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Man dies in Grand Bahama car crash
Police in Grand Bahama are investigating a traffic accident in which a man died on Friday afternoon.
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Remilda Gertrude Williamson
Remilda Gertrude Williamson age 94 years of Domingo Heights and formerly of Pine Field, Acklins died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Saturday, June 25th, 2016. She is survived by her SONS: Harrison, Neville Sr., Aldon and Fred Williamson; DAUGHTERS: …
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Minister declines permit turnaround time commitment
The minister responsible for immigration yesterday declined to commit to the ‘20-day response’ timeframe sought by the private sector for work permit approvals, admitting that “a drastic increase” in staff and technology was required to achieve this.
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Ayton scores six in loss to Mavs
DALLAS (AP) — Rookie Deandre Ayton scored six points and grabbed five rebounds for the last-place Phoenix Suns in a 104-94 loss to the Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday night. He also had a block, steal and an assist in 20 minutes on the hardwood.
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Perception and understanding the world around you
PERCEPTION, they say, is 99 per cent reality - or better 99 per cent of your reality. If you agree with this, the question is: what makes up your perception?
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'Credibility issue' for small business reform
Bahamian small businesses have virtually zero confidence in the existing Government and private sector institutional support structure that is meant to assist them, creating “a possible credibility issue” for efforts to reform this initiative.
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Alfreda Butler
Alfreda Butler, 94 a resident of East & Peter Streets & formerly of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Sunday, June 17, 2018. She is survived by her 4 sons: Wilfred Sr., Kipling, Don & Perez Butler; numerous grandchildren, 3 great …
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Aircraft skids into bushes in Exuma
A Flamingo Air Beechcraft 99 airplane skidded off the runway into bushes in Exuma yesterday morning after experiencing engine problems. In a statement the Air Accident Investigation Department (AAID) said the incident happened at 8.30am at Black Poin
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Bahamas sees $900m boost from marine areas expansion
The Bahamas has generated a $900m annual economic boost by expanding its Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) to cover 20 percent of the country’s coastal environment, studies have estimated.
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Aliv ‘credibility’ boost as roll-out targets hit
The Bahamas’ second mobile operator yesterday received a “credibility” boost from regulators confirming it had met its first network roll-out targets, and disclosed it was ahead of schedule in bring service to Abaco, Grand Bahama and Eleuthera.
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Matriarch Merline Mackey
Matriarch Merline “Merl” Mackey age 94 of Mastic Point, Andros died on Saturday June 2nd, 2018 at her residence. She is survived by her 4 Sons: Hubert, James, Alfred & Rudolph Mackey, 3 Daughters: Zelia Butler, Brenda Adderley & Angela …
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MERLENE ROLLE
MERLENE ROLLE age 94 years of #10 Sunset Drive, Sunset Park died at her residence on Wednesday, February 4th, 2015. She is survived by her Husband: William Rolle; Son: Reuben Rolle; Daughters: Anita Stubbs, Jennemaie Knowles, Betsy Mae Rolle and …
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Vetol Flowers
Mrs. Vetol Flowers, age 94 years, a resident of Driggs Hill, South Andros, died at her residence on Sunday, March 19th, 2017. She is survived by her two sons: Ezra and Gladstone Flowers; two daughters: Mary Nottage and Esther Colebrooke; …
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Buddy ties his career high 22
Nearly a week to the day when he set his career high, Buddy Hield equalled that mark last weekend as his efficient shooting continues for the Sacramento Kings.
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Four more COVID-19 deaths confirmed
FOUR new COVID-19 deaths have been confirmed bringing the country’s fatality count to 735, according to the Ministry of Health Friday.
