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Bahamians advance in NCAA March Madness
BAHAMIAN collegiate basketball players and coaches experienced success in the men and women’s brackets of the 2024 National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) March Madness basketball tournament over the weekend.
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.
‘Crack down on real’ maritime tax evaders
THE Government was yesterday urged to “crack down on the real tax evaders” in the maritime industry as opposed to continually hiking fees on the same compliant businesses that always pay.
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.
Man accused of having gun and ammo pleads not guilty
A 28-year-old man was granted bail of $8,000 after he was allegedly found with a loaded gun on a motorcycle last month.
50% fear or pay bribes for building and import permits
Fifty percent of Bahamian companies seeking construction and import-related permits say they have either been asked, or expect, to pay a bribe to obtain the required approvals, it has been revealed.
Gov’t u-turn on Nassau solar bidding deadline
THE Government has performed a u-turn over the deadline by which all bids on the New Providence renewable energy and microgrid project must be received, it can be revealed.
Partial solar eclipse this afternoon
A PARTIAL eclipse of the sun will take place today - and will be able to be seen from across The Bahamas.
Woman in custody for attempted murder after Carmichael Road hit-and-run
Police are questioning a 23-year-old woman in connection with the attempted murder of a man in the Carmichael Road area last night.
Man on bail fined for damaging monitoring device
A MAN was fined and is expected to pay for damages after he admitted breaking his monitoring device in Bimini last month.
Man charged in Golden Isles robbery and sexual assault
A MAN was imprisoned on Friday after he allegedly robbed and sexually assaulted a woman at gunpoint near Golden Isles Road earlier this month.
Second sky dive provider now seeks CAAB permits
THE company behind the Grand Bahama sky diving demonstration is different from a separate entity that has voiced repeated frustrations over its inability to obtain the necessary licences.
Man accused of three murders
A MAN was remanded in custody yesterday for allegedly killing three people in New Providence last year.
Man sentenced to 7 months for marijuana possession
A MAN was sentenced to seven months in prison on Friday after he admitted to having 3oz of marijuana in his possession last Tuesday.
Anguished relatives mourn murder victim
TWO men were killed within 13 hours yesterday in separate incidents, bringing the murder count for the year to 42.
WORLD VIEW: It’s time the UN Security Council acts to stop the killing in Gaza
THE escalation of violence in Gaza by Israel has prompted a global outcry, marking a rising disgust, particularly among the young, of what is widely regarded as a hugely disproportionate response to the Hamas attack on Israel on October 7, 2023.
PI entrepreneur: ‘Brown envelope backs my case’
The Bahamian entrepreneur seeking to restore Paradise Island’s lighthouse presented the Court of Appeal with fresh evidence he asserted proves there was a binding lease agreement with the Government.
BPSU protests conditions at Registrar General office
BAHAMAS Public Services Union president Kimsley Ferguson warned the government against harsh work conditions and delayed promotions for union members of the Office of the Registrar General, threatening to suspend services.
Man who stole lawnmower ordered to drug counselling
A MAN was ordered to demonstrate good behaviour for a year after he admitted to stealing $715 worth of property last month.
