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FRONT PORCH: The Lure and Exercise of Political Power

What Lord Acton actually said in a letter to an Anglican Bishop is: “Power tends to corrupt, and absolute power corrupts absolutely.” Acton, an English Catholic, was a politician, historian and writer with extraordinary insight into political power.

INTERNATIONAL NEWS: Russia attacks Ukraine; peace in Europe 'shattered'

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russia launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine on Thursday, unleashing airstrikes on cities and military bases and sending troops and tanks from multiple directions in a move that could rewrite the world's geopolitical landscape. Ukraine's government pleaded for help as civilians piled into trains and cars to flee.

Bahamas at ‘critical point’ in gaining COVID balance

The Bahamas has reached “a critical juncture” in its battle against COVID-19 where it must balance saving lives and preserving livelihoods, the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) is warning.

‘Missed generations’ now threaten farming

The Bahamas has “missed generations of farmers” by failing to attract young entrepreneurs to agriculture, a Cabinet minister said yesterday, warning that this threatens the sector’s sustainability.

Freeport woman guilty of mini mall blaze

A 26-YEAR-OLD Freeport woman accused of setting fire to a business establishment pleaded guilty to arson in the Supreme Court in Grand Bahama early this week.

Lashann Higgs scores season high 20 points

LASHANN Higgs had her most productive outing of the season since she made her return to the Liga Femenina Endesa - the top division of women’s basketball in Spain.

EuroLeague: Jonquel Jones leads the Foxes to undefeated season

JONQUEL Jones led UMMC Ekaterinburg to an undefeated regular season and the top overall seed in FIBA EuroLeague Women’s play.

Ukraine crisis may see gas price at $6 a gallon

Bahamian consumers and businesses were yesterday warned to brace for gasoline prices to hit $6 per gallon next month after the Ukraine crisis sent oil prices soaring to seven-year highs.

Boys to Men Conference starts today

THE 15th annual Reach Out Ministries Boys to Men Conference will kick off today at the Tabernacle Baptist Academy, the first in a series of school visits throughout Grand Bahama.

U-14 girls triumphant: Bahamas nets 2-1 win over Suriname at ITF North Central American Caribbean Under-14 Pre- Qualifying World Junior Tennis Tournament

After watching the thrilling victory of the Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association boys’ team on Monday, the girls prevailed with a 2-1 decision over Suriname yesterday at the International Tennis Federation’s 2022 North Central American and Caribbean Pre-Qualifying World Junior tennis tournament.

‘Mechanisms are in place’ for 72 hour antigen tests

HEALTH Minister Dr Michael Darville said mechanisms are in place to ensure people take a rapid antigen test 72 hours after travelling from abroad or from New Providence or Grand Bahama as required by new rules.

Hotels chief calls for COVID mask rethink

A prominent hotelier yesterday urged the Government to consider relaxing COVID mask mandates in resorts and other tourist amenities where the majority of persons are fully vaccinated.

NCAA Division I Baseball: Daunte Stuart delivers go ahead RBI

THE NCAA Division I baseball season is officially underway and All-Southland Conference selection Daunte Stuart got off to a promising start on opening weekend.

WORLD VIEW: US security bill does not reflect interests of Caribbean nations

THERE has been a troubling development in relations between the US and the 14 independent nations of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM).

Warm welcome for American Queen Voyages

AMERICAN Queen Voyages made its inaugural visit to Grand Bahama on Saturday, bringing some 200 passengers.

No COVID slowdown for dodgy financial dealings

COVID-19 did not slow down questionable activities within the Bahamian financial services industry, it has been revealed, with suspicious transaction reports increasing by 26 percent in 2020.

Making the CARIFTA mark

Versatile sprinter/ hurdler Antoine Andrews qualified in his second event for the 2022 CARIFTA Games, while Leonardo Taylor and Leon Williams joined a list of throwers reaching the qualifying mark for the trip to Kingston, Jamaica, over the Easter holiday weekend.

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