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‘At least 90 percent reduction in conflicts’ since psychologist arrived at BDCS
CONFLICTS among mentally ill inmates at the Bahamas Department of Correctional Services have declined by 90 per cent since a psychologist arrived three weeks ago, Acting Corrections Commissioner Doan Cleare said yesterday.
Conflict ‘taint’ fears on GB water hikes
The Government last night demanded the Grand Bahama Port Authority (GBPA) and its water affiliate make “a business case that makes sense” for tariff hikes that it argued cannot be subject to “proper public consultation”.
Drumeco Archer silences the critics
TEAM Bahamas made waves at this past weekend’s 50th edition of the CARIFTA Games after more than doubling last year’s previous medal count of 17.
Brenden Vanderpool making an impact in the pole vault
BRENT Vanderpool knew sooner or later his son Brenden would surpass his accomplishments in the men’s pole vault.
STATESIDE: While favoured by Republican elites, DeSantis has uphill battle to overcome Trump fans
THERE is a TV ad running in major US markets these days. It is a direct attack on Florida Governor Ron DeSantis. In the ad, someone solemnly declares that DeSantis has supported efforts “to raise the national retirement age to 70 (it is currently 62 to get some Social Security benefits).” The voice then states that DeSantis “has voted to defund Social Security and Medicare.”
Work permit violations found on work site
IMMIGRATION Minister Keith Bell said a special operation in a “high-end gated community” in eastern New Providence found that foreign workers outnumbered Bahamian construction workers three to one, breaking the rules.
Foreign workers 'manipulating system'; cost Gov't thousands
The Government is losing thousands of dollars in fee income because foreign construction workers and their sponsors "have figured out how to manipulate the system", the Bahamian Contractors Association (BCA) chief said yesterday.
GB water supplier: 40% protected from price rise
Grand Bahama's water supplier yesterday pledged that 40 percent of its customer base will not see any price hikes from an adjusted tariff structure due to take effect on May 1 if approved by regulators.
Lavardo ‘savours’ silver in octathlon
A decision to switch from his speciality in the 400 metres hurdles and open one lap race to compete in the multiple events payed off a big dividend for Lavardo Deveaux with a trip on the medal podium at Oaktree Medical Center’s 50th CARIFTA Games over the weekend.
Javonya Valcourt continues her momentum on the track
UNIVERSITY of Tennessee freshman Javonya Valcourt brought her talents to Thomas A Robinson National Stadium for the 50th CARIFTA Games this past weekend.
Capitalise on improved 2023 GDP growth to avoid 'bother'
The Bahamas was yesterday urged to "capitalise on the momentum" created by the IMF's increased 2023 economic growth projections otherwise it could face "bother" in the medium to long-term.
Man gets 20 months for unlicenced gun
A 19-YEAR-OLD man was sentenced to 20 months in prison yesterday after admitting to having a loaded gun in his house last week.
BAHAMAS 2ND WITH 41 MEDALS: Nine gold, 12 silver and 20 bronze
As the curtain came down on Team Bahamas’ hosting of the Oaktree Medical Center’s 50th CARIFTA Games at the Thomas A Robinson National Stadium on Monday night, Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture Mario Bowleg was delighted to welcome home the five-peat CARIFTA swimming team.
New generation of athletes ‘speaks volumes to where we are heading as a country’
QUARTER-miler Chris ‘Fireman’ Brown, triple jumper Leevan ‘Superman’ Sands and sprinter Debbie Ferguson-McKenzie were all impressed with the level of support they saw for the Oaktree Medical Center’s 50th CARIFTA Games.
PETER YOUNG: Pacific pact more than just a trade deal
IN last week’s column about Britain’s accession on March 31 to the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership – three years after the nation officially withdrew from the European Union -- I mentioned the need to follow up today with comment on the geopolitical aspects.
Father mourning loss of daughter; ‘she’s going to be real missed’
THE last time Jonathan Stuart saw his daughter, Princess Stuart Mills, she kissed him on his cheek and told him she’d see him soon.
FIVE-PEAT: Bahamas CARIFTA swimming champions
The Bahamas’ 36-member team to the CARIFTA Swim Championships in Curacao returned home with their fifth consecutive championship title and a pair of recordbreaking performances from two of the four co-team captains Rhanishka Gibbs and Nigel Forbes.
CARIFTA GAMES: Bahamas tops last year's medal count, finishes second behind Jamaica
THE 50th Oaktree Medical CARIFTA Games wrapped up last night at the Thomas A Robinson stadium.
Thanking Allyson Maynard Gibson for invitation
On Friday, 31/3/23 at 11am on an invitation from Mrs Allyson Maynard Gibson I was welcomed at the University of The Bahamas by Mrs Gibson, the Principal of the University and several members of the senior staff.
