Coach Evans on Gardiner: ‘My main goal is the world record’
DOHA, Qatar — When American Gary Evans started coaching quarter-miler Steven Gardiner three years ago, it was with the notion that the Murphy Town, Abaco native get on the podium at the Olympic Games and placing his name on the men’s 400 metre world record.
Sands takes new NACAC office
DOHA, Qatar — Mike Sands, the newly elected North American, Central American and Caribbean president, couldn’t ask for a better transition into office.
BISX announces three new funds
THE Bahamas International Securities Exchange (BISX) announced that three new investment funds sponsored by Witherbotham Trust Company Ltd, along with one with sub-fund, have successfully completed the BISX mutual fund listing process and have been l
Freeport ice maker hopes to be back in business soon
CROWN Ice and Refrigeration in Freeport, a subsidiary of Northwestern Manufacturing, has announced that the company is still unable to open for business post-Hurricane Dorian.However the company hopes to be back in business as soon as possible. In a
Government continues to monitor oil spill at Equinor
THE government continues to monitor the oil spill at the Equinor, South Riding Point Oil storage facility on Grand Bahama.The National Oil Spill Contingency Advisory Committee, consisting of a cross-section of industry stakeholders, has been appointe
EDITORIAL: Focus on the victims not on immigration
IT WOULD seem some people need to be reminded that there was a hurricane that devastated our islands of Abaco and Grand Bahama a little over a month ago.
BNT warns of 'catastrophic' effect of storm on landscape
HURRICANE Dorian caused coastal erosion and “catastrophic” impact to mangrove and pine forests in at least one national park, according to the Bahamas National Trust. There are also fears that endangered bird populations will face a food shortage du
INSIGHT: The fight against the climate crisis can’t be fought by the government alone
IN the wake of Hurricane Dorian, The Bahamas has become the latest example for climate change activists as they ramp up the fight. Stunned by the realisation of how vulnerable we actually are to the threat of climate change, the government, still dizzied by the severe impact of the storm, is trying to gain its balance.
S&P gives Bahamas major post-Dorian lift
Standard & Poor’s (S&P) has given The Bahamas a much-needed post-Dorian boost by asserting that this nation is “well-positioned to handle the fall-out” from the category five storm.
Dorian restoration has 'nation's fiscal future in its hands'
Government officials managing the Hurricane Dorian recovery efforts “have the fiscal success of the country in their hands”, a prominent governance reformer has warned.Robert Myers, the Organisation for Responsible Governance’s (ORG) principle, told
Deep Water Cay close, deals east GB harsh blow
East Grand Bahama’s economy has been dealt a devastating blow after Deep Water Cay yesterday said it had no alternative but to cease operations with Dorian clean-up alone to cost $1m.The renowned bonefishing lodge, whose owners have invested some $44
Sarkis blasts CCA for 'cherry picking' legal arguments
Sarkis Izmirlian has accused Baha Mar’s main contractor of “cherry picking” and “distorting” legal quotations to underpin its “shareholder oppression” counter-claim against him.Baha Mar’s original developer, and his BML Properties vehicle, are allegi
What caused poisoning of 49 students on bus journey?
TWO Central Andros High School students remain at the Princess Margaret Hospital for further monitoring following suspected carbon monoxide poisoning on a school bus Friday.
Curfew call a ‘knee-jerk reaction’ says Davis
PROGRESSIVE Liberal Party leader Philip “Brave” Davis has called Cabinet’s consideration of a possible curfew for Abaco in response to security concerns a “knee-jerk” reaction.
Migrants told to stay away because of disease fears
AMID clean-up efforts in storm ravaged Abaco, health and safety concerns remain prevalent and serious, according to the island’s hurricane relief and redevelopment coordinator, Algernon Cargill yesterday.
WE’LL SEE YOU IN COURT OVER LAND: Shanty Town move branded as xenophobic
RIGHTS Bahamas said yesterday it would not relent in taking legal action over the government’s decision to compulsorily acquire shanty town land, branding the move “xenophobic and petty”.
Man stabbed to death on East Street
Police are investigating after a man was stabbed to death on East Street on Sunday night.
GOLDEN MOMENT: 'I'm a bit sore'
DOHA, Qatar — It was a sleepless Friday night for Steven Gardiner, the newest Bahamian world track and field champion at the International Amateur Athletic Federation’s 17th World Championships. That night, Gardiner noted that he only got about one
Medal winners
DOHA, Qatar — Steven Gardiner brought the curtain down on Team Bahamas’ performances at the 17th IAAF World Championships on Friday in grand style with his national record breaking performance in the men’s 400 metres. His night was celebrated under
