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Raising ‘Freeport out of the ashes’
The Government and Grand Bahama Port Authority’s (GBPA) owners were yesterday warned the latter’s 3,000 licensees must “have a say” over any changes to its ownership and Freeport’s founding treaty.
Investigation into missing funds nears completion
DEPUTY Police Commissioner Leamond Deleveaux said police are 80 per cent complete with their investigation into funds allegedly misused during the small home repairs programme under the Minnis administration.
‘CANNABIS DRAFT BILL INADEQUATE’: Rastafarian community dissatisfied with location limit for religious use
THE Rastafarian community is not satisfied with the Davis administration’s proposal for legalising cannabis for religious purposes, calling the draft bills inadequate.
As dengue fever cases rise officials warn of increased risk to those previously infected
HEALTH officials said people knowingly or unknowingly infected with dengue fever during an outbreak in 2011 are at risk of serious illness if they get infected this year because of the type of virus confirmed to be in New Providence.
Prosecution makes closing arguments against brothers accused of murder
THE prosecution closed its case yesterday concerning two brothers accused of murdering a man in 2019.
EDITORIAL: How long to wait for a right?
AT THE start of May, a major ruling was handed down by the Privy Council on citizenship.
DARVILLE: WE MUST PREVENT DNA FRAUD – Genetic testing rules necessary to ensure lab sample integrity
OFFICIALS are grappling to prevent mischief related to how DNA samples to establish a person’s paternity are collected following a landmark citizenship ruling in May.
Lawyer resumes representing brothers accused of murder
A JURY heard yesterday that the outfit matching a gunman who killed a man in 2019 was found in the defendants’ car.
Family Islanders make appeal for better baseball facilities
FAMILY Islanders are making a special appeal to the government for better baseball facilities on their respective islands.
DeMarco: ‘We should not take this for granted’
AS the FIBA Pre-Qualifying Tournament came to a close on Sunday night with the Bahamas winning the title over Argentina, a few players were highlighted for their performances.
Minister Bowleg: ‘There were tears of joy to see this come to a reality’
MINISTER of Youth, Sports and Culture Mario Bowleg said he was pleased with what he saw from the men’s national basketball team in La Banda, Argentina.
Bahamas earns a berth in 2024 Olympic Qualifying Tournament
ERIC Gordon came up big down the stretch as the Bahamas pulled off a hard fought 82-75 victory over Argentina to win the FIBA Americas Olympic Pre-Qualifying Tournament title yesterday to earn their berth in the 2024 Olympic Games Qualifying Tournament next year.
Petroleum retailers continue Gov't talks
Bahamian petroleum retailers are pledging to pass any reduction in oil prices on to motorists as they continue "private" discussions with the Government over their calls for a margin increase.
ONE ELEUTHERA: Meatless Mondays – reducing meat in your meal can impact climate change
I DON’T know about you, but it sure feels extra hot to me these days! As a farmer, I pay particular attention to the weather here in The Bahamas. While it does feel particularly hot here this summer, the statistics are now in and show that this is not just a local phenomenon.
Court quashes gun sentence of 81-year-old grandmother
THE Court of Appeal ordered the release of an 81-year-old great-grandmother yesterday, citing her age and medical condition while releasing her from a one-year prison sentence.
Coach DeMarco likes Bahamas’ ‘resilience’
COACH Chris DeMarco likes the “resilience” that he’s seen so far from the Bahamas men’s national basketball team in the FIBA Olympic Pre-Qualifying Tournament 2023 in La Banda, Argentina.
New home listings surge 1,025% on ‘right-sizing’
New home listings in the major Bahamian islands increased by 1,025 percent year-over-year for the 2023 second quarter, a major realtor disclosed yesterday, amid signs it is “slowly turning to a buyer’s market” after a “bonkers” post-COVID.
Bahamas defeats Argentina, 101-89
Wins Group A to advance to semifinals
The Bahamas senior men’s national basketball team continued their winning ways last night, defeating Argentina 101-89 on their home turf to move on to the semifinals of the FIBA Basketball World Cup Americas Qualifiers.
Bahamas youth flag football season begins on August 26
THE Bahamas Youth Flag Football League (BYFFL) season is scheduled to begin next week Saturday.
Customer loyalty needs more focus than adding sales
Customer loyalty is vital to the growth and longevity of any business. What is more, about 82 percent of companies agree it is cheaper to retain old customers than acquire new ones.