Troubling amounts of metals in coastal waters in Abaco post-Dorian, report says
A new environmental study has revealed the long-term impacts of Hurricane Dorian on Abaco’s coastal ecosystems, uncovering troubling levels of metal pollution in seawater, sediments, and seagrass beds years after the storm’s passage.
Govt signs $1.4m deal for vehicles to aid against public health threats
DEALS worth more than $1.4m was signed on Friday to acquire 31 vehicles to help improve health services.
‘Country’s labour relations stable as long-standing issues being addressed’
LABOUR Minister Pia Glover-Rolle says the country’s labour relations are “stable” and that the government continues to address long-standing issues, even as key labour unions prepare to voice urgent concerns at a press conference today.
Students in US told ‘be vigilant’
UNITED States Ambassador Wendall Jones is urging Bahamian students studying in the US to remain vigilant but not fearful as the Trump administration moves forward with an education ban targeting international students at Harvard University.
Cartwright criticised as he may switch constituencies
AMID speculation that St Barnabas MP Shanendon Cartwright may be eyeing another constituency, some constituents, including Free National Movement supporters, say they had no plans to back him regardless, claiming he has become less visible since rising within the party’s ranks.
Major victory for junior doctors as new industrial agreement signed
AFTER years of frustration and stalled negotiations, junior doctors have scored a major win with the signing of a new five-year industrial agreement between the Bahamas Doctors Union (BDU) and the Public Hospitals Authority (PHA) on Friday.
Police investigating Grand Bahama drowning
GRAND BAHAMA Police are investigating the apparent drowning of a Caucasian man, believed to be in his 60s, near Deadman’s Reef in West Grand Bahama on Friday.
15-year-old boy accused of murder
A 15-year-old boy was remanded into custody on Friday after he was accused of the fatal shooting of 31-year-old Elroy Rolle on William Lane earlier this month.
Accused 'shot man involved in fatal stabbing'
A MAN faced court on Friday accused of attempting to kill someone at a bar in Dorsette Alley last month - with the victim in the incident having allegedly stabbed and killed someone at the same bar earlier that night.
Teacher accused of molesting two students
A 52-year-old teacher was remanded to prison on Friday after he was accused of molesting two underaged female students in Exuma over the last two years.
Teenager accused of armed robbery
A 19-year-old man was remanded to prison on Friday after he was accused of robbing two women at gunpoint earlier this month.
Attorney quizzes WSC employee on 'conflict of interest' in trial
AS testimony resumed on Friday in the ongoing trial of Adrian Gibson and others, a defence attorney sharply questioned a Water and Sewerage Corporation (WSC) employee about her roles at the company, raising concerns about potential conflicts of interest.
Bahamas routs Costa Rica 15-0 in PONY 16U
Pitcher Kaiden Knowles and designated hitter Elvis Pardo provided the sparks early on the two sides of the field as Team Bahamas shook off their jetlag and overcame their sluggish opener to take out their frustration on Costa Rica in their second game of the PONY Bronco 16U Caribbean and Latin America Baseball Zone Championships.
Bahamas Baseball Association gets A Sure Win sponsorship
A SURE Win ensured that the Bahamas Baseball Association will be able to host a successful Andre Rodgers Senior National Baseball Tournament at the Andre Rodgers Baseball Stadium from June 6-9.
CH Reeves Green Day: Two most valuable athletes recognised
TRAVON Morley and Tajhanique Moncur were given special recognition yesterday as CH Reeves hosted its Green Day for their Raptors student-athletes.
DR KENT BAZARD:
IT’s one of the most frustrating - and often untimely - problems in sport. The sprint is going well, the match is heating up, the relay handoff is smooth—and then it hits.
Sports calendar May 23
THE Bahamas Triathlon Association has announced that its 6th Aquathlon/Triathlon National Championships is scheduled for from May 24-25 in Jaws Beach.
University of The Bahamas golfers victorious in Mingoes Invitational
THE University of The Bahamas’ golf players Rachel Quant and Darrius Thompson were part of the team that won the inaugural Mingoes Golf Invitational, powered by Leno, on Sunday at the Royal Blue Golf Course at the Baha Mar resort.
Fourteen Clubs Golf Academy wraps up the US Kids Golf Spring Tour
FOURTEEN Clubs Golf Academy recently wrapped up its highly anticipated US Kids Golf 2025 Spring Tour, showcasing some of the brightest and youngest golf talent in the country.
