PM leans towards paternity testing for citizenship proof
PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis suggested his administration is leaning toward requiring genetic test results as proof of paternity for people expecting Bahamian citizenship after the Privy Council affirmed that children born to Bahamian men are citizens regardless of their mother’s nationality.
‘JUST ONE OFFICER SHOT AZARIO DEAD’ – but ballistics expert does not explain bullet casings found at scene
A FIREARMS and ballistics expert said yesterday that video footage suggests only one officer fired shots when Azario Major was killed on December 26, 2021.
Nassau’s housing crisis looms
About four years ago a young Dutchman told me that he, along with the majority of Dutchmen in his age group, cannot afford to buy a house or a plot of land in The Netherlands. His only option is to rent, which in itself is also extremely costly.
Goodman’s Bay required parking taken by workers
GOODMAN’S Bay parking areas...plenty cars, but no one on the beach?
Govt travel assessment required
Yes, Ministers have to travel especially the Foreign Minister, his/her title is obvious ‘Foreign Minister’, but every trip needs to be evaluated as to its success and re-appraisement as to future travel to a similar event must be taken. How large was the delegation going to the Coronation and other meets in London recently?
Westminster College ordered to pay $20k to NIB in unpaid fees
WESTMINSTER College was told to pay $20k to the National Insurance Board yesterday after admitting to owing NIB $49,798.27 in unpaid dues.
Road re-named for Long Island community leader and war hero, Joseph B Carroll
The community of Long Island honored the memory of nation builder, community leader, and war hero Joseph Benjamin Carroll – by officially naming a road in his honor.
BREAKING BARRIERS: Annisa Albury first Bahamian woman confirmed to referee at CONCACAF Beach Soccer Pre-World Cup
Annisa Albury was the first Bahamian woman to be confirmed as a referee for the 2023 Confederation of North, Central America and Caribbean Association (CONCACAF) Beach Soccer Pre-World Cup.
Top Bahamian tennis players are beneficiaries of athletic college scholarships
ABIGAIL Simms and Kaylee Kanuka are two standout athletes who have represented the Bahamas internationally in tennis.
Nassau Nastics set to launch kids’ summer camp starting June 19
NASSAU Nastics will launch a summer camp for children from June 19 to August 25.
Blue Chips Athletics Club’s 7th Throwers Camp at QC June 26
WITH the continued success of the throwers in track and field, Blue Chips Athletics’ head coach Corrington Maycock wants to provide the opportunity to develop more competitors to keep the trend flowing.
Gov’t striving to re-open Lucayan’s Breaker’s Cay
The Government has taken a "show me the money" approach with potential Grand Lucayan buyers at it works to open another part of the resort complex to support increased airlift to Grand Bahama, it was revealed yesterday.
Egg self-sufficiency drive is ‘on stream’
A Cabinet minister yesterday said plans for The Bahamas to ultimately become self-sufficient in egg production are "on stream" with the necessary poultry grow houses to be set-up within four months.
GB needs Port Authority to 'makes things happen'
A Cabinet minister yesterday asserted that both Freeport and Grand Bahama need a Port Authority that is "progressive" and "makes things happen".
PETER YOUNG: Turkey’s identity at stake as the country faces a possible presidential run-off
TO many people, Turkey is something of an unknown quantity. But it is in the news at present because of last Sunday’s parliamentary and presidential elections. These are said to be the most pivotal polls in the nation’s history and President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s toughest challenge since he first came to power in 2003.
FACE TO FACE – Holland Martin: Island boy bringing purpose and passion back home
WHEN Holland Martin stood on the medal podium sporting his Bahamian flag and singing the national anthem with pride, he wasn't only thinking about making his country proud. He was also thinking about his hometown - Fresh Creek, Central Andros. He knew what a privilege it was to be able to travel the world and represent his country, especially when scores of talented youngsters growing up all across the Family Islands never get the chance.
EDITORIAL: If trip was worth it, tell us the cost
HOW is your money being spent?
As storm season returns, so do Abaco memories of Hurricane Dorian
RESIDENTS of Abaco are wasting no time preparing for the hurricane season as the memories of Hurricane Dorian’s horror still linger.
Mitchell says PLP and FNM need to be disciplined in response to coronation attendance questions
FOREIGN Affairs Minister Fred Mitchell said the Progressive Liberal Party and Free National Movement should show message discipline over matters like the cost and significance of the trip government officials took to the United Kingdom for the coronation of King Charles III.
