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?Anuschka Wright at Hillside House?
?Anuschka Wright at Hillside House?
Anuschka Wright, creator of Jazz In Bloom and lead vocalist of Jazz Etcetera, appeared at Antonius Roberts? Cumberland St. studio and gallery, Hillside House, on Wednesday, July 31st, 2013.
Mr. Roberts, well known in the Bahamas and internationally for his many creative works and passion for youth development programs, hosted the event...
Government partners with Dingman to attract MTV
Government partners with Dingman to attract MTV
The government along with investor Jamie Dingman is currently in negotiations with MTV to get the TV channel to come to Nassau next Spring Break, raising the country's profile as a destination for students.
While Guardian Business understands that "nothing is definite" yet, Minister of Tourism Obie Wilchcombe told this newspaper that he expects the deal to pan out and ensure "thousands of stude...
Fred Smith QC?s response to the Attorney General?s statement on charges against him
I have read the Attorney-General?s press release about the criminal charges brought against me. She makes clear the charges, which I believe are entirely, obviously and transparently manufactured and bogus, were brought by the Police without reference to her and without legal advice from her office.
The Attorney General has stated...
The unregulated flow of money in politics
The unregulated flow of money in politics
A good number of Bahamians are so enamored of the U.S. political system that they breezily adopt language that it is not necessarily germane to The Bahamas.
One need not always refer to "checks and balances". The term check(s) is often sufficient depending on the context. Similarly, "campaign finance reform" is mostly a misnomer as there is little campaign finance regulation to reform. Language...
US poachers apprehended off Abaco
US poachers apprehended off Abaco
A GROUP of foreign fishermen was apprehended by members of the Royal Bahamas Defence Force in the northern Bahamas for fisheries violations in Bahamian waters.
While on routine patrol on Monday afternoon, the Defence Force patrol craft HMBSP-45 conducted a search of a vessel 0.32 nautical miles off Rocky Bar, Abaco. On board the catamaran, called ?Meat Hook,' were five American nationals along ...
Former MP rejects 'bogus' charges
Former MP rejects 'bogus' charges
Former politician Keod Smith yesterday vowed to defend himself against what he termed as "bogus" charges made by another lawyer.
Smith, the former PLP MP for Mount Moriah, made his declaration yesterday outside the South Street Magistrates' Court Complex after his scheduled arraignment on charges of assault, threats of harm and causing damage did not take place before Acting Chief Magistrate Jo...
The power to succeed or fail is in you
The power to succeed or fail is in you
The members at Living Waters Kingdom Ministries were told by Senior Pastor Apostle Raymond Wells that the power to succeed or fail rested with them and that in order to succeed their desire for success should be greater than their fear of failure.
Speaking at the recent G5 (Glamorous Girls Giving God Glory) hosted by his wife, Olivia Wells, the pastor told the congregation that the fulfillment ...
Three murdered
Three murdered
Two men were shot dead and another was stabbed to death in two separate incidents over the weekend, police said.
The first two victims were killed during an armed robbery early Saturday morning near the intersection of Wulff Road and Collins Avenue, police reported...
Man shot dead outside residence
Man shot dead outside residence
A double shooting in the East Street area on Wednesday night has left one man dead and another in hospital, according to police.
The incident took place outside a residence on Flint Street around 11:15 p.m., police said...
Woman accused of murder claims abusive relationship
Woman accused of murder claims abusive relationship
A woman on trial for fatally shooting her husband, a Defence Force marine, told a jury Monday that he fought and abused her during their courtship and marriage.
Mikiko Black testified that they were often evicted from rental accommodations because of the constant fighting and arguments with her husband, Leonardo...
Bahamianese and the new Bahamian
Bahamianese and the new Bahamian
I visited Freedom Park on Sunday, July 14, 2013 to hail some old friends. While sitting on the roundabout I asked about the Jungle Club, which had a new sign on it called the New Jungle Club.
I was advised that the Chinese are now renting the space and that they had the area "on lock"...
Show your colours
Show your colours
IT?S National Pride Day, so wave a flag, wear Bahamian colours, sing the National Anthem and join in a host of events in Rawson Square today.
The Secretariat of the 40th Anniversary of Independence, under the theme ?Reflecting Our Past, Raising the Bar?, has planned a series of events from 10am to 10pm to be hosted by Anthony Newbold, of ZNS?s ?Legends? programme...
Revised WTO offer expected before Cabinet in a few weeks
A revised version of The Bahamas' offer to the World Trade Organization (WTO) is expected before Cabinet for approval in just a matter of weeks, Guardian Business can confirm.
"We are continuing to advance on the technical level. In fact, within the coming weeks, we are looking to go to Cabinet to present our revised offer to the WTO on both trade and services," according to Ryan Pinder, minist...
Bahamians to celebrate National Pride Day on July 5th
The Secretariat of the 40th anniversary of Independence, under the theme "Reflecting Our Past, Raising the Bar", has planned a series of civic events for July 5, National Pride Day in Rawson Square from 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., to be hosted by Anthony Newbold, the Host of the Legends Programme...
Bahamians to celebrate National Pride Day on July 5th
The Secretariat of the 40th anniversary of Independence, under the theme "Reflecting Our Past, Raising the Bar", has planned a series of civic events for July 5, National Pride Day in Rawson Square from 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., to be hosted by Anthony Newbold, the Host of the Legends Programme...
The looming financial earthquake, pt. 3
The looming financial earthquake, pt. 3
In parts one and two of this series, we examined the 300-year history of Swiss bank secrecy which is being assaulted by governments of the United States and in the European Union, creating what can be characterized as a far-reaching earthquake for the financial world.
This week, in the final installment of this series, we would like to Consider This... what do these developments portend for The...
Carribean Fever Irie Jamboree Music Festival 2013
Carribean Fever Irie Jamboree Music Festival 2013
Today, Caribbean Fever Irie Jamboree Music Festival announced the official line-up for the International-themed opening night of the three-dayfestival, a premier celebration of Caribbean cultures, cuisine, fashion and music.The event is scheduledtotake place during Labor Day Weekend on Friday, August 30 through Sunday, September 1, 2013 at the landmark Barclays Center in downtown Brooklyn, New Yor...
Justices of the Bahamas Supreme Court Announced
Justices of the Bahamas Supreme Court Announced
Chief Justice Sir Michael Barnett announces the appointment of Chief Magistrate Roger Gomez and Deputy Chief Magistrate Carolita Bethell as Justices of the Supreme Court.
Justice Gomez was called to the Bahamas Bar in 1978 and practiced law in private chambers until 1989 when he joined the magistracy...
Justices of the Bahamas Supreme Court Announced
Justices of the Bahamas Supreme Court Announced
Chief Justice Sir Michael Barnett announces the appointment of Chief Magistrate Roger Gomez and Deputy Chief Magistrate Carolita Bethell as Justices of the Supreme Court. Justice Gomez was called to the Bahamas Bar in 1978 and practiced law in private chambers until 1989 when he joined the magistracy...
Moving the legal profession forward
Moving the legal profession forward
Dear Editor,
The vast majority of Bahamian lawyers rightly expect much more from the Bahamas Bar Association.
Therefore, I decided to offer myself as a candidate for president at Friday's election. My decision making is completely independent and shall not be influenced by the fact that my sister is the attorney general...