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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.
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.
‘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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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 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.
BPL rates ‘among the highest’ consumers pay in the region
Bahamians are paying “among the highest” electricity prices in the Caribbean even though the base rate is set “below cost” with tariff charges said to be double the global average.
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.
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.”
BTC slams ‘excessive’ $209,488 URCA fine
The Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC) last night slammed the $209,488 fine imposed on it by regulators for breaching mobile number portability rules as “unwarranted and excessive”.
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).
