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Bahamian aviation no longer ‘a poor orphan’
A Bahamian aviation attorney yesterday said the industry will “no longer be neglected like a poor orphan child” after this nation ended a near 60-year wait to charge planes for using its air space.
Doctors chief: We can’t sit and do nothing
WITH COVID-19 cases and deaths growing, the president of the Consultant Physicians Staff Association says modified restrictive measures may work, but “sitting around doing nothing is irresponsible”.
Davis is a man for all seasons
Many Bahamians often wonder about my politics. Some say that I am an FNM while others say that I would die the death of a thousand cuts to preserve and promote the Hon Philip ‘Brave’ Davis, QC, (PLP-Cat Island). Whatever my political preference maybe, there are a few members of the House of Assembly, whom I support regardless of party labels.
Sydney Clarke named to USA All-Freshman team
Sydney Clarke added another feat to her young collegiate career at the University of Alabama at Birmingham when she was named to the Conference USA All-Freshman team.
Russell opts not to travel with Billie Jean Cup team
VETERAN tennis player Larikah Russell has opted not to travel with the Billie Jean Cup team next month in Panama because of her difference in role on Team Bahamas.
Brave blasts ‘know it all’ Minnis over COVID
OPPOSITION leader, Philip “Brave” Davis has said government has continuously dropped the ball in its fight against the COVID-19 pandemic.
INSIGHT: Is anyone listening – why are we letting millions slip through our fingers?
“Star Acres”, its gargoyles and neighbouring luxurious government-owned Prospect Ridge properties, join “La Playa” in its grandness of yesteryear and the rotting wood, crumbling walls and overgrown foliage of current times.
Another record-breaking performance for Charisma
IT was another record-breaking performance for Charisma Taylor at Washington State University as she led a field of Bahamian track and field athletes competing in various meets in the United States over the weekend.
DIANE PHILLIPS: Taking the elitism out of sports
THERE are some sports that only the wealthy will ever be able to afford, like polo. Despite polo’s best efforts to convince a dubious public that it is not just the sport of kings, the reality is that with a team switching horses several times during a single match and each horse running what Forbes estimates to be $45,000 not to mention the costs of the athlete riding it, polo is never going to be everyman’s sport.
Businesses ‘stunned’ by water cut-off threat
“Stunned” Bahamian businesses in three Family Islands yesterday blasted the potential loss of water supply from Monday as “disgusting”, and said: “The government needs to step in like yesterday.”
EMBARRASSED: Former Speaker laments Parliament shutdown and ‘egos put before people’
FORMER House Speaker Dr Kendal Major says the abrupt adjournment of the House on Wednesday is “grossly unfortunate”, insisting government should not have been caught in an “embarrassing” situation.
PAHO in discussions over excess vaccine availability
THE Pan American Health Organisation is in discussions with many developed nations for excess vaccines they hold to be released to help countries registered with its COVAX programme.
Breaching protocols ‘just plain dumb’
FORMER Health Minister Dr Duane Sands sent a strong message to young people yesterday, calling their disregard for COVID-19 rules and feeling of invincibility towards the virus “just plain dumb”.
Man jailed for possession of marijuana and cocaine
A 32-year-old man who was found with $26,000 worth of marijuana and cocaine was yesterday sentenced to nine months in prison.
Indian families tell of nation’s virus struggle
WITH India confirming more than 300,000 cases of COVID-19 in a 24-hour period, the Indian community here in The Bahamas says it has been affected by the loss of loved ones in that country.
Coach Tjia: ‘Sydney had a very good freshman year’
UNIVERSITY of Arlington at Birmingham’s head coach Mark Tjia was more than impressed with the performance by Bahamian freshman Sydney Clarke for his Blazers women’s tennis team.
INSIGHT: Why on Earth is this jewel being allowed to fall into ruin?
THE government is being accused of ignoring all efforts made by developer Paul Wynn to take the $3.5m “La Playa” off its hands. Meanwhile the once regal building continues to deteriorate and is now an eyesore of West Bay Street.
WORLD LEADER: Miller-Uibo wins 400m in world-leading, record time
Shaunae Miller-Uibo continued her impressive showing this year, winning the women’s 400 metres at the Oregon Relays in Eugene, Oregon with a world-leading and new facility record-breaking performance.
Date set for sentencing over drug possession
CHIEF Magistrate Joyann Ferguson-Pratt is next week set to determine the fate of a 32-year-old man who on Friday confessed to being in possession of $26,000 worth of marijuana and cocaine.
VIDEO: Waterspouts spotted amid freaky weather
Incredible footage of waterspouts has been doing the rounds on social media after inclement weather around New Providence shortly before noon on Thursday.