Bahamian track star has Olympic dreams after recovering from major brain injury
AS millions sat glued to screens watching athletes from 200-plus countries vie for a spot on the podium at the Olympics in Paris, a young Bahamian who months earlier could not walk, or talk is nurturing his own dream – to qualify for the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles.
FRONT PORCH: The outrageous fees by commercial banks
With a recent increase in various fees by CIBC First Caribbean, Bahamians and residents are once again asking why the Central Bank of The Bahamas and successive government have failed to adequately and clearly address the variety of outrageous fees bank customers endure on a broad range of services.
WSC responds after Eleuthera protest
THE Water and Sewerage Company (WSC) yesterday said the utitity is working to improve its service to Eleuthera residents.
Govt blamed for not getting Emerald Bay to keep part of resort open while renovating
FORMER Labour Director John Pinder blamed the government for not convincing Sandals Emerald Bay to keep part of the Exuma resort open while it closes for redevelopment.
GB ‘had enough’ of rising costs
RESIDENTS in Grand Bahama have “had enough” of rising costs on the island, especially with the island’s economy not being as “robust” as anticipated, according to the local chamber of commerce president.
No faith in BPL and govt from Eleuthera residents
ELEUTHERANS have no faith in promises made by BPL and the government in regards to a 50 percent power rebate and additional generation being added to the island’s supply.
Pintard: Govt ‘must be transparent’ on spending
THE government must be more transparent about its spending, said Opposition leader Michael Pintard yesterday, saying that the FNM will not support any “additional revenue measure” until the Davis administration fully implements the Freedom of Information Act and abides by the Public Procurement Act.
Stores and shelters ready for demand in case of hurricane
WITH what meteorologists have termed “an active hurricane season”, residents, hardware stores and hurricane shelters have been gearing up in preparation for any possible weather disturbances.
‘School repair work underway on all islands’
EDUCATION Minister Glenys Hanna Martin said school repair work underway on every island is more comprehensive than usual, strongly focusing on redeveloping school infrastructure.
PM on bed rest for three days, misses Fox Hill day events
PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis missed yesterday’s Fox Hill Day events because he will be on bed rest for three days, according to Fox Hill MP Fred Mitchell.
Minister: Minnis undermining RBPF with comments on probe
FRED Mitchell said Dr Hubert Minnis must not undermine the Royal Bahamas Police Force with comments about an ongoing corruption probe because “for good or ill”, the police force is “all we got”.
Blue hole will be ‘my place of solace’ to feel near dad
NAKITA Headley said Dean’s Blue Hole will remain a place of solace for her despite the tragic loss of her father there.
‘Central Bank must act’ on bank costs
FOREIGN Affairs Minister Fred Mitchell has once again urged the Central Bank to be more proactive in regulating commercial bank fees, citing the Central Bank of Barbados as a successful example.
Body of missing man near old missile base in GB
The body of a man who was reported missing during a fishing expedition near Gold Rock Creek on Tuesday has been found, authorities have confirmed.
Probe needs to be handled more seriously
THE police probe into allegations of corruption is one we have written about in this column previously. It is a matter of the highest importance.
ALICIA WALLACE: Informed discussion needed over four-day workweek
Recommendations made at the Labour Legislation Reform symposium, held July 29-31, 2024, included a four-day work week.
Valicia goes pro
Bahamian forward Valicia Demeritte nearly had her basketball career derailed by an inopportune ACL injury a year ago, but strong mental willpower and a true passion for the game has opened doors for her to play pro ball in Bosnia this upcoming season.
Jazz Chisholm Jr suffers left elbow injury
IN what was becoming a match made in heaven and storybook season for Bahamian MLB pro Jasrado “Jazz” Chisholm Jr and his newest team - the New York Yankees - has now potentially taken a turn for what could be the worst with the injury bug striking both parties again.
Goodwill team captains anticipating two-peat
THE Bahamas Aquatics team wrapped up their final practice at the Betty Kelly-Kenning Swim Complex yesterday and are currently making their journey to Gros Islet, St Lucia in a bid to defend their crown at the 2024 Goodwill Swimming Championship August 16-18.
