Port Lucaya marketplace ‘ghost town’ says vendor
The closure of the Grand Lucayan Resort, with only Lighthouse Point remaining operational, has left straw vendors at the Port Lucaya Marketplace grappling with dire economic challenges.
Knowles ready for ‘exciting opportunity’
ASSISTANT Commissioner of Police (ACP) Shanta Knowles expressed her excitement and confidence as she prepares to become the first female Commissioner of Police, revealing she will be sworn in on January 3.
Voice note probe findings submitted to DPP last week
OUTGOING Commissioner of Police Clayton Fernander said the chief investigator in a controversial voice notes probe submitted findings to the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions last week and is awaiting the DPP’s review and recommendation.
THREE STRAIGHT: Saxons win third consecutive parade while Fancy Dancers capture B Division
THE Shell Saxon Superstars triumphed at Junkanoo for the third consecutive parade, dominating the 2024 Boxing Day Parade.
Christmas Holiday Classic starts today
ONCE again, the Providence Storms Christmas Holiday Classic is providing local junior and senior high school basketball teams the opportunity to stay sharp during the Christmas break.
The Senior Female Athletes of the Year
It is no secret that the year of 2024 has been nothing short of a remarkable one for Bahamian women in sports at the professional and collegiate levels.
Building momentum for New Year fitness goals
As Christmas festivities reach their peak, Bahamians everywhere find themselves diving into our most calorie-laden week of the year.
Crisis Centre hotline sees increase in calls over last year
BAHAMAS Crisis Centre hotline has experienced an increase in calls compared to last year, particularly concerning suicidal ideation.
‘Conch in the Classroom’ rolled out in GB schools
Environmental advocate Gail Woon has introduced an innovative programme, “Conch in the Classroom to educate Bahamian students about the queen conch’s life cycle and the importance of preserving this native marine species.
Fernander’s decision to resign based on using vacation time before expiry
IN his first interview since announcing his intention to resign, Commissioner of Police Clayton Fernander attributed his decision to a wish to use his vacation time before his contract expires.
Six injured in three separate stabbing incidents over holidays
VIOLENCE marred the holiday season as separate stabbing incidents in Exuma and New Providence left six people injured between Christmas morning and Boxing Day. Police are investigating the attacks, which occurred in Moss Town, Exuma, and central New Providence.
Pintard outlines party focus for new year
FREE National Movement (FNM) leader Michael Pintard outlined his party’s parliamentary focus for the upcoming year, emphasising key issues such as the high cost of living, food security, and the long-awaited sale of the Grand Lucayan Hotel.
The Junior Female Athletes of the Year
IT is the holiday season and the conclusion of 2024 which means it is just the perfect opportunity to highlight this year’s top junior female athletes across the various sporting disciplines.
Bahamian basketball stars light up the NBA on Christmas Day
IT was a Christmas Day gift wrapping to remember with the National Basketball Association taking the spotlight with five games featuring three of the five Bahamian-American players on display.
Stabbings leave three in hospital
THREE young men were stabbed in the early hours of Boxing Day.
Man remanded to prison over brutal street attack
A 41-year-old man was remanded into prison on Christmas Eve for the brutal attack of 44-year-old mother-of-two Latasha Rolle near Poinciana Avenue earlier this month that left her with two broken legs.
Man fined over possession of marijuana and ammunition
A MAN was fined in court after he admitted to having a quantity of dangerous drugs and ammunition in his possession earlier this month.
The real impact of Rosewood Exuma - an economist’s view
As keen observers of the economic activities of the country, we tend to pay special attention to developing trends, carefully analyse stated economic opportunities and seek to understand potential longer term economic ramifications of whatever is being discussed or assessed. Often some of the conversations around developments are abstract and narrowly focused without ultimately taking into consideration the need for new means of scaling for economic growth and the impacts thereof on the lives of the people from a financial, social and standard of living perspective. Beyond the immediacy of jobs and revenue there should always be an overarching question as to whether the decisions being taken are advancing the growth potential of the country. The development of the Bahamian economy demands consistent holistic consideration of the pros and cons at play and an intellectually honest and balanced assessment of the tradeoffs necessary to achieve those ends.
Man accused of sexually assaulting 10-year-old girl, granted bail
A 36-year-old man was granted bail after he was accused of sexually assaulting a 10-year-old girl earlier this month.
