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FNM to amend Constitution

FREE National Movement (FNM) chairman Dr Duane Sands said the party plans to revise its constitution—a move that comes in the wake of tensions over recent candidate selections.

Six years later, recovery continues

IT IS almost six years since Hurricane Dorian – but its after-effects, both physical and mental, still remain with us.


Meritless criticism of Pintard

A ghostwriter calling himself The Forerunner wrote in the August 14 edition

Creatine in youth athletes: Safe supplement or shortcut?

WALK into any high school weight room today, and you’ll likely hear someone ask, “You on creatine?”

Abused mother of four considered suicide while struggling to find help

A DESPERATE mother of four considered suicide after struggling to get help for herself and her children following domestic violence, according to Khandi Gibson, president of Families of All Murder Victims (FOAM).


BTC donates 110 push-to-talk radios and 60 cameras to Immigration Dept

THE Department of Immigration has received 110 push-to-talk radios and 60 body cameras from the Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC).

Sweeting’s Cay residents struggling six years after Dorian get helping hand

RESIDENTS of Sweeting’s Cay are being given a helping hand as they continue to rebuild six years after Hurricane Dorian.

Op-Ed: How to deal with conflicts of interest

In The Bahamas, the term “conflict of interest” is commonly linked to the for-profit sector, particularly in relation to corporate boards, attorneys, and public officials.


Six years after Dorian, residents of Sweetings Cay still trying to recover

As the sixth anniversary of Hurricane Dorian approaches on September 1, Sweeting’s Cay residents remain determined to recover, still fighting to restore their island to the vibrant fishing community it once was.

Police investigate shooting in Robinson Rd area

POLICE are investigating a shooting that left a 28-year-old man in hospital on Wednesday.

Killer apologises to mom of murder victim

A KILLER apologised to the mother of his murder victim on Wednesday as he awaits sentencing for the 2020 stabbing of Charles Demeritte.


Fourth man charged in gang rape of teen girl

A FOURTH man accused in the gang rape of a 14-year-old girl faced court yesterday.

Man accused of acting as accessory to murder

A man accused of acting as an accessory in the murder of Eleson Pierre on Lexington Avenue last week has been remanded into custody.

Where did Parks and Beaches money go?

THE recent revelation that the Bahamas Public Parks and Beaches Authority overspent its budget by $16.2m is alarming.


Team Bahamas 17U boys dominate Hoopfest in Paradise Tournament

THE Bahamas’ 17U boys national team claimed the Bahamas Hoopfest in Paradise platinum division with a 57-52 win over Team NYC Puma in the championship at Loyola Hall.

Bahamas earns a shot at the promotion round

Captain Kim O’Kelley had two words to describe the performances of The Bahamas’ team at the 2025 Billie Jean King Cup tie yesterday in Santa Tecla, El Salvador - focused and confident.

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Sailor Eliza on Jr Pan Am gold medal win: ‘It was pretty tough'

BAHAMIAN sailor Eliza Denning delivered a patriotic performance to win the gold medal at the Junior Pan American Games in Paraguay this past week, overcoming early setbacks.

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Bahamas pulls off 2-1 victory over Jamaica

Team Bahamas, in overcoming its most difficult opponents, pulled off a 2-1 victory over Jamaica to snatch the top spot out of Group B of the 2025 Billie Jean King Cup American Zone III tie yesterday in Santa Tecla, El Salvador.