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.
Bahamians star in Minor League baseball
D’Shawn Knowles has opened September with a productive stretch at the plate while Lucius Fox Jr hit his first home run at the AAA level to highlight the weekend for Bahamian players in Minor League Baseball.
Danrad Knowles scores game high 17 in first appearance in Spain
It took just days for Danrad Knowles to display the flashes of brilliance AD Cantbasket 04 expected when they signed the former Houston Cougar to his first pro contract.
09062021 EDITION
Monday, 6th September, 2021.
EDITORIAL: We need policies, not childish insults
YOU would hope we could do better.
GB attorneys fear voter disenfranchisement
THREE Grand Bahama based attorneys have expressed concerns about voter disenfranchisement on the island, particularly concerning those displaced residents of East End and West End.
WORLD VIEW: Kenya’s President wants ‘steadfast leadership’ by Commonwealth Secretariat
IT is good to see the President of Kenya, Uhuru Kenyatta, has nominated his Cabinet Secretary for Defence, Monica Juma, for the post of Commonwealth Secretary-General.
The KDK Report: No way out
I’ve lived in three different countries and four different states and one of the many lessons I’ve learned throughout my travels is that the person who is quick to smile is the same person who is quick to cry. As diametrically opposed as the two may be, they remain two halves of the same coin.
INSIGHT: A few gestures and prayers won’t cut it for Dorian’s forgotten families
LAST week marked the anniversary of the landfall of Hurricane Dorian –- the strongest storm to ever hit The Bahamas. In the days leading up to that anniversary date of September 1, I waited to see if the government would take a break from campaign activity to memorialise those who were snatched away, leaving behind broken hearts and unspeakable trauma.
Man dead after traffic accident and bee attack
A MALE passenger is dead and another man is in hospital after a traffic accident and bee attack in Grand Bahama on Saturday.
