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The greater good for our community
Navigating through life can be a very simple process, but we human beings, although positioned at the top of the evolution chain, are amazingly dumb animals when you think about it, especially if we haven’t been properly prepared and sufficiently anchored to a firm foundation.
PM seeking ‘clean slate’ for offenders: Minnis wants minor criminals released to fresh start in life
PRIME Minister Dr Hubert Minnis wants a “complete overhaul of the rehabilitation process” for prisoners, declaring yesterday too many people have been deprived of their freedom and future.
EDITORIAL: Straight answers in fight against crime
THE spate of murders that took place at the weekend was horrifying in itself – five dead in three days with two more injured.
Rastfarian leader is ‘hopeful’ on legislation
A LOCAL Rastafarian leader said while he has not yet met with any Davis administration official regarding cannabis legislation, he is hopeful his community’s sacramental rights will be given legal protection.
PAHO offers advice on dealing with island clusters
AS health officials are dealing with COVID-19 clusters in some Family Islands, a Pan American Health Organization incident manager pointed to ways to deal with this issue.
Amendment to VAT legislation tabled in House
GOVERNMENT tabled an amendment to the value added tax legislation in the House of Assembly yesterday, outlining the planned rate change to 10 percent from the current 12 percent.
Govt to ramp up social services initiatives amid Ukraine concerns
AS government plans to ramp up its social services initiatives in anticipation of implications due to the ongoing war, officials want to ensure that the ministry responsible for assistance has a sufficient budget to help people in need.
Warning issued about onions over salmonella risk
A LOCAL food safety official is urging restaurant owners and food service providers to discard any red, yellow or white onions that were sourced from ProSource Inc in Chihuahua, Mexico and distributed through the United States due to a Salmonella outbreak.
New recruits inducted into RBDF
MORE than a hundred new recruits were inducted into the Royal Bahamas Defence Force during a passing out parade at HMBS Coral Harbour on Friday.
Learning more about Lupus
On Saturday, May 18, Lupus 242 held its third annual Health Talk at the University of the Bahamas. Educating the public about lupus is one of the major goals of the local non-profit organisation. The group also provides support and information for persons in The Bahamas living with the illness.
Humane Society appeals for help after motorist crashes into wall
Seven cats killed after dogs escape from their enclosures
THE Bahamas Humane Society is seeking financial assistance from the public in repairing one of its walls after a motorist crashed into it and fled the scene yesterday morning, scaring some of the dogs who escaped their enclosures and killed seven cats on site.
Innovative treatments for overactive bladder
Overactive bladder and urinary incontinence/leak affects thousands of Bahamian men, women and children.
'Police did what they had to do'
ROYAL Bahamas Police Force officers “did what they had to do” when they killed three men at a Blair home on Friday, National Security Minister Marvin Dames has said, while insisting that, regardless of what allegations are made, the facts will eventually be made known.
Much ado about nothing
LAST week, Mr Doug Manchester, the nominated Ambassador to The Bahamas, made remarks to the USA Senate Committee vetting his selection by the Hon. President Donald J. Trump. Mr. Manchester referred to The Bahamas as ‘a protectorate’ of the United States of America. Members of the committee, as many Bahamians, were taken aback by that ‘innocent’ description. The reactions, both in the USA and here in our nation (not protectorate) were swift and almost brutal.
Autism and Oral Healthcare
By Dr Andre Clarke THE conference entitled, "Combating Autism Spectrum Disorders and Developmental Disabilities in The Bahamas" was presented by the Autism Speaks' Global Autism Public Health Initiative; the Caribbean Centre for Child Development; the Res
Autism and Oral Healthcare
By Dr Andre Clarke THE conference entitled, "Combating Autism Spectrum Disorders and Developmental Disabilities in The Bahamas" was presented by the Autism Speaks' Global Autism Public Health Initiative; the Caribbean Centre for Child Development; the Res
Williams withdraws supreme court case
AN ALLEGED contributor to a local blog yesterday withdrew his application in the Supreme Court to have a Lyford Cay billionaire’s defamation claim against him dismissed.
Brothers among the suspects in weekend murders
By SANCHESKA BROWN
Activist hits out at prison conditions
A NATIONAL security plan that focuses only on locking up as many lawbreakers as possible will never bring about a safer society, activist Omar Archer insisted yesterday.