In tribute to Mr Justice Neville Smith
Grateful if you would publish this tribute in memory of Mr. Justice Neville L Smith (ret.): “It is a far, far better thing that I do, than anything I have ever done; it is a far, far, better rest that I go to, than I have ever known.” – Charles Dickens.
Appreciating aid workers
Humanitarians overcome unprecedented access hurdles to assist people in humanitarian crises in 54 countries as well as in a further nine countries which have been catapulted into humanitarian need by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Velocity Fest: Strachan second in 200m
COMING off her last meet on her 27th birthday when she was unable to finish her 100 metre race because of the cramps, Bahamian sprinter Anthonique Strachan returned to action on Saturday with another second place behind Jamaican double Olympic champion Elaine Thompson-Herah.
Lucius Fox: ‘Ready to work. KC you’re getting my all’
LUCIUS Fox had a simple message for the Kansas City Royals fan base after he was traded to the team last week:
Potter’s cay vendors in lackluster return
Two thirds of the Potter’s Cay vendors are not coming back to work today, citing serious financial challenges.
BPL Skyguard Severe Weather Alert 30th August: Freeport
STARTS: 08/30/2020 1:25 PM EDT EXPIRES: 08/30/2020 3:30 PM EDT
78 new COVID-19 cases reported on Saturday
The Ministry of Health reported on Saturday that there were 78 newly confirmed cases of COVID-19.
'Black Panther' star Chadwick Boseman dies of cancer at 43
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Actor Chadwick Boseman, who played Black icons Jackie Robinson and James Brown before finding fame as the regal Black Panther in the Marvel cinematic universe, died Friday of cancer, his representative said. He was 43.
Dr Philip Thompson dies age 72
The sudden passing of Dr Philip Thompson has been described as a major loss not only to the medical community, but also to the culture of Junkanoo on Grand Bahama.
$10m allocated for PMH renovations
THE government has allocated ten million dollars for renovations to be completed at the Princess Margaret Hospital, Health Minister Renward Wells announced on Friday.
Officials believe cases “are levelling”
DESPITE a recent uptick of positive COVID-19 cases in New Providence, Chief Medical Officer Dr Pearl McMillan said data has shown that the island is experiencing a reduction of infected cases.
COVID phased approach will rely on metrics
PRIME Minister Dr Hubert Minnis has suggested that in order for omni buses in the country to again operate, certain health metrics have to be met in the country’s COVID-19 fight.
PM says Dorian clean-up essentially 'completed'
NEARLY a year after Hurricane Dorian devastated Abaco and Grand Bahama, Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis said clean-up is essentially “complete” on those islands.
Derelict vehicles in Freeport under notice for removal
Over 160 derelict vehicles in Freeport residential areas are under notice for removal to a designated disposal site identified by the Grand Bahama Port Authority.
Woman violated curfew 'to clear her head'
A magistrate on Friday discharged a woman who claimed she violated the curfew because she needed to go for a walk to “clear her head”.
Fined for marijuana possession
A 25-year-old man who was caught with an ounce of marijuana was fined $700 in the Magistrate’s Court on Friday.
Man jailed for stealing woman's car battery
A 30-year-old man who stole and sold a woman’s car battery to make money to buy drugs was sentenced to nine months in prison on Friday.
EDITORIAL: We haven't tackled obesity - and now it's proving our downfall
WHEN it comes to the fight against COVID-19, our past failings are coming back to haunt us.
