WASHINGTON (AP) — Speaking before a gathering of black leaders on Capitol Hill this week, Sen. Kamala Harris offered guidance on when Democrats should fight President Donald Trump and Republicans. “What I’ve found myself recently saying is this: ‘If it’s worth fighting for, it’s a fight worth having,’” the California Democrat and potential presidential candidate […]
SINGAPORE (AP) — World markets were mixed on Friday as trade tensions and political risks surrounding Britain’s exit from the European Union weighed on sentiment. KEEPING SCORE: France’s CAC lost 0.6 percent in early trading to 5,063.51 while Germany’s DAX was up 0.5 percent at 11,413.54. Britain’s FTSE 100 gained 0.3 percent to 7,058.10. Wall […]
RBDF search efforts questioned NASSAU, BAHAMAS – Less than two hours after civilian volunteer divers began an independent search on Thursday for missing pilot Byron Ferguson and his twin-engine Aztec aircraft that went down miles off Love Beach one week ago; divers discovered pieces of the plane and have called into question the search and […]
While noting he had no more knowledge than the public on the investigation into a plane crash off Nirvana Beach last Thursday, Attorney General Carl Bethel suggested yesterday that there may be a need to further sensitize Royal Bahamas Defence Force (RBDF) marines in these crisis matters to have a much greater sense of urgency. […]
CPSA prepared to continue negotiations NASSAU, BAHAMAS – Consultant Physicians Staff Association (CPSA) President Dr. Locksley Munroe said yesterday that while plans were being advanced for senior physicians to withdraw their services, the association has heard Prime Minister Dr. Hubert Minnis’ appeal and remains receptive to negotiations. Their concerns center around working conditions, health insurance […]
Lloyd says persons will be taken to court NASSAU, BAHAMAS – With $100 million outstanding in scholarship loans, the Education Loan Authority is presently negotiating with a collection agency to recoup the outstanding funds. “We are going through the process of negotiating with that agency and we are seeking to come to a contract,” said […]
NASSAU, BAHAMAS – Police arrested and charged former Public Hospitals Authority Chairman Frank Smith with assisting Barbara Hanna in getting a cleaning contract for the hospital nearly six months before verifying if a contract even existed, the court heard Tuesday. According to lead investigator Sergeant Uel Johnson, he received a contract from complainant Barbara Hanna […]
Female tourist in custody NASSAU, BAHAMAS – A female tourist was found in possession of suspected marijuana on Wednesday at the Lynden Pindling International airport. According to police reports, the incident happened shortly before 10:00 p.m. in the U.S. Customs hall. The tourist was arrested by Airport Division Officers and she is expected to be […]
Two males in custody Police in New Providence are investigating a stabbing incident on Wednesday which left a man with injuries. According to police reports, shortly after 1:00 p.m., a man was at the city dump on Tonique Williams-Darling Highway, when he was attacked by three men, one armed with a sharp object, who stabbed […]
NASSAU, BAHAMAS – After a successful trial run in 2016, AML Foods Limited launched their third annual “Feed 5,000 Families” initiative on Thursday at the Solomon’s Superstore. To jumpstart the initiative, AML Foods donated $20,000 to the $100,00 they intend to raise. Vice President of Marketing at AML Foods, Renea Bastian said she is looking […]
The Islands of The Bahamas Showcase kicks off today at the Kendal Isaacs Gymnasium. Eight National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division I teams will compete over the course of the three-day event. According to BD Global Founder Brooks Downing, the Islands of The Bahamas Showcase was designed to feature smaller schools that aren’t afforded as […]
The J.S. Johnson National High School Volleyball Championships kicked off Thursday at both the Anatol Rodgers and A.F. Adderley Schools. The games will also be split between the two gyms today. However, the championship games will be played at Anatol Rodgers on Saturday. “We are so thankful to the IL Cares Foundation, J.S. Johnson, Aliv […]
