‘Judge’s ruling is wrong and we’ll be fighting it’
WORKS Minister Desmond Bannister criticised a Supreme Court ruling which bans the government from further demolishing shanty town structures across Abaco, saying it has set a “dangerous” precedent that has “usurped” the power of the Ministry of Works.
Lanisha lashes back at ousting
SEABREEZE MP Lanisha Rolle unloaded about her experience as a Cabinet minister in the House of Assembly yesterday, using her contribution to the budget debate to defend her conduct in office, to discuss the sexism she experienced and to lament the Free National Movement’s decision to deny her a nomination in the next general election.
Jet skis ‘hammered’ by COVID closure
Jet ski operators yesterday blasted as “foolishness” the continuing COVID-19 restrictions that prevent their sector from operating amid the tourism industry’s re-opening and rising visitor numbers.
‘Teed off’ over lack of lockdown information
An Andros resort owner yesterday said she was “teed off” because critical information concerning the island’s COVID-19 lockdown is not being shared equally among all businesses.
Woman killed in two-car crash in Grand Bahama
GRAND Bahama recorded its first traffic fatality for 2021 when a woman died on Monday evening following a two-car collision in the Barbary Beach area.
Jailed for a year over unlicenced firearm
A 28-year-old who admitted to having an unlicenced firearm and illegal ammunition was sentenced to a year in prison yesterday.
‘I was drunk when I made death threat’
A 53-year-old man was arraigned yesterday after threatening to kill a man last week.
Absolute discharge over $50 store theft
A 34-year-old who admitted to stealing over $50 worth of items from a department store last week was granted an absolute discharge yesterday.
Black Lives Matter ‘hypocrites’
American political writer Kenneth R Timmerman claimed in his hard-hitting exposé of Rainbow PUSH Coalition founder and African American civil rights activist Jesse Jackson, Sr, that Booker T Washington forewarned that there will come a time when hucksters will seek to enrich themselves at the expense of the Negro population.
Farewell to Bishop B Wenith Davis
A man of Great Moral and Academic Stature dies at 74 years.
Judokas Rahming, Munnings eliminated
They both gave it their all, but it may not have been enough as Cynthia Rahming and Andrew Munnings lost their matches today at the World Judo Championships and a shot to compete at the 2020 Olympic Games.
‘Developing Your Hidden Talent for the Future’
IN his continued effort to mold and develop the skills of as many young female basketball players as he can, Terrance ‘Red Eye’ McSweeney is taking his Diamond Basketball Development Programme into the primary schools.
Bahamas and Marlins team to honour nation’s heritage
Bahamians are being encouraged to attend a Miami Marlins baseball game that will celebrate the country’s heritage this Saturday at loanDepot Park in Miami, Florida.
Storm insurance must cover debris clean-up
An insurance executive yesterday urged Bahamians to factor debris clean-up/removal into their annual coverage after Dorian revealed this could equal ten to 15 percent of their property’s value.
Gardiner continues his quest for 400m Olympic gold
AFTER taking a fall at the end of his last race that he didn’t get to complete, Steven Gardiner returned with an impressive performance on Sunday as he continues his quest for the men’s 400 metres gold at the Olympic Games.
EDITORIAL: Another court defeat - so will govt now wait?
NOTCH up another defeat in the courts for the government.
PETER YOUNG: Could Trump have been right after all and the virus leaked from a Chinese lab?
It is the international story of the week. Despite the earlier denials, evidence seems to be mounting that the COVID-19 virus could have leaked from China’s Wuhan laboratory rather than evolving naturally from animals to humans.
FACE TO FACE: We must protect the hard-won rights generations fought for
I came across a video on the Labour Day Holiday of a march in which Sir Randol Fawkes participated. It was good to see him especially as this was on the holiday now celebrated in his honour.
A long journey - but University of the Bahamas graduates reach their commencement
GRADUATES of the University of The Bahamas North in Grand Bahama have overcome tremendous adversity to complete their academic journeys and become members of the 2021 Commencement Class.
