BPL $535m bond ‘too late out gate’
The Minnis administration was “too late getting out the gate” on Bahamas Power & Light’s (BPL) mammoth $535m refinancing, an ex-union president said yesterday.
Man dies after Carmichael Road shooting
A man died on Saturday after being injured in a shooting on Carmichael Road on Friday night.
Heavy hand of URCA
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Darville welcomes China gift
HEALTH and Wellness Minister Dr Michael Darville said that the latest donation of medical equipment from the People’s Republic of China will go a long way in the country’s fight against the COVID-19 pandemic.
PM leaves for climate conference
BEFORE leaving for the UN Climate Change Conference in Glasgow, Scotland, over the weekend, Prime Minister Philip “Brave” Davis said he hoped to use the event to sensitise world leaders about the impacts the crisis has on small nations like The Bahamas.
Legacy of the FNM
I recently heard Tommy Turnquest, a former leader of the Free National Movement, listing his party’s accomplishments after four terms in office.
Street lighting, ground fog and joggers
I write to complain of a very dangerous situation that has been evident for several weeks and months. I leave for my office early each morning in order to prepare for the day.
Accord signed for litigation over climate damage
THE Prime Minister of Antigua and Barbuda – current chair of the Alliance of Small Island States (AOSIS) – and the Prime Minister of Tuvalu has signed an historic accord that opens the way for ground-breaking litigation before international courts. This offers a novel legal path to address the severe damage to Small Island States caused by climate change.
Ayton sidelined with right leg contusion – Suns centre posts second straight double double
Deandre Ayton had his second consecutive double double of the season but was also sidelined with a right leg contusion.
Aftershock Boxing Club hosts its first show in COVID-19 pandemic
VALENTINO Knowles and Keishno Major, two former top notch amateur boxers turned coaches and now organisers, were both quite impressed with what they saw from their newly formed Aftershock Boxing Club on Saturday night.
Burrows and Tigers get wins over Woodswide and Capers, Gibson and Huskies open season victorious
THE 2021-22 Atlantic University Sport men’s basketball season tipped off on October 29 and several Bahamians were active for their respective programmes in opening weekend double headers.
Prince catches three TDs
PRINCE Strachan continues to post standout numbers in his senior season of prep football.
I-Elite Bahamas-plus takes 18-under title
BIRTHDAY boy Albert Cartwright and Geron Sands were quite pleased with the way their I-Elite Bahamas-plus team played at the fifth annual World Comes to the Palm Beaches International Baseball Tournament.
Two dead, one injured after Fort Fincastle shooting
Two men are dead and another was injured after a shooting incident in the Fort Fincastle area on Friday night.
Court rules comedian has case to answer
A magistrate on Friday ruled that comedian Wellington Roberts, who was last year accused of inciting a riot, does have a case to answer.
Man sentenced to 18 months over brick of cocaine
A man caught with a brick of cocaine he claimed he found on a local beach was on Friday sentenced to 18 months in prison.
45-year sentence for murder affirmed by Court of Appeal
THE Court of Appeal has affirmed the 45-year prison sentence of a man who was convicted of killing his father two years ago.
Activist calls for more police training on women's rights
A LOCAL activist has highlighted the need for more police training as it relates to women’s rights in the country, days after a woman was indecently assaulted by a man with whom she was forced to share a cell.
Seabreeze MP organises free mammograms for her constituency
WITH October recognised as Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Seabreeze MP Leslia Miller-Brice organised free mammograms for women living in the area she represents.
Updated requirements for air travel to the U.S.
STARTING on November 8, foreign national air travellers (those who are not US citizens or US permanent residents) to the United States will be required—with only very limited exceptions—to be fully vaccinated, and to provide proof of vaccination status prior to boarding an aircraft to fly to the United States.
