UB faculty demands COVID policy rethink
THE union that represents the University of The Bahamas’ faculty and the school’s Student Government Association have come out against the university’s strict new COVID-19 policy.
‘TIME FOR ACTION NOT JUST WORDS’: All candidates urged to ensure they deliver on reform promises
Anti-corruption campaigners yesterday warned that mere political promises will not cut it as The Bahamas faces “dire and irreversible circumstances” unless the next administration adopts urgent reforms.
Candidates challenged to commit to reform
A NON-profit and civic foundation has appealed to all nominated candidates seeking election “to publicly commit to actionable” reform on areas that have long prohibited the country’s forward development.
Government procurement legislation takes effect
AFTER months of preparation, and years of legislative reform, the government’s landmark public procurement legislation took effect on Wednesday.
‘It was inhumane to put me in cell with coughing man’
A FREEPORT woman who was charged with assault is claiming “inhumane” treatment after police allegedly put her in a male cell with a coughing man and ignored her requests to be transferred.
Man beat girlfriend who he blamed for getting him sick
A magistrate yesterday discharged a man who assaulted his girlfriend for getting him sick during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Couple deny having sex in public
A couple accused of having sex in public are set to stand trial at the end of this month.
17-year-old denies assault with knife
A teenager who denied assaulting another with a deadly instrument was granted bail ahead of his trial.
Teen who pushed cop told to behave
A teenager who tried to intervene in the lawful arrest of her brother must stay out of trouble for three months to avoid spending 30 days in prison.
Teen who pushed cop told to behave
A teenager who tried to intervene in the lawful arrest of her brother must stay out of trouble for three months to avoid spending 30 days in prison.
The voting rights of quarantined
I write in response to your column of September 1, 2021, entitled “Why is there no plan for the Quarantined?” Good question! The answers that have been offered by the “powers that be” thus far lie somewhere in the range between pathetic and paralyzed.
Independence of the press?
I thought the press was supposed to be fair and impartial. If so, the behaviour of one media group in particular in the lead up to this election is positively shameful.
Jones named Kia Eastern Conference Player of Month
For the second time this season, Jonquel Jones has been named the WNBA’s Kia Eastern Conference Player of Month.
Jacobi Bain set to play his freshman year for Gold Rush tennis team
FOR the past two weeks, Jacobi Bain has been preparing for his entry at Xavier University in New Orleans, Louisiana where he will be playing his freshman year for the Gold Rush men’s tennis team this year.
EDITORIAL: Free school food could make a big difference
THE word ahead of Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis’ speech last night was that there would be a big announcement – and a free school meals programme certainly fit the bill.
STATESIDE: Has America lost its mind? Maybe
Hurricane Ida brought gloom, cloudy weather and occasional monsoon rain to the American Northeast yesterday. The dismal weather created a fitting backdrop for a generally discouraging outlook for Democrats and liberals.
FRONT PORCH: The liberating power of reading
“Once you learn to read, you will be forever free.” - Frederick Douglass
Christian Council criticises campaign ads
THE Bahamas Christian Council has spoken out against the negative election ads being produced this campaign, saying name calling and character smearing will not advance the nation.
FNM reveals manifesto promises on marijuana, BPL
THE Free National Movement has pledged to “review an increase to the minimum wage,” pass legislation to replace the emergency orders and introduce a medical marijuana industry if the party secures another term.
