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Lucozade Sprint Classic brings out the cyclists

THE New Providence Cycling Association hosted its Race Series 2024 with the Lucozade Sprint Classic on Sunday around the western end of New Providence.

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Zuri’s skating into a new life

PACKING her bags and relocating to a new country was one of the hardest things nine-year-old Zuri Carey has had to do.

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MP Leon Lundy: We have plans to open up the gym for summer

THE construction of the South Andros multipurpose gymnasium has been in the works for almost a decade and now, with the facility only needing some finishing touches, it can be fully operational by June 6, according to MP for Mangrove Cay, South Andros and Central Andros Leon Lundy.

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Stage set for National High School Track & Field Championships

OFFICIALS of the Ministry of Youth, Sports and Culture (MOYSC) have collaborated with the Ministry of Education (MOE) to officially launch the 2024 National High School Track and Field Championships under the theme “Ringing in a New Era of Sporting Excellence”.

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04052024 WEEKEND

Friday, 5 April, 2024

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04052024 EDITION

Friday, April 5, 2024

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What can country do to take advantage of kart racing?

FEW of us can name six senators serving now or remember who our Member of Parliament was ten years ago, but mention Lewis Hamilton and eyes light up. Recognition is instant. “The greatest race car driver of all time … A hero on the track and off …”

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FOCOL targets wide growth in ‘preparing for the next 50 years’

FOCOL Holdings’ top executive last night said it is targeting growth “in every sector of our business”, including gas stations and electricity generation, and added: “We’re preparing for the next 50 years.”

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New book looks at gender inequality in The Bahamas

DR JULIETTE Storr, professor emerita at Pennsylvania State University and former UB professor of journalism and communication, recently presented her book “Gender Inequality in The Bahamas — Violence, Media, and Law” to Ann Marie Davis at the Office of the Spouse of the Prime Minister.

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SAC sweeps two divisions at flag football high school tourney

THE St Augustine’s College (SAC) Big Red Machine swept both divisions at the second edition of the Bahamas Youth Flag Football League (BYFFL) High School Tournament over the weekend.

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Police investigating alleged suicide attempt

Police are investigating an alleged suicide attempt of a 35-year-old woman from western New Providence yesterday.

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Two men charged after knife attack

TWO MEN were imprisoned on Friday after they were accused of attacking a man at knife point last month and stealing more than $1,000 in cash from him.

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Sara Dowden competes day after father’s death

IT was an emotional time for Grenadian Sara Dowden as she stepped up on the blocks to compete in the girls’ 15-17 400 metre individual medley race on Sunday at the 2024 CARIFTA Swimming Championships.

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Teen on bail after accused of breaking into a Culbert’s Hill home last week

An 18-year-old youth was granted $5,000 bail after he was accused of breaking into a Culbert’s Hill home last week.

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Bahamas ratifies World Relays team

IN less than three weeks the World Athletics Relays will return to Paradise on May 4-5 at a newly renovated Thomas A Robinson National Stadium.

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Bahamians turn out to be baptised during ‘Reaping the Harvest’ weekend

More than 20 individuals gave their lives to Christ and were baptised by water in during a special weekend hosted by Life Changers Ministries International (LCMI).

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Devynne Charlton master of her feet, fate, and soul

TATTOOS are rarely meaningless. Every day, we glimpse the most precious things dyed across the skin of strangers, whether it’s pets, children, or proverbs.

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Sports calendar

FAMILY and friends of the late Ray Minus Jr are scheduled to hold a Ray Minus Jr Day on Saturday.

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Fernander disagrees with Pintard that anti-gang bill may make criminals of innocent parents - ‘We do our investigation’

POLICE Commissioner Clayton Fernander disagrees with Free National Movement leader Michael Pintard, who believes the anti-gang bill passed in the House of Assembly earlier this month may make criminals out of innocent parents.

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A bit of Charisma will get you everywhere

IN a Nassau church 24 years ago, Charisma Taylor’s mother heard a sermon on charisma, which the pastor described as the “giftings of the spirit.” The sermon struck a chord, and a few months later, out came a baby girl named after it. From day one, Charisma was graced with the name of a star, her mama’s winning smile, and a loving family. Only time would tell how this movie played out.