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Bethel: No change in citizenship law

ATTORNEY General Carl Bethel stressed yesterday the law has not changed regarding citizenship despite the Court of Appeal affirming a landmark ruling.

Bahamas prevails with 2-1 decision over Costa Rica

Top seeds Kerrie Cartwright and Sydney Clarke prevailed in straight sets in their singles matches to offset the loss by Elana Mackey and Sierra Donaldson in doubles as the Bahamas pulled off a 2-1 decision over Costa Rica.

Dames: I don’t know when prisoners will receive vaccinations

NATIONAL Security Minister Marvin Dames admitted yesterday he did not know when the vaccine roll out would take place at the Bahamas Department of Correctional Services, but gave good news regarding low numbers of infections at an armed force agency.

Commodore: We’re more ready than ever for hurricane season

THE Royal Bahamas Defence Force, having received a quantity of new equipment, is prepared more than ever before to take on the hurricane season, according to Commodore Raymond King.

$6m gift to keep our waters safe

THE Royal Bahamas Defence Force received vessels and other gifts from the United States yesterday, collectively valued at just under $6m as a part of a continuing partnership to keep our waters safe.

Billie Jean King Cup: Team Bahamas opens play today

THE Bahamas, ranked at number one in Group II of the Americas Zone of the Billie Jean King Cup, will begin competition today in Panama City, Panama.

Track & Field: BAAA Nationals set for Friday return

THE stage is set for the return of the Bahamas Association of Athletic Associations’ National Track and Field Championships this weekend with some exciting matchups as athletes vie for spots on the various international events, including the 2020 Olympic Games.

Now Wells hopes herd immunity by August

MINISTER of Health Renward Wells says the government hopes the country achieves herd immunity against COVID-19 by August.

Hank Johnson waves off criticism

HANK Johnson, Free National Movement’s candidate for Central and South Eleuthera, along with his constituency association chairman have dismissed calls for him to be recalled as the party’s candidate for the area, citing it as someone’s “personal beef”.

INSIGHT: Why isn’t anyone listening to us?

“Temporary” social workers at the Ministry of Social Services and Urban Development are upset and accusing the authorities there of treating them “like garbage” while they remain uncertain as to the longevity of their employment.

Billie Jean King Cup: Pratt replaced with Donaldson

AT the last minute as they prepare for the final stages leading up to the start of the Billie Jean King Cup in Panama, the Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association had to replace Grand Bahamian Simone Pratt with collegian Sierra Donaldson.

‘Strong possibility’ 2016 PI protest is repeated

A trade union leader yesterday said there was “a very, very strong possibility” that there will be a repeat of the 2016 protest walk over Paradise Island Bridge unless access to Cabbage Beach is resolved.

Bid to reassure those hesitant on vaccines

FOR those Bahamians who are still having vaccine hesitancy, a Pan American Health Organization chief said the public should accept that the vaccines have been assessed as safe and take them.

Union’s challenge on BPL blackout

THE union responsible for line staff at Bahamas Power and Light is accusing executive management of not being accountable to its consumers and employees, saying these are the worst times it has ever seen.

Beach vendors’ fury as owners move to close off their access

CABBAGE Beach vendors were irate and shocked yesterday to see the Paradise Island beach entrance locked and their items relocated when they showed up on site in preparation for their return to work next month.

Black Point and Staniel Cay plagued by power outages

FREQUENT power outages on Black Point and Staniel Cay in the Exumas are wreaking havoc on commerce and are reducing the quality of life for the residents there, according to the area MP.

Union of Central Bankers members walk off the job

MEMBERS of the Union of Central Bankers walked off the job yesterday citing unresolved grievances with management.

Practice makes perfect for Billie Jean King Cup team

Team Bahamas all set for Panama City

Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association president Perry Newton was relieved to see the members of the women’s team for the Billie Jean King Cup arrive in town prior to their departure for Panama City, Panama, on Saturday.

Murder conviction overturned

THE Court of Appeal has overturned the 2019 murder conviction of Tyrone James Francis and replaced it with manslaughter. The court, in a ruling posted on its website on Thursday, has remitted the matter to the trial judge for resentencing.

More BPL power cuts

PARTS of New Providence suffered through power cuts over the weekend, leaving many residents angry.

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