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Pair in court on false declaration charge
A MAN and his girlfriend were arraigned in Magistrate’s Court yesterday, accused of making a false declaration to a US Customs officer and failing to declare $13,300.
Man arraigned on airport drug bust
A MAN was arraigned in Magistrates Court yesterday in connection with a drug bust at the Lynden Pindling International Airport.
OVER 100 PERSONS ATTEND ENTREPRENEURIAL WORKSHOP
One hundred and five (105) persons have participated in an Entrepreneur Empowerment Workshop hosted by Mark A. Turnquest and The Small Business Resource Centre.
Sports in brief
WALTIEA Rolle earned the top performer award again this week by BGBasket.com for her outstanding performance in the NBL League, Bulgaria. Haskovo 2012 beat out No.6 team Rilski Sportist with an 85- 62 win.
YOUR SAY: VAT is not the solution
MY name is Tim. I am a 40-year-old graphic designer on the Island of Abaco and a citizen of the Commonwealth of the Bahamas. I believe the Bahamas is indeed in need of tax reform; in fact we are likely more than overdue. Import duties have long been an inefficient model for the country due in large part to how easily and often they are circumvented and go unpaid.
Brewery's $500k Abaco expansion
Sands Beer's manufacturer has expanded its retail footprint to Abaco via a $500,000 investment in acquiring a Marsh Harbour retailer.
Power cuts hit radio stations
RADIO 100 JAMZ and Joy 101.9 went off the air early Thursday morning after a series of power cuts affected the antenna and transmission systems. Engineers were working all day yesterday and late into the night to repair the antenna and restore transmission as quickly as possible.
US fishermen held by RBDF
A GROUP of foreign fishermen were apprehended by members of the Royal Bahamas Defence Force in the northern Bahamas for fisheries violations in Bahamian waters.
Sketching the Bahamas
A NEW hardcover picture book on the Bahamas by acclaimed watercolour artist Graham Byfield was launched recently. The 72-page book captures the vernacular architecture of the islands in a series of graceful illustrations, with accompanying historical text.
Carifta swimmers' 30-medal haul
A 30-medal total and fifth place finish for Team Bahamas at the 28th CARIFTA Swimming Championships in Kingston, Jamaica, gives Bahamas Swimming Federation executives optimism on the future of the programme, but also placed local issues within the sport at the forefront.
Anthony Morley still inspired by 'The Beauty of the Bahamas'
With More than forty years of gifted experience in art, Bahamian artist Anthony “Big Mo” Morley still takes pleasure in painting the beauty of the Bahamas. He unveiled his newest work “Bahamas on Canvas” last Saturday at the Gallery at Old Fort Bay.
High school students awarded in annual visual arts exhibition
For the seventh consecutive year, RBC Finco, in partnership with the Art & Design Unit of the Department of Education, sponsored The Visual Arts Exhibition. The exhibition showcases art and craft produced by students in high schools, junior and senior, and primary schools throughout the Bahamas.
FNM accuses ZNS of 'shameful political bias'
THE FNM its threatening to tell its supporters to boycott ZNS as a result of the “blatant and shameful political bias” demonstrated by the country’s television network.
Number Portability to launch Sept. 3
THE Utilities Regulation and Competition Authority (URCA) said yesterday that number portability for landline services would be launched on September 3, creating a “strong competitive enabler” in the telecommunications sector.
Acclaimed film maker back in his groove: Passage continues rounds at film festivals
AWARD winning filmmaker Kareem Mortimer anticipates 2014 will be a very busy year between the world wide screenings of his latest film Passage, closing the financing for a new film and producing more work.
Saying 'Yes to Education'
MORE than 160 educators from New Providence, Grand Bahama, Abaco, Andros and Exuma attended the third annual ‘Yes to Education’ conference under the theme: “Strengthening Student Engagement: Strategies that Work”.
Accused of beating baby
A 22-year-old man was arraigned in Magistrate’s Court yesterday accused of abusing a year-old boy.
One dead, one hurt in shootings
A SIX-YEAR-OLD girl could only watch as her father was gunned down in the street last night.
Students showcase talents
STUDENT participants in this year’s E Clement Bethel National Arts Festival showcased their talents at the Shirley Street theatre yesterday.
Eatin' piece of da pie: Second home ownership
For a country that abhors idolatry on the basis of its Christian faith we certainly do have a lot of sacred cows.
