Bahama tour new WAUSM campus
ELEVEN months into construction, the West Atlantic University School of Medicine campus in Freeport opens next Tuesday for the start of classes for more than a dozen students who have enrolled.
Free testing pilot starts tomorrow
PEOPLE in New Providence will be able to get a free rapid antigen test through the government’s pilot testing programme starting tomorrow, according to Press Secretary Clint Watson.
Ann Marie Davis urges victims - speak out
THE Office of the Spouse will reach out to victims of sexual violence and domestic abuse and partner with organisations in the coming weeks in its continued and committed fight against these issues.
Issues finding answers on Minnis administration's COVID spending
FINANCIAL Secretary Simon Wilson says finance experts have been challenged in gleaning the necessary information to determine a true picture of the former Minnis administration’s COVID-19 emergency spending.
Investors’ interest in Grand Lucayan ‘growing every day’
DEPUTY Prime Minister Chester Cooper said the level of interest from investors in the Grand Lucayan property is growing every day and the government is working diligently to achieve a positive outcome for the resort on Grand Bahama and its residents.
Bodybuilders continue to ‘push through challenges’
Despite the COVID-19 pandemic and the fact that many local gyms were closed at various intervals, preventing many of the athletes from training, Bahamas Bodybuilding, Wellness and Fitness president Joel Stubbs said he was still pleased with the performances from the bodybuilders in 2021.
Deandre Ayton clears COVID-19 protocols
DEANDRE Ayton recently cleared COVID-19 protocols but while fans are still waiting for his return to the court, the Phoenix Suns centre appeared on the leaderboard for a spot in the NBA All-Star game.
COVID entry rules hitting bookings for The Bahamas
As the owner of travel agencies in northern New Jersey for many years we were always successful in sending clients to The Bahamas.
Settling judgments should be a priority
The new Attorney General Ryan Pinder came out guns blazing according to an Eyewitness News post online on November 1, 2021 with headline Unbudgeted and Unfunded: AG says judgments against government ‘have to be paid’.
Two key environmental appointments announced
THE Office of The Prime Minister and Ministry of the Environment and Natural Resources has announced two key appointments to support the government’s commitment to promoting and supporting issues relating to the environment and climate change.
Six charged with child cruelty back in court
THE six women charged with child cruelty in connection with the beating of a number of wards at the Children’s Emergency Hostel appeared in a Magistrate’s Court for a bail application variation yesterday.
NACAC President Mike Sands says 2021 ‘will be very hard act to follow’
COMING off what could only be described as an exceptional year for the North American, Central American and Caribbean, president Mike Sands said their athletes will be hard pressed to surpass their achievements in 2021, but they’re looking forward to greater success in 2022.
A voice for victims: Bahamian author breaks silence on sexual abuse experience
It took strength and courage for Sheron Baptiste to share her personal experience of molestation and sexual abuse during a panel discussion held last week.
STATESIDE: Just another date in the calendar? I don’t think so
HAVE you ever googled your birthday? Or maybe your wedding day, or the day your child was born? Have you wondered what else might have happened on a date that has special significance for you?
FRONT PORCH: Archbishop Tutu’s rainbow vision and ethic
A RELATIVE recalls a solemn service at Westminster Abbey in London, one of the United Kingdom’s and the Church of England’s most prestigious religious edifices. A Royal Particular, the Abbey is directly responsible to the British Sovereign, the head of the Church. It is the site of coronations since William the Conqueror in 1066.
EDITORIAL: Chopping and changing on COVID
ANOTHER 375 cases to add to the soaring COVID count yesterday and if you were confused about where we are heading, we’re not surprised.
Pintard: PM irresponsible to take strict measures off the table
FREE National Movement leader Michael Pintard said Prime Minister Philip “Brave” Davis was irresponsible when he said the government has taken off the table strict measures for reducing community spread of COVID-19, such as curfews and lockdowns.
Alarm raised over community spread
CONSULTANT Physicians Staff Association president Dr Sabriquet Pinder-Butler has raised alarm over the apparent level of community spread that has been fuelling the rise in COVID-19 infections.
Heads of agreement signed with Western Atlantic University School of Medicine
THE government signed an amended Heads of Agreement with Western Atlantic University School of Medicine yesterday.
