Confusion: The new normalcy?
I have long held that the most seasoned businessman and visionary within the FNM administration is the Hon Dionisio D’Aguilar (FNM-Free Town), our erstwhile Minister of Tourism. I still hold to this belief and I was very impressed by his address to the nation this past Saturday and the fact that he actually took any and all questions from the media.
Motorbike rider dies in traffic accident
A MALE motorcycle rider in his early 50s died in a traffic accident that occurred around 1pm yesterday.
Police investigate suspicious death on Grand Bahama
Police in Grand Bahama are investigating a suspicious death.
Freedom of speech in debates
“THAT the Freedom of Speech and Debates or Proceedings in Parliament ought not to be impeached or questioned in any Court or Place out of Parliament.” This quote from Article 9 of the United Kingdom’s Bill of Rights is the foundational law for the principle of freedom of speech in democratic legislatures.
Another $10m allocated to food aid programme
A NEW $10m budget has been allocated for the second phase of the National Food Distribution Task Force programme, which is now shifting focus toward the country’s most vulnerable.
‘Die’ Stubbs can fight sentence
THE Privy Council recently advised the Court of Appeal to give Stephen “Die” Stubbs permission to appeal the 45-year sentence imposed on him for the murder of a police officer and the attempted murder of another man over two decades ago.
Retailers to hit 'point of no return' this week
The Bahamas Federation of Retailers (BFR) yesterday revealed multiple members will reach "the point of no return" and close permanently as early as this week unless curb-side restrictions are lifted.
Atheist Nation
It’s really sad that the Christian community has nothing better to do but to suggest who is or is not an atheist.
Six months probation for man who wielded cutlass at neighbour
A 43-YEAR-OLD man who wielded a cutlass at his neighbour during an argument last weekend has been put on six months probation.
Man and woman deny disorderly behaviour and obstructing justice
A MAN and woman who denied disorderly behaviour and obstructing justice were yesterday granted $2,000 bail before their trial.
Man fined $750 for causing harm
A MAN who injured another man in the face during an argument was fined $750 and ordered to compensate the victim for his injuries.
U.S. ELECTION: Trump wins Florida, locked in other tight races with Biden
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump carried Florida, the nation's most prized battleground state, and he and Democrat Joe Biden were increasingly focused early Wednesday on the three Northern industrial states — Wisconsin, Michigan and Pennsylvania — that could prove crucial in determining who wins the White House.
EDITORIAL: Horrifying statistics - and attitudes we must change
ONE in three University of The Bahamas students who answered a survey have been raped – either in the form of sex without consent or statutory rape.
PETER YOUNG: We’re not alone in locking down - but are we right?
While trying to avoid going over old ground again, I hasten to comment about major developments in relation to coronavirus this week in Europe which is in turmoil once more over the pandemic. New national lockdowns in France and in Germany have been followed by an announcement at the weekend of another total lockdown in Britain. This is due to start on Thursday this week and will last for one month in the hope of bringing down the level of transmission of the virus – the so-called R-rate.
Bahamians in the U.S. anxious about election results
AS our neighbours to the north casted ballots in the US Presidential Election, some Bahamians living in the United States were anxious about the results.
FACE TO FACE: Sandena’s devotion - to help our youngsters build a better future
Spend just a few moments around Sandena Neely and you will find an effervescent character with lots of energy to go around. She is positive, joyful and very involved in anything she sets her mind to do.
Deputy backs Speaker in dispute over facilities
DEPUTY HOUSE Speaker Don Saunders has come out in support of House Speaker Halson Moultrie saying he needs to be more respected and the legislative branch of the government needs to be independent.
Claims that BTVI intimidating workers over union
THE Union of Tertiary Educators of The Bahamas has accused the Bahamas Technical & Vocational Institute’s administration of using intimidating tactics to discourage workers from becoming members of the union.
Report child abuse - it’s a crime not to
A senior officer at the Royal Bahamas Police Force in Grand Bahama is warning that any abuse against a minor/child must be reported to the relevant authorities, and that failure to do so is an offence.
No uptick in visitors expected this week
LYNDEN Pindling International Airport does not anticipate any uptick in visitors this week or in the immediate future given the upcoming United States presidential election, according to a Nassau Airport Development Company official.
