‘Mickey Mouse governance’ is Wells LOI price
The Bahamas has been “left in a Mickey Mouse state of governance” by the continuing silence over the Renward Wells Letter of Intent (LOI) controversy, the DNA’s ex-leader blasted yesterday.
EDITORIAL: Look in the mirror and say it isn’t so
Not long ago, questions were raised in this very column after the United States issued a travel advisory for The Bahamas, warning tourists to be on their guard as they visited our shores.
Preston Moss: Our humble priest with a unique ability
Catholicism has deep roots in the Bahamas and nowhere more so than in the Family Islands. The church was real, it was visible, and it was relevant in the lives of out islanders.
Time to redevelop Carmichael Road
Over the years, Carmichael has grown tremendously to the point where it has earned the nickname, City 2000. We now have one branch of each bank, government offices, plazas, numerous food chains and other businesses that other parts of New Providence may not see for another decade or so. But we have a major problem and that’s Carmichael Road itself.
Show some respect to the House
Is the refusal of the Minnis government to debate the Interim Budget a slap in our faces whilst they talk the economy is on the upswing?
Higgs selected to Academic All-Big 12 teams
Texas Longhorns guard Lashann Higgs has been sidelined with an injury for much of the season, but has still made her impact on the Texas Longhorns’ women’s basketball programme in the classroom.
Bahamas winless in World Jr Tennis Championships qualifier
SEVERAL of the island nation’s elite junior tennis players are attempting to qualify among the top teams in the region for the World Junior Tennis Championships.
Sun Belt: Munnings’ double double helps Warhawks to win in opening round
TRAVIS Munnings is playing his best basketball when it matters most and continues to lead his ULM Warhawks through the postseason.
Wolfpack Classic this weekend in honour of coach Peter Pratt
THE second annual Wolfpack Classic, to be held in honour of coach Peter Pratt, is all set for this weekend at Thomas A Robinson Track and Field Stadium.
RESULTS: Alpha Aquatics International Swim Meet
• HERE’S the results of the Alpha Aquatics International swim meet held at the Betty Kelly Kenning Swim Complex over the weekend:
70-year-old accused of raping eight-year-old girl
A 70-year-old Freeport man accused of sexually assaulting an eight-year-old girl was arraigned in the Freeport Magistrate’s Court yesterday, however he maintained that he did not commit the crime.
Who can you trust? Know your consumer rights
OFFICIALS will focus on the theme “Trusted Smart Products” during World Consumer Rights Week.
Jury visit to site where cop was shot delayed by two weeks as key witness unavailable
A jury’s request to visit the place in Bain Town where a 19-year-old was gunned down by police almost 10 years ago was put off by two weeks yesterday due to the unavailability of a key witness.
Students heading to Special Olympics
REIGNING champion of the Dog Days Half Marathon School Challenge, The Beacon School, is eyeing another victory with a line-up that includes Special Olympic athletes.
Man charged with attempting to kill two police officers
A 29-year-old Pinewood resident was charged in Magistrate’s Court yesterday with attempting to murder two police officers with a high powered semi-automatic weapon last week.
19-year-old charged with having sex with girl, 13
A 19-year-old man accused of having sex with a minor was arraigned in the Freeport Magistrate’s Court on Wednesday.
Antiguan government quick to dismiss links between GPH and cruise cancellations
THE government of Antigua and Barbuda has sought to dispel “misleading and scare-mongering” reports that suggested a link between the cancellation of Carnival Cruise Lines’ service to its country, and its recent engagement of Global Port Holdings.
WSC opens new shop in Mall at Marathon
THE Water and Sewerage Corporation opened a new location at the Mall at Marathon yesterday, with WSC executive chairman Adrian Gibson saying this should help the water provider increase bill collection.
McPhee-McCuin and Rebels fall to Gators 67-54 in opening round of SEC tournament
YOLETT McPhee-McCuin’s first season as head coach of the Ole Miss Rebels’ women’s basketball programme came to an end early in the postseason.
UB women’s volleyball recruitment exercise this weekend
THE University of The Bahamas women’s volleyball programme is all set to host a recruitment exercise this Friday and Saturday at the Kendal Isaacs gym. The sessions start at 6:30pm on both nights.
