Best-of-the-Best Regatta returns to Montagu Bay November 30
THE sixth edition of the Best-of-the-Best Regatta returns to Montagu Bay from November 30 to December 3.
Tribute to a good mother
My Mother and Father migrated to Canada in 1956, refugees escaping the Soviet’s punishments allotted to those who oppose Soviet tyranny wherever it may be, Russia, Eastern Europe and in their case Hungary.
Man gets over two years jail for attempted robbery
A MAN was sentenced to 28 months in prison after admitting to breaking into a woman’s home and attempting to steal a safe last week.
Grand Bahama Junkanoo Corporation receives $90,000 donation from Carnival
CARNIVAL presented $90,000 to the Grand Bahama Junkanoo Corporation for the promotion of Junkanoo on the island.
Grant’s remarks concerning
Bishop Ricardo Grant’s recent comments at the FNM’s candidate launch raise some troubling concerns. It is disheartening that a candidate seeking a parliamentary seat should make condescending remarks to voters, suggesting that he owes them nothing and implying that they can easily be bought. Such a stance not only demeans the very people he aims to represent but also undermines the sanctity of the democratic process.
Three men and three women plead not guilty to gun charge
THREE men and three women were granted bail yesterday after allegedly being found with a loaded gun in their car on Wulff Road last weekend.
Man accused of murder over fatal shooting on Gibbs Corner in 2021
A MAN was accused of murder yesterday over a fatal shooting on Gibbs Corner in 2021.
PETER YOUNG: Israel and Hamas conflict worsening
THE horror of the killings carried out inside Israel by Hamas and the intensity of what is now happening in the Israeli-Gaza war have been so great that they have dominated the world’s news.
FACE TO FACE – Raymond ‘RH’ Culmer: Mentor and trailblazer
WHEN faced with the valleys in life, Raymond “RH” Culmer has trod through with dignity and the kind of perseverance that has pushed him to the mountaintop. He has never been afraid of the lowlands that every human being will face on life’s journey, because he grew up in the Valley. This area in Nassau, Bahamas is well known for being the stomping ground of great Bahamian trailblazers.
EDITORIAL: Climate consequences as warnings not heeded
We have failed. Despite all the warnings, despite all the advice, despite all the pleas for action, the battle to avoid massive amounts of melting of ice due to global warning has failed.
PM reaffirms commitment to sending troops to Haiti
PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis said the country is “gravely concerned” about the worsening crisis in Haiti while reaffirming his administration’s commitment to sending 150 officers to Haiti to help stabilise that country.
Road Traffic to be relocated later this year
THE government will start relocating the Road Traffic Department later this year, according to Transport Minister Jobeth Coleby-Davis.
Wendy’s blasts ‘baseless campaign’ over PI project
Wendy’s principal yesterday blasted an “orchestrated and baseless campaign” against its Paradise Island restaurant project that it says is primarily designed to “block free and fair competition”.
Gaming Board to be ‘fair and clear’ on Chances grievance
The Gaming Board’s chairman yesterday pledged that the regulator will be “fair and clear” in addressing a web shop operator’s concerns that its funds are being improperly used.
Ex-ArawakX finance chief’s ‘browbeat’ claim ‘laughable’
ArawakX’s president has branded as “just laughable” claims by its former chief financial officer that he was “browbeaten” into using a loan from its major investor to pay sums due to the Red Lobster franchise.
DPM demands improved Caribbean air connectivity
The deputy prime minister yesterday said air transportation and connectivity throughout the Caribbean must improve to advance tourism and regional trade relationships.
Ministry working with police to tackle fraudulent licence discs
TRANSPORT and Energy Minister JoBeth Coleby-Davis said her ministry is “building a strong team of collaboration” with the police department to tackle fraudulent licence discs.
Man awarded $8k judgement for unfair dismissal from Compass Point
THE defunct Compass Point Restaurant and Bar has been ordered to pay a man $8,000 for unfairly dismissing him for theft in 2019.
KFC makes ‘no more industrial action’ call
Kentucky Fried Chicken’s (KFC) operator yesterday urged the hotel union not to take “further industrial action” as staff initiated a “go slow and work to rule” protest over contract talks.
