top finance official asserting: "This is not about trying to get tax money."
Man arrested after $10k marijuana discovery
A MAN was arrested in Grand Bahama after he was discovered with about $10,000 worth of marijuana.
Assessing how robust your security systems really are
The annual report on crime, and related trends, by the Commissioner of Police should be applauded. It is a commendable attempt at transparency, allowing members of the public - who are also major stakeholders in the fight against crime - to make assessments of the Royal Bahamas Police Force's performance, efficiency and reliability.
Technology provider eyes data recovery laboratory
A Bahamian technology provider says it is investing in a “data recovery laboratory” that will employ biometrics, and face and voice recognition, to help prevent fraud in an increasingly digital world.
Time for a new global order which deals everyone a fair hand
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SINCE the financial crisis of 2008, the idea that globalisation is doomed gained traction in some circles, fed by the rise of nationalist movements, trade wars, the COVID pandemic and, most recently, the war in Ukraine. The free capital flows and open borders trading, which characterised the global economy over the past four decades, currently face a serious backlash.
Independence events revealed
THE National Independence Secretariat is set to kick off the 49th Independence celebrations on Friday under the theme: “Proud to Be Bahamian”.
Crash fatality was thrown from plane
A NEW report has recalled the final harrowing moments before a small plane crashed at Long Island, ejecting and ultimately killing a mother-of-one who was sitting at the rear of the aircraft.
PMH child ‘incident’ is probed by police
EQUALITY Bahamas has called for a full investigation into an incident at the Princess Margaret Hospital involving a minor, while it accused the institution of failing to maintain a safe environment.
Slain marine was due to leave force
ROYAL Bahamas Defence Force marine seaman Joevonte Miller, who was gunned down on Thursday night, was just weeks away from leaving the force, according to National Security Minister Wayne Munroe yesterday.
Gibson should weigh his ‘duty and honour’
NATIONAL Security Wayne Munroe Minister said yesterday officials will be ready to hold a by-election should embattled Long Island MP Adrian Gibson resign his seat in the House of Assembly.
WHY SUDDEN AXE FOR BOAT DUTY?
The Opposition last night accused the government of “sneaking” in a tax break for the rich by ordering Customs to eliminate the ten percent duty rate on so-called “pleasure vessels” outside the normal Budget process.
