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MENTAL HEALTH OF THE NATION: Alcoholism - a disease that can destroy lives
ALCOHOL has been with us for a long time, with such beverages apparently very popular in Greece about 2,000 BC. It is a drug that has become part of our culture so we need to learn to live with it rather than hope it will vanish; past attempts like
Flying colours
One last day of competition stands between the St Augustine’s College Big Red Machine and the high school’s 25th consecutive BAISS Track and Field championship title.
A different take on democracy
It is the Christmas season and my favourite time – new year– is approaching. It is a time of reflection and improvement. Some improve their home by repairs, painting and decorations. Some improve themselves by being generous and making new year resolutions. In this vein I suggest an improvement for the Bahamas’ political system which is a representative democracy.
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.
Environmentalists say no to Oban plan for oil refinery
A HOST of environmental groups have formed an alliance to appeal to the government to reject moves for offshore drilling and to abandon the planned Oban oil refinery in Grand Bahama.Non-profit organisation Save the Bays (STB), along with the newly f
Mail Boat Cybots defeat the Cleaners, Athletico beat Rebels
WITH a change in venue from the AF Adderley Gymnasium to the DW Davis Gymnasium, the New Providence Basketball Association (NPBA) continued its regular season action on Wednesday night with Athletico Bahamas and the Mail Boat Cybots securing victories in the the double-header.
Sports notes
THE Scottsdale Vixens and the Technicians have both taken commanding 2-0 lead in their New Providence Volleyball Association’s best-of-five championship series on Wednesday night at the DW DAvis Gymnasium.
‘Shaq attack’
Bahamian basketball player Shaquille Cleare and his Texas Longhorns continue to stockpile signature wins in his first year with the programme and under head coach Shaka Smart.
Sports notes
THE Amateur Boxing Federation of the Bahamas has selected its national team that will represent the Bahamas at the Presidential Cup Boxing Tournament that will be held in Santiago, Dominican Republic. The event will run from February 18-22.
Don’t gamble away the legal profession
Do you consider yourself a gambler? Opening the Bahamian legal system to foreign law firms is just that: A gamble. There is only a small chance (20 per cent, give or take) that opening the legal system to foreign law firms will drastically increase offshore financial services bsiness for the Bahamas.
Police Farce: Audit exposes RBPF
RESEARCHERS who conducted a manpower audit of the Royal Bahamas Police Force flayed last year’s promotional exercise in their report while revealing the top-heavy Force needs 791 more constables to be more effective.
Bahamas ends up 5th overall at Caribbean Amateur Jr Golf Championships
SQUARED off against the best junior golfers in the region, the Bahamas fell one spot off their pace in recent years.
ACE Diabetes holds official launch
FEEDBACK was positive and encouraging at the official launch ACE Diabetes last week, according to founders of the nonprofit organisation.
132 new cases of COVID-19
THE latest Ministry of Health COVID-19 Dashboard has recorded 132 new infections in The Bahamas with 94 of them being in New Providence.
Aces trump Big Red Machine 41-37, even junior boys’ series
IF the first two games in the series were any indication, it will take another thrilling finish to decide the BAISS junior boys basketball champions.
Sports in brief
THE New Providence Volleyball Association’s best-of-three playoffs got started at the DW Davis Gymnasium Wednesday night.
American Gainey wins Great Exuma Classic
IN a dramatic finish, American Tommy Gainey took first place at bd Global’s Great Exuma Classic at Sandals Golf Course, Emerald Bay.
Jones’ double powers Sun past Sky 100-94
UNCASVILLE, Conn. (AP) — Jonquel Jones had 27 points and 11 rebounds for her 10th double-double this season, and the Connecticut Sun held off the Chicago Sky 100-94 last night for their fifth straight win.
Bridgewater helps his team win Coupe de Provence title
DOMINICK Bridgewater helped his Sapela Basket 13 club to the Coupe de Provence title in France’s NM2 League.
