DIANE PHILLIPS: 'Twas the day before lockdown
’Twas the day before lockdown And all through the aisles Shoppers were frantic Skipping manners and smiles
A Comic's View: Watch out, it's silly season
Whether some of you realise it or not, “silly season” is upon us again and the three major parties, FNM, PLP and DNA are already jostling for position.
Bahamas to eliminate abuse by tax dodgers
The Bahamas will eliminate all opportunities for tax dodgers to abuse its financial system by year-end 2020 with the launch of its Tax Residency Certificate (TRC), a Cabinet minister said yesterday.
BAMSI brings fresh produce for Ranfurly children
THE Bahamas Agriculture and Marine Science Institute donated produce from its North Andros farm to the Ranfurly Homes for Children yesterday.
Tureano: ‘I’m going to expose his weaknesses’ on fight night
One week away from fight night, Tureano Johnson and Jaime Munguia have different motivations headed into their bout, but both look to ascend the rankings in the middleweight division.
Hurricanes coaching staff optimistic on defensive lineman Elijah’s potential
THE Miami Hurricanes coaching staff is optimistic on the potential of true freshman defensive lineman Elijah Roberts.
Rookie Adam Johnson continues to post standout numbers
ADAM Johnson is continuing to post standout numbers in his rookie season of professional basketball.
'No one affected by hurricane asked for new documents'
IMMIGRATION Director Clarence Russell said yesterday that no one affected by Hurricane Dorian has come forward seeking to have destroyed documents replaced.
Recovery strategy exposes 'lost years'
The Economic Recovery Committee's (ERC) report is an admission The Bahamas has "wasted three to four years" that may have given it a head-start on COVID-19 recovery, a top banker said yesterday.
Relative of infected police officer hits out at lack of contact tracing
A RELATIVE of a COVID-19 positive police officer has claimed officials have not done any contact tracing or checked on members of his household for possible infection spread.
Watch out - more bad weather on the way
THUNDERSTORMS and showers are forecast to linger for the next few days into Monday, according to local meteorologist Shezelle Mather.
Minnis: Reports that I have COVID are grossly exaggerated
PRIME Minister Dr Hubert Minnis has insisted he has not contracted COVID-19.
Consular staff abused finances
THE Auditor General has highlighted abuse of educational allowance in the amount of $167,000 at the Consulate General of the Bahamas’ Miami office.
BPL pulls plug on 8,700 late payers
SINCE announcing it would resume customer disconnections back in July, Bahamas Power and Light has turned off 8,741 residential accounts in New Providence and the Family Islands.
$2,000 fine for four ounces of marijuana
A man found with over four ounces of marijuana was yesterday fined $2,000.
Saved after being adrift for eight days
Two Turks and Caicos nationals were rescued off Inagua yesterday morning during a joint effort by members of the Royal Bahamas Defence Force, police and the US Coast Guard.
Man who dragged ex-girlfriend onto road during row fined $500
A 30-year-old man, accused of dragging his former girlfriend on the road during an argument earlier this month, was yesterday fined $500.
Government urged to speed up Downtown demolitions
THE Downtown Nassau Partnership has called on the government to get serious with owners of abandoned and dilapidated buildings on Bay Street.
Probation for punching father unconscious
A 20-year-old, who punched his father unconscious last month during a domestic dispute, was put on probation for six months.
