$1.2M cocaine seizure
A JOINT law enforcement operation with local and American authorities in the Exuma cays led to the seizure of over a million dollars’ worth of cocaine yesterday.
Marlins celebrate rising star ‘Jazz’ Chisholm Jr and Bahamian Heritage Night
THE Miami Marlins celebrated rising star Jazz Chisholm Jr and “Bahamian Heritage Night” at Loan Depot Park with a 4-2 win over the Atlanta Braves.
Ghanaian admits fake marriage
A GHANA native was fined after he pleaded guilty to entering into a false marriage with a Bahamian woman.
Revisiting structure of our taxation
There has been much talk in recent times about the G7 nations introducing a world wide 15% taxation of corporate earnings. I see nothing wrong with this and would encourage our local politicians and economists to consider the pros and cons of this proposal. Yes, some will argue that The Bahamas is a tax haven and as such should not get involved in global economic debates. I beg to differ.
Well done to Spanish Wells
In natural and economic assets, Spanish Wells has very little that every little community in The Bahamas doesn’t. In many ways, it has less.
Ayton and Suns advance to West Finals
A season of historic milestones will continue for Deandre Ayton and the Phoenix Suns in the Western Conference Finals.
Athetes shine in Blue Marlin Track and Field Series
WITH the Bahamas Association of Athletic Associations’ National Championships set for the end of the month, Wendell Miller, Wanya McCoy, Shimar Bain and Paige Archer got big moral victories on Saturday.
NCAA Outdoors: Serena and Charisma share the spotlight
STRONGWOMAN Serena Brown and versatile Charisma Taylor shared the spotlight for the Bahamas on Saturday as the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Outdoor Track and Field Championships came to a close in Eugene, Oregon.
Water polo: Mantas 4th in Junior Olympic Qualifier
BAHAMIAN Mantas Water Polo joined with the North Houston Storm Water Polo Club and finished fourth at the Southwest National Junior Olympic Qualifier in Houston, Texas.
Royal Caribbean donates to Bahamas Feeding Network
ROYAL Caribbean Cruise Line has donated some twenty 40-foot containers filled with meat and groceries to the Bahamas Feeding Network as a part of its ongoing relationship with The Bahamas.
Adventure of the Seas set for inaugural voyage from Nassau
AFTER a 50-year relationship with The Bahamas, Royal Caribbean Cruise Line has resumed sailing and will sail from Nassau during its inaugural homeport voyage on Saturday.
PM suggests expanded benefits for those fully vaccinated
PRIME Minister Dr Hubert Minnis suggested on Friday that fully vaccinated people could soon begin experiencing a variety of expanded benefits, including permission to go out at night after the 10pm curfew.
EDITORIAL: Turnquest’s turn to question Budget
FIRST a former Health Minister, now a former Finance Minister has taken issue with the government’s plans in the Budget debate.
Two Haitian migrants dead, eight others rescued after boat capsizes
TWO Haitian migrants are dead and eight others, including a baby, were rescued after the boat they were on capsized in waters off Memory Rock, Grand Bahama on Friday morning.
DIANE PHILLIPS: There was no one quite like Sylvia Munro and now she’s gone, leaving the saving of a legacy behind
The death notice was a simple one: Sylvia Munro, nee Williams, Born Jan 17, 1929, in Chicago, ill. Passed away peacefully in Nassau on April 3, 2021, at the age of 92.
A COMIC'S VIEW: Disappointed with govt over Bill on marijuana
After a candid round or two (or three or or four or five) with several of my closest classmates from high school, the topic of the Marijuana Bill came up, along with several others that seem to have been bungled by the current administration.
Speaker renews complaints over atheist public official
HOUSE Speaker Halston Moultrie said yesterday he has “issues” with the atheistic beliefs of Finance Secretary Marlon Johnson as he doubled down on his criticism of the senior public officer by saying he insulted Parliament and disrespected the Speaker’s Office.
Shanty residents: ‘We’ll stop new construction’
RELIEVED residents of an Abaco shanty town have vowed not to let outsiders construct new structures in The Farm following this week’s favourable Supreme Court judgement.
