The many faces of Brave Davis
We must size up two men to lead the country. A doctor and a lawyer. Where they differ is on character.
Union vote gimmick
They were overjoyed that the National Congress of Trade Unions and the Trade Union Congress had signed a memorandum of understanding committing the PLP, on becoming the government, of ensuring that all long standing union issues would be resolved and the united unions would continue in the best interest of the workers.
Murray hits first homer as a pro
BJ Murray had his best game since he joined the Chicago Cubs organisation with a perfect night at the plate and his first professional home run in the Arizona Complex League.
Bahamas to face Canada, US Virgin Islands and DR
TEAM Bahamas will face Canada, The Dominican Republic, and The US Virgin Islands in the first round of qualifying for the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023.
Mike Strachan ‘coming along, but he’s got a ways to go’
MIKE Strachan has achieved several historic milestones en route to the NFL and now the Indianapolis Colts front office has indicated that opportunities for the rookie wide receiver will be based on his productivity in limited spots.
BIG 3 Final will feature rematch of 2017 title game
THE 2021 BIG 3 Final will feature a rematch of the 2017 title game and while Trilogy has a new cast of characters, Rashard Lewis and his 3 Headed Monsters look to avenge that loss from the league’s initial season.
EDITORIAL: Why is there no plan for the quarantined?
A DEBATE is stirring over whether people in quarantine will be able to vote in the election.
ALICIA WALLACE: Identifying the realities of virtual learning for our children
The return to the virtual learning environment is difficult for many parents and students. The last school year was difficult, barely transitioning from in-person teaching to the virtual learning environment.
Funeral homes ‘extremely busy’ in Grand Bahama
FUNERAL homes in Grand Bahama have been busy, especially in the past month because of the increased COVID-related deaths on the island.
‘Progress being made’ to rebuild after Dorian
THE chairman of the Disaster Reconstruction Authority says while work is moving slowly, progress is being made to rebuild storm torn communities in Grand Bahama and Abaco.
‘No outbreak at prison’
NATIONAL Security Minister Marvin Dames said there is no outbreak of COVID-19 at the Bahamas Department of Correctional Services.
‘We’re looking at morgue strain’
HEALTH Minister Renward Wells said the government is looking at several options to alleviate the strain on public hospital morgues which continue to operate beyond capacity as the country grapples with a surge of COVID-19 related and non-related deaths.
Culmer denounces political ads targeting Davis
FREE National Movement chairman Carl Culmer Sr has denounced political ads being shared on social media that paint Progressive Liberal Party leader Philip “Brave” Davis “in a less than favourable light.”
‘Final approvals’ near for Disney cruise project in Eleuthera
DISNEY Cruise Line’s Eleuthera project is in the final approval stages, Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis announced last night, adding its Environmental Impact Assessment is under review.
Doctors Hospital ‘overrun’ with COVID-19 patients
DOCTORS Hospital is “overrun” with COVID-19 patients and continues to be pounded from the requirements of care required for people with the virus, according to its chief executive officer, Dr Charles Diggiss.
BPL Skyguard Severe Weather Alert 1st September: Freeport
STARTS: 09/01/2021 4:00 PM EDT EXPIRES: 09/01/2021 7:00 PM EDT
‘Aggressive bar’ set by $40m cruise port loan
A US institutional investor “has set a pretty aggressive bar” for other lenders to match by supplying Nassau Cruise Port with $40m towards its construction financing needs, its chief executive revealed yesterday.
Securing Abaco’s lifeline must be ‘absolute priority’
Abaco’s Chamber of Commerce president yesterday pleaded with the next administration to make rebuilding its sea port an “absolute priority” as the island closes down today to remember Dorian’s victims.
Gov’t urged: Get SOEs into procurement ‘fold’
Anti-corruption campaigners yesterday urged the Government to make it “a priority” that state-owned enterprises (SOEs) use the electronic procurement processes amid recent controversy over contract awards.
