Quick action needed
Ministers - MPs - Revs. Can spin as much as they like the reality is we have and have had a serious social problem in the schools and outside of the schools when it comes to social safety of our young people.
High Flyers and Giants in charge
THE two-time defending division II champions Breezes High Flyers and the Commonwealth Bank Giants, going for a repeat of the men’s title, are now in the driver’s seat of the New Providence Basketball Association’s best-of-seven championship series.
THE PRESS BOX: More lousiness in Lakerland
Early last Saturday evening, the Lakers announced that after a discussion with the their medical staff, LeBron James will be held out for the remainder of the team’s games.
Tributes paid to bowling champion Pyfrom
With deep thoughts and a heavy heart, the Bahamas Bowling Federation announced the passing of former national champion Richard ‘Ritchie’ Pyfrom Monday night.
Party time for Jaguars and Giants
THE St George’s Jaguars and the St John’s Giants won the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology’s National High School Basketball Tournament titles for senior boys and girls respectively.
Defence Force on the gridiron
The Officers and Marines of the Royal Bahamas Defence Force took to the grid iron on March 30 for a day of fun during the Force’s 1st Annual Commodore’s Bowl Flag Football Tournament.
Wolves and Sharks in showdown
IT will be a showdown between the Antatol Rodgers Timberwolves and the SC McPherson Sharks for both the Government Secondary Schools Sports Association’s junior girls and boys soccer championship titles.
US ‘jumping to conclusions’ on suspect deals reporting
The US was yesterday accused by a former finance minister of “jumping to conclusions” over its assertion that too few suspicious transaction reports (STRs) are filed by Bahamian banks.
Central Bank’s crypto deposit, credit bar gets mixed reviews
The Central Bank of The Bahamas has received push back to its proposal that banks must not accept crypto currency deposits, or make such loans, to customers.
Dairy Queen makes Pointe with sixth site
The Dairy Queen franchise has expanded its New Providence presence and created ten jobs with the launch of its sixth location at The Pointe in downtown Nassau.
Blue Lagoon takes sustainability award
Blue Lagoon Island, home to the Dolphin Encounters attraction, has received the Travelife Partner award in recognition of its efforts to achieve long-term sustainability and corporate social responsibility.
‘Significant progress’ made in Oban talks
A Cabinet minister yesterday said “significant progress” had been made on several environmental and legal concerns associated with the Oban Energies’ Heads of Agreement (HOA).
Minister reassures on GB electricity ‘theft’
A Cabinet minister yesterday reassured Freeport businesses and residents that the government was still talking to the island’s electricity utility over its response to recent “theft” claims.
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Tuesday, 2nd April, 2019.
EDITORIAL: Two steps forward, one step back
Just when we thought things were looking up for Grand Bahama, the island suffers another blow with the collapse of a crane working on the Oasis of the Seas cruise ship at the shipyard.
THE PETER YOUNG COLUMN: Mother of Parliaments? Rather the mother of all messes
Since Britain’s departure from the European Union is causing political upheaval in a nation divided on the issue, it remains top of the news agenda. So, reluctantly, I am covering Brexit in this column for a third week running. This time, while mentioning the latest developments splashed daily across the British and European media, a brief look at the background that has led to the impasse might be interesting.
Woman in hospital after shooting
POLICE are seeking the public’s assistance to help them find the suspects behind a shooting incident that left a woman in hospital on Monday.
FACE TO FACE: A childhood dream to give a life of service
Reverend George Bodie is a prime example of the truth that your circumstances in life do not have to define the outcome of your life. In times like these with violence and crime on the rise and with inner cities constantly threatened by gang activity, Rev Bodie shares his path to a life that is one to be proud of.
16-year-old accused of killing student Perry Rolle Jr
A 16-year-old was remanded in custody accused of stabbing 15-year-old Perry Rolle Jr to death last week.
21-year-old driver kills woman in borrowed car
A 21-year-old woman was charged yesterday with hitting and killing a woman with a car that wasn’t hers and that she wasn’t licensed to drive before fleeing the scene.
