American teen accused over nightclub attack
AN American teenager was arraigned on charges of disorderly behaviour and multiple counts of causing harm after attacking three women at a nightclub.
Strachan and Thomas invited to World Indoors in Belgrade
After completing her initial indoor season, sprinter Anthonique Strachan is now eager to see how well she can perform at the World Indoor Championships in Belgrade, Serbia.
INSIGHT: We have been warned before about Putin
THE eyes of the world have been on the conflict in Ukraine as Russian forces have invaded.
THE KDK REPORT: A pebble in the wheel – part one
VERY few individuals can comprehend the intense and extreme mental toll placed on a person when multiple loved ones become sick at the same time. This is the real-life story of one such saga, so compelling I am telling it in a two-part series. This is part one.
WORLD VIEW: Commonwealth should stand together over Russian aggression
THE Commonwealth, made up of 54 nations of which 32 are small states, should be deeply concerned at the grave threat to the international legal order caused by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, and should act together to show strong disapproval.
INSIGHT: Quick to speak but slow to act
INCH by inch, it seems, we have arrived at a policy on Russian sanctions.
‘Please relax Ukraine visa rules’
GALYNA Grynkiv and Inna Ostrovskaya say it has been unnerving living safely and comfortably in The Bahamas knowing their relatives in Ukraine fear death amid violence and bombing that continues to bear down on the Eastern European country from Russian forces.
Sands: Travel risk move is ‘step in the right direction’
BAHAMAS Hotel and Tourism Association President Robert Sands says the country’s newly lowered travel risk rating by the US Centres for Disease Control and Prevention “is a step in the right direction”.
Bahamas provider slams $20m crypto ‘fraud’ claim
A Bahamian financial institution and its affiliate yesterday slammed a $20m damages claim against them as “baseless”, denying they participated in a “conspiracy to sabotage” a virtual token issue.
Bahamas ‘on cutting edge’ with hotel mask relaxation
The Government’s decision to partially lift the COVID mask mandate for resorts was yesterday hailed by a top hotelier as placing The Bahamas “on the cutting edge” of post-pandemic recovery.
Stay ‘neutral’ on Russia sanctions, says provider
A Bahamian financial services provider yesterday argued this nation should take a “neutral” position by not imposing sanctions levied against Russian oligarchs and business entities.
Police search for man over firearm
A 32-YEAR-OLD Eight Mile Rock man is wanted by police in connection with investigation into possession of an unlicensed firearm with intent to endanger life.
Stagflation fears
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FIRST came the military, then the energy shock. In 1973, it was the Yom Kippur War between Israel and the Arab states that caused oil prices to quadruple within weeks. Now it is Russia’s attack on Ukraine.
Pedestrian dies after being hit by car
A PEDESTRIAN died after he was hit by a car on Tonique Williams Darling Highway on Saturday, police said.
Concern on swimming pigs ‘cease and desist’
Opponents of an Adelaide-based swimming pigs attraction are challenging why Town Planning is “entertaining” its application when it has already issued a “cease and desist” order for it to close.
Bahamas sanctions Russian finances
OVER the weekend, The Bahamas announced economic sanctions on financial resources of the Russian Federation and those of certain entities and individuals linked to the Federation and Belarus.
Masks indoors - but not for hotels in new rule changes
THE Ministry of Health and Wellness announced further relaxations to COVID-19 restrictions over the weekend, loosening mask requirements for those in hotels or outdoors and adjusting protocols for social gatherings, allowing larger events to take place.
Crypto exchange: Hotel to ‘immerse’ visitors at its HQ
THE world’s second largest crypto currency exchange has included a boutique hotel in plans for its $60m Bahamas headquarters so it can better host visiting clients and business partners.
CARIFTA swim team named
FOLLOWING its Last Chance Meet on Saturday at the Betty Kelly Kenning Swim Complex, the Bahamas Aquatics has named a team contingent as they prepare for the return of the CARIFTA Swimming Championships.
