Pandemic saw increase in gambling disorders, especially among women
THERE was an increase in gambling disorders during the COVID-19 pandemic with women being the most affected, according to a physician from the Sandilands Rehabilitation Centre.
FNM leader excited for CARIFTA tournament
FREE National Movement leader Michael Pintard and Deputy leader Shanendon Cartwright made sure that the opposition party was fully on board supporting the youth of the nation for the Oaktree Medical Center’s 50th CARIFTA Games.
Davis gives address at church’s National General Convention
PRIME Minister Phillip “Brave” Davis with several members of his Cabinet last night attended the 97th Biennial National General Convention of The Church of God of Prophecy.
Journalism giant Ed Bethel dies aged 82
VETERAN journalist Eldred “Ed” Bethel died yesterday at the age of 82.
Sampson Cay to get new $25m resort
DAYS after signing a heads of agreement for a resort development in the Exuma cays, the Davis administration yesterday sealed another deal for the island that will allow for the construction of a high-end, low-impact resort that is slated to be built on Big Sampson Cay.
‘One rate increase in 50 years is not sustainable’
MONEY owed by delinquent businesses will not save the National Insurance Board fund, Minister of State with responsibility for NIB Myles Laroda said yesterday, adding that many companies that are behind on contributions are small businesses.
Govt spoke with fuel retailers on margins
THE government has agreed to “explore other avenues” with fuel retailers to help bring them some relief while not increasing the cost of gasoline at the pumps for consumers, the Office of the Prime Minister said yesterday.
‘PM MUST EXPLAIN U-TURN OVER RCI’: Pintard wants PM to be ‘complete and frank’ on the sudden change
FREE National Movement Leader Michael Pintard has called on Prime Minister Philip “Brave” Davis to give a full explanation for his about turn regarding the recent approval of Royal Caribbean International’s $110m beach club project on Paradise Island.
Police investigate fight that led to stabbing
A MAN is in hospital after being stabbed on Sunday night.
Fox Hill double-homicide suspect not granted bail
A MAN was remanded after being accused of the double homicide in Fox Hill last week.
$4,000 fine for failure to charge electronic monitor
A MAN was fined $4,000 in court yesterday after he admitted to failing to charge his electronic monitoring device (EMD) while on bail for murder.
Man denied bail in sex abuse case involving 12-year-old
A 27-YEAR-OLD man was remanded yesterday accused of sexually abusing a 12-year-old girl two years ago.
Two armed carjackings reported over the weekend
POLICE are currently investigating two armed carjackings that occurred in Nassau over the weekend.
Marion Bethel plays pivotal role in two landmark human rights cases
A BAHAMIAN human rights expert has played a pivotal role in two landmark human rights cases heard by the United Nations.
King Charles III and Governor General hail Commonwealth Day
THE Commonwealth has a "near-boundless potential as a force for good", King Charles III has said in a message today for Commonwealth Day, while the Governor General of The Bahamas has also released a message to mark the occasion.
