‘Jazz’ first Bahamian to take part in the MLB All-Star Classic
IT was quite an unforgettable experience for Jasrado “Jazz” Chisholm Jr as he became the first Bahamian to participate in the Major League Baseball All-Star Classic at Truist Park in Atlanta, Georgia.
Former quarter-miler Tonique Williams joins media academy
FORMER quarter-miler Tonique Williams, one of the most decorated Bahamian track and field athletes during her prime, has added another feather in her cap in her post-athletic career.
PEACE ON DA STREETS: ‘We had some scheduling issues and some errors’
DAY two of the 30th anniversary “Peace on Da Streets” basketball tournament unfolded at the Hope Center yesterday, where packed courts witnessed both on-court intensity and off-court hiccups, as scheduling issues and game delays tested the patience of team and fans alike.
'Activities, not hotels, is what Downtown needs'
Downtown Nassau merchants and straw vendors yesterday urged the Government to focus on creating more activities for locals and tourists rather than attracting new hotels to the area.
BTC chief targeting digital divide’s close
The Bahamas Telecommunications Company’s (BTC) chief executive says that bridging the digital divide through increased Internet connectivity can significantly boost this nation’s economic output.
Nurses president voices staff concerns over new hospital
The Bahamas Nurses Union’s (BNU) president yesterday challenged whether there will be enough trained medical staff to cover New Providence’s new $267m hospital and all other facilities.
Ex-PM: End ‘bragging’ rights’ political mentality
Politicians “must move away from self-gratification and bragging rights”, an ex-prime minister asserted yesterday, joining his former health minster over fears the new hospital will become a “white elephant”.
Ex-judge’s private island for sale in victim recovery
A ten-acre undeveloped private island in the Exumas is being advertised for sale in a bid to recover millions of dollars for the alleged victims of a former MP and Supreme Court judge.
MP’s law firm closed by BPL Village Rd outage
An Opposition MP yesterday revealed his law firm suffered “a major handicap” when a Bahamas Power & Light (BPL) outage left Village Road residents and businesses without electricity for a day-and-a-half.
Bank profits jump $108m to beat half-a-billion mark
The Bahamian commercial banking industry enjoyed a nine-figure year-over-year increase to $509.9.m in collective profits for 2024, the Central Bank revealed yesterday.
Tribunal: No evidence of Atlantis casino ‘bullying’
The Industrial Tribunal has found “no compelling evidence” to support an Atlantis table gaming supervisor’s claims she was bullied by a casino “coven” during her probationary period.
Murder charges for pair discontinued
TWO men had charges of murder and attempted murder discontinued yesterday in connection with a 2019 triple shooting in Peardale, after prosecutors indicated they no longer wished to proceed with the case.
$1.45m airport heist trial delayed until September
THE trial of Akeil Holmes, one of the last surviving suspects in the $1.45m airport heist in 2023, was delayed yesterday until September.
‘Who’s enforcing laws on alcohol for teenagers?’
BAHAMAS Union of Teachers (BUT) president Belinda Wilson is calling for greater enforcement and oversight of alcohol sales, following the release of the latest Global School Health Report, which shows a troubling rise in teen alcohol use.
Bail appeal denied for suspect in 2023 bar shooting
A MAN accused in a deadly 2023 bar shooting had his second bail appeal dismissed yesterday by the Court of Appeal.
Guidance counsellor guilty of assault
Guidance counsellor Sophia Morley has pleaded guilty to assaulting a colleague during a heated dispute at Jack Hayward Junior High School, which left the victim’s eyeglasses damaged.
Campaign finance reform failure ‘a broken promise’
THE Organisation for Responsible Governance (ORG) and Free National Movement (FNM) MP Kwasi Thompson have responded to the Prime Minister’s announcement that campaign finance reform will not happen before the next general election - ORG calling for public dialogue, and Thompson accusing the government of deliberately avoiding transparency.
Bishop wants fairness in talk on immigration, not xenophobia
IMMIGRATION concerns are a long-standing “legacy issue” that predictably rise to the forefront during election season, Bahamas Christian Council president Bishop Delton Fernander said yesterday.
ALICIA WALLACE: Statistics are only a shock because teenagers are being ignored
It seems to have shocked government officials and education administrators that 20 percent of teenagers have attempted suicide and 25 percent have considered suicide.
‘I was attacked by my ex - and police are not taking it seriously’
A 25-year-old woman says police are not taking her domestic violence complaint seriously after her ex-boyfriend allegedly body slammed her, punched her in the face, and fractured bones in her face, all in front of her child.
