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Seeking to rewrite history

REWRITING the Baha Mar narrative has become somewhat of a sport in our political climate – where undeserving individuals seek to claim ownership or responsibility for where Baha Mar is today. At the opening of the SLS Baha Mar on Friday evening, Prime Minister Minnis was beaming at his inheritance, while Opposition Leader Brave Davis was green with envy. Davis’ request for the prime minister to apologize for his previous sentiments on Baha Mar and Prime Minister Minnis’ most recent shift in tone are both equally laughable.

Roberts: Minnis a hypocrite over Baha Mar

FORMER Progressive Liberal Party Chairman Bradley Roberts has accused Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis of being a “hypocrite” after an appearance at the opening of the SLS hotel brand at Baha Mar on Friday, saying the nation’s leader did everything in his power to “destroy that project for narrow political gain”.

WORLD VIEW - Mugabe: a graceful coup

WHEN independence was finally wrenched from Britain in April 1980, Zimbabwe was described as the “jewel of Africa” by Tanzania’s President Julius Nyerere.

‘Fish’ new president of Bahamas Olympic Committee

Rommel ‘Fish’ Knowles, a late addition in the race, moved up from the post of secretary general to take over from incumbent president Wellington Miller as president of the Bahamas Olympic Committee.

Using your global positioning system

“Whatever you do , you need courage, whatever course you decide upon, there is always someone to tell you that you are wrong. There are always difficulties arising that tempt you to believe your critics are right.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson

BTVI outfitted for renewable courses

A BAHAMIAN renewable energy provider has begun to outfit the Bahamas Technical and Vocational Institute (BTVI) to offer solar courses.Philip Holdom, president of Alternative Energy Supply, and chief technology officer of Sustainable Energy, is readyi

'Fish' makes it a 3-man race for BOC president

The Bahamas Olympic Committee is now in a three-man race for the post of president with secretary general Rommel ‘Fish’ Knowles moving up to challenge his incumbent Wellington Miller and former Bahamas Association of Athletic Associations president M

Businesses hit by Post Office ‘disaster’

BAHAMIAN businessmen yesterday warned that the Post Office “disaster” continues to impact private sector cash flows and the smooth conduct of commerce.

Super Value staff held at gunpoint

POLICE are on the hunt for two men who robbed a Super Value store early yesterday morning sending three female employees to the hospital for “shock”.

INSIGHT: The time has come for both political parties to stop playing politics with immigration

The Bahamas’ leading human rights lawyer continues his analysis of the Minnis administration’s December 31 deadline for illegal immigrants to leave the country.

Bahamian players hit court in NCAA Division I

NCAA Division I basketball tipped off Friday night and several Bahamian players were hit the floor for their respective programmes in divisions across the United States.Some of the top performers included Arizona’s Deandre Ayton, Lashann Higgs of th

Sands: Be honest on domestic violence

BAHAMIANS need to lift the veil of secrecy surrounding crimes against women and children, Minister of Health Dr Duane Sands urged yesterday, as he noted linkages of such acts to violence in school and the wider community.

Bahamians look to have strong sophomore seasons on court

BAHAMIAN players at the junior college level are looking to have strong sophomore seasons and position themselves for an opportunity to eventually transfer to an NCAA programme.

Financial services industry honours leading performers

THE Bahamian financial services industry honoured many of its leading professionals at the Excellence Awards Gala Dinner, held on November 3 at Atlantis.The awards programme, introduced in 2001 by the Bahamas Financial Services Board (BFSB) as a part

Sandals showcases Bahamas to international media visitors

SANDALS yesterday said its two Bahamian properties have attracted more than 50 international media outlets in 2017, with the pace of visits increasing since the September 2017 hurricanes.Lazar Delorenzo Charlton, public relations manager at Sandals R

Court president gives industrial peace plea

THE Court of Appeal’s president yesterday pleaded for industrial peace at Baha Mar’s Melia resort, calling for a “good faith” resolution to the long-running dispute over worker gratuities.

Top basketball players eager to try out for Team Bahamas

The new format for the road to the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2019 and the Pre Olympic qualifier will begin later this month when the Bahamas Basketball Federation heads to Canada before coming home to host.The BBF’s first vice president Mario Bowleg,

Nygard lawyers argue judge showed bias

LEGAL counsel for Canadian fashion mogul Peter Nygard yesterday maintained the position that Supreme Court Justice Rhonda Bain demonstrated bias in her order concerning illegal dredging near his property in Lyford Cay.

Oldtimers: Divers advance to best-of-7 championship series

WHEN the New Providence Oldtimers Softball Association’s best-of-seven championship series gets underway this weekend in the Archdeacon William Thompson Park at the Southern Recreation Grounds, the Quality Home Center Divers will be waiting on the Sharks.

THE PRESS BOX: Ezekiel Elliott suspension . . . 'Dak Knight' to the rescue

COWBOY Nation, I know we are all on a slippery slope regarding the now infamous Ezekiel Elliott six-game suspension.

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