EDITORIAL: The challenge of tackling knife crime
THE death of student Perry Louis in a stabbing yesterday is a tragedy that will resonate with every parent across the country.
Not enough indians, too many chiefs
THE Free National Movement (FNM) government of Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis is being accused of purging the civil service, especially the Royal Bahamas Police Force (RBPF), of Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) supporters, after eight assistant commissioners of police (ACPs) were sent on leave.
Gas leak closes insurance complex
THE National Insurance Board’s Clifford Darling Complex headquarters was temporarily closed yesterday morning to address a reported gas leak.
Architects: ‘Free us from building control bondage’
Architects yesterday urged the government to “free us from the bondage of building control”, warning it was “missing out on” up to 80-90 percent of VAT due on professional fees.
Crown to appeal decision to acquit Evans
THE Court of Appeal has granted the Crown leave to appeal its decision to acquit Clinton Evans of murdering Detective Constable Jimmy Ambrose and trying to kill another officer almost 20 years ago.
The better your service, the safer your job, son
My son who was about to embark on his first job asked me what he had to do to ensure job security.
First artificial intelligence Google Doodle features Bach
Google is celebrating composer Johann Sebastian Bach with its first artificial intelligence-powered Doodle.
We would need an officer on board
As a result of the meeting with President Trump are we to understand that the US was offered to up their presence in the southern Bahamas presumably the Inagua RBDF base, to police the waters south of Inagua for contraband — migrant smuggling and especially drugs which head to the US?
‘Buddy’ and Kings top Mavs 125-121
DALLAS (AP) — De’Aaron Fox scored 23 points, including a crucial basket to help Sacramento stay in front in the final minute, and the Kings beat the Dallas Mavericks 125-121 last night.
NPBA best-of-7 championship series tonight
It is the matchup everybody anticipated as the pennant winners and the defending champions will all hook up in the New Providence Basketball Association’s best-of-seven championship series that starts tonight at the AF Adderley Gymnasium.
NPABO officials: Respect all our referees
ON the eve of two significant nationals - the Bahamas Basketball Federation’s High School and Commonwealth Championships, the New Providence Association of Basketball Officials (NPABO) is calling for deference and respect given to referees across the board.
Bahamian wrestler thorn beats the competition in Barbados
BAHAMIAN wrestler Thorn Demeritte powered his way to a first place finish Sunday at the first Caribbean SuperWeek Beach Wrestling tournament in Bridgetown, Barbados.
On track: Mingoes pick up two titles at USF Bulls Invitational
TAMPA, Florida — The University of The Bahamas Mingoes track programme won two titles at the University of South Florida Bulls Invitational over the weekend to go along with a second and third place finish.
Karate Association hosts referee course, technical seminar
THE Bahamas Karate Association (BKA) hosted a successful referee course and technical seminar in New Providence March 23-24.
THE PRESS BOX: Two free agent running backs My Cowboys should keep an eye on
SLOW and steady is sometimes the best approach in the long NFL offseason.
Federation holds 45th Annual junior Chess Tournament
THE 45th Annual Bahamas Junior Chess Championship took place at Centreville Medical Centre earlier this month.
TECH TALK
• NASA has nixed the first all-female spacewalk over a spacesuit sizing issue.
Port Authority willing to ‘broker’ fake device deals
Activists yesterday said the Grand Bahama Port Authority (GBPA) had expressed a willingness “to step in and broker” settlements to the island’s “fake energy saving devices” controversy.
Hotelier demands ‘prohibitive zoning’ on vacation rentals
A Family Island resort operator yesterday suggested the government consider introducing a license fee for vacation rentals based on the number of bedrooms and, possibly, prohibitive zoning.
‘Uneven’ financial access is hidden in The Bahamas
The Bahamas’ high per capita income and well-developed banking industry hides “very uneven access” to financial services, the Central Bank’s governor said yesterday.
