This time, the US sneeze will be more than a cold
How many times over a lifetime has one heard the desperate sigh: “Oh, dear God, what is this world coming to?”
Bowlers named to represent Bahamas teams
DESPITE the concerns over the coronavirus, the Bahamas Bowling Federation has released the names of the bowlers selected to represent the Bahamas at a number of international tournaments this year. The team selections were made following the complet
BLTA players turning heads in US colleges, universities
THE Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association has indicated that they are proud of the performances of some of their players who are performing very well for their respective colleges and universities in the US. Lauryn Daxon, playing in #3 flight singles for
RBDF officers, marines take part in Police Sporting Events in Grand Bahama
ROYAL Bahamas Defence Force officers and marines attached to the Northern Command recently supported the Royal Bahamas Police Force by participating in several sporting events over the past weekend. Led by Lieutenant Commander Whitfield Neely, the c
Sponsor withdraws but Bahamas Bowl expected to continue
THE Elk Grove Village/Makers Wanted have withdrawn its title sponsorship of the annual Bahamas Bowl. But it’s expected that the United States college football game will continue at the Thomas A Robinson National Stadium in December.Two years ago, Elk
Brajaxba Tennis Club Jr Spring Jamboree results
THE Brajaxba Tennis Club hosted its Junior Spring Jamboree at the Gym Tennis Club in Winton Meadows over the weekend. • The following results were posted: UTR Co-Ed singles round-robin - Patrick Mactaggart, the winner with a 4-0 win-loss record; Al
Maritime Authority takes tax contribution to $96m
The Bahamas Maritime Authority (BMA) took its two-decade contribution to the Public Treasury to near-$96m following its last financial year in which total comprehensive income rose by 8.7 percent.The authority’s annual report for the year to end-June
Over 2,000 homeowners sign-up for Dorian repairs
Some 2,069 homeowners have completed full registration for the Disaster Reconstruction Authority’s post-Dorian small home repair programme, a Cabinet minister said yesterday. Iram Lewis, minister of state for disaster preparedness, management and re
Marijuana advocates shift focus to regulation
Bahamian advocates for cannabis legalisation say their focus has shifted from changing the law to how the industry should be regulated.The Bahamas Cannabis Research Institute (BACARI), headed by Terry Miller, recently held a series of panel discussio
Bahamas urged: Use 'rule of law' fall as opportunity
The Bahamas’ two-spot fall in the 2020 World Justice Report’s (WJP) Rule of Law Index represents an opportunity “to gain credibility”, governance reformers argued yesterday. Matt Aubry, the Organisation for Responsible Governance’s (ORG) executive d
VAT about-turn to boost post-Dorian rebuild
The government’s about-turn to eliminate VAT on construction services in the Dorian-ravaged islands was yesterday hailed as “a tremendous help” that will lower costs and speed-up rebuilding.Ken Hutton, pictured, the Abaco Chamber of Commerce’s presid
Govt 'fully draws down' $190m loan
The government has “fully drawn down” a $190m syndicated loan led by Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) that will finance post-Hurricane Dorian reconstruction, it was revealed yesterday.Marlon Johnson, the Ministry of Finance’s acting financial secretary, to
MP 'stands' with residents over Woodlawn Gardens
Marathon’s MP yesterday hailed the “courage” of his constituents in alerting the authorities to Woodlawn Gardens Cemetery’s expansion, and said: “We stand with them to ensure full compliance.” Romauld Ferreira, who is also minister of the environmen
Fox Hill trial: My girlfriend was shot dead
A MAN recounted yesterday how he saw his girlfriend shot and fall off a wall during the chaos of the 2013 Fox Hill mass shooting. Recalling the events of the fatal evening, John Davis testified how he was at the Fox Hill Park with his girlfriend – d
NBA suspends season until further notice, over coronavirus
MIAMI (AP) — The NBA has suspended its season "until further notice" after a Utah Jazz player tested positive Wednesday for the coronavirus, a move that came only hours after the majority of the league's owners were leaning toward playing games without fans in arenas.
President Trump suspends travel between the US and Europe (except UK) for 30 days
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Wednesday he is suspending all travel between the U.S. and Europe for 30 days beginning Friday as he seeks to combat a viral pandemic.
EDITORIAL: Casting doubt on the value of insurance
IN the wake of Hurricane Dorian, the government announced its plans for financial assistance for people whose uninsured homes had been damaged by the storm. But for those affected, this was no pay day – the sums being paid out were such that they were a little help in the pocket, not a chance to rebuild completely.
ALICIA WALLACE: A little disappointment shouldn’t kill the dream
Last week was quite busy as I worked with the all-volunteer team of Equality Bahamas to plan and execute our annual International Women’s Day events.
Massive blaze as cars catch fire (video)
OVER 200 cars and several boats were caught in a blaze that erupted near the Royal Bahamas Police Force Training College off University Drive yesterday, fire chief Walter Evans said. The vehicles were all inoperable, he said. He said up to press ti
