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Remembering legendary boxer, coach Ray Minus Jr
FROM the young to the old and a girl in between, a group of amateur and professional boxers put on a series of exhibition matches on Saturday night to help celebrate the one year anniversary death of legendary boxer/coach Ray Minus Jr.
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Hurdler Pedrya Seymour making a comeback
ALTHOUGH she’s been inactive since she made her second appearance at the Olympic Games in 2021 in Tokyo, Japan, former Bahamian 100 metre hurdles record holder Pedrya Seymour is looking forward to giving it another shot. Now back in training with her original coach George Cleare in Louisiana, Seymour is working towards making the team that will represent the Bahamas at the Olympics in Paris, France, July 27 to August 11.
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CARIFTA medallist Lanaisha earns full ride scholarship to the University at Albany
CARIFTA bronze medallist Lanaisha Lubin has signed a contract for a full ride scholarship for the University at Albany in Albany, New York.
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NIB comes through after long wait
I had filed an appeal at NIB in September 2021. It would appear that for some reason the appeal was “sat on” for about two years.
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Treasuring healthy relationships between mothers and daughters
THE relationship that exists between a mother and her daughter is a very special one. If it’s a healthy, loving one, it creates an unbreakable bond. However, if it’s a problematic, or even toxic relationship, it can cause lasting emotional damage.
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REACH Fun Run/Walk attracts hundreds for worthy cause
THE Resources and Education for Autism and Related Challenges (REACH) non-profit organisation closed out Autism Awareness Month on a high note.
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Bahamian athletes leave it all on the track
BAHAMIAN athletes left it all on the track at the BTC World Athletics Relays 2024 pre-game show “Showdown in Paradise” over the weekend.
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Minnis nominates today, will challenge Pintard
FORMER Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis is expected to nominate himself to become leader of the Free National Movement today, setting up a highly anticipated race with the incumbent, Michael Pintard, at the party’s convention next month.
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Diversity Programme prevents youth detentions on sexuality
THE Ministry of Social Services introduced a diversity programme that is helping to prevent gay youth from being sent to juvenile detention centres because of their sexuality, according to Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, and Intersex advocate Alexus D'Marco.
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Cowboys sign Denzel Daxon
Crooked Island native Denzel Daxon went undrafted in the 2024 NFL Draft but that was only a minor setback for a major comeback.
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Steven Gardiner ‘just glad to be back’
BAHAMAS men’s national 400 metres record holder Steven Gardiner said he’s glad to be back, but he’s hoping that he can stay “injury free” as he looks forward to a fun-filled season in preparation to defend his title at the Olympic Games in August.
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Minnis and McCartney alliance?
After I saw photos of former Free National Movement Leader Dr Hubert Minnis with former Democratic National Alliance Leader Branville McCartney in Long Island to promote the former’s book “The Power of Determination”, I told a family member that it looks like Minnis is building an alliance
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‘Unfinished business’ for Minnis as he nominates
FORMER Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis said he wants to return as leader of the Free National Movement because he has unfinished business.
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‘15 years too little for killing my son’
THE mother of Omar Davis, Jr –– the high-achieving young accountant killed in 2022 –– said the 15-year sentence her son’s killer has received is a “slap on the wrist” that does not bring justice.
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What’s your favourite scripture, and what does it mean to you?
There are many memorable Bible passages that people hold near and dear to their hearts and which get them through life’s myriad experiences.
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'The first leg is an intense leg. You have to get out and push from the blocks'
AT the end of day one of the BTC World Relays Bahamas 2024 at the newly renovated Thomas A Robinson National Stadium, none of the teams from The Bahamas earned their tickets to the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, France.
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Bahamas men's 4x4 fifth in qualifying round
TEAM Bahamas gave it all they had in the men’s 4x400 metres qualifying round last night at the 2024 BTC World Athletics Relays hosted at the newly revamped Thomas A Robinson National Stadium, but ultimately they fell short of qualifying for the 2024 Paris Olympic Games.
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Restaurant soars thanks to TikTok star
A BAHAMIAN in Toronto, Canada, has seen her customer base triple since well-known food critic Keith Lee raved about her restaurant, Old Nassau, on TikTok.
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Stellar PLP has still more to do
THE iconic Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) will celebrate its half way mark back in elective office within a few short months.
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‘I was lucky’, says Minnis on incident of road rage
FORMER Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis believes he is lucky to have avoided harm after a man with a “British accent” accosted him while driving last week and forced him to veer off the road into someone’s driveway.
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