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PETER YOUNG: Tokyo breathes a sigh of relief - but will it last?
After all the opposition, controversy, setbacks and scandals surrounding the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, some people regard it as a minor miracle that these Games are finally under way despite much of Japan being under a state of emergency because of COVID.
Unhealthy lifestyle to blame
Of the 184 countries listed on the Global COVID-19 Index (GCI) Recovery Dashboard, The Bahamas finds itself ranked dead last, with Denmark, Australia, Thailand, Malaysia, Latvia, Taiwan, Canada, New Zealand, Finland and the United Kingdom all being ranked in the top ten. Many of these countries would be classified as either developed or first world, as all of them are allies of the United States, with Canada, the United Kingdom, Latvia and Denmark being members of NATO. Our most important and strategic ally, the United States, ranks 132.
‘Rules are there - just enforce them’
SKY Bahamas CEO Captain Randy Butler yesterday cautioned the government over the proposed licence control regulations for small-craft pilots, claiming the new rules only “over-regulates” an over-taxed industry currently fighting for survival.
Knife killer shot dead at party
TWO men on Grand Bahama are dead and a senior immigration officer, a relative of one of the victims, is in custody assisting police with their investigation.
US warning over islands’ crime rate
THE United States Department of State has assessed New Providence and classified it as being a “critical” threat location for crime either directed at or affecting official US government interests, citing among other things that areas of Nassau referred to as “Over-the-Hill” should be avoided.
Into the blue for green turtles
ATLANTIS is helping to replenish the endangered green sea turtle population in and around the Bahamas, releasing approximately 40 young turtles into the waters around New Providence last week.
Reforming male identity in our culture
“You like man.” It’s a phrase we heard in recent years, and it has become a cliché in everyone’s minds to revile men who are “soft”.
Police probe suspected suicide
POLICE are investigating the death of a man found hanging outside his home off the Eastern Road yesterday morning.
Man facing charges over online video ‘death threats’
A 32-year-old man is now facing charges in Magistrate’s court after he allegedly brandished a firearm and made indirect death threats in a video posted on social media.
Prosecutor objects to bail for man accused of video threats
A CROWN prosecutor objected to bail for a man accused of brandishing a firearm and making indirect death threats in a video that went viral on social media.
Police intervene after suicide threat by woman
A WOMAN was admitted to Sandilands Rehabilitation Centre yesterday morning after she allegedly threatened to commit suicide, police said.
Suicide not ruled out in death of woman found tied to tree
POLICE have the boyfriend of the 27-year-old mother found tied to a tree on Saturday in custody in connection with her death, according to Assistant Commissioner of Police Stephen Dean.
Police have no leads over death of woman found in burning house
POLICE yesterday had no leads into the death of a young woman whose partially burned body was found with a “black cord” wrapped around her neck early Monday morning.
Body of missing policeman found
The body found in a Freeport canal has been identified as that of retired police officer Frank Pearson who was reported missing earlier this week.
No suspects and no motive in killing in fire of 73-year-old
POLICE are awaiting the results of an autopsy to determine exactly what caused the death of 73-year-old Maud McCartney, Assistant Commissioner of Police Anthony Ferguson said yesterday.
Scientists shocked by foot-long sea creature in Bahamian waters
SCIENTISTS at the Cape Eleuthera Institute received the shock of their lives when they discovered that the teeth marks that almost gnawed through the cables of an underwater camera system belonged to a massive woodlouse.
Police investigate woman's death by stabbing
POLICE are investigating the circumstances into the stabbing death of a 27-year-old woman.
Latest Grand Bahama murder victim identified
Latest Grand Bahama murder victim identified BY DENISE MAYCOCK Tribune Freeport Reporter dmaycock@tribunemedia.net FREEPORT - Grand Bahama's latest murder victim has been identified as Allen Furtile, who was shot and killed Saturday night on Church H
Man stabbed to death
Man stabbed to death By AVA TURNQUEST Tribune Staff Reporter aturnquest@tribunemedia.net POLICE last night denied reports of growing tensions between Bahamians and persons of Haitian descent in Abaco. The vehicular assault of a man of Haitian descent ju
Govt targets extra $40-$80m revenue from enforcement
The Government is targeting an extra $40-$80 million in additional revenue over the next six to 12 months as it pursues an enhanced enforcement/compliance strategy, a Cabinet minister said yesterday.