Emergency response has ‘deeper issues’ than number of vehicles, doctor cautions
THE Bahamas’ emergency medical system faces deeper challenges than a shortage of ambulances, said Dr Kenville Lockhart, Vice President of the Bahamas Doctors Union, who cautioned that operational readiness involves more than simply acquiring vehicles.
FNM notes ‘discrepancy’ in GDP growth report, adding that average citizen not feeling benefits
THE Free National Movement (FNM) is casting doubt on recent government-released figures claiming economic growth while also raising broader concerns about whether that growth is reaching ordinary Bahamians.
Xaria Ingraham named 2025 Junior Minister of Tourism
XARIA Ingraham of Mary Star of The Sea Catholic Academy in Grand Bahama has been named the 2025 Junior Minister of Tourism.
CPSA frustrated over lack of progress on new industrial agreement with PHA
THE Consultant Physicians Staff Association (CPSA) has voiced mounting frustration over protracted negotiations with the Public Hospitals Authority (PHA) and the government, citing a lack of progress on a new industrial agreement set to expire in 2026.
UB faces backlash from union over appointment of VP for UB North
THE University of The Bahamas (UB) is facing backlash from the Union of Tertiary Educators of The Bahamas (UTEB) for appointing Denise Barnes as vice president of UB North without publicly advertising the position.
Man gets ten years in jail after guilty plea on two counts of armed robbery
A 27-year-old man was sentenced to ten years in prison after pleading guilty to two counts of armed robbery.
Soccer nationals adds juniors ‘for first time’
Every year, the Bahamas Football Association has added a new dimension to its annual Samuel P. Haven Jr High School Soccer Nationals that will be held over the next two weeks in Grand Bahama and New Providence.
Archer: ‘We just didn’t have sufficient legs to make a full team’
ALTHOUGH The Bahamas didn’t have any participation in the World Relays over the weekend, Bahamas Association of Athletic Associations’ president Drumeco Archer was confident that the country will have some representation at the World Championships.
Rain doesn’t stop the John Brown University Men’s basketball show
DAY two of the John Brown University men’s basketball team turned out to be a lot more than expected, despite the inclement weather.
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Bodybuilders bring home gold, silver
Alexander Kemp said he was extremely proud of his performance at the International Fitness and Bodybuilding Federation’s 2025 Roger Boyce Classic over the weekend in Bridgetown, Barbados.
Golden Eagles men’s basketball team in town
AS a Bahamian now residing in Arkansas, Dr Simeon Hinsey said it’s important for him to expose The Bahamas to as many international sporting teams in the United States.
Strong showing in Guadeloupe for equestrian team
THE Bahamas Youth Equestrian Team made its strongest showing to date in the southern Caribbean Grand Caraïbe circuit, gaining awards in every division at the 2025 Grand Caraïbe Guadeloupe competition held this past weekend.
Sports calendar May 13
THE Bahamas Triathlon Association has announced that its 6th Aquathlon/Triathlon National Championships is scheduled for from May 24-25 in Jaws Beach. The event is open to all athletic levels. For more information, interested persons can visit bahamastriathlon.org.
Mingoes settle for third
THE University of The Bahamas held a slim lead at the top of the Bahamas Men’s Soccer League (BMSL) Division I, but those hopes were dashed after a 7-1 loss to Dynamos FC Friday at the Roscow A.L Davies Soccer Fields.
Young athletes put on a show
IN the first track club meet since the CARIFTA Games over the Easter holiday weekend in Trinidad & Tobago, some of the members of the Bahamas team got to put on a show over the weekend.
Exuma brings ‘new level of excitement’ to cycling championships
FOR the first time in 20 years, the National Road Cycling Championships are coming to Exuma, where the sport’s popularity has exploded in recent years.
Gov’t abandons $12m VAT bid on $128m cruise ships
The Government has abandoned its bid to obtain $11.636m in VAT on the $128m sale of two cruise ships after the same tax claim was also dismissed by the Supreme Court.
Grand Lucayan deal has to be ‘destination driver’
A Freeport resort operator yesterday asserted that a revamped Grand Lucayan needs to “be the driver of the destination”, adding: “It is high time to put us back on track.”
