COVID PATIENTS FACE NEW RISK: Experts warn mass use of anti-infection drugs poses threat
A PAN American Health Organisation official has raised the alarm about the “unprecedented” use of antimicrobials during the COVID-19 pandemic, which can lead to a rise in drug resistant infections.
Woman ‘was asked by former schoolmate to declare man innocent in trial’
A WOMAN testified yesterday how she feared for her safety after being approached by a former schoolmate who asked her to declare the man whose trial she was judging as innocent.
The fiscal mess we find ourselves in
Fiscal and financial information and understanding good question — honestly I doubt the majority of the past four-Governments had too much understanding of the real issues and as a result we are in the fiscal mess that we find ourselves. But no one seems will admit or be honest about the reality.
Capital punishment
On the books, legal BUT….since the last hanging 2000 - David Mitchell, when there was a double hanging under the Ingraham Government, the Crown has not been able to win– if you have to use a descriptive word – a Privy Council approval to carry out hanging – 21 years.
Battle 4 Atlantis to give tourism boost
The two Battle 4 Atlantis basketball tournament will bring a combined 7,000 visitors to The Bahamas over the Thanksgiving period, creating “exponential” tourism benefits for the country.
E-commerce usage to surge with ‘familiarity’
A Bahamas-based information technology provider yesterday said e-commerce system usage will increase once companies and consumers become more “familiar” with it.
Port forges crowdfunding partnership with ArawakX
The Grand Bahama Port Authority (GBPA) says it has forged a partnership with the ArawakX crowdfunding platform that will help give the island’s entrepreneurs better access to capital.
17-member Jr Pan Am team named
THE Bahamas Olympic Committee named its 17-member team set to compete at the inaugural Junior Pan American Games.
NCAA Division I baseball: Catcher Bell signs with Tigers
LAHIEM Bell is headed to NCAA Division I baseball.
Man charged with making threats, causing damage
A 25-YEAR-OLD man was charged with making threats and causing damage.
Man denies being in possession of unlicensed firearm, ammunition
A 47-year-old man who denied gun-related charges was yesterday granted bail ahead of his trial.
Man convicted of unlawful sex abandons appeal bid
A 39-YEAR-OLD man convicted of having unlawful sex with a 15-year-old boy has abandoned his bid to appeal his four-year sentence.
32-year-old Man granted conditional discharge
A 32-year-old man who behaved in a disorderly manner when being questioned by police last week was granted a conditional discharge yesterday.
Ayton on Suns record: ‘I got to get 100 more’
Deandre Ayton set another franchise record by becoming the fastest Phoenix Suns player to achieve 100 double doubles.
Team Bahamas heads to U-12 ITF/COTECC team finals in Santo Domingo
COMING off a second-place finish at the sub-regional level, Team Bahamas will now face off against the top finishers from the other regions and the host country in the Under-12 category.
Bahamian players make their presence felt in NCAA Division II Basketball
BAHAMIAN players have been active in early season play at the NCAA Division II level.
Jumpers rule at horse show in Camperdown
SPEED, style and precision ruled the day at the Camperdown Equestrian Centre Semi-Annual Horse Show held this past weekend.
‘A Run for Thanksgiving’ cross country highlights
THE Bahamas Scholastic Athletic Association held its 10th annual Cross-Country event under the theme, “A Run For Thanksgiving” at Goodman’s Bay on Saturday.
