2ND annual ESPN Fantasy Football Draft Weekend hosted at Baha Mar
THE excitement of the NFL season arrived early in Nassau this past weekend, as the second annual ESPN Fantasy Football Draft Weekend was hosted at Baha Mar.
Immigration Dept: 41 migrants deported in August
THE Department of Immigration confirmed yesterday that 41 foreign nationals were deported from New Providence in recent exercises carried out this month.
Murder accused released after admitting bail breach
A MAN awaiting trial for the 2021 murder of 10-year-old Kenron Dean was released on Friday after he admitted to breaching his bail.
Man granted bail in Cat Island cutlass attack
A MAN was granted bail on Friday after he was accused of assaulting another man with a cutlass in Cat Island last week.
Man granted $7,000 bail after loaded gun found in car
A MAN was granted bail on Friday after he was accused of having a loaded gun in his car last week.
Man charged with murder in Nassau Street shooting
Prosecutors on Friday charged a 23-year-old man with the fatal shooting of Sean Higgs outside Superwash on Nassau Street earlier this month.
Police launch online recruitment portal amid shortage
The Royal Bahamas Police Force is turning to a new online application system in a bid to tackle manpower shortages that have left officers overextended across the country.
Abaco added to BPL rebate list
Bahamas Power and Light (BPL) confirmed Abaco residents will receive a 50 per cent rebate on the base rate of their electricity bills for the next billing cycle.
‘Tum Tum’ says Team Bahamas is ready for FIBA AmeriCup
AFTER two successful exhibition games and a training camp this past week, head coach Lourawls “Tum Tum” Nairn said The Bahamas men’s national basketball team is prepared for the 2025 FIBA AmeriCup.
ESPN’s Fantasy Football Draft weekend on at Baha Mar
DAY one of ESPN’s Fantasy Football Draft weekend got underway yesterday at the Baha Mar resort.
Residents unhappy with BPL despite rebate
A 50 percent rebate on the base rate for the next billing cycle offered to residents of several Family Islands experiencing power woes isn’t satisfactory, according to some.
BPL to give 50% off rate for Family Island outages
Bahamas Power and Light (BPL) will give a 50 percent rebate on the base rate to residents in Eleuthera, Long Island, and Cat Island in the next billing cycle, as compensation for repeated power outages experienced this summer.
Data protection law to ‘modernise’ privacy
Public consultation has been launched for the draft Data Protection Bill, which is intended to replace the existing Data Protection (Privacy of Personal Information) Act, 2003
Dredging for Clifton LNG terminal starts this month
The government will begin dredging works for the country’s first liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal at Clifton Pier before the end of the month, Energy and Transport Minister JoBeth Coleby-Davis confirmed yesterday.
‘Use St George’s Cay to solve Eleuthera power’
An Eleuthera resident questioned what “conditions” BPL would agree to in order for St George’s Cay Power Company (SGCPC) to act as a temporary solution to electricity woes.
Recommended fixes to issues at immigration still pending
NEARLY two years after an Immigration Commission report identified systemic issues including detainee treatment, procedural inconsistencies, and oversight failures, the recommendations have yet to be implemented.
BPL giving rebates to several family islands
RESIDENTS in Eleuthera, Cat Island and Long Island are to receive a 50 percent rebate on their next electricity bills after repeated issues with power outages.
FOAM chief warns impact of domestic violence affects children
ACTIVIST Khandi Gibson has warned of the effects of violence on families, saying: “We can’t expect a child to worry about schoolwork when they and they mummy have no place to sleep.”
Focused on tackling gangs as new school year begins
TACKLING gang activity is part of the discussion as schools prepare for the new year, according to Bahamas Union of Teachers (BUT) president Belinda Wilson.
