J Barrie Farrington was a ‘visionary leader’ and true friend to tennis
MANY would remember J Barrie Farrington for his stellar work as a hotel executive, but he was revered by others for his tremendous accomplishments as a rugby, baseball, softball and tennis player, mentor and a friend of sports.
‘I love Phoenix, I’m really disappointed we haven’t gotten a deal done yet’
AS the preseason comes to a close, contract negotiations between Deandre Ayton and the Phoenix Suns remain at a standstill while he continues to produce on the floor.
ALICIA WALLACE: Fashion parade and dress code police
DRESS codes, to some people, are necessary. To others, they are restrictive. The way they are received depends heavily on the reason they are introduced, the effectiveness in addressing that cause, enforcement, and the consequences, both intended and unintended, of their existence. It often seems as though we like dress codes. It isn’t that we particularly enjoy being constrained, but watching other people fail to meet the standard appears to be a favourite pastime.
EDITORIAL: We must not become numb to COVID death toll
THE biggest issue facing The Bahamas before the election remains the biggest issue facing the nation after the election.
Reid: Second chance programme could reduce reoffending levels
PASTOR Carlos Reid has described the government’s newly announced Second Chance jobs programme as a “past due” initiative, one he believes that could spark a decline in the recidivism rate among offenders.
Now you can apply to get your records expunged
THE Rehabilitation of Offenders Committee has been directed to begin expunging the records of people convicted of breaking Emergency Orders, committee chairman Paul Farquharson said yesterday.
Cruise ship vaccination policy to be extended
TOURISM, Investments and Aviation Minister Chester Cooper says the government will extend its vaccination policy for cruise ships seeking to enter a port in The Bahamas until next year.
Rosa’s final words: Please pray for us
AN Andros woman is dead from COVID-19 after being airlifted to New Providence for treatment while her elderly mother remains in hospital fighting the disease.
Ex-minister: Economy ‘too open’ for COVID
A former health minister is warning The Bahamas “will regret” failing to impose tougher curbs to control COVID-19 as the economy is “far more open than it ought to be”.
CIBC: ‘Business as usual’ for Bahamas despite regional sale
CIBC FirstCaribbean yesterday said it was “business as usual” for its Bahamas operations despite its move to exit five smaller regional jurisdictions.
AID’s $1.5m reason for ‘no Christmas stock shortages’
A major Bahamian retailer yesterday pledged there will be “no Christmas inventory shortages” despite ongoing global supply chain disruption, with $1.5m in merchandise due to arrive this month.
Nassau’s first five-ship arrivals since COVID
Nassau Cruise Port will today host five vessels for the first time since COVID-19 struck in March 2020, its top executive asserting: “We’re on the road to recovery.”
Family Island resorts ‘psyched’ on rebound
A senior tourism executive yesterday said Family Island hotels are “pretty psyched” about the upcoming winter season as they remain on track to beat 2021 forecasts by near 20 percentage points.
‘No proper search and rescue for Rashard’
THE family of 30-year-old Rashard Cooper who went missing last week in Abaco is not satisfied with the police investigation and claims that a proper search and rescue was never carried out by authorities that fateful day.
Psychiatric test for man after statue smashed
A 37-year-old man accused of trespassing on Government House property and partially damaging a Christopher Columbus statue has been remanded pending a psychiatric evaluation.
‘We have enough second doses until shipment’
HEALTH Minister Dr Michael Darville said yesterday that officials believe the country has enough vaccine supplies to ensure that Bahamians can receive their second doses without disruption until the next shipment of vaccines arrives early next month.
‘PEOPLE ARE DYING IN DROVES’ – SANDS: Former minister says change our policy or accept frequent deaths
AS people continue to die in “droves” painting an “ugly” picture of The Bahamas’ COVID-19 fatality rate, a senior physician says there continues to be a disconnect between the public’s perception of the virus’ implications and the challenges it has caused in healthcare.
Honouring our unsung heroes
There has been much ado lately about who and what defines a, “National Hero”.
Too many Governor Generals
Governor General C A Smith was appointed to his post in June 2019 by the former Free National Movement (FNM) government.
