'Mother Me' event to strengthen bonds between women
After surviving what they describe as years of pain and disgrace, the mother-daughter duo of Vernita Josey and Davonia Williams have come out on the other side stronger than ever. And now, they are sharing what they have learned with others in the h
Week of events puts focus on technical training
TECHNICAL training continues to be in demand, and Total Education Centre (TEC) in Grand Bahama “remains committed to creating a knowledgeable and better skilled and productive society”. Fred Delancey, the operator of TEC, announced the institution h
New tug boats ready to keep harbour safe
PRIME Minister Dr Hubert Minnis christened two tug boats yesterday that cost $15m and are intended to ensure the safety of the Nassau Harbour and Clifton Pier.The vessels, named Tug Samson and Tug Rose, “will be operated by Tug Services Limited, a 10
Vehicle plunges into window
A CAR plunged into a glass window at the Platinum Sporting Lounge on Dowdswell Street yesterday evening.
What’s in a dress? Speculation about Meghan Markle’s dress reaches fever pitch
We haven’t even seen it yet, but it will most likely be the dress of the year.
Bahamian doctor among global ambassadors to help prevent spread of infections
Dr Nikkiah Forbes has become the first Bahamian to be selected by the Society of Healthcare Epidemiology of America (SHEA) as an ambassador to facilitate infection prevention worldwide.Dr Forbes is the director of the National HIV/AIDS and Infectious
Silver Sands torn down
In keeping with its vision to clean-up the City of Freeport, the Grand Bahama Port Authority Ltd has embarked on demolition projects to tear down derelict and dilapidated buildings throughout the Port Area.
Schools ‘turning away pupils’ amid citizenship checks
LOCAL high schools are still turning away students who cannot prove legal residency or citizenship, according to human rights group Rights Bahamas.
EDITORIAL: Out of control jitneys bring wild, wild west to Nassau
Today marks the end of United Nations Road Safety Week and while Bahamians proved once again to be among the world’s most eager population to sign an online safe driving pledge, one segment of the motoring population apparently did not get the message – jitney drivers.
Carnival: Let people decide
THE so-called privatised carnival has come and gone. Like the overwhelming majority of Bahamians, I did not attend. However, I’ve viewed many videos and pictures over social media and on the internet. Once again, I’m appalled and heartbroken to see what was allowed to take place in our streets and public spaces with government permits and government support.
Unhappy McAlpine
IN my view, I feel that the Good Reverend needs to come clean and say what is his real problem, with his consistent whingeing?
Girl Guides on track to fulfil decades-long dream of new headquarters
After decades of dreaming and fundraising, the Bahamas Girl Guides Association moves another step closer to building its new headquarters. The Association, under the leadership of architect Alvan Rolle, awarded the contract for the new building to Br
Mindful eating
Health coach Ethan Quant, of Elite Wellness Solutions, has succeeded in his weight loss journey and now wants to share his methods with the Bahamas in an effort to foster a culture of wellness and conquer the obesity epidemic.
Thomas wins high jump in Guadeloupe
HIGH jumper Donald Thomas, picking up a victory, led another list of Bahamian elite athletes competing in a number of track and field meets over the weekend.
Bahamians burn up track in weekend meets across US
SPRINTER Brianna Bethel, one half of the twin sisters combo from Grand Bahama, had a spectacular showing at the American Athletic Conference Championships to lead the list of Bahamians in action around the United States over the weekend.
Swaby commits to the Sooners
The recruitment process for Bahamian football player David Swaby has come to an end after the highly touted junior college transfer announced his decision on the next stop of his athletic career.
NPWBA: Best-of-5 championship opens tonight
THE New Providence Women’s Basketball Association will open its best-of-five championship tonight at the DW Davis Gymnasium when the Lady Cheetahs take on the Bommer G Lady Operators.
Coleby leads Happinets into championship series in Japan
RANKED one of the top teams in the Japanese B2 League all season long, Kadeem Coleby leads his Akita Northern Happinets into the championship series.
BICA chief welcomes fiscal 'seat at table'
THE Bahamas Institute of Chartered Accountants (BICA) president yesterday welcomed the “seat at the table” to assess the Government’s fiscal responsibility compliance.Gowon Bowe, pictured, speaking at a press conference to announce the long-awaited r
IMF: 10 years to hit long-term debt goal
The Bahamas will take ten years to hit its long-term debt target, the IMF warned yesterday, as it again blasted the Christie administration’s “lax spending control” pre-election.The International Monetary Fund (IMF), in its latest Article IV report o
