Sands needs to run in a safe seat
I WOULD like to extend belated congratulations to Dr Duane Sands on retaining the post of chairman of the Free National Movement in the recent National Convention in New Providence.
Fathers, step up to the plate
THE traditional Bahamian father is an almost extinct relic of a long ago forgotten time.
Coroner’s court finds justifiable homicide in police-involved killing of Rashando Gibson
A CORONER’s Court jury returned a justifiable homicide finding yesterday concerning the police-involved killing of Rashando Gibson, 31.
Man accused of killing younger brother by running him over with his vehicle
A MAN was sent to prison yesterday accused of causing the death of his younger brother last weekend by running him over with his car.
Man charged with attempted murder
A 24-year-old man was remanded in custody after he was accused of attempting to kill someone last weekend.
Pintard bashes Davis administration on $2.5m allocation for seized plane
FREE National Movement leader Michael Pintard bashed the Davis administration for allocating $2.5m to repurpose a seized plane for government travel, insisting the maintenance cost of the aircraft will be “exponentially higher” than travelling on a local airline.
Registrar General platform expected by end of year as digitisation begins
LONG lines at the Registrar General Department may start disappearing soon as the department launches a digital platform today letting residents incorporate new companies, file corporate documents, pay annual fees and obtain certified copies of corporate documents from home without physically visiting the department.
Govt to review Penal Code next fiscal year with view to ‘change status quo,’ says AG
ATTORNEY General Ryan Pinder said the government will review the Penal Code in the next fiscal year to “change the status quo” and is actively exploring litigation strategies to reduce and gain compensation for gun trafficking to this country.
Coach Norbert Elliott retires
One of the country’s most prolific collegiate coaching careers came to an end as Norbert Elliott announced his retirement from the Boilermakers Track and Field programme at Purdue University in West Lafayette, Indiana.
Record breakers take the spotlight on day 1
RECORD breakers Nigel Forbes, Harold Simmons, Emmanuel Gadson, Marvin Johnson, Siann Isaacs and Sean Longley took some of the spotlight on day one of the Bahamas Aquatics’ 52nd Bahamas National Swimming Championships.
Former pro boxer ‘Marvelous’ Marvin Smith gets sponsor for his Emancipation Day show
FORMER professional boxer “Marvelous” Marvin Smith said he’s gracious that his employers have agreed to step in and sponsor his Emancipation Day Boxing Show.
Deandre Ayton pleased to impact youth at Jr NBA Clinic
PORTLAND Trail Blazers centre Deandre Ayton is currently at The Bahamas senior men’s national basketball team training camp in Houston, Texas, in preparation for the 2024 FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament set to take place in Valencia, Spain, July 2-7.
Pintard calls on govt to respond to gas retailers
Opposition leader Michael Pintard said yesterday the Davis administration should make a "determination" on the proposal for a margin increase on fuel prices and end the 30-month impasse.
Exports 'steady' despite 44% drop, insists Griffin
Senator Barry Griffin, deputy chairman of the National Trade Committee, maintained yesterday the export of Bahamian goods remain “steady” amid reports that exports declined by 44 percent in the first quarter of the year.
Extra renovations for Junkanoo Beach
Senator Randy Rolle, who is spearheading the government’s Downtown Revitalisation Project said during his Senate contribution yesterday the renovations to Junkanoo Beach will include regular landscaping and maintenance service as well as improved waste management to ensure the area remains attractive for visitors.
Price comparison portal for breadbasket items to launch
Senator Barry Griffin, deputy chairman of the National Trade Committee revealed yesterday a price comparison portal will be launched by the end of July, allowing consumers to compare the cost of breadbasket items among retailers.
Senator: Verified tourism programme a ‘game-changer’
Senator Randy Rolle, who spearheads the downtown revitalisation efforts, said the verified vendor identification cards which will be issued next month to approved vendors will help set a "new standard" in the quality and safety of the country’s leading industry.
Upgrades on way for markets, says minister
UPGRADES to market sites are on the government agenda, including further improvements to Arawak Cay and Potter's Cay, according to Minister of Agriculture and Marine Resources Jomo Campbell.
