BPL too often ‘holding the bag’ for developers
Bahamas Power & Light (BPL) is seeking a more “equitable” contribution from developers that need it to provide additional generation capacity for their projects, its chief executive revealed yesterday.
Bahamas ‘unable to grasp’ liberalised trade sacrifices
The Bahamas has not “been able to grasp” the sacrifices and reforms that are required by trade liberalisation, the head of this nation’s trade commission argued yesterday.
Four teams take 1-0 lead in championships
GSSSA volleyball in the spotlight
Four teams between the junior and senior divisions have advanced to a 1-0 series lead in the Government Secondary Schools Sports Association (GSSSA) volleyball championships.
‘Superman’ has high hopes for future of athletics
OLYMPIC bronze medallist Leevan “Superman” Sands made an appearance at the National Sports Awards on Saturday evening and expressed high hopes for the future of athletics in The Bahamas.
Waltiea Rolle transitions from hoops to coaching
WALTIEA Rolle, the first Bahamian to be drafted to the WNBA, will be the newest addition to the coaching staff at Noble Preparatory Academy (NPA) this school year.
Reloaded kids pre-approved for Perfect Game Series Texas Challenge
TAITUM Brown and Frederick Anderson III, who partcipated on one of our first travel ball teams this past summer, have been invited and preapproved to participate in the Perfect Game (PG) 2023 Series Texas Challenge at Big League Dreams, League City, Texas, December 27-31.
Mingoes hold on for BFA season-opening win
THE University of The Bahamas men’s soccer team had to fight to pull off a win to open the team’s season in the Bahamas Football Association.
Man accused of stealing two generators from the Bahamas Red Cross last month
A MAN accused in connection with the theft of two generators from the Red Cross last month was charged in court yesterday.
Power of the pen and democracy
With your kind permission I wish to offer an opinion on the power of the pen and the expression of democracy. Having written letters to The Editor since the age of 18, which was more than a few years ago, I have always enjoyed and appreciated the democratic freedom I possess while I express my opinion via the pen. I believe every human being in this country ought to have the right to express their opinion. And when that individual is prevented from the expression of an opinion, then Houston we have a problem.
Mr Pintard, grow up
As a loyal FNM, I want to urge party leader Michael Pintard to grow up. It is time for maturity and wisdom, not for flying off the handle talking foolishness, especially during a by-election. He needs to show humility and stop being so arrogant.
44-year-old man granted bail, charged for allegedly molesting 13 year-old girl
A 44-year-old man was granted bail yesterday after he allegedly molested a 13-year-old girl in April.
Man accused of having $11k of marijuana
A MAN was granted $7,500 bail after he was allegedly found with $11,000 worth of marijuana at a business on Montrose Avenue last week.
Traffic diversions for Official Funeral Service for Dr Michael Perry Gomez CB, OBE
The Traffic Division of the Royal Bahamas Police Force wishes to advise the general public of temporary road closures on Tuesday 14th November, 2023, to facilitate the funeral service for Dr Michael Perry Gomez, CB, OBE, former President of the Medical Association of the Bahamas and Cabinet Minister.
ALICIA WALLACE: Beware our attitudes - housing crisis is not only a Haitian issue
What would you do if you lost your home? If your first plan of action would be to stay in a hotel or stay with family members or friends, what would you do if that was not an option due to lack of funds? What if there is an absence of relationships or of relationships with people who have the means to help in-country?
EDITORIAL: Shame on those who rob charities and churches
IS nothing sacred? It would seem not given one of the latest crimes to afflict The Bahamas – a pastor whose car was broken into while he was at church.
Social media complaints over govt breakfast provided at schools, asking if it’s ‘jail food’
CRITICISM has been levelled at government’s national breakfast programme on social mediaafter images of some of the meals were circulated - with some comparing it to “jail food” and human faeces.
Reopening of Prop Club providing 35 permanent jobs in Grand Bahama
GRAND Bahama Minister Ginger Moxey said the recent reopening of the Prop Club Beach and Bar Grill at the Grand Lucayan Resort has provided new permanent jobs for 35 Grand Bahamians.
Cooper calls Retail Street opening at Lucaya ‘a comeback moment’
TOURISM Minister Chester Cooper said the opening of the Prop Club and Retail Street signals a return of an enhanced level of service at the Grand Lucayan Resort.
