PM flies to Barbados
PRIME Minister and Minister of Finance Philip “Brave” Davis left the country yesterday to travel to Barbados to observe that nation’s transition to a republic.
Davis says former govt planned to go to 15 percent
WHILE outlining plans to steer the country in a new direction, Prime Minister Philip “Brave” Davis insisted the former government planned to increase value added tax to 15 percent.
Man found dead at wheel of his car
POLICE are investigating after a man was found shot dead in the driver’s seat of a running car on Hospital Lane last night.
‘Make all visitors take PCR not antigen test’
FORMER Health Minister Dr Duane Sands believes the government should move away from rapid antigen testing and instead require all travellers seeking to enter the country to produce a negative RT-PCR test in response to heightened concerns over the Omicron variant.
MINNIS DEFENDS RCL’S LAND LEASE: Insists project brings jobs but agrees length of deal was not usual
FORMER Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis has defended the agreement his administration struck with Royal Caribbean for the lease of Crown land on Paradise Island.
Under siege in Canada
Presently the middle class, along with the working class are under siege by a government searching for answers on how to resolve a bitter problem created by the government themselves.
Protocol breach
Announcing Ambassadorial candidates before the country receiving them has accepted is a No-No...
Penalties for gun possession are too low
Like most of our problems, the answer to the reduction of violent crime in this country is maddeningly simple.
Speaker ‘ashamed’ of actions in House
HOUSE Speaker Patricia Deveaux told members of Parliament she was “ashamed” by actions that took place in the House of Assembly yesterday, describing certain behaviour as unparliamentary.
Court hearing for Bella’s mother today
THE mother of D’onya Bella Walker will appear before the Supreme Court for an emergency bail hearing today.
Accused ‘swore at police officer’
A woman cursed at an officer who attempted to arrest her after she allegedly damaged her ex-boyfriend’s car, a court was told.
Pair accused of sex with children
TWO men were yesterday remanded to prison after it was alleged that they had unlawful sex with two children in separate incidents last week.
‘Pay $400 over drugs or go to jail’
A 24-year-old woman who was caught with more than three ounces of marijuana must pay $400 to avoid spending three months in prison.
CANADA ‘SHOT THE LIGHTS OUT THE GYM’: Senior men’s national basketball team winless in first window of FIBA World Cup 2023 Qualifiers
Another dominant performance from Canada left the Bahamas senior men’s national basketball team winless in the first window of the FIBA World Cup 2023 Qualifiers.
Prince Strachan’s 52-yard TD reception on ‘You Got Mossed’
Prince Strachan concluded his high school football career with a play that garnered national recognition by the worldwide leader in sports.
Tiger’s Hero World Challenge to Rock Albany golf course
THE Hero World Challenge is still days away from an official tee-off, but the professional golf world will be fixated on the Albany Golf Course today.
McPhee-McCuin, Rebels win Raising the BAR Invitational
YOLETT McPhee- McCuin has led Ole Miss Rebels to a six-game winning streak and their first in-season tournament since 2014.
UB Mingoes track & field kicks off season with annual time trial at Tar Stadium
THE University of The Bahamas track and field team unofficially kicked off the season with its annual time trial yesterday at The Thomas A Robinson Track and Field Stadium.
Boxer Hield has eyes on ‘24 Paris Olympics
Despite falling short of his goal at the 2021 AIBA World Boxing Championships, Carl Hield said he’s not yet prepared to give up on his amateur boxing career. He wants to continue competing for the Bahamas through the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, France.
BLTA Thanksgiving Smashdown fundraiser a smashing success
MINISTER of Youth, Sports and Culture Mario Bowleg was in attendance as the Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association (BLTA) held a Thanksgiving fundraiser event at the National Tennis Centre (NTC).
