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Sanadia a pioneer in her profession

BAHAMIAN Sanadia Smith has broken the barrier at Bahama Rock as the first female certified heavy equipment operator at the rock mining plant in Freeport.

US urges ‘greater focus’ on gaming, money transmission

The US government yesterday urged The Bahamas to place “greater focus” on combating financial crime conducted via online gaming and money transmission services providers.

PETER YOUNG: A dictator who is a threat to the world

ALL too often during a major world crisis a plethora of information and divergent opinion in the international media soon reaches saturation point. This has happened in the case of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

Drugs, phones and more from prison contraband revealed

ILLEGAL drugs, cell phones and other contraband confiscated by officials at the Bahamas Department of Correctional Services were displayed for the media at the facility yesterday.

Realtors back reform call on ‘antiquated’ Condo Act

Senior realtors yesterday backed a Supreme Court judge’s call to reform the “antiquated” Condominium Act because “everything gets thrown off” in a sale by the slightest error in unit size.

Accused over fake currency

A MAN accused of possessing fake Bahamian currency notes was charged in Magistrate’s Court yesterday.

Taylor pleased with Southeastern Conference Championship debut

VERSATILE Charisma Taylor, a transfer from Washington State, had a stellar Southeastern Conference Championship debut for the University of Tennessee Volunteers over the weekend at Texas A&M in Bryan-College Station, Texas.

Judge urges Condo Act reform over PI blunder

An architect’s blunder has ensnared a multi-million dollar Paradise Island project in multiple legal battles and prompted a Supreme Court judge to call for the Condominium Act’s reform.

‘Impossible to build tourism’ with $3,000 Miami one-way fare

A Freeport hotelier says it is “impossible to build a tourist destination” on Grand Bahama when airline ticket prices fluctuate between $3,000 and $150 within a timespan of barely several days.

Europe’s energy dilemma

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Thanks to the mild winter, the European Union (EU) has enough natural gas right now. Nevertheless, some countries could face difficulties. If gas imports from Russia were not possible for years, the consequences would be more dramatic, and demand would have to be reduced.

Super Value ‘safeguards’ on Ukraine flour fall-out

Super Value’s principal yesterday said it had sought to “protect the country” from further harm caused by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine through ordering extra supplies of flour.

Ukraine invasion ‘serious concern’ for local tourism

Tourism executives yesterday warned that Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is a “serious concern” for The Bahamas’ post-COVID recovery as the sector pushed for further easing of health restrictions.

BCAA basketball seasons wind down

THE NCAA Division II season is near its conclusion and several Bahamian student athletes look to close out the regular seasons on a strong note as their teams prepare for the postseason.

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.

Young boys urged to ‘know your purpose in life’

YOUTH, Sports and Culture Minister Mario Bowleg encouraged young boys attending the 15th annual Reach Out Youth Organisation’s Boys to Men Conference in Freeport to find their passion and do it to the best of their ability.

Forgetful when it suits them

It amazes this writer just how conveniently forgetful our politicians are when it suits them … I recall with the sale of the Hotel Corp property on Cable Beach to Arison and the building of The Crystal Palace, Carnival were granted, as I recall, a large amount of Government land in Andros and required to grow produce…I believe the Hon Loftus Roker insisted and proposed this.

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.

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.

Red-Line athletes post personal bests at annual meet in Kentucky

SOME top 10 performances were posted and personal best times achieved by athletes from the Red-Line Athletics, Swift Athletics and Star Trackers Track Club as they participated in the 28th annual Kentucky High School Indoor Track & Field Meet over the weekend in Lexington, Kentucky.

Devynne Charlton pulls off big victory, Nairn erases his national record

DEVYNNE Charlton, preparing for the World Athletics’ Indoor Championships next month, pulled off a big victory yesterday at the Orlen Copernicus Cup in Torun, Poland, while LaQuan Nairn erased his own Bahamas national record at a meet in Arkansas over the weekend.

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