FRONT PORCH: Preserving Bahamian heritage and memory
Many Bahamians of older generations bemoan the collapse of the Reinhard Hotel, located Over-the-Hill in New Providence.
STATESIDE: Trump doubles-down on questionable rhetoric while Harris shies away from talking policies
America is seemingly awash in choppy seas.
Crimestoppers take game one
The packed crowd at the DW Davis Gymnasium was treated to a highly competitive game one of the Bahamas Government Departmental Basketball Association (BGDBA) Finals last night.
Bus drivers warn: ‘We may be next protesters’
Jitney drivers yesterday warned they may stage a protest of their own following the margin increase granted to petroleum retailers unless public transportation companies receive similar financial relief.
Baha Mar sees ‘softening’ bookings over short-term
Baha Mar is experiencing a “softening” in bookings with figures “slightly below” last year’s record-breaking numbers heading into the slower fall season, its top executive revealed yesterday.
Bahamas ‘vulnerable’ on shortage of tax expertise
The Attorney General yesterday warned that the failure to develop sufficient Bahamian professional expertise on tax matters has left this nation’s financial services industry “vulnerable’.
Munroe urges public to not presume guilt of officers in police-involved killing cases
NATIONAL Security Minister Wayne Munroe urged the public not to presume guilt for police officers facing court proceedings in connection with killings.
Arrest warrant issue for failure to show up for sentencing
AN arrest warrant was issued yesterday for a 26-year-old man who failed to appear for his sentencing hearing after having unlawful sex with a 13-year-old girl he met online in 2022.
The Bahamas AIDS Foundation announce new leadership ahead of 28th Red Ribbon Ball
THE Bahamas AIDS Foundation is entering a new era with long-serving board member Aramie Ford Strachan stepping in as president, succeeding Camille Lady Barnett.
Lady Holly Knowles with one of her beloved rescues
Lady Holly Knowles turns 100 today - and takes her space in our Love Ya Dog campaign.
Baha Mar’s head says bookings below forecast, says US elections and economy possible culprits
BAHA Mar’s president Graeme Davis said business has softened this year compared to expectations, and booking for 2025 is not as robust as officials forecast.
Bridge Authority expansion may cover every bridge in country
A NEW amendment bill passed in Parliament yesterday will provide the framework for every bridge in the country to be constructed, managed and maintained by the Bridge Authority.
Pitch contest offers cash help for winners
The Tourism Development Corporation held a press conference yesterday for phase II of the 50/50 Venture Pitch Competition for small and micro-sized businesses which will award participants from Abaco and Bimini with monetary funds to aid in their start-up businesses.
Bahamian Brewery in Trinidad lager launch
A Trinidad & Tobago lager held its formal Bahamas launch on Saturday, August 31, at Waterloo on East Bay Street.
New Cost Right store to be ‘members only club’
AML Foods yesterday confirmed that its new 55,000 square foot Cost Right Warehouse Club, next door to the newly-remodelled Solomon’s Old Trail store, is set to open this November.
JAZZ and Yankees clinch playoff berth
SEATTLE (AP) — A year ago, the New York Yankees were knocked out of playoff contention with a week to go in the regular season, ending a string of six straight postseason appearances.
Gilbert Williams publishes new book
GILBERT Williams typically spends his time serving as the director of Special Olympics Bahamas, but recently he decided to channel all of his passion into writing and publishing his book “Das A Baheemyan”.
UB to stage cross country invitational on Sept. 28
CROSS country season is in full swing and the University of The Bahamas (UB) is preparing to host the third edition of their cross country invitational starting at 7am on September 28.
Junior Tennis Champions crowned in Under 14/16 tourney in Freeport
THE Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association (BLTA) congratulates the champions and runners-up of the GBTA’S Flawless Construction and Legacy Styles U14/U16 junior tournament held in Freeport, Grand Bahama, over the weekend.
