Rachel Scott (Knowles)

1 week ago | thenassauguardian.com | Rachel Scott (Knowles) |Rachel Scott Guardian

As conditions in Haiti continue to worsen, Royal Bahamas Defence Force (RBDF) Commodore Dr. Raymond King said yesterday that an ongoing operation in the southeast Bahamas has been successful in interrupting migration attempts. King said there has not been a notable uptick in apprehensions in recent weeks, but said the RBDF statistics do not account for the work of the United States Coast Guard (USCG) near the northern coast of Haiti.

1 week ago | thenassauguardian.com | Rachel Scott (Knowles) |Rachel Scott Guardian

Aisha Bowe made history yesterday as the first Bahamian to fly to space on Blue Origin’s New Shepard rocket. The 38-year-old former NASA rocket scientist and entrepreneur was part of a six-woman flight team that included journalist Gayle King and the singer Katy Perry — the first all-woman crew in space since 1963. Prime Minister Philip Brave Davis described Bowe’s accomplishment as a “proud and historic moment”.

1 week ago | thenassauguardian.com | Rachel Scott (Knowles) |Rachel Scott Guardian

While the family of 23-year-old Dinari McAlmont, a tourist who died in The Bahamas last week, has raised questions over reports that he drowned, Commissioner of Police Shanta Knowles yesterday assured that Bahamian officials are professional and thorough. “We do have professional people here in The Bahamas who understand their work, their portfolios, and we will turn this matter over to his majesty’s coroner in a short time,” she said when asked about the concerns.

1 week ago | thenassauguardian.com | Rachel Scott (Knowles) |Rachel Scott Guardian

The Golden Isles Constituency Branch of the Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) said it stands behind MP Vaughn Miller, despite recent claims that some constituents do not want to see him run again. “First and foremost, let it be known that the Golden Isles Branch stands united and strong behind our member of Parliament, Vaughn P. Miller,” the branch said. “We categorically reject the suggestion that his representation has been marked by neglect or abandonment.

1 week ago | thenassauguardian.com | Rachel Scott (Knowles) |Rachel Scott Guardian

Acclaimed Bahamian writer and historian Patricia Glinton-Meicholas has died. She was 75. A native of Cat Island, Glinton-Meicholas spent decades cementing her position as a cultural icon, documenting life and folklore across the Bahamian archipelago through her work. Her notable works include An Evening in Guanima: A Treasury of Folktales from The Bahamas; Talkin’ Bahamian; How to be a True-True Bahamian; and Masters of the Sea, among many others.