Columbus and The Bahamas
So very nearly the 12 plus ft high statue of Columbus was nearly knocked off its plinth…been there mind you 200 plus years and till last week no one really bothered him... possibly one of the most photographed locations other than the Nassau Water Tower.
Double payment
I am concerned that this new government is seeming to start its term by showing unfairness toward many civil servants. How can retirees who in many cases are already in good financial standing be paid new salaries up front when many civil servants are waiting to be paid monies they are owed?
Political posturing
You don’t have to be Albert Einstein to work out why the COVID deaths and new cases are on an upward spiral in the Bahamas. The previous PM was a doctor so was trained to respond to a pandemic such as COVID and generally took sensible precautions/options to protect the citizenry.
Pittsburgh couple donates equipment to Rand Hospital
RAND Memorial Hospital was the recipient of a generous donation this week in memory of a former patient.
Tow truck driver: I did not knock down work colleague
A wheelchair bound tow truck driver denied knocking his colleague down with his vehicle when he was questioned in police custody, a court was told.
Man who left his brother bleeding given probation
A 32-year-old man who left his brother bleeding after he struck him in the head during a disagreement was yesterday placed on a year’s probation.
‘Stay away from alleged victim’
A SAN Salvador woman has been ordered to stay away from a woman she allegedly assaulted until the matter is fully ventilated in court.
Man denies injuring police officer
A MAN who denied injuring a police officer was yesterday granted bail before his trial.
Poultry farmer: ‘It’s like we’re spinning on hamster wheel’
An Abaco poultry farmer yesterday said the agriculture industry would become more appealing to entrepreneurs and investors if the Government eliminates tiresome bureaucracy.
14-member Bahamas cricket team named for Antigua
The Bahamas Cricket Association has released the names of the 14-member team that will represent the country at the International Cricket Council’s World Cup Division Qualifier Tournament that starts on November 6th in Antigua.
Promising start for Peyton Wong in collegiate equestrian season
THE collegiate equestrian competition season is off to a promising start for Peyton Wong.
Bahamians perform well in ITA Cup
FORMERLY known as the Small College Nationals, the ITA Cup has a history dating back to 1986, and it is the only singles and doubles national championship event for the Division II and NAIA levels.
Mark Knowles brings back Baha Mar Cup
RETIRED Bahamian legendary tennis player Mark Knowles is excited to be bringing the Baha Mar Cup back to the Bahamas for the second time.
PETER YOUNG: Will climate conference really make a difference?
PEOPLE have been talking about the upcoming climate summit for so long that it is hard to believe it is now really upon us. Under the presidency of the UK, the 2021 UN Climate Change Conference will take place in Glasgow, Scotland’s largest city, from 31 October to 12 November.
FACE TO FACE: A family living up to the legacy of a legend
WHEN a giant of a man leaves the imprint of his footstep on this Earth, it can be seen for generations to come.
EDITORIAL: Dream turned to nightmare for sporting stars
WHAT is the point of a promise if it remains unfulfilled?
Discussion on vote process
MINISTER of National Security Wayne Munroe said discussions are ongoing about improving the voting process.
Embassies hit by 75% auto delivery plummet
Bahamas-based diplomatic missions are among those hit by a vehicle backlog where local dealers receive as little as 25 percent of their orders as the global supply chain crisis worsens.
Bank loss leaves Family Islands ‘out of economy’
Exuma’s Chamber of Commerce yesterday said it is aiming to engage the Government over the “devastating” impact the island has suffered from losing “two-thirds” of its bank branches.
