Reform Series Conclusion: ‘We are the problem.’
We must confront an uncomfortable truth: we, the people, are the root of the problem. As citizens of The Bahamas, it’s high time we face our shortcomings and acknowledge the urgent need for sweeping reforms across critical sectors of our society.
Man drowns in Goodman's Bay area
Police are actively investigating the circumstances surrounding the drowning of a 59-year-old man on Sunday.
Wife of Sandals executive chairman dies after battle with cancer
THE executive chairman of Sandals, Adam Stewart, has announced "with unbearable grief" that his wife, Jill, has died after a battle with cancer.
National Training Agency celebrates 10 years of service
THE National Training Agency (NTA) held a luncheon on Friday to celebrate its 10th anniversary of service.
Man accused of having loaded gun
A MAN was granted bail after he was accused of having a loaded gun in Eleuthera on Independence weekend.
Woman placed on probation for stealing by reason of employment
A WOMAN was placed on two years probation after admitting stealing more than $1,000 from a Starbucks where she was formerly employed.
Man charged in connection with the smuggling of $9m worth of cocaine
A MAN was charged with aiding in the smuggling of $9 million worth of cocaine into Long Island late last month.
Maitland Cates recognised as ‘Life Member’ of Salvation Army
GRAND Bahama Chartered Accountant Maitland Cates was recognised as a ‘Life Member’ of the Salvation Army after three decades of service on the Board.
Clubs & Societies July 14th, 2023
The Rotary Club of New Providence (RCNP) held its annual changeover reception on July 1 at the Balmoral Club and installed it 36th president.
DIANE PHILLIPS: There will never be another gingerbread house
THERE will never be another gingerbread house. Not like the ones Graham Bruce created, the magical, whimsical three feet high edible works of art handmade of gingerbread, brown sugar and love, adorned with sparkles, candy, nuts and candy canes, complete with windows that let the light shine through. They were architectural and culinary wonders, those gingerbread houses, days in the making and happy slow hours in the guilty devouring.
Eric Wiberg – Nylon stockings, parachutes and wreckage found on Acklins of a B-26 Bomber
Women who donated her nylon stockings to the US war effort might not know they often became parachutes, four of which floated to earth and sea over Acklins. After Ralph Stevens rolled out of a doomed bomber, spraining ankle and knee, it was given to a family of six children in Pompey Bay, by the resident commissioner, Chauncy Tynes.
GB Humane Society urges pet owners to keep their animals cool and safe from summer heat
Tip Burrows, executive director of the Humane Society of Grand Bahama, is urging pet owners to keep their animals cool and safe during the hot summer months.
EDITORIAL: BPL blame game needs to stop - solution needed
IT WAS one of the founding fathers of the US, Benjamin Franklin, who famously wrote that “in this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes”. In The Bahamas, we are tempted to say that you can add BPL outages to that.
Legislation to be introduced to manage revitalisation of Downtown Nassau
SENATOR Randy Rolle, a Ministry of Tourism, Investment and Aviation consultant, said the Antiquities, Monuments and Museum Corporation got in the way of the ministry’s aggressive approach to ridding Downtown of dilapidated buildings.
Skyguard Severe Weather Alert 14 July: Nassau
STARTS: 07/14/2023 3:45 PM EDT EXPIRES: 07/14/2023 5:45 PM EDT
Ministry of Agriculture signs MOU with BAARK to create the Nassau Animal Sanctuary
A SIGNING ceremony was held yesterday to create the Nassau Animal Sanctuary on over three acres.
Munroe expects 90 per cent decrease in outpatient care when prison facility built
NATIONAL Security Minister Wayne Munroe said the Public Hospital Authority does not like prisoners receiving care at Princess Margaret Hospital –– one reason medical facilities will be built at the Department of Corrections.
