Who will win? Voters mixed
WITH the next general election less than two weeks away, Bahamians have mixed views about which party should be elected to lead the country as it faces the worst economic and health crises of our time.
‘Right this ship in the fastest possible time’
The Bahamas must “right this ship in the shortest possible time” to show creditors it has the post-COVID economic and fiscal crisis under control, a local economist urged yesterday.
Could SOE loss-makers have curbed costs more?
A Bahamian banker yesterday questioned whether loss-making state-owned enterprises (SOEs) did everything they could to curtail costs amid the quadrupling of subsidies at COVID-19’s peak.
Realtor on ‘expressway’ to 3-island expansion
A Bahamian realtor is targeting expansion into Eleuthera, Abaco and Freeport once it finds “the right people” after seeing sales volumes quadruple compared to its first two years in business.
Grand Bahama loses Classica to storm relief
Grand Bahama’s already-fragile economy has lost the benefit of regular calls by the Grand Classica for at least a month after the vessel was redeployed to New Orleans to aid Hurricane Ida restoration.
Rotary and Rotaract offer help
THE Rotary Club of Southeast Nassau, the Rotaract Club of Southeast Nassau Centennial and Rotaract District 7020 hosted a giveaway of large boxes filled with snacks for families of students on Saturday.
Actor Michael K Williams found dead in apartment
BAHAMIAN American actor Michael K Williams was found dead in his New York City apartment yesterday. He was 54 years old.
Bran: New Gov’t will be ‘unpopular’ within year
The DNA’s ex-leader yesterday said he “can almost guarantee” that the general election winner will be “very unpopular” within six-12 months because of the tough fiscal and COVID decisions they must take.
PLP legal threat on quarantine voting
THE Progressive Liberal Party has given Parliamentary Commissioner Lavado Duncanson 36 hours to confirm whether registered voters will be prevented from voting in the next election if they are quarantined or suffering from COVID-19.
Surely we can do better than this
THE desperate state of The Bahamas’ health service struggling with the COVID pandemic is laid bare in this one picture.
Former Cabinet minister’s fraud trial adjourned again
THE fraud trial of former Cabinet minister Elma Campbell has been adjourned once again to ensure the magistrate presiding over the case enforces the mandatory COVID-19 safety protocols in his court.
Straw vendor president dies
STRAW Vendors Business Association president Reverend Esther Thompson died on the weekend, a relative confirmed.
Former Health Minister hits out at pandemic handling
FORMER Health Minister Dr Marcus Bethel said the Minnis administration’s management of the COVID-19 pandemic “leaves much to be desired” and deserves “a poor rating”.
Woman admits falsely accusing boyfriend
A 26-year-old woman who falsely accused her boyfriend of assaulting her yesterday avoided receiving a criminal record after she owned up to her mistake and took responsibility for her actions.
Man accused of sex with 15-year-old
A 31-year-old man was remanded to prison over allegations that he had sex with a minor.
It’s your time
Four years and a few months ago, the people of this wonderful nation lined up in droves to vote the Christie led PLP out of office due to a myriad of reasons coupled with Christie fatigue and serious allegations of corruption. A large majority stood in long lines in the scorching hot sun just for an opportunity to vote Minnis and the FNM into high office. The rest is now history.
Cartwright deserves re-election
Shanendon Cartwright is the Free National Movement (FNM) candidate for the St Barnabas constituency. He is also chairman of the Bahamas Public Parks and Public Beaches Authority. It is assumed by opposition forces that the FNM will be wiped out in New Providence, winning fewer than three seats. Pundits are predicting that the governing party should be able to hold on to St Anne’s, Killarney and Free Town. I believe that notwithstanding Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis’ apparent unpopularity, St Barnabas should re-elect the Mr Cartwright.
Think twice, Elizabeth
Before taking Hubert Ingraham’s advice and voting for former Health Minister Duane Sands . . .
Strachan, Thomas in action in Italy
BAHAMIAN sprinter Anthonique Strachan and high jumper Donald Thomas continued their post-Olympic Games season in separate meets last week in Europe.
D’Angelo Swaby to bring first virtual professional boxing card to Bahamas
WITH live boxing matches off limits due to the coronavirus pandemic, D’Angelo Swaby and his newly formed Hrizan Sports Promotions team will bring the first virtual professional boxing card to the Bahamas.
