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A FINAL FAREWELL
FAMILY, friends and prominent political figures yesterday paid their final respects to former Governor General and Deputy Prime Minister Arthur Dion Hanna, a man who was described as a fierce patriot, brilliant scholar and “true national hero”.
Teenager accused of being a ‘Peeping Tom’
A TEENAGER accused of being a “Peeping Tom” was yesterday remanded to prison pending a bail hearing.
Let the games begin
The proverbial electoral bell has been rung and Bahamians go to the polls on the 16th September, God willing. We who are registered voters will have an opportunity to either return Dr Hubert A Minnis (FNM-Killarney) and the FNM to power or to vote in the New PLP led by the Hon. Philip “Brave” Davis, QC, (PLP-Cat Island). I am persuaded that the upcoming general elections will be a nail biter of the highest order.
EDITORIAL: The unknown cost from excess deaths
WHAT is the real price of COVID-19?
Travelling abroad? Check all travel requirements
THE Ministry of Foreign Affairs has urged travellers to check all entry and transit requirements before international travel due to changing restrictions amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Weather blamed for outage
BAHAMAS Power and Light yesterday blamed severe weather for a power disruption that affected more than two dozen residential areas.
Douglas: Andros set to take its place in tourism industry future
A SENIOR Andros manager in the Ministry of Tourism is “excited” for the future of the industry and believes community based tourism is where we need to head.
CBL exec. praises company’s healthcare web portal
A Cable Bahamas Ltd (CBL) executive yesterday praised the company’s virtual healthcare assistant – “Patch” – as a major tool in helping businesses monitor the COVID-19 pandemic.
1,500 apply for PM’s housing initiative
ABOUT 1,500 applications have been received for housing lots in the government’s Prospect Ridge community for young professionals.
Funeral homes ‘overwhelmed’
A SIGNIFICANT increase in deaths is overwhelming and distressing funeral home workers, according to Funeral Directors Association President Kirsch Ferguson.
UNION LEADERS SIGN UP TO PLP: Party pledges it will resolve issues and raise minimum wage
UNION leaders representing more than 200,000 workers in The Bahamas yesterday rejoiced in the possibility of the Progressive Liberal Party becoming the next government following the impending general election.
Officer says he found marijuana in boxes
A 37-year-old man accused of marijuana possession denied the allegations when he was questioned in police custody, a court was told.
BIG3 Semifinals all set for Saturday
The Bahamas will host a new sports tourism initiative this weekend as the BIG3 concludes its fourth season of professional 3-on-3 basketball.
Bannister: We are still monitoring shanty towns
WORKS Minister Desmond Bannister has said his ministry continues to monitor the development of unregulated shanty towns across the country and is ready to act as soon as an opportunity presents itself.
Sawyer boy in hospital with COVID
LOCAL comedian Timico “Sawyer Boy” Sawyer has been admitted to hospital suffering from complications related to the COVID-19 virus.
Pfizer nod gives confidence boost
THE US Food and Drug Administration’s full approval of Pfizer-BioNTech’s COVID-19 vaccine gave more confidence to those who received the vaccine at the Kendal G L Isaacs National Gymnasium yesterday.
BTC appoints first female Director of Technology Operations
BTC has appointed Shantell Cox-Hutchinson to the position of Director of Technology Operations. Shantell is the first woman to lead this function and brings almost two decades of vast experience in the fields of technology, innovation and finance.
Davis sets ‘debate me’ challenge
PROGRESSIVE Liberal Party leader Philip “Brave” Davis has challenged Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis to a national debate before next month’s general election.
Crisis’ toll on non-COVID patients
FORMER Health Minister Dr Duane Sands believes some people who have sought medical care for non-COVID-19 illnesses in the public healthcare system have probably suffered and died due to the strain the virus has had on resources.
Census to begin in January - and you can take part online
THE Census of Population and Housing will take place starting January 2022 and people will have the option to complete the questionnaire online, via telephone or in person.