SHIPPING RELIEF AID TO HELP ST VINCENT
AS a part of the Royal Bahamas Defence Force’s mission to provide disaster relief assistance, HMBS Lawrence Major left the country on Saturday to assist in delivering relief supplies to St Vincent and the Grenadines.
Siblings attacked neighbour
TWO siblings who attacked their neighbour during an altercation last week were ordered to keep the peace and compensate the woman.
Man ‘paid $150 for fake stamp’ to stay in country
A JAMAICAN man who paid another man $150 for a fake immigration stamp he tried to use to extend his stay in the country was yesterday sentenced to six months behind bars.
Man denies hitting girlfriend
A MAN who denied harming his former girlfriend was yesterday granted $3,000 bail ahead of his trial.
Pair accused of robbery
A WOMAN and a teen were charged with armed robbery in the Magistrate’s Court yesterday.
Debate about debates
I hear all kinds of noise about debates between political leaders in the country. Once again, much of it is “full of sound and fury, signifying nothing”. UB Professor Nicolette Bethel has now weighed in with her two cents.
Track and field athlete Kenisha Stubbs makes her presence felt in NCAA Div II
KENISHA Stubbs is the latest Bahamian track and field athlete to make her presence felt in the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division II.
Major fundraiser to assist Ray Minus Jr this weekend
AS they prepare for a major fundraiser this weekend to assist him with his medical expenses, Ray Minus Jr said he appreciates the support from the Bahamian public during his illustrious boxing career that included three epic match-ups against former sparring partner Quincy ‘Thrill-A-Minute’ Pratt.
New Miss Teen Bahamas wants to give a voice to young abuse victims
Sheronika Simeon took a huge leap of faith when she entered the Miss Teen Bahamas International beauty pageant for a second time. It was a gamble that paid off when she won the crown on Sunday evening.
Eustacia wants to make the world a safer place
Eustacia Jennings believes that keeping people safe at their workplaces, especially in an environmentally sustainable manner, will result in a better society and a healthy planet.
Teen’s book grabs the spotlight during preschool week
Sierra Blair says it feels good to be recognised for her work
When Prime Minister Hubert Minnis read her book, “Roman and the Pink Flamingos”, during National Preschool Week, 17- year-old Sierra Blair was shell-shocked.
EDITORIAL: Listen to the voices of experts
Follow the science. That’s the mantra for many around the world in dealing with this pandemic, and it’s the same for Dr Merceline Dahl-Regis.
PETER YOUNG: Biden’s changing the US court on climate change - but can it meet its promises?
As recently as the beginning of February, I wrote in this column about a UK initiative to partner with other countries and the United Nations in launching a global coalition to address the impact of climate change.
FACE TO FACE: Giving thanks in the face of unbearable tragedy
WE celebrate the life of the living. We even celebrate the life of the dead. But how often do we celebrate the life of the unborn child? There are parents out there who grieve in silence about the lives of little ones who were gone too soon. So, I thought it courageous and heart-filled that my sister and her husband decided to share their story with the world. On November 1, 2014, Alana and Terrell Major were married in wedded bliss with loving family and friends all around.
831 COVID citations issued so far this year
COVID-19 ambassadors and police officers have issued 831 citations so far this year for breaking COVID-19 emergency rules, a number that corresponds to $551,800 in fines.
Bimini man dies and 55 new cases recorded
FIFTY-FIVE new COVID-19 cases and one more virus-related death were recorded in the country on Sunday.
$73,000 of suspected marijuana found
A WOMAN was arrested by officers of the Drug Enforcement Unit after they found more than $73,000 worth of suspected marijuana at her residence.
Limit on vaccine supplies announced
DUE to “limited” vaccine supplies, at this time the administration of the COVID-19 vaccine will be restricted to Bahamian citizens and permanent residents 18 and older, as well as residents in the previously stated priority groups.
University rejects FNM criticism over debate
UNIVERSITY of The Bahamas has rebuffed the Free National Movement’s criticism of the pre-election series of debates it has organised with Verizon Media Group.
