Morgan Freeman receives Sir Sidney Poitier Tribute Award
HOLLYWOOD star Morgan Freeman was the guest of honour last night at the Bahamas International Film Festival - as he received this year’s Sir Sidney Poitier Tribute Award.
Gruesome discovery of dead man in Crooked Island
THE grim discovery of a dead man in the street with lacerations on his wrist and forehead disturbed the tranquillity of Crooked Island on Saturday morning, rocking an island of just 305 residents.
Taxi Cab Union optimistic over ten percent increase in fare
The Bahamas Taxi Cab Union’s president yesterday voiced optimism that the imminent 10 percent fare increase will offset the industry’s “over saturation” after it was revealed that new vehicle loan requests jumped six-fold in late 2022.
SANDS: DNA TESTING COULD SPELL TROUBLE – FNM chairman warning of ‘significant upheaval’ from paternity proposal
FORMER Health Minister Dr Duane Sands anticipates “significant upheaval” in The Bahamas if DNA tests are required to establish paternity among people wanting recognition as citizens following the Privy Council’s landmark ruling last week.
Athletes make a name for themselves abroad
Fort Scott Community College’s versatile sophomore Damazvia Dames had a stellar performance over the weekend to lead a number of Bahamians competing in various meets around the United States.
No regard for residents
I refer to a letter published May 2 penned by one BA Sweeting in opposition to the proposed development of Viking Court, West Bay Street.
See what ya looking at - it’s critical
Years ago, a good friend and unassuming Bahamian icon/philosopher used to opine “see what ya lookin’ at”! This simple, yet profound, pronouncement could readily find interpretations across a wide spectrum of past and present situations affecting our beloved Bahamaland today. See what ya lookin’ at. It’s critical!
Launy Duncombe, Kami Roach national triathlon champions
GRAND Bahamian Launy Duncombe and Kami Roach emerged as the male and female champions of the Bahamas Triathlon Association’s National Championships held yesterday at Goodman’s Bay.
We are the champions
THE sixth edition of the Noble Preparatory Academy’s (NPA) spring classic basketball tournament saw four new champions crowned.
Table Tennis tournament champions crowned
THE Bahamas Table Tennis Federation (BTTF) hosted a few rounds of exciting table tennis action on Saturday at the LW Young auditorium.
BFA selects 12-man beach soccer team to represent the Bahamas
THE Bahamas, with their home court advantage and playing out of Group B, has selected a solid, 12-man team that the Bahamas Football Association is confident will be able to compete against its peers in the CONCACAF Beach Soccer Championships (CBSC) World Cup Qualifier.
Ten-week countdown to Bahamas Golden Jubilee Games
WITH only 10 weeks leading up to the 50th Golden Jubilee Celebration of Independence, The Bahamas has been celebrating with a number of events.
'Improve service quality before rolling out 5G'
Bahamian businesses and consumers want their communications providers to first focus on improving the quality and reliability of existing services before exploring the introduction of 5G (fifth generation) technology.
Bahamas in new Caribbean renewable energy honour
The Bahamas has won the Caribbean Renewable Energy Forum (CREF) Industry Award for the third time, with the latest honour for climate resilience in the energy sector due to the the Abaco schools’ solar installation project.
Debt for nature
Prime Minister Philip Davis KC was in the UK last week and spoke at the Caribbean Council reception in London, where he said once more that about 40 percent of the county’s $11bn-plus national debt was the result of post-hurricane repairs and restoration efforts. He stated further that climate change is the greatest threat that The Bahamas is facing. But this battle against climate change is a costly endeavour, and the country must be innovative in creating new sources of income and reducing the crippling debt it is faced with.
THE CORONATION: King Charles III crowned in Westminster Abbey
LONDON (AP) — King Charles III was crowned Saturday at Westminster Abbey, in a ceremony built on ancient traditions at a time when the British monarchy faces an uncertain future.
Police shooting of blind man in 2018 ruled a justifiable homicide
A Coroner’s Court jury has ruled that the fatal shooting of a blind man on a motorcycle in 2018 by a police officer pursuing an allegedly armed suspect, was a justifiable homicide.
PM tells Bahamian students on Jubilee Day 'celebrate yourselves'
PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis on Friday addressed Bahamian students, encouraging national pride in celebration of Jubilee Day.
