Minister Bowleg outlines ‘Blueprint for Change’
Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture Mario Bowleg gave his first parliamentary address since he was appointed to the post and highlighted how his administration plans to develop Bahamian sport during its tenure.
College players make their debuts at the JuCo level
SEVERAL Bahamian collegiate basketball players made their season debuts with new programmes at the JuCo level in NJCAA basketball.
NAUGHTY’S NFL PICKS - WEEK 9
LAST WEEK: 8-7 SEASON: 86-36
Jonquel Jones delivers another double double, Foxes stay undefeated in FIBA EuroLeague
JONQUEL Jones delivered another double double and her UMMC Ekaterinburg Foxes remained undefeated in FIBA Women’s EuroLeague play in Europe.
ALICIA WALLACE: We’re not here with a begging bowl but with a demand for real action
THE United Nations Climate Summit, COP26, is drawing 30,000 to Glasgow, Scotland, this week and next. More than 200 countries are party to the United Nations Framework Convention, first established at the Rio Earth summit in 1992.
EDITORIAL: PM Davis brings clear voice to climate talks
Prime Minister Philip “Brave” Davis spoke on behalf of our future before the world yesterday.
Gibson disputes news report
LONG Island MP Adrian Gibson has taken issue with an article appearing in a local daily saying it contains evidence of “parroting a political claptrap” on social media.
Sands: A fourth wave could still hit country
FORMER Health Minister Dr Duane Sands believes the coast is not clear in the fight against COVID-19 and that a fourth wave is possible despite current falling case numbers.
Bahamas to benefit from agriculture initiative
THE Bahamas will benefit from the Agriculture Innovation Mission for Climate (AIM for Climate) – a major new initiative led by the United Arab Emirates and United States with the support of over 30 governments.
Activist: PM’s speech underwhelming
AFTER Prime Minister Philip “Brave” Davis’ speech to world leaders, one environmental activist has called out the government’s response to local environmental issues.
Port beats revenue forecasts by $1.5m
Nassau’s major commercial shipping port beat its original revenue forecast by almost $1.5m for its 2021 financial year, although profits declined by 7.7 percent year-over-year.
Oil explorer shouldn’t be ‘blip on the radar’
An oil explorer’s financial woes should mean its bid to renew its four Bahamian licences is “not even a blip on the radar” for the Government, environmental activists argued yesterday.
Murder convict fails to release $11.4m freeze
A convict serving a 50-year sentence for murder has failed in a bid to overturn an Order that froze up to $11.4m of his assets held by Bahamian financial institutions.
‘Out on a limb’ over strong boating 2022
The Bahamas is on course to enjoy “one of its best years for yachting and boating in a very long time” in 2022, the Association of Bahamas Marinas (ABM) vice-president predicted yesterday.
‘Can’t account’ for all BAMSI set-up spend
The Christie administration’s investment in the Bahamas Agricultural and Marine Science Institute (BAMSI) could not be fully accounted for but may have hit $80m, an ex-minister affirmed yesterday.
‘Please tell me how my son died’
THE mother of the prison inmate found dead on Monday is asking officials to come forward with answers to her son’s death.
$90m hospital projects now face ‘concerns’
THE government is hoping to meet with the BECK Group to discuss several concerns relating to a $90m contract signed between the company and the former administration for key infrastructural upgrades to public health facilities in New Providence and Grand Bahama.
‘WE’RE VICTIM OF YOUR MISTAKES’: Brave tells climate summit Bahamas needs action - now
PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis has urged world leaders to show courage in the fight against climate change, warning that the world is running out of time to prevent disaster.
Townhouse’s helping hand for Harbour Island students
ROMALIA’S Townhouse donated 65 backpack school bags and 36 drawstring bags with assorted school supplies, nutritional snacks and toiletries to the Harbour Island All Age School last month.
