Swimmers qualify for CARIFTA
SWIMMERS qualified for the CARIFTA Games during the Blue Waves 2022 Invitational at the Betty Kelly Kenning Swim Complex where the Barracudas Swim Club emerged as the overall winners on Saturday.
Bahamas split games in FIBA World Cup qualifying
Team Bahamas split the pair of games in the second window of FIBA Americas World Cup 2023 qualifiers.
World Junior Tennis Pre-qualifier: Under-14 boys 2nd overall, girls 6th
AFTER taking an unblemished record into the final, the Bahamas boys’ under-14 team fell a little bit short against Guatemala in the Pre- Qualifying World Junior Tennis tournament in El Salvador.
Protect the property owners
I completely agree with Sam Duncombe when she raises the question: “Why are we paying taxes when our homes are not protected …?”
The terror remembered
Long ago in Hungary my father John lived a life of challenges. Never had he experienced freedom or the ability to express himself fully as Magyar Land was oppressed by The Soviet.
Haitian candidate on Ukraine
On Thursday, Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered military forces and missiles in Ukraine. A few hours later, a Haitian political leader Werley Nortreus has said he wants the Caribbean nations to stay away from Ukraine's ongoing crisis to protect the Caribbean territories.
Woodside and Capers extend winning streak
DIANGELO Woodside and his Cape Breton Capers concluded the home portion of their Atlantic University Sport regular season and extended their win streak to five games.
Not a good way to start day when IMF comes knocking
IN this segment, we will explore The Bahamas’ current standing with the International Monetary Fund (IMF), who they are and why they are important. When the IMF comes knocking, it is not always a good way to start the day. But does this mean that the Bahamian government is out of time to meet its debt obligations, control spending and reduce borrowing?
Super Value ‘safeguards’ on Ukraine flour fall-out
Super Value’s principal yesterday said it had sought to “protect the country” from further harm caused by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine through ordering extra supplies of flour.
DPM: ‘Lots more to do’ to improve governance
The deputy prime minister says the Davis administration condemns corruption on all its forms, adding: “It makes us weaker as a society”.
Shanendon Cartwright elected FNM deputy leader, Dr Duane Sands voted in as chairman
SHANENDON Cartwright and Dr Duane Sands won the headline races at the Free National Movement’s convention on Friday, completing the party’s leadership team as it recovers from last year’s overwhelming general election loss.
Govt to ramp up social services initiatives amid Ukraine concerns
AS government plans to ramp up its social services initiatives in anticipation of implications due to the ongoing war, officials want to ensure that the ministry responsible for assistance has a sufficient budget to help people in need.
Auditor General's Office looking into Minnis administration's pandemic spending
AUDITOR General Terrance Bastian says his office is in the beginning steps of looking into the former Minnis administration’s pandemic spending, particularly the food programme.
FNM leader believes public 'disappointed' by govt's marital rape issue response
FREE National Movement Leader Michael Pintard says he believes the public has been “disappointed” by government’s response to the issue of marital rape.
A COMIC'S VIEW: A scandal in opposition, business as usual in power
THE more things change, the more they stay the same.
DIANE PHILLIPS: Ty’s Place - every dish served with love, hope and heart
DOWN a narrow no-name road off Village Road at the end of the pavement lies a 120-year-old Bahamian cottage. The sign above the veranda says Ty’s Place. If you’ve ever been there, you will never forget the day and the experience. If you’ve never been there, tomorrow is not too soon.
EDITORIAL: Ukraine conflict will affect us all
OVER the past two nights, the world has looked on in horror as Russia invaded Ukraine in a war in Eastern Europe long warned against, but now taking place.
‘Minnis has no standing to accuse us of hypocrisy’
TOURISM, Investments and Aviation Minister Chester Cooper said former Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis has “no moral standing” to accuse the Davis administration of “hypocrisy” regarding its decision to give a no-bid contract to Colina Insurance Limited for services under the Bahamas Travel Health Visa programme.
