FACE TO FACE: Nate’s keeping kids on the straight and narrow with help from a four-legged friend
When someone gets out of the so-called ‘ghetto’ and makes it in life, they often don’t want to hang out in the place they grew up in. They may go to visit loved ones and friends that still live there. But, the ghetto could be a reminder of pain, struggle, injustice and difficulty and going back there can open old wounds.
Legal action threatened in water corporation row
THE general manager of the Water and Sewerage Corporation said he has instructed attorneys to pursue court action over a scathing letter written by the “disputed” president of the utility provider’s management union.
‘$20m on sidewalks to give jobs for Bahamians’
WORKS Minister Desmond Bannister says sidewalks are needed around New Providence and that an ongoing project to construct them has provided jobs for Bahamians during the difficult COVID-19 crisis.
Pineridge MP donates to constituency schools
REV Frederick McAlpine, FNM MP for Pineridge, presented cheque donations to six schools in his constituency recently.
Students are warned about dangers of joining gangs
ASSISTANT Commissioner of Police Solomon Cash recently visited Jack Hayward High School where he spoke to 80 to 90 senior students about the dangers of gangs.
Face-to-face learning the goal in GB, says education chief
ALL public schools are open in the Grand Bahama district and the ultimate goal is the engagement of face-to-face learning at all institutions, said Ministry of Education District Superintendent Ivan Butler.
Doctor: My near-death battle with COVID-19
A 75-YEAR-OLD retired psychiatrist with a “serious comorbidity” has recounted her near death battle with COVID-19.
Concerns raised about increasing cases in Eleuthera
AFTER health officials raised an alarm about an increase of COVID-19 cases in Eleuthera, one island official said some people are coming to the island and not adhering to the 14-day quarantine protocol.
Mining project pledges 100% local ownership
North Andros residents and individual Bahamian investors will own 100 percent of the company that will hold some 5,200 acres targeted for an aggregate mining project, it was revealed yesterday.
Shell power plant deal is 'sad day'
A Chamber of Commerce executive yesterday argued it will be "a sad day" whenever Shell's power plant deal is agreed because it goes against The Bahamas' pledge to fight climate change.
Baker's Bay official: Extend 'silver bullet' of tax exemptions
A senior Baker’s Bay official has urged the Government to extend the "big silver bullet" of Abaco's Special Economic Recovery Zone status and tax breaks beyond year-end 2020 to aid reconstruction.
'Hang in there', union chief tells furloughed employees
A trade union leader yesterday urged frustrated hotel employees and other furloughed workers to "hang in there" and not seek termination packages due to the difficulty many will have finding new jobs.
BTC targets 55% of Nassau, GB for fibre linkage
The Bahamas Telecommunications Company's (BTC) operational head yesterday said more than half the homes in Nassau and Grand Bahama will be passed by its latest network technology come year-end 2021 as it launches a national Internet connectivity drive.
Professional Bahamian basketball players shine in Asia, Europe
IT was an active weekend for Bahamian basketball across pro leagues in Asia and Europe as several players made their season debuts and others had season-high performances.
Eugene Stuart takes pro volleyball career to top league in Romania
EUGENE Stuart is on the move to a new country and a new club in the second season of his pro volleyball career.
'I must live at 100 percent with no regrets'
AFTER cancer, everything becomes a new normal, said Bahamian woman Judy Lundy-Miller.
‘Samaritans’ help exposes health shortfall’
THE addition of a temporary Samaritan’s Purse tent hospital underscores that the government continues to lag behind in its ability to improve health facilities in the country amid the COVID-19 pandemic, according to Senator Dr Michael Darville.
Minnis told Junkanoo funeral - no rushout: Mourners advised ceremony feared to be 'super spreader' had to follow COVID rules
PRIME Minister Dr Hubert Minnis told Junkanoo members not to hold a rushout that is now at the centre of claims that it contributed to the creation of a COVID-19 cluster.
Tiger’s Hero World Challenge cancelled
Another major event on The Bahamas’ sports tourism calendar has been cancelled due to the fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic.
70 new COVID-19 cases, one additional death on Sunday
SEVENTY new cases of COVID-19 were recorded on Sunday along with one additional death.
