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EDITORIAL: 2020 is round the corner and already election speculation begins

It seems a perfect storm is brewing in American politics. Disparate, sometimes unrelated events are coming together in the 100th year of American women being allowed to vote. Many are speculating - as they did when Hillary Clinton challenged Donald Trump - that in 2020, exactly one century after the US constitution was amended to permit female franchise, for the first time a woman will be elected president of the United States.

US State Department report: Inspectorate that looks into complaints about police fails to meet

A CIVILIAN organisation that is legally mandated to investigate complaints against police officers has not had a meeting since September 2017, according to the United States’ latest human rights report.

It’s a privilege to thank these fine men and women, says PM

SEVEN distinguished Bahamians received the 2019 Queen’s New Year Honours at Government House yesterday. During his remarks, Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis expressed his gratitude to recipients “who devoted their full measure in service of their fellow citizens”.

Athletes advance to NCAA Division I Outdoors

SEVERAL Bahamian student athletes have advanced to the NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships following their performances at their respective regional qualifiers.

Davis clinches Mavericks win

Bahamians across NCAA Division I basketball had mixed results over the weekend, both in their personal production and in the win/loss column for their teams.

Six plead guilty in credit card fraud scheme

SIX people pled guilty to more than 20 fraud related offences in connection to a $13,000 credit card scheme in a Magistrate’s Court on Friday.

Bahamians take NCAA Division I basketball spotlight

A MATCHUP between a pair of Bahamians in a double overtime thriller highlighted the weekend of play in NCAA Division I basketball.

We will rock you - part II: assembling the orchestra

Last week in this column I talked about the significant role older women will take on in the future growth of western economies, both as consumers and providers. Although it is already happening, governments and corporations have failed to acknowledge or take advantage of this. The concept of aging is changing as both men and women in developed nations have a longer life expectancy than ever before. “The Longevity Economy” by Joseph F Coughlin is a factual, easy-to-read and informative analysis, but it seems there is still a long way to go before we get a major shift of the communal psyche to abandon the prejudice and accept this evolution as a modern reality.

Wells slammed as ‘misfit’ as PLP ratifies three candidates

THE Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) last night announced the ratification of three candidates for the upcoming general election, including House Speaker and Member of Parliament for Garden Hills, Dr Kendal Major.

Sheila Hailey dies at her Lyford Cay home, aged 89

SHEILA Hailey, a long-time permanent resident of The Bahamas and wife of bestselling author, Arthur Hailey, died in her home in Lyford Cay yesterday. She was 89.

Regulators even series 1-1

Mr Ship It Freight Regulators were able to even their best-of-five championship series in the New Providence Basketball Association Division I.

Minnis warns of ‘side Letters’ in Baha Mar project agreement

FREE National Movement Leader Dr Hubert Minnis has suggested that there are “side letters” concerning the Baha Mar project that his government will disclose to the public if elected to office.

Miller-Uibo and Gardiner are victorious in 400m

Shaunae Miller-Uibo and Steven Gardiner continue their stellar seasons on the professional circuit and are positioning themselves as strong contenders in the 400m at the IAAF World Championships in August.Both national record holders ran to first pla

Abaco bears brunt of power blackouts

ABACO residents, fed up with having to contend with frequent power cuts, have in some cases been without electricity for more than 24 hours at a time over the past several weeks.When contacted for comment, Bahamas Electrical Workers Union (BEWU) Pres

Jamaican exporters target the Bahamas

Jamaica’s trade and investment promotions agency is bringing 18 exporters to the Bahamas on a June 30 trade mission. The visit is part of JAMPRO’s wider strategy to develop Caribbean export markets for Jamaican companies, with visits also planned to

GEORGE SMITH DISAPPOINTED EXUMA MP DID NOT GET CHANCE TO ‘STEP DOWN’

GEORGE Smith, former member of Parliament for Exuma, said yesterday he was “disappointed” that the PLP did not “extend the proper courtesy” to Exuma MP Anthony Moss and give him a chance to “step down” before making plans to nominate another candidate for the constituency.

Clubs and Societies

Antique Auto Club. - Members of the Antique Auto Club of The Bahamas got a kickstart on building the Christmas spirit this week as they wrapped, packed and delivered gifts and bags of groceries for some 120 deserving children at three different Primary Schools.

‘Hands Across the Net, Friendship Across the Ocean’

THE focus of attention at the National Tennis Centre will switch to the hosting of the fourth edition of the International Tennis Club, featuring some of the top former players from the Bahamas, US, Canada, Barbados and an international team, comprising of players of various nationalities.

Island Luck hosts job fair for new staff

ADVANCING its recent move to acquire a 65 per cent majority equity stake in a rival web shop, Island Luck on Friday hosted a job fair, with a view to fully staff the new operation within the coming weeks.

Miller-Uibo, Gardiner in the Diamond League Final today

Shaunae Miller-Uibo and Steven Gardiner continue their busy post-IAAF World Championships schedules on the Diamond League circuit.Miller-Uibo will be a part of a stacked field for the 200m while Gardiner will contest the 400m in the Diamond League Fi

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