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DPM intervenes at world bank meeting
K Peter Turnquest, deputy prime minister and minister of finance, last week attended the 2018 annual meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank in Bali, Indonesia. He is pictured, second right, at a Caribbean Caucus Round Ta
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$30,000 marijuana seizure
DRUG Enforcement Unit officers, along with the Royal Bahamas Police Forces’ K-9 Unit, have seized $30,000 worth of marijuana from a boat moored at Potter’s Cay Dock.
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Sailing to victory
The 21st annual Farmers Cay Regatta was held over the weekend in Exuma in honour of the late Elleazor ‘Barber J’ Johnson.
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Man who hid drugs stash in wall claimed they were for sister’s cancer treatment
A MAN was sentenced to 24 months in prison yesterday Kendal Nairn, 33, appeared before Magistrate Andrew Forbes facing a charge of possession of dangerous drugs with intent to supply concerning a seizure by police on New Year’s Eve, December 31, 2016 in Montell Heights.
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Swimmming results
Here’s a look at the final results of the individual performances in the Bahamas Swimming Federation’s 2013 RBC National Swim Championships at the Betty Kelly Kenning National Swim Complex
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New sailing champions crowned in Best-of-the-Best Regatta
The Ministry of Agriculture and Marine Resources’ second annual Best-of-the-Best Regatta concluded yesterday in Montagu Bay with three new champions crowned.
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Car importer fined
A CAR importer who tried to sell fraudulent dock receipts he made in the name of a local shipping company was yesterday fined $5,000.
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We need you, Fred Mitchell
If we have to march on Bay, we will do just that. We want you. You have a proven record to show the youth, under privileged, the elderly, etc. We want you, Mr Fred Mitchell, no ands, ifs or buts. Best of luck at the polls. You are the best man for the job.
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Sir Orville celebrates his 90th birthday
THE Free National Movement extended birthday greetings to former Governor General Sir Orville Turnquest on Friday. “On behalf of the party leader Dr Hubert Minnis, Deputy Leader K Peter Turnquest, Chairman Carl Culmer, MCMs, party officers and membe
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Luna lights up to Lady Saw and K Camp
HUNDREDS of Bahamians flocked to the Luna Nightclub last weekend to celebrate Arthur’s Guinness Day in grand style.
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Budding designer introduces 'fiery' designs
BAHAMIAN fashion lovers are invited to join in the excitement when the June K Woods team presents its Fall 2017 collection this Saturday under the theme “Don’t Fake the Funk”.
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In the NPBA, Stingers rout UB Mingoes, Stampers top Eagles Nest
THE PJ’s Stingers stung the University of the Bahamas Mingoes 87-69 and the Triple K Stampers stomped past the Leno Eagles Nest 97-94 as the New Providence Basketball Association continued its regular season at the AF Adderley Gymnasium.
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Clubs and Societies 12302016
Kiwanis Club of Nassau AM. - Members of the Kiwanis Club of Nassau AM went to solicit sponsors and made personal donations to assist more than 40 families on the island of Eleuthera. This initiative took great time, effort and co-ordination. However, members pulled it off and 40 families had a hot meal during the holidays.
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Two arrested after suspected marijuana discovered
GRAND Bahama law enforcement officials arrested two men in Grand Bahama after the discovery of suspected marijuana.
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Privatisation is considered for state-run enterprises
DEPUTY Prime Minister K Peter Turnquest said the government will consider turning state owned enterprises or quasi-government corporations over to the private sector as a way of retiring debt because the subsidies provided to them are exorbitant.
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Sports Notes
THE New Providence Basketball Association opened its postseason on Monday night at the AF Adderley Gymnasium with the Caro Contractors Resistance and the Triple K Stampers taking the opener in the men’s division II encounters.
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Police find drugs in Grand Bahama operations
Grand Bahama police discovered a quantity of suspected marijuana in the Pinder’s Point area this week.
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Desmond Bannister's mother dies, aged 82
THE Free National Movement offered condolences to Minister of Works Desmond Bannister yesterday on the death of his 82-year-old mother Joyce. “On behalf of the leader, Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis, Deputy Leader K Peter Turnquest, Chairman Carl C
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Atlantic Medical gears up for annual fun run
It’s almost time to “Party With Your Feet”, as organisers prepare for the 21st annual Atlantic Medical Fun Run/Walk to be held in both New Providence and Freeport this Saturday.