Sands: Women not priority for govt
FREE National Movement chairman Dr Duane Sands said the government’s silence on implementing the Protection Against Violence Commission shows that women are not a priority for the Davis administration, despite the fanfare that accompanied its passage of the Protection Against Violence Act.
Killer driver left dad lying in road
THE daughter of a 55-year-old man killed in a hit-and-run accident on Madeira Street is pleading for the person responsible to come forward, saying her father did not deserve to be treated “like an animal”.
Police taking car pictures
DO Police have the right to take photographs of vehicles going through a Road Block inspection?
Charisma Taylor sixth in 100m hurdles
THE track and field season might have been long over and done with for a number of Bahamian athletes, but Olympic double competitor Charisma Taylor did one more meet.
Blue Chip Athletics Club hosts second team tryouts
THE Blue Chip Athletics Club, powered by Norwegian Cruise Line, hosted their second team tryouts over the weekend at the Queen’s College campus.
Carl Hield defends his WBA title
CARL Hield successfully defended his World Boxing Association Fedecaribe super welterweight title in Cartagena, Colombia, over the weekend with a first round knockout over challenger Alfonso Blanco of Venezuela.
National Hall of Fame track and field coach Keith Parker dies at 92
TRIBUTES poured in from many of the former athletes and coaches who benefited from the expertise of National Hall of Fame track and field coach Keith Parker.
Win tickets to Eddie Minnis
CELEBRATED musician Eddie Minnis is set to perform some of his greatest hits this weekend - and a few that are lesser known at a special concert at the Nassau Cruise Port amphitheater this weekend.
Remebering Dario
Classmates of Dario Rahming unveiled a bench dedicated to him at Queen’s College on Saturday.
Skills gap in the workforce
THE Bahamas, known for its breathtaking landscapes and rich cultural heritage, is grappling with a pressing issue that could hinder its future prosperity: a widening skills gap in the workforce.
Series of arrests by police
POLICE made a series of arrests on Friday in connection with human smuggling, illegal firearm possession, and the discovery of undocumented immigrants in a busy day of law enforcement activity.
Blue Lagoon worker fired over Whatsapp conversation
A FORMER Blue Lagoon employee of 21 years was fired for a conversation she had on WhatsApp with a subordinate after the dialogue was displayed on the company’s computer system and discovered by a manager.
Celebrating cultural cornerstones
WE hope that both will forgive the term but two great Bahamian institutions are being celebrated – one with a birthday bash over the weekend just passed and the other with a major concert next weekend.
Consider long term on taxes
I trust this letter finds you well. I am writing in response to the comments you made during the Opening Contribution to the Mid-Year Budget Debate 2023/2024 in the House of Assembly, where you addressed the pressing issue of tax reforms and the impact of our current tax structure on lower-income individuals.
Man found shot dead on roof of unfinished home
A MAN became the country’s 89th murder victim on Saturday after police found him unresponsive with a gunshot wound on the roof of an unfinished home around 7am.
Doctors Hospital unveils loyalty program at Abaco Business Outlook
DOCTORS Hospital unveiled its new Loyalty Advantage Membership Program (LAMP) at the 20th Annual Abaco Business Outlook, targeting persistent challenges surrounding access to affordable healthcare.
Police to contact Taylor Casey's family
Three months after her mysterious disappearance, police yesterday said they plan to contact the family of missing American woman Taylor Casey soon about their investigation.
PM Davis calls out climate funding gaps and announces The Bahamas' bid for 2032 Security Council at UN
PRIME Minister Philip "Brave" Davis delivered a speech at the 79th Session of the United Nations General Assembly, highlighting the urgent need for climate action and announcing The Bahamas' candidacy for a non-permanent seat on the UN Security Council for the 2032-2033 term.
Defense seeks reduced sentence for man convicted of unlawful sex with a 13-year-old girl
THE attorney of a 27-year-old man convicted of having unlawful sex with a 13-year-old girl argued for his client to receive a two-year imprisonment sentence.
FRONT PORCH: Loss of memory, hope and meaning
The loss of memory often dissolves into a loss of hope. It is similar to something precious flushed down a drain, difficult to recover and sometimes lost forever.
