PM Minnis serves up Christmas lunch for Abaco team
PRIME Minister Dr Hubert Minnis thanked officers of the Royal Bahamas Police and Defence Forces serving in Abaco for their hard work, courage and sacrifice during a lunch held at the island’s RBDF base on Christmas Day.Dr Minnis, his wife Patricia Mi
Anthaya our Junior Female Athlete of the Year
FROM the regional CARIFTA Games to the international stage at the North American, Central American and Caribbean (NACAC) Under-18 and Under-23 Championships, Anthaya Charlton had one of those sterling performances that enabled her to easily earn The
Is Christmas pagan?
I thought to share what I believe to be a very poignant and honest article on the Christmas celebration. I do believe that there are a plethora of people out there that look at me kind of uncanny like for using veracity in promulgating truths. Is Christmas Day, or December 25th, the day Jesus was born? No! According to aggregate data and other credible, viable source of information, the answer is a resounding no.
Meditation: Go into all the World
Jesus said to them, “Go into all the world and preach the gospel to all creation.” Mark 16:15.
Watch Night service - what does it mean to you?
WHILE THERE are many who prepare to get dressed in their shiniest gear to ring in the new year around town - others take part in a different, but very popular, tradition in the country: attending a Watch Night Service on New Year’s Eve.
IAN FERGUSON: Using 2020 vision for great success
The year 2020 - by virtue of the number - has caused many in business to pause and consider how best to clarify their vision for achieving greater returns in the New Year. With the many challenges facing today’s small and medium-sized enterprises, th
Freeport energy regulation battle awaiting march trial
The battle to regulate Freeport’s energy sector will be fought before the Supreme Court on March 2020, the Utilities Regulation and Competition Authority (URCA) has revealed.URCA, in its just-unveiled 2020 draft annual plan and budget, disclosed that
Central Bank unveils digital B$ restrictions
The Central Bank has unveiled the limits it will impose on Bahamian digital currency holdings to protect financial stability and prevent “runs on bank deposits”. The regulator, in a paper on the Project Sand Dollar initiative to create a Bahamian di
Exuma 56% 'willing' on mobile payments
More than half of Exuma residents are “likely” to use their mobile phones for financial transactions, making the island a fertile testing ground for the Central Bank’s digital Bahamian currency pilot.The regulator’s survey of Exumian payments habits,
One dead, two injured in car crash
One man is dead and two others are in hospital after a car crashed in the early hours of Thursday.
BOXING DAY JUNKANOO PARADE: TRAFFIC INFORMATION – Parade to begin at midnight
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Some junior doctors, nurses and staff not yet paid $1,400 lump sum
JUNIOR doctors, some nurses and other health staff were not paid their $1,400 lump sum up to Christmas Eve, but the PHA confirms that they are expected to be compensated before the end of 2019.
FACE TO FACE: I felt like I was a girl from as young as I can remember, says Alexus
Christmas time is a time for family and friends to gather and spend quality time together. It’s a special time of the year. No matter whether you celebrate it or not, you will find that those celebrating will probably still buy you presents or ask you to come by the house and enjoy a meal with loved ones.
Accused in wheelchair remanded into custody
A LAWYER was unsuccessful in her bid on Tuesday to have a Grand Bahama man, accused of stabbing his girlfriend to death three months ago before jumping from the third floor of an apartment allegedly in an attempt to kill himself, not committed to prison because he is now confined to a wheelchair.
Davis criticises ACP Strachan transfer
OPPOSITION Leader Phillip “Brave” Davis criticised the government’s decision to appoint Assistant Commissioner of Police Kendal Strachan to chief of security at the Willie Mae Pratt School for Girls, saying the move does not send a good message to the police force.
Commissioner supports expunging records for possession of small marijuana amounts
POLICE Commissioner Anthony Ferguson said he supports expunging the records of persons convicted of possessing small amounts of marijuana.
Police Commissioner leads Bay Street walkabout
COMMISSIONER of Police Anthony Ferguson led a walkthrough Bay Street Tuesday as part of ongoing efforts to give the public a sense of security during the busy holiday season.
Helping the visually impaired lead independent lives
The Salvation Army’s School for the Blind received a vital donation just in time for Christmas, that will help the visually impaired learn to live self-sufficient, independent lives.
