More states move to ban cellphones use in school
More states are moving to ban or restrict cellphones in school, a trend that continues to win bipartisan support in legislatures.
Best-of-the-Best Sr Boys Basketball Tourney set for Grand Bahama
IN the absence of the National High School Basketball Tournament, the second annual Mario Bowleg’s Best of the Best Senior Boys Basketball Tournament is scheduled to take place this week in Grand Bahama.
‘Buddy’ Hield climbing up the ladder
WHILE there are rumours circulating that Grand Bahamian Chavano “Buddy” Hield could be on the trading block again during the off-season, he’s making the best of his current sting with the Golden State Warriors.
Money owed by govt to teacher still unpaid to mom three years after his death
THREE years after the death of public school teacher Jay Roosevelt, his mother says she is still unable to access gratuity and backpay owed to him — despite being listed as his sole beneficiary.
Officer testifies Wilkinson had a gun but family claim he was unarmed
AN officer testified that her partner shot and killed 27-year-old Deron Okoye Wilkinson on Independence Highway in 2018 after the deceased allegedly pulled out a gun during a traffic stop.
Bishop calls on Bahamians in US illegally to return home before they get deported
BISHOP Simeon Hall is calling on Bahamians living illegally in the United States to return home, warning that they could face arrest and deportation if they remain.
Chamber: New holiday would strain businesses
THE Bahamas Chamber of Commerce and Employers Confederation (BCCEC) is urging lawmakers to reconsider a proposal to create a public holiday in honour of former Prime Minister Sir Lynden Pindling, warning that the move could strain businesses already burdened by high costs.
Windsor hosts Indoor Rowing Championships
ON Saturday, the Windsor School hosted the first Indoor Rowing Championships in The Bahamas.
Bahamas Football Association men’s and youth league regular season results
THE Bahamas Football Association continued its men’s and youth leagues regular season over the weekend at the Roscoe L Davies Developmental Center.
Inland Revenue notes Family Island businesses unaware of how to remain compliant
MANY Family Island businesses are unaware of the steps required to operate legally and maintain good business practices, according to Department of Inland Revenue (DIR) officials.
37-year-old charged with molesting underage niece
A 37-year-old man was granted bail yesterday after he was accused of molesting his underaged niece over a three-year period.
Charged for injuring man with bladed-weapon
A MAN was granted bail yesterday after being accused of attacking another man with a blade in Eleuthera last week.
Man accused of raping 15-year-old girl
A 32-year-old man was granted bail yesterday after he was accused of molesting a 15-year-old girl in New Providence.
ALICIA WALLACE: Learn and understand platforms on equality
The latest session of the Commission on the Status of Women—an annual meeting held at the United Nations in New York City in March, Women’s History Month, and close to International Women’s Day, closed on Friday last week.
Man and woman hospitalised in shooting incident last night
POLICE are investigating two shooting incidents that left a man and a woman injured last night.
Bahamians warn US: $1m China ship fee ‘will kill us’
Bahamian businesses have warned the US government that plans to levy up to $1m fees per port call on Chinese-made ships “will kill us” and “make no sense” for either this nation or American firms.
‘Over 30%’ of BJC students miss math, English targets
Good-paying jobs are beyond the reach of too many Bahamians with “more than 30 percent of students” sitting BJC mathematics and English exams “failing to achieve” the required standards and grades.
Opposition challenges Govt’s ‘much touted’ carbon credits
The Opposition’s finance spokesman yesterday challenged the Government to detail when Bahamians will see a return from its “much touted” blue carbon credits as it appears to be eyeing different securities.
Cuban, Bahamian Gov’ts battle on $90k CIBC funds
A Cuban government-owned travel agency has failed in its latest bid to obtain summary judgment against the Bahamian government and CIBC Caribbean in a dispute over a 25 year-old cheque worth $90,000.
