Disaster chair: No one ‘deliberately negligent’
The Disaster Reconstruction Authority’s (DRA) ex-chairman yesterday said he does not believe any of its staff were “deliberately negligent” as allegations continue to swirl around its performance.
Pair accused of importing firearms remanded to prison
A MAN and a woman accused of importing several firearms, including a prohibited weapon, into the country were remanded to prison pending their bail hearing.
A sailing legend
I was saddened to learn of the passing to Sir Godfrey Kelly, co-founder of the Cat Island Regatta which started in Knowles, Cat Island in 1956. I first came to know Sir Godfrey when I served as President of the Cat Island Sailing Club Association, organisers of the regatta.
Davis’ LA Rams media strategy
With the Cincinnati Bengals set to face the Los Angeles Rams at the $5 billion SoFi Stadium in Super Bowl LVI, politically astute NFL enthusiasts in The Bahamas can see faint parallels between the Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) government and the team representing the NFC.
Jailed for indecent assault on 14-year-old
A 39-year-old who admitted to touching a teenage girl’s private parts last year was yesterday sentenced to one year in prison.
Two charged over murders
A MAN and a teenager were remanded to prison yesterday after being charged with two separate murders.
Equestrian Millie Vlasov displays strong performance in Spain’s Andalusia Sunshine Tour
On path to represent Bahamas at the CAC Games in 2023
EQUESTRIAN Millie Vlasov is firmly on the path to representing The Bahamas at the 2023 CAC Games after her strong performance in the first weekend of the Andalusia Sunshine Tour in Vejer de la Frontera, Spain.
$3,000 fine for marijuana possession
A 50-year-old man was fined $3,000 yesterday after pleading guilty to drug possession with intent to supply.
National Family Island Regatta cancelled for third straight year
For the third consecutive year, the National Family Island Regatta has been cancelled due to the spread of the coronavirus pandemic, National Regatta chairman Danny Strachan has confirmed.
Expectations loom large for infielder Daunte Stuart
FOLLOWING a breakout campaign as a sophomore, expectations loom large for Daunte Stuart headed into the upcoming 2022 campaign as one of the top players in the Southland Conference.
Romad Dean on the rise in OSBA
ROMAD Dean continues his series of impressive performances in the second half of the Ontario Scholastic Basketball Association season.
Travis Munnings eliminated from Eurocup qualifier contention
TRAVIS Munnings and Sporting Lisboa Benfica have been eliminated from FIBA EuroCup playoff contention but remain strong contenders locally in Portugal’s Liga Portuguesa de Basquetebol (LPB).
Bahamas Interscholastic Equestrian League regular season ends
THE Bahamas Interscholastic Equestrian League regular season came to a close last weekend, with riders from grades 4-12 in schools across New Providence marking the league’s first year as Region 13 of Zone 4 of the US-based Interscholastic Equestrian Association (IEA).
The Bahamas Golf Federation congrats ‘young chef Chris’ establish
NORMALLY only the performances of the players are celebrated on the golf course, but today the Bahamas Golf Federation is recognising the achievement of rising young star Christopher Knowles in the classroom.
WORLD VIEW: Don’t be fooled into thinking Ukraine crisis won’t have any impact on us
GLOBAL tension is rising concerning Ukraine, the second largest country in Europe after Russia which it borders. Ukraine was a part of the defunct Soviet union, declaring its independence in 1991 when the Union dissolved.
THE KDK REPORT: From dawn to sunset
The proprietor of my after-school day care loved to watch soap operas. It was such a constant fixture of my childhood that I learned the theme song for each show long before I could properly tie my laces.
INSIGHT: The same old blame game over government business
THE row over contracts at the Disaster Reconstruction Authority is exactly the kind of depressing finger-pointing that leaves so many people disillusioned with politics in The Bahamas.
Ministry to be relocated from Downtown Freeport
MINISTER of State for Public Service Pia Glover-Rolle has revealed the Ministry of Public Service Office will be relocated from downtown Freeport to more suitable and adequate accommodation.
