The integrity and decorum of the Parliament of the Bahamas must be upheld and maintained
AFTER viewing the most recent clip of the proceedings of the Lower House of Parliament in which there was an exchange between the Honourable Speaker and the Member of Parliament for Long Island, I am enjoined again to write about the place where the people’s business is conducted and is always priority.
Fighting for safety
AFTER viewing the most recent clip of the proceedings of the Lower House of Parliament in which there was an exchange between the Honourable Speaker and the Member of Parliament for Long Island, I am enjoined again to write about the place where the people’s business is conducted and is always priority.
Pedestrian dies after hit and run on Cowpen Road
A 52-YEAR-OLD pedestrian died after being struck by a van on Cowpen Road yesterday morning, with the driver initially leaving the scene before later reporting the accident to police.
FACING REALITY: The monster we created
THERE is a monster stalking our democracy. It didn’t appear overnight, nor did it emerge from the corridors of Parliament. It was nurtured over years of misplaced expectations, unhealthy political culture, and a growing belief that public office exists not to serve a nation but to satisfy personal desires.
Students build workplace skills at IDB teen camp
A GROUP of 15 Bahamian high school students spent the past two weeks stepping into the professional world, shadowing specialists, building workplace skills and exploring careers in sustainable development through the Inter-American Development Bank's inaugural Teen Summer Program.
Bel Canto Singers shine with Independence concert in Zurich
BAHAMIAN choral music took center stage in Zurich, Switzerland, as the Bel Canto Singers delivered a 90-minute concert marking The Bahamas' 53rd Independence anniversary before diplomats, members of the diaspora and invited guests.
Where is the FNM headed?
IT was reported recently in the newspaper that Dr Duane Sands, FNM Chairman, said that the party’s planned post-mortem conclave would not happen this month, as decided by the Central Council.
Overstaying appeal dropped after Governor General pardon
A HAITIAN woman sentenced to six months in prison for overstaying withdrew her appeal before the Court of Appeal yesterday after receiving a pardon from the Governor General and being repatriated.
Man accused of Market Street murder remanded to prison
A MAN accused of a fatal shooting near Market Street earlier this month was remanded to prison yesterday.
Repeat offender gets 18 months for damaging police statue
A REPEAT offender was sentenced to 18 months in prison yesterday for damaging a police statue on Bay Street and breaking into a Charlotte Street business last month.
Man remanded for burglary and damaging ankle monitor
A MAN accused of burglary and damaging his electronic monitoring device was remanded to prison yesterday.
Tech developer denies new security causes LPIA delays
PASSENGERS using Lynden Pindling International Airport’s domestic terminal are being urged to arrive at least two hours before departure as airport officials reject claims that a newly upgraded security system is responsible for longer lines.
Bahamas Striping Group of Companies Gears Up to Send 20,000 Students Back to School
THE Let's Make a Difference programme has expanded its annual back-to-school initiative to Grand Bahama, bringing together civic organizations to distribute nearly 2,000 backpacks filled with school supplies to students in West Grand Bahama.
Engines from fatal flight sent to US investigators
WRECKAGE from the Independence Day plane crash that killed ten people off Andros has been sent to the United States for detailed examination as investigators continue gathering evidence to determine what caused one of the country’s worst aviation disasters in recent history.
Abaco resort’s 24-hour power loss as generator breaks down
A MAJOR Abaco resort was left without electricity, water, air conditioning and Internet for nearly 24 hours after its back-up generator malfunctioned during last week’s Bahamas Power & Light (BPL) outages, forcing management to discard food and renewing calls from business owners for long-term energy upgrades.
Plane wreckage from July 10 crash is shipped off to the US
INVESTIGATORS probing the Independence Day Andros plane crash that claimed 10 lives have recovered the wreckage and shipped the aircraft's engines and key components to the US for detailed forensic examination, with a preliminary report expected by August 10.
DevCO: ‘No objection’ to Port Lucaya once paperwork done
THE GRAND Bahama Development Company (DEVCO) yesterday said it supports Port Lucaya Marina’s near-$22m redevelopment but is waiting on legal documents confirming the new ownership as questions continue over a stop-work order that halted demolition work at the weekend.
Licence wait places legitimate liquor vendors at disadvantage
AN EXUMA liquor outlet yesterday said months-long delays in the Government’s licensing process are leaving legitimate business owners in limbo, while unlicensed operators continue to sell alcohol without consequence.
Security screening developer rejects causing LPIA delays
THE HEAD of the company behind Lynden Pindling International Airport’s (LPIA) new passenger screening system is pushing back against claims the enhanced security process is causing delays for domestic travellers, asserting the technology has not resulted in missed flights and is processing passengers in seconds.
Needles with a purpose: How dry needling helps pain, tight muscles and recovery
If you had told someone 20 years ago that tiny needles could help relieve muscle pain, improve movement, and get people back to work or sport faster, most would have raised an eyebrow. Yet today, dry needling has become one of the most talked-about treatment tools in modern physiotherapy clinics.
