You are on the brink of a breakthrough
“Hast thou not known? Hast thou not heard, that the everlasting God, the Lord, the Creator of the ends of the earth, faints not, neither is weary? There is no searching of His understanding. He gives power to the faint; and to them that have no might
NewBirth seeks to combat youth's mindset of defeat and lack of faith
In a time where many young people are turning away from the Church, one ministry is hoping to convince them that a life with God in it can be an invigorating, exciting and eventful experience.Turning Point Youth Ministry – the youth arm of NewBirth C
COG teens, especially boys, shine at international Teen Talent competition
The Church of God International Team Bahamas this year received the most trophies, honourable mentions, and superior ratings in its history of participating in the international Teen Talent competition.A contingent from three islands – New Providence
McDonald's and St Andrew's Kirk's ninth annual back-to-school distribution extends reach
For the ninth year, McDonald’s has extended its reach beyond the golden arches above its doors and into neighbouring communities to equip students headed back to school with some of the tools necessary to function in the classrooms. Through a longsta
Wadadli Bowl: Clarke advances to the final
BAHAMIAN top seed Sydney Clarke made quick work of Canadian Hana Gamracy to advance to the final of the International Tennis Federation’s J5 St John’s Wadadli Bowl in Antigua and Barbuda. However, she ended up staying on the court at the National Te
It's official: Lashann Higgs back with Texas Longhorns
LASHANN Higgs is officially back with the Texas Longhorns women’s basketball programme.The Big 12 approved a hardship waiver for Higgs, making the senior guard eligible to return to the Longhorns for the 2019-20 season.In November 2018, Higgs was dia
Meditation Bowed down
In the story of the woman bent double, we learn that her 18-year condition is treatable, that Jesus is her healer and that praising God is the only response: “On the Sabbath Jesus was teaching in one of the synagogues, and a woman was there who had b
Hepburn chef de mission
AFTER spending more than four decades playing, coaching and administrating the game of volleyball, Cora Hepburn is now serving in her first term as a vice president of the Bahamas Olympic Committee.Next year, she will hold the distinction of being th
Yahweh House celebrates its youth
It is the belief of the Yahweh House of Prayer (YHOP) that the children are our future. So to that end, they hosted their 22nd annual honours convocation last Sunday during which 26 of the best and brightest children of YHOP were recognised for their
A call for prayers for the nation's men
This Tuesday, a group of men gathered at the Creative Christian Arts Ministries International on Nassau Street to participate in “A Call to Prayer for Men”. Organised by Apostle Henry Higgins, the event sought to bring men together to pray for their
Revenues beat budget target by $81M
COLLECTIONS of stamp taxes on financial and realty transactions “surged two-fold”, from $109.5m in fiscal year 2017/18 to $225.3m in fiscal year 2018/19, outpacing the budgeted $143.7m the Ministry of Finance’s fourth quarter fiscal snapshot and repo
Port development 'must bring life to downtown Nassau'
BAHAMAS Chamber of Commerce and Employers Confederation’s (BCCEC) chief executive, Jeffrey Beckles, yesterday stressed that a commitment to Bahamian ownership and involvement in the Nassau cruise port redevelopment is “critical”, adding Bahamians mus
Roberts joins BPF board
Bahamas Property Fund (BPF) Limited Chairman Michael Anderson has announced the appointment of Larry Roberts as a Director of the Company effective September 2.Mr Anderson noted that Mr Roberts brings a wealth of experience to BPF as his real estate
IAN FERGUSON: Celebrating milestones in your employees life
Everyone loves to feel appreciated, values and celebrated. Recognising employees for their accomplishments and life events—big or small—shows them you care and are invested in their well-being and success. Whether it’s a birthday, work anniversaries,
UPDATED: Hurricane Dorian could intensify into Category Four storm
HURRICANE Dorian could intensify into a “very damaging” 156mph Category Four storm that lingers for hours in the Bahamas, according to AccuWeather senior meteorologist Dan Kottlowski Thursday.
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EDITORIAL: A process that brings answers
EARLIER this year, we raised grave concerns over an incident of alleged police brutality in Eleuthera.
STATESIDE: The President’s apologists parading like a mobster and his moll
When they walked into the large meeting room lined with pew-like benches, the couple looked like nothing so much as an ageing mobster and his moll. Of medium height and with thinning black hair and a face relaxed into a constant scowl, he strutted forward with a bulldog’s purpose and tenacity. The woman trailing slightly behind looked vaguely troubled under her shock of red hair.
FACE TO FACE: They said I wouldn’t last a month - I stayed 31 years
When you think of advocates for disability in The Bahamas, it’s hard not to think of Mrs. Sheila Culmer. She has been at the forefront of advocacy before I was even born. I recently sat with her and found out why she has dedicated her entire life to helping those with special needs.
