Men’s national soccer team named for friendly tune-up
THE coaching staff of the men’s national development programme have selected the team that will represent the MA in the upcoming international friendly tune-up match in St Martin on March 26.
Rugby is back at Winton
THE Bahamas Rugby Union has announced that rugby is back at the Winton Rugby Pitch.
BLTA congrats to tennis players in college arena this year
THE Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association (BLTA) congratulated the players who are participating in the college arena this year.
Jamaica ready for CARIFTA
FOLLOWING a two-day visit of the team from the North American, Central American and Caribbean Athletic Association (NACAC) to inspect preparations for the 2022 CARIFTA Games, a very favourable report was received.
Four umpires certified
MARTIN ‘Pork’ Burrows will now be joined by four other Bahamians as certified members of the College Baseball Umpire Association Organisation (CBUAO).
GB ministry unveils new private sector tie-up unit
A new unit within the Ministry for Grand Bahama will partner with the private sector and “get things done” away from concerns surrounding the Grand Bahama Port Authority (GBPA).
PETER YOUNG: Powerful words from a brave man
“HOW incredibly brave that man is.” It has been reported in the UK press that these words were picked up on a microphone used by Prime Minister Boris Johnson but which had not been switched off after he had spoken at a news conference.
FACE TO FACE: Trying to turn young people away from a life of crime
IN a time when there are rising concerns about the rate of crime, and after a bloody weekend on the streets of the inner city, one church elder is calling for all sectors of society to pour into the youth the right spiritual principles, self-esteem, respect and love to bring the Bahamian society back to what it used to be.
EDITORIAL: Straight answers in fight against crime
THE spate of murders that took place at the weekend was horrifying in itself – five dead in three days with two more injured.
Robertson urges young people to take up courses
YOUNG people were urged to take advantage of training courses at the Bahamas Technical and Vocational Institute yesterday, with the institution’s president saying there were lots of job opportunities available for skilled Bahamians.
BTVI not likely to fully return to face-to-face
BAHAMAS Technical and Vocational Institute’s president Dr Robert Robertson says he doesn’t expect the institution will fully return to face-to-face learning despite declining COVID-19 infection rates, noting “the future of technical training is actually blended” learning.
Down the barrel of a gun
A MAN was arrested yesterday shortly after an individual drove by a house and fired several shots while shouting threats of death in what Acting Commissioner of Police Clayton Fernander yesterday suggested was an act of retaliation.
FNM to assess reasons for election defeat
FREE National Movement Leader Michael Pintard said internal and external groups will create an election post-mortem for the FNM which will be analysed at a conclave the party is likely to hold at the end of April.
Domestic violence complaints by Carissa led to charges
ACTING Commissioner Clayton Fernander said police investigated two domestic violence complaints from deceased Carissa Culmer last year and in both instances the suspect was charged.
Police focus on gun traffickers to curb rising violence
ACTING Commissioner of Police Clayton Fernander said police are targeting gun traffickers to stem the rise of violence in the country and have also had success against web shop armed robbers.
Food at the heart of Commonwealth Day celebration
BRITISH High Commissioner Sarah Dickson celebrated Commonwealth Day with food and nutrition for students at RM Bailey Senior High School yesterday.
Electric vehicle dealer targets sales doubling
A Bahamian electric car dealer yesterday voiced optimism that it will “double” year-over-year vehicle sales in 2022 having just placed a record 100-strong order with its Chinese supplier.
Bail revoked in $40m fraud case
A Bahamian private island owner, who has been accused of masterminding a $40m fraud, has had his bail revoked over fears he may flee to this nation and has engaged in human smuggling.
Fund farm veterans, not just the rookies
The Bahamas must invest more in proven farmers who have shown the necessary “fortitude and perseverance” rather than directing all resources to newcomers, an entrepreneur is warning,
