Water and Sewerage GM grilled over knowledge of the project in Gibson trial
A DEFENCE attorney in the criminal trial of Long Island MP Adrian Gibson and others suggested yesterday that a prosecution witness may have an agenda as he pressed the witness on his involvement in the contracts at the centre of the case.
No Bahamians reported as detained by US Immigrations, says Ambassador Jones
NO Bahamians have been reported as detained by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) since the United States intensified enforcement efforts, according to Ambassador to the United States Wendell Jones.
Rights committee ‘needs to tackle police brutality and labour violations’
HUMAN Rights Bahamas wants members of the Parliamentary Human Rights Committee (PHRC) to tackle police brutality, arbitrary detentions, and inhumane prison conditions.
GBPA chief doubts over govt plans for Afro-Caribbean marketplace
A GRAND Bahama Port Authority (GBPA) executive doubts the Davis administration has a business plan for the Afro-Caribbean Marketplace project, which it has described as a “game-changing development” for Freeport’s International Bazaar.
Port Authority renames streets in honour of three veteran educators in Grand Bahama
THE Grand Bahama Port Authority (GBPA) has renamed streets in honour of three veteran educators in Grand Bahama who made significant contributions to education and the development of young people.
Woodside named CIBC Caribbean’s Director of Corporate Banking
Nedra Woodside has consistently demonstrated her expertise in credit underwriting, portfolio management, and corporate banking for over 25 years.
Man on bail charged with gun possession
A MAN awaiting trial for murder was remanded into custody yesterday after he was found with two loaded guns near a park in Mason’s Addition last week.
Defence Force officer accused of fraud
A DEFENCE Force officer was granted bail yesterday after being accused of vehicle fraud and allegedly possessing a fake certificate of title last week.
Car theft and having gun magazine charges
A MAN was granted bail yesterday after being accused of stealing a car and possessing a gun magazine last month.
Bahamas Youth Flag Football League launches 2025 season ‘in thrilling fashion’
THE Bahamas Youth Flag Football League (BYFFL) launched the 2025 season in thrilling fashion on Saturday on the fields opposite the original Thomas A Robinson stadium.
Horizon Distributors Blue Waves Swim Club Invitational results
THE Horizon Distributors Blue Waves Swim Club Invitational Swim Meet was held over the weekend at the Betty Kelly Kenning Swim Complex. The results from the meet are as follows:
Mako Aquatics club dominates the Horizon Blue Waves swim meet
THE Bahamas Aquatics National Championships is not until June, but the Mako Aquatics showed that they are on pace to defend their title.
Sidney Decius scores twice to propel Mingoes to victory
SIDNEY Decius made his first start at forward for the University of The Bahamas Mingoes men’s soccer team and made the most of it by scoring two goals to propel them to a 3-1 victory against Cavalier FC on Sunday.
Top junior golfers tee off in US Kids Golf Tournament at Baha Mar
AS a prelude to the Junior National Championships and School Golf Championships next week, some of the top junior golfers participated in the US Kids Golf Tournament at Baha Mar on Sunday.
Abner Johnson sets new national record
From the time he enrolled in Northwestern State University, Abner Johnson said his goal was to break Perry Adderley’s Bahamian national record in the men’s weight throw. Now in his senior year for the Demons men’s track and field team, Johnson finally did it.
Bahamas World Boxing Federation launched in Grand Bahama
WELLINGTON Miller was more pleased with the launch of the newly formed Bahamas World Boxing Federation.
Queen’s College Comets ‘hoping to spoil the party’
WITH the celebrations for St Augustine’s College’s 80th anniversary already underway, the Big Red Machine would love to add to the festivities with another Bahamas Association of Independent Secondary Schools Track and Field Championships.
AG: Integrity Commission would be cost ‘duplication’
The Attorney General yesterday maintained there is no need for an Integrity Commission given that the Independent Commission of Investigations will conduct the same level of scrutiny and oversight.
$200m Exuma project to be ‘transformational’
The developer behind an $200m Exuma resort project yesterday renewed his pledged that the development will be “transformational” for the island’s economy.
International Women’s Day is on March 8, and the theme set by the United Nations this year is “For ALL women and girls: Rights. Equality. Empowerment.” The popular theme that is being more widely used
Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) yesterday unveiled the completion of its first-ever solar carport in the Caribbean at its East Hill Street corporate office in The Bahamas.
