September 16, 2021
Windies facing whitewash after 35-run loss
West Indies Women were left to confront their worst fears of a whitewash when they lost their fourth straight One-Day International to South Africa Women, with a 35-run defeat here Thursday. Though the visitors could only muster 185 for six off…
September 16, 2021
Regional tourism partners seek inclusive and collaborative rebuilding
The future of the Caribbean tourism industry will be discussed on September 27 when leading public and private sector stakeholders participate in a high-level virtual conference on the regional tourism sector. The Barbados-based Caribbean Tourism…
September 16, 2021
Bahamas may elect a new Government
An estimated 194,524 Bahamians are registered to vote in Thursday’s general election to elect a new government in this archipelago with the two main political parties confident of gaining control of the 39 seat-Parliament. In the last election, the…
September 16, 2021
Snoop Dogg and Martha Stewart are reuniting to celebrate Halloween.
The 49-year-old rap icon and the 80-year-old lifestyle guru are judging a new food competition inspired by Halloween. Snoop and Martha's Very Tasty Halloween is being produced by Buzzfeed, and will stream on Peacock. Teams of three bakers, called…
September 16, 2021
Prime Minister Minnis of the Bahamas concedes defeat in General Election
Prime Minister Dr. Hubert Minnis has conceded defeat in Thursday’s general election saying that he had already telephoned the leader of the main opposition Progressive Liberal Party (PLP), Phillip “Brave” Davis to congratulate him on his party’s…
September 16, 2021
FBI turned ‘blind eye’ to reports of gymnasts’ abuse: Simone Biles
U.S. elite gymnasts Simone Biles, McKayla Maroney, Maggie Nichols and Aly Raisman testified before Congress Wednesday about what they say were failures in FBI's handling of the sexual abuse case against Larry Nassar, a former USA Gymnastics team…
September 14, 2021
R. Kelly abused Aaliyah when she was 13 or 14, court hears
R. Kelly sexually abused the late R&B singer Aaliyah when she was 13 or 14 years old, one of his former backing dancers has told a court.The woman, who testified under the name Angela, told Mr Kelly's trial she had seen the chart-topping star…
September 14, 2021
Apple rushes to block ‘zero-click’ iPhone spyware
Apple has issued a software patch to block so-called "zero-click" spyware that could infect iPhones and iPads. Independent researchers identified the flaw, which lets hackers access devices through the iMessage service even if users do not click on…
September 13, 2021
Tropical Storm Nicholas threatens Gulf Coast with heavy rain
HOUSTON (AP) — Tropical Storm Nicholas strengthened just off the Gulf Coast and could blow ashore in Texas as a hurricane Monday as it brings heavy rain and flooding to coastal areas from Mexico to storm-battered Louisiana. Forecasters at the…
September 11, 2021
World Suicide Prevention Day was observed on Sept 10
September 10th, 2021 marks the second World Suicide Prevention Day observance since the Covid19 pandemic began. This year’s theme ‘Creating Hope through Action’ is befitting as the uncertainty of this outbreak has indeed exasperated many of our…