Ayton will be back in lineup in Suns’ return to postseason
DESPITE missing the final three games of the regular season, Deandre Ayton will reportedly be back in the lineup when the Phoenix Suns make their return to the NBA postseason for the first time in over a decade.
75 new cases of COVID-19, one death
THE Ministry of Health recorded 75 new cases of COVID-19 on Wednesday and one additional death.
Two arrested over marijuana plants find
TWO men were arrested in connection with the recent discovery of 7,000 marijuana plants at a field in Grand Bahama.
Four scholars selected for BREEF and The Island School’s gap year programme
AFTER an unprecedented year of distanced virtual learning, newly selected Bahamas Environmental Steward Scholars are ready for hands-on research and in-person experiential learning through the BESS programme.
Sprinters Gaither, Gardiner take the spotlight
AFTER bowing out of the consolation final of the women’s 100 metres, Tynia Gaither returned to snatch the victory in the 200m at the 2021 USATF Open Athletic Performance Ranch in Fort Worth, Texas.
Warning for man who scared girlfriend with a fake gun
A 24-year-old man who scared his girlfriend with a fake gun was yesterday discharged with a warning.
Woman stole money from pair she gave rides to
A MAGISTRATE is set to determine the fate of a woman who offered to give two women rides to steal money from them.
Bail for man who denied stealing part from bus
A 22-year-old man who denied stealing a part worth $5,432 from the bus of a local church was yesterday granted bail ahead of his trial.
Man charged with two counts of murder and attempted murder
A 24-year-old man was charged with murder and attempted murder in connection with a shooting incident that left two men dead, and two other men injured last week.
We must get a grip on homicides and anger management
These are the days and nights of lamentations. Almost daily we read and hear of some unfortunate Bahamian – man, woman, boy and girl being killed in cross-fires or executed by rivals within the criminal communities. Several weeks ago an unprecedented horror unfolded on our streets.
Why home ownership in New Providence is cost prohibitive
Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis’ plan to make land in Western New Providence “affordable” to young Bahamian professionals is commendable.
Olympic triple-jump champion Christian Taylor tears Achilles
TWO-time Olympic triple-jump champion Christian Taylor underwent surgery to repair a torn Achilles and will miss the Tokyo Games.
BJ Murray hits team-leading 14th home run of the year
BJ Murray continued his power hitting display in a season of milestones for the FAU Owls.
Evans qualifies for Olympics
For the second consecutive time, Grand Bahamian swim sensation Joanna Evans has qualified for the Olympic Games.
STATESIDE: Biden’s quickly discovered there’s a whole world of problems to deal with
World events probably aren’t unfolding as American President Joe Biden hoped when he took office, but after eight years as Vice President and several more as chair of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, he can’t be too surprised at the recent turn of events.
FRONT PORCH: The pandemic, responsible freedom and the common good
FREEDOM is often narrowly defined, especially notions of personal freedom and autonomy. Communitarian cultures and nations enjoy a more expansive appreciation and articulation of freedom.
Booking appointments for second vaccine dose
THE National COVID-19 Vaccine Consultative Committee has advised that all people who received an email notification of a second dose appointment immediately after receiving their first dose are still required to book an appointment online at vax. gov.bs.
Lloyd hits back at criticism after school stabbing
EDUCATION Minister Jeffrey Lloyd yesterday hit out at criticisms from parents of students at Government High School in the wake of a boy’s fatal stabbing, calling the accusations he heard on Tuesday “one heap of rubbish”.
More than 100 apply to have criminal records expunged
MORE than 100 Bahamians have applied to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Committee so far for the year seeking to get their criminal records expunged, the committee’s chairman Paul Farquharson said yesterday.
Nygard abandonment costs attorneys $14m
Three Bahamian attorneys have acted to prevent Peter Nygard fleeing The Bahamas without paying a collective $14m legal bill for representing him in multiple court cases.
