Riley first female president of BPGA
For the next four years, the Bahamas Professional Golfers Association will be headed by its first female president - Racquel Riley.
Blue Chips Throwers Club to stage its first meet Saturday, January 30
WITH competitions limited due to the coronavirus pandemic, the Blue Chips Throwers Club is all set to stage its first throwers meet at the original Thomas A Robinson Track and Field Stadium Saturday, January 30.
Junior golfer Zion next in line
MEET junior golfer Zion Taylor, the latest member of his family that includes versatile collegiate track and field athlete Charisma Taylor and former soccer players and swimmers Dante and Tre Taylor.
Memorial held to reflect on life of the late Jonique ‘Mini’ Webb
ONE year after her death, family and friends of Jonique ‘Mini’ Webb hosted a memorial to reflect on the life of the late multi-talented, petite young lady.
Joseph Ferguson new president of Bahamas Chess Federation
JOSEPH Ferguson has been elected as the new president of the Bahamas Chess Federation, replacing Elton Joseph, who served as the immediate past president.
CIBC launches new banking technology
CIBC FirstCaribbean International Bank (Bahamas) has launched the roll-out of its 'smart' automated banking machine (ABM) technology in Grand Bahama.
COVID visitor testing hits 'bumps in road'
The Government's five-day COVID-19 visitor testing strategy has hit "some bumps in the road" on islands where provision is solely reliant on the public sector clinics, a Cabinet minister said yesterday.
Poultry self-sufficiency 'doable' within 3 years
A Bahamian producer yesterday said this nation could become self-sufficient in poultry within three years if the correct policies and regulations are implemented.
Liquor sales 'slower than normal' post-Christmas
Liquor retailers yesterday said January sales to-date have been "much slower than normal" even though many traditionally see a drop-off post-Christmas.
What to do if your PSA level is high
Prostate specific antigen (PSA) is a type of protein released by the prostate gland. Screening for possible prostate cancer involves taking a PSA blood test, which is recommended annually starting at the age of 40 years old.
EDITORIAL: Curfews really had no effect on crime, Commissioner?
Nonsense. That’s the word Police Commissioner Paul Rolle uses to describe suggestions that perhaps, just perhaps, the decline in crime last year was influenced by the fact that the streets were locked down in curfew each night for a large chunk of the year.
The importance of fathers in the home
Former gospel rapper turned author promotes the family unit
Dominique Forbes is an evolved woman. We were first introduced to her as Junior Prodigy, or “JP” for short - a young gospel rapper and mother-of-one seeking to spread her message through music.
A growing community seeks to teach Bahamian women how to overcome trauma and reach their full potential
THE AUTHENTIC Woman - a faith based, female-focused community is seeking to help millennial women effectively navigate womanhood and gain the perspective, tools, and support they need to live confidently and find their purpose.
PETER YOUNG: Silence in court - hit the mute button: tradition and technology in the justice system
IT was a pleasure to receive again this year an invitation to the ceremony to mark the opening of the new Legal Year. This time, because of coronavirus restrictions there was no traditional service at Christ Church Cathedral nor the usual crowded gathering in the Supreme Court to hear addresses by the Attorney General, the Chief Justice and the President of the Bar Association. Instead, there was a “virtual ceremony” held last week out-of-doors in Rawson Square with limited attendance and live television coverage.
FACE TO FACE: Kamala follows in the footsteps of women breaking down barriers
WHEN Kamala Harris is sworn in as Vice President of the United States of America tomorrow, people all over the world will be watching the Inauguration ceremony to witness history in the making. What a proud moment it will be to see a woman of colour take the second highest leadership position in one of the greatest countries in the world!
Pinder hopes for travel rise to ease need for unemployment aid
WITH the government’s unemployment assistance for tourism workers affected by the pandemic expected to end later this month, Labour director John Pinder hopes travel from the US will increase in the coming months to offset this problem.
Rolle attributes some suicides to ‘weak’ men as numbers rise
SUICIDES increased by 38 percent in 2020, according to data released by the Royal Bahamas Police Force yesterday.
Commissioner: We’ve stepped up our game in Abaco
POLICE COMMISSIONER Paul Rolle insisted yesterday that overall crime remains down in Abaco, adding police officers “have stepped up their game” to address crime concerns in the community.
Canada exports enjoy $17m duty free access boost
Almost 90 percent of The Bahamas’ exports to Canada benefited from duty-free access via the Caribbean’s free trade agreement, a Cabinet minister has revealed.
Oil explorer blasts ‘baseless’ claims over its insurance
The Bahamas Petroleum Company (BPC) yesterday blasted its opponents for “deliberate and gross misrepresentation” over suggestions its exploratory well lacks adequate insurance coverage.
