LETTER: Be A Hero campaign is a different initiative
I write concerning the Insight column published in The Tribune, Monday, January 13, 2020 titled “Well-intentioned but poorly executed and once again the public takes the hit.”
LETTER: Tales From The Twenties
One hundred years ago, the 1920s, known as the roaring ‘20s, was a decade of prosperity in western society and western culture.
LETTER: Don't let us join this hate fest against Trump
Foreign Affairs Minister Darren Heinfield’s comment to The Tribune about “it not being this country’s place to express support or opposition to the US strike” against Iran may be viewed as the Free National Movement government straddling the fence on a crucially important geopolitical matter. With the US being our most important and strategic ally, I see no reason for not supporting the American government in going after Qasem Soleimani, who was viewed by Secretary of State Mike Pompeo as the mastermind behind Iran’s state sponsored terrorism throughout the Middle East region.
Dylan Wu takes 36-hole lead at Bahamas Great Exuma Classic
AFTER a 5-under 67 on Sunday led to a T2 position entering the second round, Dylan Wu carded a front-nine 31 and an eventual 66 on Monday to open up a seven-stroke lead on the field.
NPBA: High Flyers and Pirates in win column
THE Breezes High Flyers and Asphalt Maintenance Pirates won the New Providence Basketball Association’s double header played at the AF Adderley Gymnasium on Monday night.
Dasani & Powerade to hydrate Olympic hopeful Ken Mullings
THE Caribbean Bottling Company (CBC) is proud to hydrate Bahamian decathlon athlete Ken Mullings.
Triple jump legend Willie Banks visits Nassau
VETERAN long-triple jump coach Peter Pratt said he was delighted to renew his relationship with former American world record holder Willie Banks.
Buddy scores 16 in 114-112 loss to Magic
SACRAMENTO, California (AP) — The Orlando Magic made a pair of costly defensive mistakes in the final 80 seconds. Evan Fournier’s quick change of mind and a big shot by Aaron Gordon more than made up for it.
ALICIA WALLACE: It is on us to call politicians out
We are past the halfway mark. The Free National Movement administration has been in place since May 2017, and there were many who did not think it would last. It is unclear how they thought the government would change, but people were convinced there would be an unprecedented shift. We have yet to see it.
Ayton posts double double in 123-110 loss to Hawks
ATLANTA (AP) — Trae Young scored 21 of his 36 points in the fourth quarter and the Atlanta Hawks pulled away late to beat the Phoenix Suns 123-110 last night.
Hunt for three thieves
POLICE are looking for three thieves who robbed two men at a scrap metal site on Monday.
American man in suspected drowning
POLICE are investigating an alleged drowning that occurred on Monday at Half Moon Cay.
Traffic fatality after man crashes into tree
A MAN died after he lost control of his car and crashed into a tree yesterday.
Prosecutor accuses pair of attacking him
A CROWN prosecutor yesterday claimed a young man ordered someone to shoot him last year because of his role in having one of the man’s friends convicted of a crime.
New NACAC office now open
Following the handing over of the baton from immediate past president Victor Lopez to newly elected president Mike Sands, the new North American, Central American and Caribbean office is now open.
June date set for Reckley fraud trial
FORMER Urban Renewal Deputy Director Michelle Reckley will stand trial in June over allegations she defrauded the government of $1.2m via the Urban Renewal Small Homes Repair programme in Grand Bahama.
Sex register set to come in this year
NATIONAL Security Minister Marvin Dames said yesterday the government is preparing to establish a sex offender registry sometime this year.
Dames: I've got no beef with commissioner
NATIONAL Security Minister Marvin Dames insisted yesterday that he has no beef with Commissioner Anthony Ferguson, days after saying the police chief was “nearing the end of his reign” over the Royal Bahamas Police Force.
Dorian pledges will be made public soon
A FULL breakdown of all pledges made on Monday during a special pledging conference to aid Hurricane Dorian recovery efforts will be publicly disclosed soon, an official said yesterday.
Straw Market vendors unhappy with treatment
STRAW vendors are once again attacking the government’s firm policy on arrears which has seen dozens close their stalls in recent years.
