PETER YOUNG: Travelling is great, but ‘oh so nice to wander back’
Legendary American entertainer Frank Sinatra famously sang about how nice it was to go travelling but that it was “oh so nice to wander back”. With that in mind, what a pleasure it is to be in harness again today with my weekly column after a short absence while on a visit to England to catch up with family and friends. It is easy to see what he meant. Despite the pleasure of a three-week trip it is good to be home again and back in the old familiar routine.
FACE TO FACE: Bahamian Diaspora Awards celebrate the story of our people around the globe
BAHAMIANS are known for leaving indelible marks wherever they go. Amazing stories of Bahamians who are excelling in various fields and making a positive impact in their communities come from every corner of the globe.
Man charged for murder of Teran Taylor pleads ‘not guilty’
A MAN was charged with killing Teran Taylor in Sunset Park on July 10, 2021.
Woman experiences complications and dies as Immigration repatriates 143 migrants
ONE hundred and forty-three Haitian migrants were repatriated yesterday.
EDITORIAL: Bell must answer questions, but investigation needed
THE succession of claims of irregularities at Immigration under the watch of Minister Keith Bell is continuing to mount up.
Former Police Commissioner Paul Farquharson dies age 74
FORMER Police Commissioner Paul Farquharson died yesterday at 74.
House of Assembly passes resolution to join Inter-Parliamentary Union
THE House of Assembly passed a resolution yesterday to join the Inter-Parliamentary Union.
More leaks of immigration ‘irregularities’ with Chinese workers revealed by Coalition of Independents
COALITION of Independents Leader Lincoln Bain said his party may seek judicial review of the Davis administration’s immigration activities.
Super Value in halt over ‘reached the limit’ orders
Super Value will stop buying products whose prices have “reached the limits” of Bahamian affordability, its owner disclosed yesterday, while revealing that soaring energy bills have “siphoned off 5 percent of our sales”.
Cruise port ‘not unreasonable’ over tenant expansion plans
Nassau Cruise Port will “not unreasonably withhold” permission for any of its Marketplace tenants to expand their business by opening another outlet in a New Providence resort, its top executive has pledged.
Insurance cuts ‘false economy’ despite 26-year high premiums
Bahamian homeowners and businesses have been warned that cutting, or dropping, property catastrophe coverage will be “a false economy” in the face of 26-year record-high insurance costs.
Fidelity chief’s ten-point plan to $50m profitability
Fidelity Bank (Bahamas) president has set out what he describes as a ten-point plan to seizing market share and more than doubling annual profits to $50m by its 50th anniversary.
Contractors chief: No to permit double standards
The Bahamian Contractors Association’s (BCA) president yesterday called for “greater transparency and management” in the work permit process amid the ongoing controversy over “irregularities” involving Chinese construction workers.
Adrian Gibson’s trial delayed after PLP Protest
THE corruption trial of Long Island MP Adrian Gibson was delayed again after a protest by Progressive Liberal Party supporters caused the judge concern about how their activity could prejudice the case.
Former minister: Intervention could have been unlawful
FORMER Immigration Minister Elsworth Johnson said the Immigration Act and accompanying regulations give ministers limited freedom to interfere in the administrative and operational affairs of the Department of Immigration.
‘DID BELL TELL TRUTH OVER CITIZENSHIP?’: Former PM suggests facts do not support minister’s explanation
FORMER Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis is questioning whether Immigration Minister Keith Bell told the truth about receiving a call in Switzerland from a dying man who wanted his wife and children to get Bahamian citizenship.
Men’s national team win opener against Curacao – Ladies hold off host Suriname
After watching the women’s national team go the distance to hold off host Suriname in their opener on Sunday night, the men’s national volleyball team didn’t want to take any chances against Curacao yesterday.
Aruba goes home with the gold
ARUBA blanked Puerto Rico 11-0 to win the 12-and-under division of the Babe Ruth Caribbean Championship yesterday at the Baillou Hills Sporting Complex.
Inaugural youth bodybuilding championship ‘was a success’
THE Bahamas Bodybuilding Wellness and Fitness Federation’s inaugural youth bodybuilding championship on Saturday at the University of the Bahamas was a success.
Artificial intelligence is 'great benefit' despite risk of abuse
Bahamian technology executives yesterday hailed the evolution of Artificial Intelligence (AI) as "a great benefit for society" even though there is a risk of abuse by bad actors.
