Political parties
You can’t take politicians or political parties seriously, particularly when they say they have the interest of the public at heart.
Fox Hill incident
Once again the families of the four persons killed on the 27th December, 2013, in Fox Hill are forced to endure another Christmas season without any resolution or closure on the murder of their family members.
Who gets to use Hon?
Always thought you had to be a Minister in a Ministerial appointment today or a Minister who had been a Minister to two-terms, but it seems on election as ab MP today upstarts are using Honourable/Hon as a prefix to their names.
Food for the homeless thanks to Rotary Event
THE Rotary Club of Grand Bahama distributed hot breakfast and food care packages to the homeless community and a local homeless shelter in Grand Bahama on Saturday.
Eight women, 17 men in BLTA Giorgio Baldacci Open Nationals
THE field is complete for the Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association’s 2021 Giorgio Baldacci Open Nationals with a total of eight women and 17 men entered in the week-long tournament scheduled to begin on Monday at the National Tennis Centre.
Man jailed for stabbing his child's mother with fork
A 36-year-old man who admitted to stabbing his child’s mother in the head with a fork was sentenced to nine months in prison yesterday.
Ecstasy in his luggage costs American $1,000 fine
AN American tourist who was found with ecstasy pills in his luggage at Lynden Pindling International Airport was yesterday fined $1,000.
‘Pay $1,000 for receiving stolen car parts’
A 29-year-old man was yesterday ordered to pay $1,000 to avoid spending three months behind bars after admitting to receiving stolen car parts earlier this year.
Minister says PHA responsible for hospital security
NATIONAL Security Minister Wayne Munroe has responded to calls for more law enforcement presence at public health facilities after a patient attacked another patient at the Princess Margaret Hospital on the weekend.
Chantel ready to celebrate after historic Miss Universe finish
AFTER a historic finish in the top ten and snagging the “Carnival Spirit” award at the 70th Miss Universe pageant over the weekend, Bahamian beauty queen Chantel O’Brian is now eager to unwind and relax…with some sky juice that is.
In fight to end gender-based violence, Zonta turns Englerston and Family Islands “orange”
Women of the Zonta Clubs in Eleuthera and Abaco brought the “Orange the World” campaign to life on their islands, spreading the word that people everywhere should say “No!” to gender-based violence.
PETER YOUNG: After scandal and blunders is the clock ticking loudly for Boris?
In Britain, it is said politicians as a species need to have the skin of a rhinoceros to thrive or even survive in the hurly-burly of their chosen occupation.
FACE TO FACE: Nikkiah’s road led to her being in the frontline in the fight against COVID
MANY years ago, a wonderful little food store with family charm and great prices was located on the corner of Market and Quakoo Streets. Utoy’s Food Mart was special. It was owned by Eustan and Mary Forbes.
Bain insists he will appeal after being ordered by court to pay woman $64,000
COALITION of Independents leader Lincoln Bain yesterday repeated his determination to appeal a court ruling that ordered him to pay $64,000 to a woman after finding he did not invest or return the money she wanted him to hold in a trust for her for three years.
EDITORIAL: A Christmas party for the party in power
A NEW twist on the Christmas Carnival saga emerged yesterday – that the request for temporary approval to bring in equipment, apparatus, trailers and supplies for the event came from no less than the Progressive Liberal Party.
Make a difference for others this Christmas
TWO local charities are calling on the public to assist them to make certain that those for whom they care feel loved during the upcoming Christmas season.
First arrivals get their booster vaccinations
WITH booster COVID-19 shots available to the general public 18 years and older as of yesterday, a number of people showed up at the Kendal Isaacs Gymnasium to receive a third dose of the vaccine.
Carnival operator to seek judicial review if go-ahead not given
BJORN Ferguson, the newly retained lawyer for carnival operator McCafferty Enterprises, suggested yesterday his client would seek judicial review proceedings in the Supreme Court if his application to host the Christmas Carnival event is not granted approval.
The nation salutes Queen Chantel
YOUTH, Sports and Culture Minister Mario Bowleg has congratulated Miss Bahamas Universe Chantel O’Brian on making history by placing in the top ten at the Miss Universe pageant held in Israel.
