Lack of banks has Androsians feeling left out
I just keep getting approached by the citizens of North Andros, recently at 12.45pm today, and how difficult it has been to have to travel to Nassau to do their business?
Govt urged to expedite regulations for elder care facilities
THE Bahamas Alzheimer’s Association has urged the government to expedite regulations for elder care facilities following allegations that a resident at the Home Away From Home care facility in Grand Bahama signed over her family home to the facility’s owner under questionable circumstances.
College of Charleston wins the White Sands Men’s Golf Invitational
Kieron van Wyk shot a 7-under-par 65 yesterday, tying for the best round of the day and his third round in the 60s, to walk away with the medallist honours and lead the College of Charleston to the team title at the White Sands Bahamas Men’s NCAA Golf Invitational at the Ocean Club Golf Course at Paradise Island, Bahamas.
‘Buddy’ on fire for Warriors
BAHAMIAN National Basketball Association (NBA) pro Chavano “Buddy” Hield is off to a scorching hot start with the Golden State Warriors this season.
Two dead in early morning plane crash
TWO people were killed after an early morning plane crash in Ragged Island yesterday.
The need to value our history
HOW much do we truly value our history?
AMMC facing funding, staffing and community engagement challenges
THE Antiquities, Monuments, and Museums Corporation (AMMC) is facing pressing challenges in funding, staffing, and community engagement.
Darville: Cannabis Authority being finalised
HEALTH and Wellness Minister Dr Michael Darville said the government is finalising the establishment of the Cannabis Authority, which will oversee the medical and religious regime relating to cannabis in the country.
WORLDVIEW: Safeguarding human rights requires more than words
IN the councils of the Organization of American States (OAS) and at least two of its associate institutions – the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR) and the Inter-American Court of Human rights (IACtHR) – much is spoken about the importance of human rights. But the words are not backed by financial support.
Baha Mar court case - and what it means for us all
OVER the past week, the story of what happened at Baha Mar in the dispute between developer Sarkis Izmirlian and contractor China Construction America (CCA) have hogged the headlines.
PLP facts versus actual facts
I have always said in The Bahamas that when it comes to politics, there are two sets of “facts”; the actual facts and there are Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) facts and what I have come to find out is that these two sets of facts do not assimilate.
Bahamas 6th overall in Caribbean Baseball Cup
THE Bahamas completed their stint at the Caribbean Baseball Cup in the sixth position. The home team fell to the Dominican Republic 4-1 last night at the Andre Rodgers National Baseball Stadium.
Two dead in Ragged Island plane crash
TWO people are dead after an early morning plane crash in Ragged Island on Sunday.
One dead after double shooting in church parking lot
A DOUBLE shooting outside a church has left one man dead and another in hospital, while a separate shooting on Saturday has seen another man left in critical condition in hospital.
Man remanded after found with gun and shotgun
A 19-year-old man was remanded into custody after he was allegedly found with a gun and a shotgun last month.
Man placed on six-month probation over possession of marijuana gummies
A MAN was placed on six months probation on Friday after he admitted to having $200 worth of marijuana gummies in his home last week.
Lucayan remains to be returned to The Bahamas next week
THE Antiquities, Monuments, and Museums Corporation (AMMC) revealed that it is preparing to welcome Lucayan remains that have been housed in a Michigan museum for nearly 100 years, marking a historic first for the Bahamas.
Defence says evidence against MP in rape trial 'inadequate'
THE lawyer representing North Abaco MP Kirk Cornish called the evidence against her client inadequate, as the prosecution closed its case in his rape trial on Friday after only four witnesses took the stand.
Alzheimer’s Association demands gov't fast track regulations for elder care homes
THE Bahamas Alzheimer’s Association called on the government to fast-track regulations for elder care homes following a recent case in which a resident allegedly signed over their family home to a facility owner.
Pintard calls for legislation to address population decline in the Family Islands
FREE National Movement (FNM) leader Michael Pintard has expressed deep concern over the significant population declines in several Family islands revealed in the country’s latest census, emphasising the urgent need to prioritise development in these communities.
