The Minnis era of the FNM
Shortly after becoming leader of the once respected and revered FNM, the Hon Hubert A Minnis (FNM-Killarney) publicly and politically stabbed the former Prime Minister, the Rt Hon Hubert A Ingraham frontally by declaring that the Ingraham Era was over. He thought, I am sure, that he was playing cute and dismissive.
Man accused of using debit card in frauds
A 33-year-old man who denied using his debit card to defraud several business establishments of over $10,000 worth of goods was yesterday remanded to prison pending a bail hearing.
Jailed for possession of $250,000 of marijuana
A 38-year-old man who was found with $250,000 worth of marijuana was yesterday sentenced to three years in prison.
Two accused of robbery and gun offences
TWO men were remanded to prison yesterday after they were accused of committing armed robbery and a number of firearm offences earlier this month.
Deandre Ayton and Suns embrace new journey
Deandre Ayton’s development was one of the main talking points of Phoenix Suns’ media day as the Western Conference finalists look to return to the NBA Finals and reverse those results.
Hield: ‘They love me here in SAC, that’s why I’m still here’
CHAVANO “Buddy” Hield was the focus of trade rumours following a much maligned season individually and for his Sacramento Kings, but the veteran guard said he is ready to move on and contribute to team development.
‘Overall it is a great start for Team Bahamas’
COACH Marion Bain is more than pleased with what she has seen so far from the Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association’s three-member team at the International Tennis Federation’s COTECC Under-12 competition in Santo Domingo.
Jones expresses interest in Slam Dunk Contest
KAI Jones’ youthful exuberance was one of the highlights of Charlotte Hornets’ media day.
Training start-up eyes Caribbean expansion
A COVID-19 start-up is aiming to expand into the Caribbean within a year of next month’s launch, its president said yesterday.
WORLD VIEW: Haitians: Fear at home, no hope abroad
The abrupt resignation of the US Special Envoy to Haiti, Daniel Foote, came like a bolt of lightning from a clear blue sky. It was as unexpected as it was unprecedented.
THE KDK REPORT: Need for speed
A grilled chicken and bacon sandwich with spinach, spicy mayo and avocado. It did little to show his creativity but for the 26-year-old chef featured in today’s article, preparing that meal was a welcome relief.
INSIGHT: Crown Land gift delighted animal rights group - but how many others are celebrating too?
JUST two days before the general election, the Bahamas Humane Society was gifted 15 acres of Crown Land by the Government of The Bahamas.
INSIGHT: Serious soul searching for the right man to lead
IN the post-mortem of an embarrassing landslide election defeat, the Free National Movement is a party some would say let the trappings of governance go to their heads. Others would put the blame squarely on the shoulders of their leader, former Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis. Taken altogether, the cocktail which resulted in the loss at the polls on September 16 suggests a party, much like the PLP of 2017, that needs to do some serious internal evaluation.
EDITORIAL: Foul or fair? The PLP puts promotions on hold
ON the eve of the 2017 election, the Royal Bahamas Police Force promoted 851 officers under the then PLP government.
Sandilands is ‘crumbling’
HEALTH and Wellness Minister Dr Michael Darville said the government needs to find the resources to repair “crumbling” infrastructure at Sandilands Rehabilitation Centre.
WSC union supports ‘rescinding’ promotions
THE union representing employees of the Water and Sewerage Corporation supports the “rescinding” of last-minute staff promotions which landed on the eve of the country’s general election.
Davis wants vaccine equity and climate action
PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis called on world leaders to ensure vaccine equity and to take concrete steps to address climate change, which adversely affects small island developing states like The Bahamas.
Miller’s Mario’s re-open faces receivership block
An ex-Cabinet minister’s ambitions to re-open his family’s business are likely to be blocked by the Supreme Court-appointed receivers for the Bank of The Bahamas’ (BOB) bail-out vehicle.
