Dames: I didn’t lose my temper
NATIONAL Security Minister Marvin Dames has suggested reports on his clash with Pineridge MP Frederick McAlpine in the House of Assembly on Wednesday were overblown as he brushed off opposition calls for him to enroll in an anger management programme.
‘End this sexual violence epidemic’
THE Bahamas has an “epidemic” of sexual violence, according to Bahamas Crisis Centre Director Sandra Dean-Patterson who made the remark as the organisation plans to launch a campaign, #SilentNoMore, to destigmatise sexual abuse and encourage victims to share their stories.
MPs rush to meet filing deadline
PUBLIC disclosures from parliamentarians were flying in like “hotcakes”, according to Public Disclosure Commission Chairman Myles Laroda yesterday.
Govt offers no evidence against Rufa
CANADIAN Bruno Rufa’s third judicial review against the Department of Immigration closed yesterday with no evidence or submissions filed by the government.
FOCOL chair ‘can’t believe’ stock so low
FOCOL Holdings chairman yesterday revealed that its share buyback was launched because it “can’t believe” investors place so little value on a stock that consistently delivers healthy profits.
Missing man case adjourned
THE habeas corpus application for a “missing” man who relatives believe was taken into police custody was adjourned to next month after the government was late filing its response.
DIANE PHILLIPS - Lake Killarney: Unseen beauty under threat
Out in the middle of the island mostly hidden from view is one of The Bahamas’ greatest treasures. It’s called Lake Killarney and today it is under threat from development that is encroaching on its banks with buyers building down into the swampy marshes and destroying mangroves by the hundreds with careless abandon.
Minnis is honoured by university
PRIME Minister Dr Hubert Minnis was honoured on Wednesday by the American Foundation for the University of the West Indies (AFUWI) for exemplary professional achievements.
Walkabout won't solve the mess
How we solve our problems is a pretence of questionable sense – get five – six ASPs from the police together and do a walk-a-bout downtown, if that reassures anyone - gather four-five ASPs do a walk-about and all is resolved like drinking down Alka Seltzer!
Raptors are the junior track & field champs!
They had their consecutive meet title streak broken in 2018, but the CH Reeves Raptors regained their place as the GSSSA junior track and field champions.
Hutchinson Jr OCAA Player of the Year
IN what has been his most productive season in the three years he has starred for the Niagara College Knights’ basketball team, Van ‘Bubba’ Hutchinson Jr was rewarded with the Ontario Colleges Athletic Association (OCAA) Player of the Year award.
Young listed as Blue Jays’ No.23 prospect
CHAVEZ Young became the latest Bahamian minor league prospect featured on Major League Baseball Pipeline’s top 30 projections for each franchise.
‘Shaq’ Cleare inks deal in Spain
FRESH off another appearance with the senior men’s national team, Shaquille Cleare is on the move once again at the professional level.
Williams set to face ‘Knockout’ in ‘Back Yard Rumble’
WHEN Bahamian Sons Promotions returns to the Bahamas in April for its second edition of ‘Back Yard Rumble,’ heavyweight Sherman ‘The Tank’ Williams will headline the exciting professional boxing card.
Junior golfers Turnquest, Hedge win national titles
THE Bahamas Golf Federation hosted the 2019 Bahamas Golf Federation Junior National Championships recently at the Ocean Club Golf Course on Paradise Island with a field of over 40 up and coming junior golfers from New Providence, Grand Bahama and Florida.
Stampers stun High Flyers 89-85, Shockers stop Pirates 85-78
AS the New Providence Basketball Association gets set to complete its regular season this weekend at the AF Adderley Gymnasium, two games were played on Wednesday night with teams jockeying for the final playoff spots.
32nd annual Valentine’s Day Regatta winners soak up spotlight
THE 32nd Annual Valentine’s Day Regatta opened its first day of sailing on Saturday, February 16 on Montagu Bay.
SPLASH IN HISTORY: Seawaves first official triathlon club in the Bahamas
THE Seawaves Triathlon Club made history last week when it became the first officially recognised triathlon club in the Bahamas under the Bahamas Triathlon Association (BTA).
Samuel P Haven National High School Soccer Championships begin April 27
THE Bahamas Football Association, in conjunction with the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology and the Ministry of Youth, Sports and Culture, has announced that the 2019 Samuel P Haven National High School Soccer Championships is scheduled for April 27 to May 4 in New Providence. These championships will showcase the top teams from various school leagues for the senior boys and girls’ divisions.
