Minnis: Protect the poor and marginalised
AMID the cost of living increasing in the country, Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis said his policy is in place to “protect the poor and marginalised”.
Fox tries to end US legal action
An Island Luck co-founder is urging the New York federal courts to dismiss the US government's near decade-old human smuggling charges against him because his "rights" are being violated.
Atlantis industrial action bar extended to March
The hotel union president says “the people’s spirit has not been broken” despite the court-ordered block on industrial action at Atlantis remaining in effect for another three months. Darrin Woods, the Bahamas Hotel, Catering and Allied Workers Unio
Harbour Island deal: Opponents 'to continue fight'
Opponents of a controversial Harbour Island marina project have vowed “to continue to fight” after the local council granted it site plan approval late last week.Michael Wiener, the developer behind the multi-million dollar Briland Residences and Mar
URCA 'unconvinced' on Cable's channel licensing rationale
Regulators have slammed Cable Bahamas’ explanation for replacing eight TV channels as “unconvincing”, suggesting there were no licensing deals for their use “in the first place”.The Utilities Regulation and Competition Authority (URCA), unveiling the
Increase in minimum wage ‘a cold, cynical act’ to garner support - Mitchell
THE prime minister’s recent announcement of a minimum wage increase for government employees is a “pathetic and desperate measure” to “buy support” from the electorate, Progressive Liberal Party chairman Fred Mitchell has said.
The medical blunders which cost Elizabeth Dupuch-Carron her son
MY name is Elizabeth, but my friends and family call me “Lizzy” and for two years a little man by the name of Aidan Roger Dupuch-Carron, called me “mum”.
Henrik the hero of World Challenge
Henrik Stenson claimed the 2019 Hero World Challenge and the internationally acclaimed event also raised funds toward Hurricane Dorian Relief through a challenge issued by the event’s title sponsor.
PERCY-EKSTRÖM CLAIM SSL FINALS IN 3-WAY PHOTO FINISH
IT came down to a photo finish but, in the end, skipper Iain Percy of Great Britain and crew Anders Ekström of Sweden are the 2019 Star Sailors League Finals champions.
WORLD VIEW: When it comes to foreign and local investment, why no level playing field?
THERE has always been tension between encouraging foreign investment and promoting local entrepreneurship. In many countries, local businesses are expected to pay a range of domestic taxes while governments exempt foreign investors from obligation for the same taxes in order to attract their money, knowledge and, in some cases their technological skills.
POLICE ADVICE: Spotting the signs can spare someone from a lifetime of abuse
Abuse occurs when one person in a relationship attempts to dominate and control the other person. Usually, the control begins with psychological or emotional abuse, then escalates to physical abuse.
Ex-PM Ingraham leads observation mission
FORMER Prime Minister Hubert Ingraham led an electoral observation mission of the Organisation of American States to Dominica for its general election last week.
How to tackle next big storm
As a Bahamian owner of a local construction company I have gained knowledge of practical information that I feel can better prepare the country for future Cat 5 storms.
UPDATED: Man dies after crash on Tonique Williams Darling Highway
A man died after a two car collision on Tonique WIlliams Darling Highway early on Sunday.POLICE in New Providence are investigating a traffic accident that left a man dead yesterday.
‘Buddy’ scores 26 in win over Mavericks
DALLAS (AP) — Buddy Hield scored 26 points, including five 3-pointers, and Nemanja Bjelica matched his career best with 30 points as the Kings withstood a furious rally and beat the Mavericks 110-106 last night.
Top swimmers make a splash
BAHAMIAN collegiate swimmers took centre stage as a pair of new national records emerged from the 2019 Toyota US Open, hosted in Atlanta, Georgia.
Don’t Blink: Who will be the Home Run Derby King?
FOR the third consecutive year, the country’s top pro baseball prospects will host another showcase of local and international talent, vying for the title of the Bahamian Home Run Derby King.
Long Island’s running tide claims bragging rights as ‘Best of the Best’
LONG Island can claim bragging rights among the local sailing community as the “Best of the Best” in 2019.
Lashann Higgs scores season high 19 in win over the Volunteers
A SEASON high scoring effort from Lashann Higgs led the Texas Longhorns women’s basketball programme to their signature win of the season.
