Former national volleyball team player Hubert Williams dies age 66
THE Bahamas Volleyball Federation and the New Providence Volleyball Association is mourning the passing of one of its long-time former national team players, Hubert Williams, who was considered a gentle giant and a consummate team player.
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Tuesday, 7th September, 2021.
EDITORIAL: Picture tells the story of our COVID failures
IN this column last month, we said that as a country we had failed to protect our healthcare system.
PETER YOUNG: Love him or hate him Marmite Morgan has cause to celebrate
The words of wisdom of George Orwell, the prolific English writer and critic and author of the famous works “Animal Farm” and “1984”, are quoted so often because invariably they are apposite and sum up what others are thinking.
FACE TO FACE: Man on a mission to take the mystery out of cryptocurrency
IN recent years, cryptocurrencies have proven to be a new, yet strong asset in the world of finance. Certain cryptocurrencies continue to see extraordinary returns. With more stakeholders from different sectors now gaining interest in its potential, cryptocurrency is predicted to maintain its footing in terms of market growth.
Moultrie: Don’t believe what you hear on social media
HALSON Moultrie has denied social media speculation that he is linked with the Coalition of Independents.
University revises COVID policy
UNIVERSITY of The Bahamas has revised its COVID-19 entry policies for unvaccinated people after receiving heavy criticism from union members and students.
Seven new deaths confirmed
THE country’s COVID- 19 death toll has increased by seven after deaths that were previously under investigation were reclassified as coronavirus related.
Mitchell criticises Minnis for dancing at political rallies
THE Progressive Liberal Party has criticised Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis for “dancing on stage” at recent political rallies as the COVID-19 death toll continues to climb.
Moore says Ingraham support of Sands ‘reckless’ before vote
ONE of the founding fathers of the Free National Movement has taken issue with remarks made by former Prime Minister Hubert Ingraham over the weekend endorsing Elizabeth incumbent Dr Duane Sands.
Minnis gives his support to WSC chairman Gibson
PRIME Minister Dr Hubert Minnis fully endorsed Water & Sewerage chairman Adrian Gibson last night, days after questions emerged about contracts awarded under the Long Island MP’s tenure.
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.
