AG: Bar Council should stop acting politically and admit two African lawyers
ATTORNEY General Carl Bethel said the Bahamas Bar Council should stop acting “politically” and admit two Africans working in senior positions at the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions to the Bahamas Bar.
‘PLP tried to buy the 2017 election’: Bannister accuses Christie regime of spending millions
Minister of Works Desmond Bannister yesterday accused the Christie administration of trying “to buy an election” through doling out “tens and tens of millions of dollars” in contracts and jobs just 24 hours before it was voted out of office in May 2017.
Man ‘serious’ after shooting
A MAN is in hospital after he was shot on Friday. Shortly before 9pm, a man was in the area of a business on Monastery Street off Bernard Road, when he was approached by a gunman who shot him. The injured man was taken to hospital by EMS where he is listed in serious but stable condition.
WORLD VIEW: CARICOM finds its winning voice
IT IS a valid criticism of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) countries that they have more often failed than succeeded in coordinating their foreign policy actions.
Miller's crisis of conscience
Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) Leader Philip Brave Davis seems open to the prospect of Golden Isles MP Vaughn Miller and the remaining members of the Rebel Four amalgamating with his party.
Lessons from abroad
The recent results of the general elections in the UK are demonstrative of the simple fact that electorates, worldwide, are now trending towards conservative and nationalistic ideals.
High priest Junkanoo
The preamble to our Constitution states: AND WHEREAS the People of this Family of Islands recognizing that the preservation of their Freedom will be guaranteed by a national commitment to Self- discipline, Industry, Loyalty, Unity and an abiding respect for Christian values and the Rule of Law;
Major Jr clinches men's crown
Coming into the Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association’s 2019 Giorgio Baldacci National Open Tournament, Kevin Major Jr knew he had the right stuff to go all the way and win the title and regain his spot on the Bahamas men’s American Zone III Davis Cup team
Walton: 'We're not concerned with Buddy. He'll get it going more nights than not'
“BUDDY” Hield is 9 of 33 on 3-pointers over the past four games. Despite the misfires, Kings coach Luke Walton says he’s not worried about the guard’s recent shooting woes. “Buddy’s a great shooter. He’s a hard worker,” Walton said. “People are go
Tennis nationals: Cartwright regains ladies' title
KERRIE Cartwright knew that if she wanted to regain her ladies title in the Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association’s 2019 Giorgio Baldacci National Open Tennis Tournament, she would have had to play her best against defending champion Sydney Clarke. As the
Ayton misses second straight game with sprained ankle
PHOENIX (AP) — Suns centre Deandre Ayton missed his second straight game with a sprained ankle. Ayton has played in just one game after returning from his 25-game suspension, scoring 18 points against the Clippers in 24 minutes before leaving in the
Rashield Williams pulls off first round knockout
AFTER a month-long training session in the Philippines, Rashield Williams pulled off a very successful outing in his third professional fight. On Saturday night, Williams secured a first round knockout over Jurlan Ceniza to get back on the winning t
Teams of the year in the spotlight
IN the disciplines of swimming and water polo, the Bahamas continued its dominance in the region at the 34th CARIFTA Aquatics Championships.
No 'talking bad' on GB Power's work
The Grand Bahama Chamber of Commerce’s president said he will “not talk bad” about the island’s energy supplier despite its recent admonition from the deputy prime minister. Gregory LaRoda, responding after K Peter Turnquest urged the Grand Bahama P
Retailers give mixed Xmas sales outlook
BAHAMIAN retailers are reporting a mixed Christmas sales outlook as the holiday shopping rush moves towards its climax within the next 48 hours. Jack Moree, general manager of the Sandy’s department store chain, said things are “not very good. All a
Two dead after traffic accidents
Police are investigating two traffic fatalities that occurred over the weekend.
Police investigate after woman found dead at Chub Cay home
Police are investigating after a woman was found dead at a house on Chub Cay on Saturday.
PM confirms $1,400 lump sum for junior doctors
PRIME Minister Hubert Minnis confirmed on Friday that junior doctors would be paid the $1,400 lump sum.
