Bahamas blanked 12-0 by Dominican Republic
The Bahamas’ bid to qualify for the Pony 12U World Series came to an end yesterday in the semifinals of the Pony Baseball 12U Latin American and Caribbean Zone Championships in the Dominican Republic.
Fred ‘Papa’ Smith honoured, finally
SOME say it’s long overdue, but Fred “Papa” Smith said his recognition by the Bahamas Baseball Federation at the sixth Andre Rodgers Senior National Baseball Championships came at the right time.
Major amateur golf tournament could hit Bahamas ‘very soon’
ON his return to The Bahamas, Mark Lawrie revealed that the R&A Latin America and Caribbean will be looking at hosting a major amateur golf tournament here very soon.
Victim of child prostitution recounts horrific childhood
A 44-year-old woman says she is still healing from the childhood trauma of her uncle entering her bedroom every night to finger, grope, and force himself on her, while her mother turned a blind eye in exchange for money.
Sears: Repatriation costs exceed $1.5m but migrants in custody drops to 50
REPATRIATION costs have exceeded $1.5m over the past 11 months, but the number of irregular migrants held in custody has dropped to just 50, marking a major operational shift for the Department of Immigration, Minister of Immigration and National Insurance Alfred Sears revealed during his 2025/2026 Budget Communication yesterday.
NIB crackdown on non-compliance sees $1.7m recovered from Eleuthera and Abaco
MORE than $1.7m in outstanding contributions has been clawed back from employers in Abaco and Eleuthera since the start of the year, as the National Insurance Board (NIB) ramps up its nationwide campaign to crack down on non-compliance and
Champions emerge
The Ed Armbrister and Freedom Farm baseball leagues emerged as champions of the Bahamas Baseball Association’s sixth annual Andre Rodgers Senior National Baseball Championships over the weekend.
TEAM Bahamas advances to the Pony Baseball Under-12 playoffs in DR
THE Bahamas national team advanced to the playoffs of the Pony Baseball Caribbean and Latin American Under-16 Championships in the Dominican Republic.
Is the ‘veil of secrecy’ lifted yet?
IT is very clear – indeed, it has been clear for some time – that no matter what words this administration may say about the importance of transparency and accountability, its actions are very different.
Michael Foster providing an avenue for those aspiring to be a pro baseball player
WHILE many players are looking to become the next professional baseball player, Michael Foster is providing an avenue for those who wish to go through the collegiate ranks.
Devynne Charlton leads our athletes at racers meet in Jamaica
IT was a good weekend for Bahamian indoor 60 metres hurdles world record holder Devynne Charlton as she led a contingent of Bahamians in action at the Racers Grand Prix 2025 at the National Stadium in Kingson, Jamaica.
Top performers in the BAAA Age Group Championships
MIKYLA Sears, Aiden Knowles, Jazae Johnson and Emmile Higgins all emerged as the top performers in the Bahamas Association of Athletic Associations’ Age Group Championships.
Marlins, Panthers clinch titles in GB Volleyball Battle of the Islands Tournament
THE Bimini Marlins and the Fidelity/Central Gas Panthers clinched the men’s and women’s titles in the Grand Bahama Volleyball Association’s Battle of the Islands Volleyball Tournament held over the weekend at the Eight Mile Rock Gymnasium in Grand Bahama.
Poitier sisters leading by example
OLDER sister Zaire Poitier led by example for her twin siblings with the top performance over the weekend as they continued to compete in the US Kids Sarasota Tour at the Heritage Oaks Country Club in Sarasota, Florida.
PM and DPM unveil Cat Island Icon sign
The Prime Minister and Chester Cooper, deputy prime minister and minister of tourism, investments and aviation, officially unveiled an Icon sign heralding the beauty and mystique of Cat Island.
Union leader calls for better Gov’t dialogue
A trade union leader is calling for better consultation by the Government over proposed labour reforms and actions following the Prime Minister’s revelation of upcoming civil service pay increases.
PM and DPM open new Cat Island hotel
The Prime Minister and deputy prime minister were both present for the official opening of Curly’s Beach Resort in Bennett’s Harbour, Cat Island, on June 6.
$200m Exuma project drawing competing support, opposition
The $200m Rosewood Exuma project was yesterday said to have drawn both support and opposition for the development targeted at Sampson Cay.
Southern Air plane in transfer mishap
Southern Air executives yesterday confirmed one of its aircraft suffered “minor damage” due to a mishap that occurred when it was being moved for mechanical service.
