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No consumer respite despite inflation ease

As the tide of inflation in The Bahamas seems to be ebbing, it prompts reflection on what this means for the average Bahamian’s wallet.

‘VJ’ Edgecombe and Donovan Freeman fall to east 88-86

BAHAMIANS Valdez “VJ” Edgecombe and Donovan Freeman took the court for the 2024 McDonald’s All-American Game at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas on Tuesday.

Financial crimes rise 54% to five-year-high

Financial crimes reported to the Royal Bahamas Police Force (RBPF) surged by 54 percent to 830 incidents in 2023 and representing a five-year high.

Financial crimes rise 54% to five-year-high

Financial crimes reported to the Royal Bahamas Police Force (RBPF) surged by 54 percent to 830 incidents in 2023 and representing a five-year high.

Where did govt shares in GBPA go?

The recent brouhaha between the government and the Grand Bahama Port Authority that has found its way onto the front pages of your newspaper reminded us of another controversial subject involving these two protagonists.

IDB: Bahamas Internet costs, speed miss mark

Broadband Internet costs and speeds represent potential barriers to The Bahamas embracing the digital economy and improved competitiveness, a multilateral lender has warned.

‘Showdown in Paradise’

The 2024 World Relays to be hosted on home soil at the Thomas A Robinson National Stadium is already shaping up to be exciting but officials added another layer of excitement with the launch of the pregame show “Showdown in Paradise”.

The wreck of the HMS Conqueror near Rum Cay

THOUGH the lore of shipwrecks is often embellished, that of HMS Conqueror on Rum Cay often has the date, the destination, and basic historical facts reported incorrectly. It wrecked on 13 December, 1861 (not the 29th), it was not the first propeller ship in the Royal Navy (HMS Rattler was in 1842), and the ship was on its way to Bermuda, not Mexico. HMS Conqueror was a two-decked steam-screw (propeller) ship, first-rate, of the line, 240 feet long, 55 feet wide, and 34 feet deep.

CB Giants tie series, YES Giants go up 2-0 in NPBA Championship

THE New Providence Basketball Association (NPBA) division one and two championships are in full swing and action is already starting to heat up.

$36m stadium repair to finish 14 days before World Relays

THE Chinese government is fully covering the $36m repairs to the Thomas A Robinson National Stadium, which ofﬁcials expect to be completed at least 14 days before the World Athletics Relay.

Bakery reveals record Easter hot-cross sales

A Bahamian bakery yesterday revealed it enjoyed its best Easter to-date by selling just under 600 dozen homemade hot cross buns.

ALICIA WALLACE: World Health Day '24

“MY Health, My Right” was the theme for World Health Day this year, observed on Sunday, April 6. In its statement on World Health Day, the World Health Organization said the theme was chosen to “champion the right of everyone, everywhere to have access to quality health services, education, and information, as well as safe drinking water, clean air, good nutrition, quality housing, decent working and environmental conditions, and freedom from discrimination.”

Bahamians conflict on broker’s US client pull

Bahamian executives have given conflicting evidence over whether a local broker/ dealer used marketing deals with day trading schools to circumvent US laws against soliciting American clients.

CARIFTA Games: Team Bahamas captures 33 total medals

St George’s, Grenada: Team Bahamas dominated the field events at the 51st CARIFTA Games hosted in St George’s, Grenada for their fifth straight second place finish over the Easter weekend.

Restraint in politics and in government

ANTHONY Seldon, the well-known British headteacher and political observer has written books on each of his country’s prime ministers over the past 40 years.

FRONT PORCH: Restraint in politics and government

ANTHONY Seldon, the well-known British headteacher and political observer has written books on each of his country’s prime ministers over the past 40 years.

Carolyn Hanna - being the change you want to see

CAROLYN F Hanna is a living, powerful example of “being the change you want to see in the world”. While some complain about the state of affairs in their country, point fingers and cast blame; others, like Carolyn, are quietly making a difference by putting their passion into action.

Tennis ace Sydney Clarke closes out Senior Day

AS she was honoured with three of her team-mates on Senior Day, Sydney Clarke felt it was only fitting to show her gratitude by securing a victory for the University of Arlington at Birmingham women’s tennis team.

Field athletes take home 23 out of 33 medals

OVER the last few years, the field events have garnered lots of attention as Bahamian athletes have risen to the occasion time and time again at all levels and, at the 51st CARIFTA Games in St George’s, Grenada, the field athletes delivered in a big way.

Andros fire rages on

FIRE services continued to manage the massive Andros forest fire after additional fire fighters from New Providence arrived on the island to assist.

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