Doctors Hospital in COVID turning point
Doctor’s Hospital has seen a turning point in the battle against the latest COVID-19 wave as non-pandemic related patient admissions are starting to increase, it was disclosed yesterday.
Gov’t to ‘swiftly’ probe GB Shipyard concerns
A Cabinet minister yesterday pledged to “very swiftly” investigate allegations that unvaccinated Grand Bahama Shipyard sub-contractors are being “replaced” by foreign workers.
Accountant raises ‘favoritism’ fears
A Cabinet minister yesterday promised that all Bahamian accounting firms will have “a fair opportunity” to win public sector work after concerns were voiced over alleged government bias.
Addressing critical national problem
The media is currently filled with letters, comments, and opinions in response to the reported recent abuse and death of a four-year-old girl.
A mismanaged opportunity
The conclusion of Dr Minnis’ term as prime minister of the Commonwealth of the Bahamas came on September 16, 2021.
Security officer ‘tricked into giving cousin a ride to pick up marijuana’
A SECURITY officer said he unknowingly became an accessory to his relative’s crime after he was tricked into giving his cousin a ride to pick up a box of marijuana he claims he thought contained building tools.
RBDF officer charged with attempted murder
A Royal Bahamas Defence Force officer was yesterday charged with the attempted murder of his reported ex-girlfriend.
Woman ‘stabbed boyfriend after suspicions he had sexually assaulted her daughter’
POLICE said a woman stabbed her boyfriend because she was suspicious he had sexually assaulted her 12-year-old daughter.
DEU officer ‘found cocaine in shipment boxes’
A Drug Enforcement Unit officer yesterday testified to discovering 23 pounds of cocaine in three shipment boxes addressed to a man who had been wanted by police for more than a year.
UB North embarks on solar project
UNIVERSITY of The Bahamas North has embarked on a solarisation project for its Environmental and Marine Science Field Research Station in East Grand Bahama.
Para-athlete Erin Brown to become godmother of Royal Caribbean’s Odyssey of the Seas
A BAHAMIAN woman who lost her leg to cancer and went on to defy odds and inspire thousands will be named “godmother” of Royal Caribbean International’s Odyssey of the Seas.
Bermuda thrashes The Bahamas by 140 runs
Team Bahamas fell to 1-2 at the International Cricket Council T20 World Cup Americas Qualifying event in Antigua and Barbuda.
Miller Jr, Clarke and Hunter standouts in NCAA openers
THE 2021-22 NCAA Division I season got underway Tuesday night and several Bahamian players were in action for their respective programmes.
Fredrick King Jr commits to cards
IT took just several months for Fredrick King Jr to go from relative unknown to elite Division I prospect for the class of 2022.
McMinns and Tigers claim the Moosehead Cup
EUGENE McMinns won the third Atlantic Football League championship of his career, this time on the sidelines in his first season as a wide receivers’ coach for the Dalhousie Tigers staff.
ALICIA WALLACE: Action not just anger should be our response to Bella’s death
ON the weekend, it was reported that a four-year-old child was taken to the hospital. Soon after, there were claims on social media that the toddler had been sexually assaulted. The toddler, Bella Walker, died.
EDITORIAL: Potcake issue is no joke
Today’s front page picture has a light-hearted headline but the story it relates to is no joke.
FNM MP criticises AG for ‘destabilising’ comments
A Free National Movement member of Parliament has accused Attorney General Ryan Pinder of making comments that are “destabilising to the very administration of justice.”
Teachers union: Health and safety protocols have to be clear
HEALTH and safety protocols have to be clear before any final decision is made regarding the reopening of schools for face-to-face instruction, according to comments sent by Bahamas Union of Teachers president Belinda Wilson.
Govt not yet decided on Christmas Carnival
DESPITE operators of the annual Christmas Carnival announcing their return to the country this holiday season, Health and Wellness Minister Dr Michael Darville said yesterday the government has not yet decided whether it will allow the event to operate this year.
