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First Person In The World to Undergo Single-Port Robotic Kidney Transplant - Eases Recovery
March 21, 2024
First Person In The World to Undergo Single-Port Robotic Kidney Transplant - Eases Recovery
At 26 years old, Laura Bray’s life was put on hold. She made an appointment with her doctor after frequent migraines and shortness of breath were impacting her job and life as a mother of three. After undergoing a battery of tests, she received an unexpected diagnosis -- stage 5 kidney disease. She was soon undergoing dialysis for up to nine hours a day, while she waited for a donor kidney for m...
March 18, 2024
Court of Appeal dismisses appeal of P.I. lighthouse entrepreneur in majority decision
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — In a majority ruling, the Court of Appeal dismissed an appeal by Captain Toby Smith, affirming that he lacked a valid and enforceable Crown Land lease agreement for land on Paradise Island. Chief Justice Ian Winder had ruled in February 2023 that there was no binding lease agreement between Captain Smith and [...]
BTC “Inspires Inclusion”
March 11, 2024
BTC “Inspires Inclusion”
With the overall aim to “Inspire Inclusion,” BTC pulled out all the stops to celebrate International Women’s Day (IWD) last week, simply to remind its female staff that they are valued, respected, and very much appreciated.
BTC "Inspires Inclusion"
March 11, 2024
BTC "Inspires Inclusion"
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — With the overall aim to "Inspire Inclusion," BTC pulled out all the stops to celebrate International Women's Day (IWD) last week, simply to remind its female staff that they are valued, respected, and very much appreciated. IWD is celebrated every year on March 8th, and it's an important day on BTC's and [...]
March 08, 2024
Letter to the Editor: Haiti – the nation of the damned?
Ever since, if not before, it successfully declared its independence in 1804 following her defeat of a contingent of the Napoleonic army, Haiti has been and remains, to this very day, the classical case of a 'failed state'. Throughout its modern history, Haiti, at different times, has been controlled or led by assorted coup leaders, [...]
Letter to the Editor: Highlighting the best of us
February 26, 2024
Letter to the Editor: Highlighting the best of us
Dear Editor, At a time when too many focus on what's wrong with our country, I'd like to focus on what's right with our country. Mrs. Katherina Williams (nee Pinder) grew up in a family committed to God, family, and nation-building service. They daily lived the adage that it takes a Village to raise a [...]
Sir Geoffrey dies at 89
August 04, 2017
Sir Geoffrey dies at 89
Former Cabinet minister, veteran attorney and "great Bahamian patriot" Sir Geoffrey Johnstone died today after a brief illness.
He was 89.
Sir Geoffrey, who was a member of the United Bahamian Party (UBP), was first elected to the House of Assembly in November 1962. He served as the member of Parliament for the Eastern District of New Providence and was returned to Parliament as the member for Mon...
Save the Bays Director, Fred Smith, 'We want peace'
December 07, 2015
Save the Bays Director, Fred Smith, 'We want peace'
Save the Bays declares: 'We don't want war, we want peace. Issues are much grater than Nygard but offer has to be legitimate'
February 04, 2024
Police provide tips to assist with suicide prevention
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Following the death of a woman who allegedly jumped from the eastern Paradise Island bridge, police are encouraging those facing hardship or those experiencing mental health issues to seek help. On the scene of Sunday's incident, Inspector Desiree Ferguson noted that the crisis hotline is active and Social Services is available to [...]
February 03, 2024
Letters to the Editor: Exorbitant boat registration fees will have a ripple effect
Editor, In a world where the cost of living has become a surmounting burden for families and businesses alike, the recent proposition to dramatically increase boat registration fees from a digestible $20 to a staggering $750 for small boats, and from a reasonable $200 to a crushing $3,000 for larger vessels, is a cause for [...]
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