Minnis: I was honest on Oban deal
PRIME Minister Dr Hubert Minnis says he was “upright” and “honest” in publicly addressing concerns about the Oban Energies oil refinery and storage project planned for Grand Bahama.
HIV drugs secured to avert crisis
HEALTH Minister Dr Duane Sands yesterday moved to temper alarm over HIV/AIDS drug shortages at facilities in New Providence reported over the weekend.
PM: I was right to sack Chipman
WHILE telling reporters he will not reveal some of the details surrounding Centreville MP Reece Chipman’s firing as chairman from a government corporation, Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis said he did what he believed was “right”.
Top cyclists Major, Colebrooke ready for Commonwealth Games
THEY are considered the top two local competitors, but cyclists Jay Major and Anthony ‘Biggie’ Colebrooke both know that it will take some international success in order to be contenders at the Commonwealth Games in the Gold Coast, Australia.
Mystic Marlins claim two National Basketball Championships
AFTER a lopsided loss in last year’s national title game, the Doris Johnson Mystic Marlins set their sights on a rematch with the Jordan Prince William Falcons.
THE PRESS BOX: Cowboy Nation, here’s what to do with Dez Bryant
AFTER making multiple impressive moves during the second week of the NFL free agency period, including signing two wide receivers, ex-Jaguar Allan Hurns and ex-Bear and Bill Deonte Thompson...
Athletes burn up the track in the US
A NUMBER of Bahamians, including members of the University of the Bahamas and a few CARIFTA Games and Commonwealth Games bound athletes, were in action in a series of meets over the weekend in the United States.
The ideal female body type is getting even harder to attain
(THE CONVERSATION) – Day after day, we’re bombarded with so many media messages that rarely do we stop to think about what they’re telling us to think, do or feel.
How do dental anxiety and dental phobia develop?
Dental clinician Dr Sparkman Ferguson and clinical psychologist Dr Stephanie Hutcheson are introducing a new research project to explore dental fear and its treatment.
Questions from an FNM voter
I am writing because I have concerns with how things are going in this land as a Bahamian who voted FNM.
The Darkest Hour of EU relations
It seems apropos that the recently released movie “Darkest Hour” should come out simultaneously with the European Union’s latest bullying tactic, on weak jurisdictions, particularly in the Atlantic Caribbean arena.
Bahamian teens in ‘relationship crisis’
Youth advocate fights abuse affecting high schoolers
HIGH SCHOOL students in the Bahamas are experiencing a crisis. Where their friendships and romantic relationships should be light-hearted and fun in nature, in reality they are too serious, often abusive, and in some cases, bordering on violent. This, according to a leading youth advocate and domestic abuse survivor.
Calling all wise women
Festival to foster, celebrate sisterhood
Ladies, save the date – April 14 – as the Wise Women Festival is all set to “nurture the mind, body and spirit”.
Homicides down - but ‘one murder is too much’
WHILE lamenting the fact that “one murder is too much,” Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis yesterday said homicides are down considerably compared with this time last year.
Managing director leaves her role at Bank of The Bahamas
RENEE Davis’ tenure as acting managing director of the Bank of the Bahamas ended yesterday.
Interpol helps to train law enforcers
IN the worldwide fight against the illicit smuggling of radiological and nuclear material, some 40 law enforcement officials are participating in a four-day training conference in Grand Bahama organised by the Royal Bahamas Police Force and Interpol.
Govt ‘to address licensing for taxis and buses’
AN area of concern that has plagued successive governments in the country has been the leasing of government licences and franchises for taxis, tour buses, limousines and omnibuses by persons not engaged in the public transport sector.
Thompson silent over antiquities corporation audit
PERMANENT Secretary Jack Thompson was tightlipped yesterday over Auditor General Terrance Bastian’s probe into the Antiquities Monuments & Museums Corporation.
FACE TO FACE: Walking in her mother's footsteps
Some people come to The Bahamas and get sand in their shoes and they never seem to shake it out; returning to these islands again and again to be kissed by the Bahamian sun. That’s exactly what happened to Lady Caroline Simmonds.
Fogging for mosquitoes to begin tomorrow
ANSWERING the call of frustrated residents in eastern and western New Providence, the Department of Environmental Health is slated to begin fogging for pest mosquitoes tomorrow.
