THE KDK REPORT: A ram in the bush
NONE of us can recall the exact details of the day we were born so our knowledge of that day is limited to what our parents tell us. Despite this, every birthday is a cause for celebration whether someone organises it or we are old enough to do it ourselves. Some, like myself, prefer to travel to celebrate while others enjoy a quiet evening at home with loved ones. Many like to throw parties where food, cake, music and alcoholic beverages are typical expectancies and turning milestone ages like 18 and 50 often triggers the most extravagant events.
INSIGHT: No way forward for a government that lacks answers
IF the government wanted to move on from issues surrounding press access, it didn’t make a convincing case to talk about anything else this week.
EDITORIAL: We must protect the future of fishing
SOMETIMES, we can be our own worst enemy.
Bahamas sees $900m boost from marine areas expansion
The Bahamas has generated a $900m annual economic boost by expanding its Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) to cover 20 percent of the country’s coastal environment, studies have estimated.
‘Folly’: Over one-third of fish catches shady
Bahamians were yesterday warned it was “folly” to believe the oceans have an inexhaustible fisheries supply after it was revealed that 36 percent of landed catches are illegal or unregulated.
Minister: Investors only ‘prefer’ short term Gov’t bonds
A Cabinet minister yesterday conceded that Bahamian investors are only interested in short-term government debt after a one-year issue was oversubscribed by 14 percent.
Minister backs Grand Bahama students to excel
EDUCATION Minister Glenys Hanna Martin is optimistic Grand Bahama and Abaco students will excel, despite the double ordeal of Hurricane Dorian and the COVID-19 pandemic.
$500,000 grant for university to develop centre
UNIVERSITY of The Bahamas received a $500,000 grant from the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) on Friday for the development of the Centre of Entrepreneurship and Innovation at its Grand Bahama campus.
Huge backlog keeping pressure on hospitals
FORMER Health Minister Dr Duane Sands says the public healthcare system is far from being “back to normal” despite declining COVID-19 infections, citing strained resources and a “phenomenal” backlog of cases involving people seeking non-COVID related care.
Where did pit bulls in deadly attack go?
KIM Aranha, Bahamas Humane Society president, says she’s not only concerned by how authorities have handled a recent dog attack, but is “mystified” at how “quiet” the incident has been treated.
Davis: Press protocols avoid ‘gotcha moment’
PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis said he doesn’t view the change in protocol for press seeking Cabinet interviews as the media being shut out, rather it was an attempt to add structure and avoid a “gotcha moment”.
‘Humanitarian crisis’ fear over cruise ships’ arrest
Concerns were voiced yesterday over the fate of 900 crew members due to uncertainty over who will cover the costs for two Bahamas-flagged cruise ships arrested in Freeport.
Five more deaths confirmed
THE Ministry of Health has reported five more COVID-19 deaths and 93 additional cases over a three-day period.
What baggage?
I am not an FNM and most of my other habits are food ones. I was almost astounded when I read a recent article in The Tribune by Rashad Rolle, a senior reporter at that fine establishment, wherein he quoted Adrian White (FNM-Ann’s Town) as suggesting that both he and Shanendon Cartwright (FNM-St. Barnabas) have “baggage” going into the upcoming FNM convention.
FNMs must not take risks
I believe that Free National Movement (FNM) foot soldiers are taking unnecessary risks by attacking the Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) administration of Prime Minister Philip “Brave” Davis via irresponsible means.
Avoiding the media
Is the post election honeymoon over and Government goes back to avoiding the media and the question?
Time trials allowed to continue
With all of the COVID- 19 protocols in place and no spectators in the stands, Bahamas Association of Athletic Associations (BAAA) president Drumeco Archer said they lived up to their end of the bargain in hosting their Star Performers Time Trials Meet at the original Thomas A Robinson Track and Field Stadium on Saturday.
Athletes qualify for the CARIFTA Games
KEYSHAWN Strachan, in rewriting his Bahamian national javelin record, led a list of nine athletes who achieved the qualifying standards for the 2022 CARIFTA Games in Kingston, Jamaica, set for the Easter holiday weekend.
Martin wins long jump, Gaither second in 200m final
GRAND Bahamian jumper Holland Martin and sprinter Tynia Gaither led a list of Bahamians competing in various collegiate meets in the United States over the weekend by snatching a victory and a runner-up position in their respective events.
