IAN FERGUSON: Social media presence needs constant refresh
As a business professional wanting to improve your personal brand and remain relevant in the marketplace, your social media presence becomes a priority. When was the last time you refreshed and updated your company’s social media pages? Perhaps this article serves as the catalyst you need to do just that.
Get set for return of the Grand Bahama Games
WITH the pending return of the Bahamas Games in the summer of 2023, the Grand Bahama Sports Council is making sure that their team will be ready to challenge New Providence for the overall title.
Abaco teachers stage sick-out
TEACHERS in Abaco staged a sick-out yesterday to protest the continuing teacher shortage on the island a month after the Ministry of Education promised to address the problem.
Women convicted of killing Breanna launch appeals
TWO women convicted of murdering a teenage mother more than four years ago have launched appeals against their convictions.
Air traffic controllers hold demonstration
AIR traffic controllers who are aggrieved about “administrative” issues demonstrated yesterday, but the matter is now “in hand”, according to Tourism, Investments and Aviation Minister Chester Cooper yesterday.
Bradley Lightbourne and Joshua Dames named to All-Second, All-Third teams
A PAIR of Bahamian basketball players received conference wide recognition for standout freshman seasons with the Kansas City Community College Blue Devils.
Garvin Clarke and Zips advance to the MAC Tournament semifinals
GARVIN Clarke and his Akron Zips pulled off an upset in thrilling fashion to advance to the MAC Tournament semifinals.
Lorenzo Carter II needs your help to save his kidneys
THE public is being asked to assist versatile athlete Harold Carter II, affectionately known as Lorenzo, in his bid to save his kidneys.
Results: Bahamas Echolastic Athletic Association Basketball League
THE Bahamas Scholastic Athletic Association continued its 2022 basketball league at The Michael “Scooter” Reid Sporting Complex at the Hope Center on Wednesday.
Umpire Martin ‘Pork’ Burrows: ‘I need these guys to get certified’
AFTER attending the event as a solo representative from the Bahamas in 2020, Martin ‘Pork’ Burrows decided to return to the Baseball College Recruitment Certification Clinic with four more umpires.
Mixed results for The Bahamas as teams keep playoff hopes alive
WHILE the Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association’s boys Junior Davis Cup and the girls Jr Billie Jean King Cup teams had mixed results yesterday, they both kept their hopes alive in the playoffs in the week-long tournament in Santo Domingo.
MLB players vote to end lockout, salvaging 162-game season
NEW YORK (AP) — Major League Baseball's acrimonious lockout ended Thursday when a divided players' association voted to accept management's offer to salvage a 162-game season that will start April 7.
Lawyer federation hails McDonald for her work
IN celebration of International Women’s Day 2022 and its campaign theme, “Break the Bias,” The International Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA) Grand Bahama Chapter is spotlighting Constance Elrone McDonald, QC.
Whatever next? China the peacemaker, Biden popularity up and even McDonalds has closed up shop in Russia
A THOUGHTFUL friend was musing the other day about the parlous state of security in the world. “Two weeks ago,” he said ruefully, “I was worried about climate change. It’s so obvious that the world is heating up and that we’re all guilty of participating in overcooking planet earth. Rising sea levels threaten The Bahamas and other places I cherish, including South Florida. The large economies of the world lack the skill or will to curb their carbon emissions. We seemed to be on an inexorable conveyor belt to oblivion.”
FRONT PORCH: Use, abuse and delusions of history
HISTORY does not necessarily exactly repeat itself. Yet, it sometimes rhymes and there are resonances and historical parallels from which lessons may be drawn. The dearth of historical knowledge and insight sometimes leads to tragedy and disaster for nation-states, and farce and upset in communities and family groups.
Christie: We must look at all acts that cause pain to women
FORMER Prime Minister Perry Christie said all offensive acts that cause pain to women must be looked at carefully, adding steps should be taken to protect victims.
Govt proposing gender equality laws
THE Davis administration is proposing several key legislative changes, among them how the country deals with gender equality.
EDITORIAL: Davis accuses, but doesn’t deliver evidence
PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis was keen to point the finger of blame yesterday.
Royal Caribbean sets target of three million guests
ROYAL Caribbean International President and CEO Michael Bayley hopes to bring three million guests to The Bahamas by 2024, up from 1.5 million - the pre-COVID peak for arrivals in 2019.
