Why the secrecy on police settlements?
FREE National Movement leader Michael Pintard has called on the government to disclose the details of a lawsuit settlement concluded with two senior police officers, including the rationale behind the move.
Two killed in traffic accident
TWO men were left dead following a traffic accident at Gladstone Road early yesterday morning. The incident happened shortly before 5am.
Sears – no decision on power pricing change
WORKS and Utilities Minister Alfred Sears yesterday said no decision has been made to increase electricity bills, however he urged Bahamians “to be more prudent” with usage given high energy costs.
TIME FOR UNITY TO END KILLING CRISIS: Churches leader calls for national effort to combat ‘out of hand’ murders
BAHAMAS Christian Council President Bishop Delton Fernander said yesterday the recent spate of murders is cause for great concern, adding “we’ve really allowed this kind of activity to get out of hand”.
Bahamas suffers loss to Dominican Republic
SENIOR MEN’S NATIONAL BASKETBALL TEAM IN FIBA WORLD CUP 2023 AMERICAS QUALIFIERS
Chavano “Buddy” Hield put on a show playing in front of the home crowd for the first time as a pro, but a fourth quarter rally from Team Bahamas fell just short as they lost the final game in the third window of FIBA World Cup 2023 Americas Qualifying opening round play.
Mackey named assistant men’s basketball coach
NASHAD Mackey continues to progress in the coaching ranks and was appointed to a new post at his alma mater. The former national team standout was named the assistant men’s basketball coach for the Daytona State Falcons. He joins head coach Joey Cantens’ staff that led the Falcons to a 13-19 record last season in NJCAA Division I - Region Eight play.
Northern Bahamas Bodybuilding & Fitness Championships returns to Grand Bahama
BAHAMAS Bodybuilding Federation President Joel Stubbs said he was delighted to see the return of the Northern Bahamas Bodybuilding and Fitness Championships to Grand Bahama.
Four remanded after firearm found
FOUR MEN were remanded to prison yesterday in relation to firearm and ammunition charges.
Binding us together
HOW fitting that the United States hosted the Ninth Summit of the Americas “this past June”, when we celebrate Caribbean American Heritage month.
Sanctions harm Bahamas
Prime Minister Philip “Brave” Davis’ pleas to Washington, DC, to lift sanctions on the Nicolás Maduro administration in Venezuela seems to have fallen on deaf ears, judging from a recent press release by the US State Department. Maduro has been president of that South American country since 2013. His government can now be classified as a dictatorship. Venezuela has the largest oil reserves in the world.
Two men accused of rape, burglary and armed robbery
TWO young men were charged with burglary, armed robbery and rape, among other offences, in the Freeport Magistrate’s Court yesterday afternoon.
Suspect in court over killing of murder accused
A MAN was remanded to the Bahamas Department of Correctional Services yesterday in connection with the death of an accused murderer.
Two in custody over violation of ‘no take zone’ in Exuma
TWO people have been apprehended for allegedly violating an area considered a “no take zone” at an Exuma Cays land and sea park.
Man accused of kidnapping victim
A MAN was remanded to the Bahamas Department of Correctional Services yesterday by a Magistrate’s Court in relation to an allegation of kidnapping another man.
Bail granted in $1,900 theft case
A MAN charged with stealing $1,900 worth of property from another man’s home was granted bail in a Magistrate’s Court yesterday.
Man threatened with imitation gun
A MAN was placed on a conditional discharge yesterday for threatening another man with an imitation gun.
Dream Again Basketball Camp was ‘extraordinary’
CAMP director JR Cadot said when his NEXT Basketball organisation decided to put on their inaugural Dream Again Basketball Camp, he knew it would be an extraordinary camp.
49th Anniversary of Independence: What are your hopes for the future of the nation?
As The Bahamas approaches its 49th Anniversary of Independence, what are your hopes for the future of the nation?
WORLD VIEW: Dust off the Commonwealth Secretary-General elections
MUCH has been written in the Caribbean media about the contest surrounding the post of Commonwealth Secretary-General that was decided on Friday, June 24, at an election in Kigali, the Capital of Rwanda.
