PM promises crime crackdown and warns criminals: WE WON’T STOP
PRIME Minister Dr Hubert Minnis has warned criminals that they will be relentlessly tracked down and brought to justice, but failed to unveil new plans that haven’t already been publicised to aid the war on crime.
With tourism, we're onto something positive
Several exciting things have been announced in the Bahamian tourism industry and more are in the pipe line, so to speak.
Justin Roberts leads Sun Devils to 2-1 win-loss record
JUSTIN Roberts had a great individual performance to lead the Arizona State University Sun Devils men’s tennis team to a 2-1 win-loss record in their collegiate matchups over the weekend.
4th High School Basketball Nationals in Grand Bahama
THE best high school basketball players in the island nation are set to showcase their skills at the fourth edition of the National High School Basketball Championships.
Welcome home Team Bahamas!
TEAM Bahamas received a rousing welcome at the Lynden Pindling International Airport on Friday full of cheers, hugs and Junkanoo music upon their return from the Special Olympics World Summer Games.
Saunders to join Uplifting Athletes to raise funds for Sickle Cell Anaemia
MAVIN Saunders has been heralded for his community service efforts and has partnered with one organisation to continue those efforts as he prepares for the upcoming NFL Draft.
Activists slam GB Power over ‘strong arm tactics’
Activists have accused Grand Bahama Power Company of employing “strong arm tactics” to force customers to settle the “fake energy savings devices” controversy on its terms.
Public art plan to help revitalise Downtown Nassau
WITH a view to support Bahamian cultural development, the government is launching a public art and murals programme, Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis announced last night.
An eyesore which should be removed
I wish the developers and the lenders of the Fusion IMAX Theatre on the top of Gladstone Road all the luck in the world. They have tackled a huge project and taken a huge financial risk and I hope they get their just reward.
Laundromats deserve our support
The Minister of Tourism seems hell bent on squashing every small independent laundromat on New Providence.
‘Shockingly serious’ attack at Arawak Cay
23-POLICE are investigating the “shockingly serious” attack of a 23-year-old immigration officer attending a private music event at Arawak Cay on Sunday.
Figures reveal level of sexual assaults on cruise ships
ALLEGED sexual assault remains the most reported criminal activity on board cruise ships according to international year-end statistics.
Four-month delay for theft appeal
FORMER College of the Bahamas employee Chimeka Gibbs’ appeal of her conviction for stealing $700,000 from the tertiary institution over a seven-year period was put off by almost four months yesterday due to an issue with the trial transcripts.
PETER YOUNG: Is this the end game? God knows how it’s going to play out
While it is essential to vary the content of this column, the massively controversial issue of Brexit is reaching a climax so this is a follow-up to last week’s report on the subject.
Gaither kicks off outdoor campaign with top 3 finish
It was a relatively good start to the outdoor track and field campaign for Bahamian female sprinter TyNia Gaither as she finished in the top three in the female double sprints in the Prairie View Relays at the Memorial Stadium.
Buying vs renting a wedding dress
Buttons Bridal Show to display latest styles
For many brides-to-be, price is the biggest factor in determining whether to rent or purchase a wedding dress. After price, it’s style, sentimentality and pure emotion that dictate the decision.
A new era of nail design
Technology has not only made our lives easier, it has also allowed us to be more creative in many areas.
Deepening violence against women and young men
Why is it that so many people celebrate violence against women? Why do we define masculinity as a man’s ability to sire children and abuse women? Why do we see it as imperative that men perform violence to control their women?
LIFE LINES: Talking to ourselves
We all talk to ourselves. Our inner dialogue is always running, sometimes quietly and sometimes very loudly, whether we actually speak out loud or not. This inner stream of consciousness has a huge impact on the way we see ourselves, the way we behave and the way we interact with others.
Bahamian men have higher risk of developing prostate cancer
Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in Bahamian men. Present statistics show that one in six men will develop prostate cancer in their lifetime.
