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ALICIA WALLACE: Politicians does lie... Marital rape bill’s lack of progress concerning
“People does lie.” Those are the words of a religious leader in The Bahamas. While he used the word “people,” the rest of his drivel indicated that he was really talking about women. In particular, he was talking about women who are raped by their husbands, suggesting that they are liars who want to get out of a marriage.
Sears says newly launched Traffic Management Centre first phase to cost $1.8m
THE Ministry of Works and Utilities launched the first phase of its Traffic Management Centre yesterday.
'Screeching economic halt' if diesel stop lasts 10-14 days
Bahamians could "see a totally different economy" if the decision by most petroleum dealers to halt diesel sales lasts for up to two weeks, a well-known contractor warned yesterday.
Gas stations argue Business Licence 'further strangles' us
The Bahamas Petroleum Retailers Association's vice-president says he backs the introduction of a corporate income tax to replace Business Licence fees that "further strangle us".
Town Planning rejected Lyford Cay condo advice
Lyford Cay residents will today bid to block a controversial condo project, which speculation previously linked to FTX, after planning authorities approved the doubling of its height beyond that recommended by their technical advisers.
Mom wants uncle queried on missing Andros man
THE mother of a 21-year-old Andros man who reportedly fell off a boat and was not recovered wants the police to investigate the incident and question the man’s uncle who captained the vessel.
‘We want to make sure we have the best team’ for CAC
With the 2023 Central American and Caribbean Games all set for June 23 to July 8 in San Salvador, El Salvador, the Bahamas Olympic Committee is still looking at putting together the pieces for Team Bahamas’ participation.
Chess tournament set to make the history books
THE Orjan Lindroth Memorial Chess Tournament is set to make history as the 1st FIDE Title Norm chess tournament to be held in The Bahamas.
Samuel P Haven Junior High Schools Soccer Nationals
THE Samuel P Haven Junior High Schools Soccer Nationals returned to the Roscow A L Davies soccer field for the third consecutive day. Yesterday’s trio of games saw the girls of Lyford Cay International School take on the Anatol Rodgers Timberwolves.
Bank shrugs off $2.8m fee rise to 'beat target by 54%'
Commonwealth Bank yesterday revealed its $19.58m first quarter profits "exceeded expectations by 54 percent" despite having to contend with a more than one-third year-over-year increase in licence fees.
'Anyone who wants diesel able to buy it'
FOCOL Holdings chairman yesterday voiced optimism that "anyone who wants to buy diesel on this island can get it" even though "the majority" of petroleum retailers were said to have stopped sales of this fuel.
Silver Airways adds two routes to Family Islands
A US airline has added two non-stop routes to the Family Islands from Orlando this past weekend.
Craig Flowers and FML face winding-up petition
FML's ex-chief operating officer has filed a Supreme Court petition to have the web shop chain wound-up as his five-year legal battle with Craig Flowers escalates into a new phase.
Court of Appeal stays Gibson corruption trial
THE Court of Appeal stayed Adrian Gibson’s corruption trial yesterday pending the outcome of his appeal of a ruling from Justice Cheryl Grant-Thompson.
Man held on charges of a spree of sexual assaults
A MAN was jailed yesterday after being charged with a spree of sexual assaults in the Golden Isles area this month.
Flag football teams make final push for playoffs
After eight weeks of flag football action courtesy of the Bahamas Flag Football League, teams used this past weekend to see where they measure up against each other.
Elana Mackey pleased with her performance
ELANA Mackey said she has been really pleased with her progress during her past season at Mars Hill University in North Carolina.
WORLD VIEW: 1.5°C is upon us - are we prepared?
THE report on May 17, from the World Meteorological Organization, (WMO) that global temperatures are likely to surge to record levels in the next five years should have sent all Caribbean institutions, such as the CARICOM Secretariat, the Caribbean Development Bank, and the Caribbean Community Climate Change Centre, into overdrive to explore further ways in which the region could accelerate efforts to avert this calamity.
INSIGHT: A moment in history for us all
THE Coronation of HM King Charles III was an historic moment by any measure. Never have so many people watched a Coronation, and its mystery – hard to describe or imagine or draw – meant over 450 world leaders travelled to London for this Coronation.
Stay of proceedings ordered in Adrian Gibson trial
A STAY of proceedings has been ordered in the Adrian Gibson corruption trial pending the determination of an appeal hearing.