Long Island Chamber chief hails ‘incredible’ cruise visit
Long Island’s Chamber of Commerce president has hailed the impact of Crystal Cruises’ first-ever visit to the island as “incredible”.
San Salvador ‘impressed’ with Crystal visit
A San Salvador business owner yesterday said she was “impressed” by how Crystal Cruises guests were treated when they visited the island last week.
Bishop Ellis criticises Crystal Cruise protests
PROMINENT Mount Tabor Church pastor Bishop Neil Ellis has criticised Harbour Island residents whose protests prevented Crystal Cruises from anchoring its ships there as part of its home porting experience in The Bahamas.
Post office clerks testify on Rudy King transactions
TWO post office clerks yesterday testified that they conducted transactions for Bahamian businessman Rudolph “Rudy” King that required authorisation from their supervisor.
Woman denies helping to launder money
A 46-year-old woman who denied helping another person launder nearly $50,000 into a foreign country was yesterday granted bail ahead of her trial.
Man accused of setting fire to church
A 22-year-old man was denied bail yesterday over allegations he set fire to a local church.
Public alert over real estate scam
THE general public has been put on high alert by the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) to be on the lookout for a real estate scam artist.
It’s time to reevaluate our relations
Dear Minister Darren Henfield, For most of our 48 year history, The Bahamas has been relying on two of our strongest allies, which is the US and China. We always gave them our hopes and expectations, but what have we gotten from our cooperation?
Zimbabwe needs reform
Elections in Zimbabwe will be held in two years to come and the world is now beginning to think about the credibility of these elections.
MLB Draft: Cubs select BJ Murray
Michelle and Bertie Murray Jr could not have enjoyed a better 30th wedding anniversary yesterday than to be at the side of their son, BJ Murray, when he was selected by the Chicago Cubs in the 2021 Major League Draft.
Tennis ace Justin Roberts gets set for Men’s 25K in Ecuador
HAVING gotten over the jitters of playing on his first Davis Cup team for the Bahamas, touting professional tennis player Justin Roberts is now eager to get back on the international circuit.
High jumper Donald Thomas picks up big victory in London
ON the road to the Olympic Games in Tokyo, Japan, later this month, Donald Thomas picked up a big victory on Tuesday in the men’s high jump at the Gateshead Diamond League meet in London, England.
National Hall of Fame icon Roscoe Davies dies at 81
NATIONAL Hall of Fame icon Roscoe Davies, considered a true “professional”, a “gentleman and a scholar” and one to “emulate” on and off the field in every sporting discipline community activity he was involved in, passed away on Tuesday.
Five face court for murders
FIVE men were yesterday charged with murder in the Magistrate’s Court in connection with five separate incidents - including one man accused of five murders.
EDITORIAL: No end in the search for justice
THERE are too many murders in our country. One would be too many, but our murder rate puts us among the highest in the world.
PETER YOUNG: Desperate Haiti may have only one chance - US boots on the ground
With the nation of Haiti gripped by terror and chaos and said to be on the verge of civil war following the assassination of its President last week, there has been wide international condemnation of this horrific act.
FACE TO FACE: Tito’s tigers on the track chasing Tokyo Olympics glory
ST Augustine’s College Alumni Association (SACAA) president Cherelle Cartwright rang me, all excited after seeing Brent Stubbs’ sports article announcing all five members of the 4x400 metre relay Olympic team for The Bahamas are St Augustine’s College (SAC) alumna.
PM: Only way to end pandemic is vaccine
PRIME Minister Dr Hubert Minnis has again appealed for Bahamians to get vaccinated against COVID-19, saying it is the only way to end this pandemic.
