Sebas shuts Aeropost business
SEBAS Bastian last night said his Aeropost logistics business is closing its Bahamas operations because this is the only one of its 30-plus territories “where we did not experience material growth”.
Pintard’s ‘bold’ plan after landslide win
AFTER comprehensively defeating former Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis at the FNM’s one-day convention on Saturday, Michael Pintard promised to make “bold” transformative changes if the party is returned to power at the next general election – vowing to reform land policies, reduce taxes, and improve the ease of doing business in the country.
Police hunt for Abaco shooter
Police in Abaco are searching for a man involved in a shooting incident in Cooper’s Town yesterday.
Minnis claims he wasn’t given a ‘fair shot’ in FNM’s leadership race
FORMER Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis said he was disappointed by the “skullduggery” and “intimidation tactics” surrounding the Free National Movement’s leadership race, claiming he wasn’t given a fair shot.
Error in law on murder charges
A FEW months ago when it seemed like we were having a murder every day, the Bahamian people were apoplectic, perplexed and the government appeared clueless as to how to tackle the problems, there was great anxiety amongst the citizenry which led to the obligatory renewed call for the implementation of the death penalty.
Banking sector maintains stable, little growth trend
BAHAMIAN employment in the banking sector increased modestly at the expense of expatriates in 2023 although the industry’s overall economic impact largely remained flat year-over-year.
‘Mean business’ over 40% uninsured cars
A “SHOCKING” 30-40 percent of the vehicles on Bahamian roads are either uninsured or not properly covered, a lead insurance broker has estimated, as he backed the Government’s bid to overhaul traffic laws.
BTC hit by ‘sabotage act’ in North Eleuthera
THE BAHAMAS Telecommunications Company (BTC) says it fell victim to “an act of sabotage” that knocked out all mobile, Internet and landline services to North Eleuthera customers on Friday.
Hall-Smith misses Olympic cut
SHAKEEM Hall-Smith ran away from the field in the men’s 400 metre hurdles over the weekend, but didn’t have anybody to push him at the end to get the Olympic Games qualifying time.
Windsor and Lyford Cay win national soccer titles
Soccer clubs from the Government Secondary Schools Sports Association (GSSSA) and Bahamas Association of Independent Secondary Schools (BAISS) gave it all they had at the 2024 Samuel P Haven Jr High School Soccer Nationals, but the last two teams standing would be Windsor High School and the Lyford Cay International Dragons.
GAIN AN EDGE: Groundbreaking research improves options for soil quality in Long Island
IN today’s rapidly evolving world, university students have the potential to drive significant progress through dedicated research.
KDK REPORT: A split second, part 2
THERE’S an overwhelming sense of easiness and simplicity to life in Louisiana.
INSIGHT: The FNM has spoken, but will Minnis listen?
THE FNM has made its choice – Michael Pintard has been returned as the leader of the party. But is that the end of the in-fighting?
WORLD VIEW: The imperative for equal recognition in resolving the Israeli-Palestinian conflict
IN the ongoing discourse on international relations and human rights, one of the most enduring and complex issues is the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
Cultural maintenance drives sustainable development and affirms our national identity
LAST week, Jervon Sands wrote about the idea of cultural maintenance and how it affects Bahamians.
Cleveland Eneas win title
FROM day one to the end, Cleveland Eneas Primary left their imprint on the New Providence Public Primary Schools Sports Associations’ 44th Track and Field Championships.
State funeral held for Loftus Roker
LOFTUS Roker was laid to rest on Friday as the nation’s elite celebrated and reflected on the role he played in the country’s history.
Nashad Mackey set to join USC Upstate coaching staff
BAHAMIAN Nashad Mackey had some big moments on the hardwood as a basketball player but these days he is making his impact on the sidelines.
PLP hits out at FNM leader as ‘unhinged’
AFTER Michael Pintard retained leadership of the Free National Movement and delivered a victory speech, the Progressive Liberal Party called his performance “unhinged”.
