06272018 EDITION
Wednesday, 27th June, 2018.
Man on bail for murder shot dead
A 26-year-old man being electronically monitored while out on bail for murder was fatally shot outside his Southern Breezes Estates home on Tuesday night.
WORLD CUP: Holders Germany out after shock defeat
(Mirror.co.uk) Reigning champions Germany are OUT of the World Cup after a shock defeat by South Korea.
'Get finances in order' to afford low-cost land lots
MANY Bahamians are unable to qualify for the government’s low-cost housing lots despite efforts to offer them at less than $30,000, Environment and Housing Minister Romauld Ferreira said yesterday.In view of this, the minister urged Bahamians to put
‘I’ll sue to save shanty homes’
THE government’s efforts to eradicate shanty town communities have come under fire, with prominent attorney and human rights activist Fred Smith yesterday threatening a lawsuit to block any attempts to raze homes in these areas.
Change in classification for Pointe workers
SOME labourers at The Pointe development were reclassified by the Department of Immigration, Brent Symonette said yesterday, adding developer China Construction America is now paying the increased fees relating to semi-skilled and skilled labourers.
‘New design needed to stop BPL power cuts’
THE design of a protection system needs to be foremost in any plans being pursued by Bahamas Power & Light executives, according to Bahamas Electrical Workers Union President Paul Maynard.
New manager chosen for landfill site
A NEW management firm for the New Providence Landfill has been selected, Environment and Housing Minister Romauld Ferreira announced yesterday.
Halkitis denies claims over PLP travel budget
MICHAEL Halkitis, former State Minister for Finance, denies Financial Secretary Marlon Johnson’s remarks that the Christie administration understated its travel budget.In a statement released yesterday, Mr Halkitis said Mr Johnson’s remarks were “mat
A supporter to be SURE of
FOR some time, dozens of at-risk students at Programme SURE, an intervention institution for disruptive teen boys, have pecked away on outdated computers which took forever to boot and were likely to crash mid-way into a lesson.With Bahamas Striping
Secretaries should not be voting pawns
“A coward dies a thousand deaths; the brave but one.” Congratulations. Congratulations to the courageous four who put their conscience before their pocketbooks!
Man in hospital after shooting
A MAN is in hospital after he was shot on Monday.The victim was standing with a group of men on Antiqua Street in Elizabeth Estates when a silver Toyota vehicle pulled up. Occupants of this vehicle opened fire in the direction of the men, injuring on
Splashing out this summer
THE children of Bimini can now enjoy the stunning marine environment that surrounds them with increased safety and confidence thanks to a groundbreaking partnership led by Save The Bays.The environmental advocacy group partnered with SwimTayka and Wa
Govt repairing pumps ahead of storm season
THE government is repairing water pumps in Over-the-Hill communities as the hurricane season heats up as part of its wider plans to improve living conditions there. Seventy-seven standpipes are being repaired in Centreville and Bain and Grants Town.T
Blue Chips' 5th annual Throwers Summer Camp next month
COACH Corrington Maycock, who has gained a great deal of success with the rising young throwers in the country through his Blue Chips Athletic Club, is gearing up for the staging of the club’s fifth annual Throwers Summer Camp.It’s scheduled for 9am
Fourteen Clubs' junior golf training summer camp underway
FOR another year, the Fourteen Clubs Golf Academy’s junior golf training camp is being held in the Bahamas Golf Federation’s Driving Range at the Baillou Hills Sporting Complex.The daily summer camp, which started last week, is being held 9am-2pm Mon
Sports Notes
BOWLING KALIK TOURNEY A total of 10 teams are participating in the 2018 Kalik Bowling Team Tournament for a 1st place prize of $1,200 , 2nd place $600 and a 3rd place prize of $400. The top male player in competition Monday night was David Slatter
EDITORIAL: Bahamians have been politically asleep for too long
FROM the questions we are being asked about recent political events we realise that much is missing from the education of Bahamian students as to the history of their country and the political system under which they live.
Lessons in life for students on summer job scheme
AS some 200 college students were preparing to be dispatched to various companies and businesses in Grand Bahama to take part in the government’s Summer Youth Employment Programme, Minister of State for Grand Bahama in the Office of the Prime Ministe
ALICIA WALLACE: How you can prepare for the arrival of VAT
VALUE Added Tax will be increased to twelve percent in a matter of days, and many of us are still trying to figure out how to make it work. Adjustments have to be made, some on a daily basis, but this does not mean we have to be uncomfortable. It mea
