Freedom of Information ‘not top priority of govt’
PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis said implementing the Freedom of Information Act is not one of his top priorities, though he is committed to fulfilling the long-promised pledge to fully enact the system this term.
VICTIM GUNNED DOWN AT HOME: PM says we need to do more to cut the number of killings
DEBORAH Lockhart said when she last saw her nephew, the country’s latest murder victim, he was heading to church on New Year’s Eve.
Man accused of stabbing 50 year-old man in the head remanded until trial
A MAN was remanded to prison yesterday after he allegedly fatally stabbed a 50-year-old man in the head on Finlayson Street last week.
Taylor named senior male athlete of 2023
It was the Grand Bahamian trio of Lamar Taylor, Donald Thomas and Terrence Jones who turned in some of the most outstanding performances to highlight the 2023 sporting scene for Bahamian men.
Minister Bowleg looking forward to the new year
AS the new year unfolds, Minister Mario Bowleg has some bright ideas for the further development of his tripart Ministry of Youth, Sports and Culture in the Commonwealth of the Bahamas.
Former basketballer Stevandrae Wells certified as international referee
AFTER retiring from the game as a player, Stevandrae Wells never envisioned herself making the transition to a referee. Since running the floor from 2019, she has now moved up the ranks as one of three Bahamians who have earned their international referee certification.
2024 is the year of anticipation
Those of us who are reading this submission are blessed and highly favoured. We made it into a brand New Year. Had it not been for The Lord, many of us would not be here right now. Many of our fellow Bahamians have; by natural death; debilitating illness; suicide or a violent demise gone across the Jordan. Those of us who yet remain, have much to be thankful for and I daresay that we have great anticipations.
If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it
Not even 24 hours into 2024 and all hope to improve the ease of doing business in the country has been shot.
Man charged with vehicular manslaughter after accident leads to man drowning
A MAN was remanded after he is alleged to have caused the death of a man in Abaco who drowned in a car accident on Christmas day.
Man pleads not guilty to stabbing another man on Shirley Street, granted $5,000 bail
A 26-year-old man was granted $5,000 bail yesterday after he was accused of stabbing a man multiple times last week on Shirley Street.
Ex-pat couple charged for being found with a loaded gun at an airport in Abaco
A COUPLE was granted bail after they were allegedly found with a loaded gun in their luggage at the airport in Abaco last month.
Bahamas saw 'in excess' of 9m tourists during 2023
The deputy prime minister says The Bahamas likely received "well in excess" of nine million visitors in 2023 due to a "phenomenal" year for tourism.
Hotels target occupancy and yield growth in 2024
The Bahamas Hotel and Tourism Association's (BHTA) president yesterday predicted that resorts will enjoy increases in occupancy and yield during 2024 after a “very strong” Christmas and New Year season.
Air freight operators fret as new cargo fee yet to arrive
Couriers and air freight providers yesterday warned that the proposed new cargo scanning fee will “definitely hurt business” despite it not being implemented on New Year’s Day as originally planned.
FACE TO FACE: Overcoming obstacles and breaking glass ceilings
Diamond Pearson is breaking barriers and paving her own path to success - one that will ultimately allow her to contribute to her country in an area where not too many experts exist.
PETER YOUNG: Tumultuous year and passing of a statesman
SINCE this column is mainly about international affairs, it might be appropriate at the beginning of January to attempt a brief broad brush review of the year and offer some thoughts about the coming months in what has become a crisis-ridden world. But I fear that in today’s state of febrile uncertainty it would be hazardous to try to predict even the immediate future.
EDITORIAL: DeSantis and his Bahamas rhetoric
What is RonDeSantis’ problem with The Bahamas?
First of the year – hospital welcomes new babies of 2024
IN a partnership between the Public Hospitals Authority and Lowe’s Wholesale Drug, gift baskets were given to nurses who helped deliver the first boy and girl of the new year yesterday.
DeSantis says again he would ‘flatten The Bahamas’ if it attacked Florida
FLORIDA Governor Ron DeSantis again said he would flatten The Bahamas in a hypothetical war –– this time explaining it would take only 12 hours to get the job done.
