American Corner renewed at University of The Bahamas
US CHARGÉ d’Affaires Usha Pitts and University of The Bahamas President Dr Rodney Smith have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) renewing the American Corner at UB’s Oakes Field campus.
Humane Society holds adoptathon
THE Bahamas Humane Society is having a three-day “adoptathon” for cats and dogs this month to help relieve the “overwhelmed” facility.
Crisis Centre calls for govt to create sex offences court
THE Bahamas Crisis Centre said it hopes the government follows through on the creation of a sexual offences court, noting that it has been calling for the establishment of such a court for years.
‘I’ll stand for FNM chairman’
A candidate vying for the position of Free National Movement chairman in the party’s upcoming convention says the organisation is at a critical point and if it does not have a turnaround, it will be in “serious trouble” come the next general election.
Republic debate not on agenda
MAKING The Bahamas a republic is not on the agenda of the Davis administration, according to Press Secretary Clint Watson.
$25k prize to break vaccine hesitancy
PEOPLE who receive their first vaccination shot between December 13 and December 31 will be eligible to win a $25,000 cash prize.
UPDATED: Health officials block carnival
THE Ministry of Health has rejected a company’s request to hold the Christmas Carnival event this year, according to Press Secretary Clint Watson.
EQUINOR SPILL STILL A THREAT: Study says high levels of oil remain on ground despite recovery work
A NEW report has found that despite 18 months of weathering and remediation at the Equinor site in Grand Bahama post Hurricane Dorian there remains high concentrations of oil in and around the area.
Groves must be turning in his grave
Grand Bahamians were shocked after hearing news of the International Bazaar being in flames for the second time in weeks, which has led to speculations that an arsonist is behind the two fires.
At XULA Gold Rush, Jacobi Bain and partner Ramirez ranked 2nd in doubles
THE Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) 2021-22 preseason NAIA rankings are out and Jacobi Bain and partner Juan Ramirez are ranked second in doubles.
Decision is keeping tourists out
It was with disbelief that I read your article today that Tourism Minister Chester Cooper has declared that the Health Visa for Bahamian residents will be abolished. He says this is because of “too much complications”! What about the same problems facing international visitors wanting to come to The Bahamas?
Zimbabwe rights
Zimbabweans are living in conditions that prevail in war zones such as abductions, torture, death, kidnapping and unlawful arrests. Even though Zimbabweans are not in official war, there is no peace in Zimbabwe. It is really bewildering and strange for Zimbabweans to celebrate International Day of Peace.
Six months in jail for stabbing mother of his child
A 28-year-old man who admitted stabbing his child’s mother about the body during an argument was yesterday sentenced to six months in prison.
Probation order over false report
A 36-year-old man was put on two years probation yesterday and ordered to compensate police after admitting to making a false report to officers last week.
Three arrests over marijuana find
THREE men were arrested in Grand Bahama on Wednesday for possession of 2.5 pounds of suspect marijuana.
Dentry Mortimer Jr teams up to win Lil Mo doubles title
THE Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association extended congratulations to Dentry Mortimer Jr and his partner Eduardo Menezes for teaming up to win the boys under-16 doubles title at the Lil Mo competition at the Palm Beach Gardens Tennis Center in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida.
If re-elected, Miller and Hinsey confident they can take Bahamas Golf Federation to ‘higher heights’
WITH another strong, vibrant team in place, incumbent president Lynford ‘Neil’ Miller and vice president Anthony Hinsey are confident that they can take the Bahamas Golf Federation to higher heights, once they are re-elected.
STATESIDE: Make no mistake, the game’s already begun before the first votes are cast
These days, it often seems like the United States actually has four major political parties, not just the two-party duopoly which has prevailed for much of the past 100 years. While there have been exceptions like Ross Perot in 1992 and Ralph Nader in 2000, third-party candidates have rarely influenced national election results in recent decades.
FRONT PORCH: Where’s our appetite for moving towards a republic?
ON one of his trips to a Family Island to discuss independence for The Bahamas, Sir Lynden Pindling was confronted by an older lady who accepted the country should become a sovereign nation. But she added a warning cum proviso: “We’re going to keep the Queen though!?”
