A few wishes this year
We who are reading this have much to be thankful for. We made it into a brand New Year and are able to look forward to the future, while ardently living the present. Our wonderful nation, despite the internal threats, for we really face none from without, save and except illegal immigration and migration, is poised for systemic, even if anaemic, economic growth and a degree of societal progress.
'Wonderful' plans for Clifton Heritage Park
OFFICIALS of the Clifton Heritage Authority have announced the next stage of development for the Clifton Heritage Park will commence next month.
Full military funeral for senior policeman
RETIRED Chief Superintendent Basil V Rahming was remembered as an outstanding police officer who served with excellence in all aspects of his career on the police force, and as a honourable family and Christian man.
Dominicans accused of forging documents
TWO Dominican men accused of possessing fraudulent Bahamian documents were arraigned in the Magistrate’s Court yesterday.
EDITORIAL: Detention Centre a horror story demanding Immigration Dept overhaul
The case of yet another life interrupted by a horrific and prolonged stay at the Carmichael Road Detention Centre punctuated by beatings and abuse without formal charges ever being filed against the detainee makes for grim reading.
If you hear gunfire, don't arrive too early
When it comes to crime, any form of accurate imaging – video certainly assists the police.
Rose hits the court running
LJ Rose had a debut to remember and made an immediate impact on his new club.
Ayton joins BWB camp
Deandre Ayton just added another event to a busy All-Star schedule for the Bahamian rookie phenom.
Mexico training camp for judo stars
Bahamian Champions Cynthia Rahming (-57kg), Sasha Ingraham (+78kg) and Joshua Mcfall (-73kg) recently attended a week-long training camp in Cancun, Mexico, with head coach Oneysi Portorreal-Pons.
Company backs Pro-Am contest
Female golfers from around the world competed at the 2019 Bahamas White Sands LPGA Pro-Am from February 2 and the Caribbean Bottling Company Ltd recently - with sponsorship by CBC.
Baha Mar contractor appeals Sarkis ruling
Baha Mar’s main contractor yesterday filed an appeal in the New York courts that seeks to overturn the earlier verdict upholding Sarkis Izmirlian’s $2.25bn fraud and contract breach claim.
Govt in late anti-blacklist law changes
The government will today table further legal changes in Parliament to ensure The Bahamas escapes the European Union’s (EU) tax evasion “blacklist”.
Morton ‘tense’ as union holds off on ‘action’
Morton Salt yesterday said it hopes to “soon” conclude a labour deal despite a “very tense” working environment where the line staff union has held off on potential strike action.
Minister eyes air fees deal ‘shortly’
The Bahamas hopes to complete talks with the US over management of its air space, and an associated revenue-sharing agreement, “very shortly”, a Cabinet minister said yesterday.
02122019 EDITION
Tuesday, 12th February, 2019.
Government yet to serve appeal, says Smith lawyer
THE government’s failure to serve defence lawyers with its appeal in connection to the bribery and extortion trial of former PLP Senator Frank Smith has put proceedings in “limbo”, according to attorney Damian Gomez.
FACE TO FACE: A lesson to cherish and build a new life - never give up
Many of us know we have greatness within us. We know we are meant to achieve more and do more than we are at present.
Dirt but not mould found at primary school
EDUCATION Director Marcellus Taylor said yesterday there was a “build-up of dirt” not mould that created the “unsanitary situation” at CW Sawyer Primary School that forced the school’s closure last week.
We’re not connected to loans company, says firm promoting Banton concert
PARADISE Productions, the local Bahamian company staging Buju Banton’s upcoming “Long Walk To Freedom” concert, has said it is not connected to a local company that “is distributing Buju Banton-themed flyers offering loans by phone.”
Nygard making moves as he recovers from illness
Fashion billionaire Peter Nygard seems to be making sure his fleet of cars - and a boat - are within quick reach as he recovers from the medical condition preventing him from being arrested here in The Bahamas.
