Stadium repairs to halt end of year sporting events
THE impending repairs of the Thomas A Robinson National Stadium will pose a problem for upcoming sporting events, including the ninth edition of the HomeTown Lenders Bahamas Bowl.
‘Junkanoo Boyz’ confident ahead of Concacaf Nations League matchup vs Antigua & Barbuda
THE Bahamas Football Association (BFA) selected a 21-member senior men’s national soccer team to face Antigua and Barbuda in the second window of the Confederation of North, Central American and Caribbean Association Football Nations League matches on home soil this Saturday at 6pm.
Raise the standard of debate
The heckling and shoutings, the uncontrolled roars of laughter, the constant interruptions poorly disguised as “points of order”, are all evidence of a precipitous decline in the quality of debate within our parliament over the years.
Finlayson tribute
It was August 24th 1947 when in the heart of the valley on the island of New Providence a bouncing baby boy was born to the late Alpheus Finlayson, Sr, and Dianna Finlayson (nee Deveaux). They named him Alpheus Alexander Finlayson, Jr.
Mitchell concern
I am writing to express deep concern and indignation over the recent statement issued by chairman Fred Mitchell of the Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) regarding the West Grand Bahama candidacy. It is not just the vagueness and ambiguity of the statement that is troubling, but the apparent overt deviation from constitutional and democratic norms.
BNT executive Lynn Gape congratulated on National Heroes Award recognition
LEADING environmentalists are congratulating long-serving Bahamas National Trust (BNT) executive Lynn Gape for her steadfast commitment to conservation over many decades and praised the decision to bestow the Order of Excellence upon her as part of the 2023 National Heroes Awards.
Baha Mar donates $100k to Red Cross to aid in replacing $80k of stolen equipment
BAHA MAR donated $100,000 to The Bahamas Red Cross yesterday after the non-profit organisation was robbed of $80,000 worth of equipment.
GB traffic accident sends two adults and a baby to hospital
Two adults and a baby were taken to the hospital following a serious traffic accident in the Bahamia area on Wednesday evening.
STATESIDE: Biden facing increasingly challenging issues as elections near
US President Joe Biden’s life and job just got a whole lot more complicated and fraught this week, and on top of that, his stubbornly low popularity ratings in recent months have offered little consolation that he will be rewarded next year with another term in office.
Woman accused of stealing car and money granted bail
A WOMAN was granted $4,000 bail yesterday after allegedly stealing a man’s car and $560 last month.
Man accused of stealing over $15,000 from GG Youth award
A MAN was granted bail yesterday after being accused of stealing over $15,000 from the Governor General’s Youth Award (GGYA) earlier this year.
Keith Roye II: How technology can boost food security
The Bahamas, a beautiful archipelago known for its stunning beaches and crystal-clear waters, is facing a pressing issue: Ensuring a sustainable food supply for its population. As an island nation heavily dependent on imports for food, The Bahamas faces numerous challenges related to food security and sustainability.
Police investigate drowning incident
Police on New Providence are actively investigating the circumstances surrounding the drowning death of a 51-year-old woman of Westland, Detroit, Michigan on Wednesday.
UPDATE: Charlotte Hornets officially waive Kai Jones
The Charlotte Hornets have officially waived Kai Jones. The announcement came Wednesday, after Jones requested a trade from the Hornets via the X social media platform on Monday night.
Woman passenger dies after car crashed into utility pole
A 36-YEAR-OLD woman is dead after a traffic accident on Bernard Road early yesterday morning.
ALICIA WALLACE: 30 years since The Bahamas signed Convention on the Elimination of all forms of Discrimination Against Women
FRIDAY, October 6, marked the 30th anniversary of The Bahamas ratifying the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW). It was marked by a proclamation, printed in both national newspapers, of October 6, 2023, as Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women Day. The Prime Minister called on organisations, businesses, and families to recognise the importance of women’s rights and the elimination of discrimination against women with relevant activities and programmes.
EDITORIAL: Familiar refrain as Family Islands talk of neglect
THE difference in treatment that some Bahamians get in comparison to others ought to shame our nation.
Food security focus at opening of Caribbean Week of Agriculture
PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis welcomed the kickstart of Caribbean Week of Agriculture 2023 yesterday, stressing the importance of food security and farming.
