Jones, Hunter in NCAA Division I action tonight
NCAA Division I basketball conference championships are underway and teams are vying for bids in the NCAA Tournament.
16 new COVID cases
SIXTEEN new cases of COVID-19 were recorded on Tuesday. According to data from the Ministry of Health, one case is in New Providence, two are in Grand Bahama, 12 are in Abaco and one is in Cat Island.
The taxing path
In the final part of a three-article series, Hubert Edwards warns that profound taxation reforms may be forced upon The Bahamas if it fails to remain alert
Gov't moves forward on marijuana zoning
A Cabinet minister yesterday said the Government is moving forward with zoning regulations to facilitate the cultivation of medical marijuana and industrial hemp.
ART OF GRAPHIX: Designing by type
Graphic design uses visual compositions to solve problems and communicate ideas through typography, imagery, colour and form. There exists several types of graphic design, each with their very own area of specialisation. Though they often overlap, each type requires a specific set of skills and design techniques. Here are a few types of graphic designs:
Outsourcing to drive growth in agricultural
A Cabinet minister yesterday unveiled a privatisation, outsourcing and public-private partnership (PPP) strategy that is designed to reverse agricultural sector contraction and empower Bahamians.
Chamber chair offers vaccine roll-out PPP
The Chamber of Commerce's chair yesterday said the business community is ready to assist the Government in rolling out COVID-19 vaccinations via public-private partnerships (PPPs).
GRAND BAHAMA COUPLE CHARGED OVER DRUGS
A GRAND Bahama couple was charged with possession of dangerous drugs with intent to supply in the Freeport Magistrate’s Court this week.
Mechanic denies stealing car
A MECHANIC who denied stealing a man’s car was yesterday granted bail ahead of his trial.
Haitian Man says he was told he was beaten because Bahamians could not find work while he was employed
A HAITIAN man whose rough arrest was captured in a viral video over a year ago, yesterday testified that an immigration officer told him he was beaten because Bahamians could not find work while he was gainfully employed at BTC.
Court of Appeal dismisses application of man who was juvenile when charged
THE Court of Appeal yesterday dismissed the application of a man who attempted to have his burglary and armed robbery case heard summarily since he was a juvenile at the time when he was charged with the offences.
‘Coach Yo’ agrees to new, 4-year contract extension
The Ole Miss Rebels displayed their long term commitment to head coach Yolett McPhee McCuin and her vision for the women’s basketball programme with her second contract extension since she was named head coach in 2018.
‘Tamar is in great shape’
FROM one National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) triple jumper to the next, Purdue University’s head track and field coach Norbert Elliott said he can’t wait to see what his protégé Tamar Greene will do this weekend at the National Indoor Championships.
Zimbabwe and women activists
South Africa can help Zimbabwe to stop persecuting women activists.
Black conservative Bahamians and the death of Rush Limbaugh
I would like to give my thoughts on the passing of the incendiary American radio talk show host Rush Limbaugh, who unfortunately died on February 17, due to complications from lung cancer.
Reflecting on Harry and Meghan’s ‘tell all’ interview
What a pity that Harry and his wife in their recent Oprah Winfrey “tell all” interview should have played the race card.
EDITORIAL: Time for an Independent Police Complaints Authority
SO where would we be if a suspect taken into police custody hadn’t managed to press record on his mobile phone?
ALICIA WALLACE: If we want more women in politics it needs more than lip service to make it happen
INTERNATIONAL Women’s Day was on Monday and, of course, it came with radio talk show slots, panel discussions, presentations and purple attire. It is an annual day to celebrate the progress women have made and to take action toward the changes that still need to happen.
DNA has ‘revolutionary’ plans for Grand Bahama
THE Democratic National Alliance laid out its plans to revitalise Grand Bahama during a recent visit to the island, promising to further develop the industrial sector and transform it into a cultural hub if elected to office.
More than 2,000 students registered for homeschooling in four years
MORE than 2,000 students have registered for homeschooling over the last four years, according to Education Minister Jeff Lloyd.
