‘Four-day workweek would not work in our economy’
BAHAMAS Chamber of Commerce and Employers Confederation (BCCEC) CEO Leo Rolle said the chamber does not believe moving to a four-day work-week system would work for the country’s “heavily service-based economy”.
Former PM Christie in hospital after suffering an ‘acute heart condition’
FORMER Prime Minister Perry Christie reportedly suffered “an acute heart condition” that prompted a “successful corrective procedure”, according to Latrae Rahming, communications director in the Office of the Prime Minister.
$2m for man beaten and abused in prison
THE Supreme Court has awarded a record $2m in damages to Matthew Sewell, a Jamaican man who endured sexual assault and beatings while being unlawfully detained in prison and the detention centre for nearly a decade, experiences so damaging that he became schizophrenic and developed post-traumatic stress disorder.
Summer of Thunder: Bahamas All-Stars downed 98-80
THE Bahamas Basketball Federation (BBF) Summer of Thunder basketball tournament matchups continued over the holiday weekend at the Kendal GL Isaacs Gymnasium.
Wanya McCoy advances to 200 semis
PARIS, France — After his disappointment in his Olympic Games debut in the men’s 100 metres, Wanya McCoy said he was eager to come back and turn things around in his specialty in the 200 metres. McCoy, 21, was eliminated along with Grand Bahamian Terrence Jones in the first round of the 100m.
Two Bahamians participate as officials at Paris Olympics
MANCER Roberts Sr, the technical director at Bahamas Aquatics, was one of 26 officiators of the 2024 Paris Olympics swimming competition and the first Bahamian to perform that role at an Olympics.
Darville: Public health system short 450 nurses, govt recruiting more from Ghana
HEALTH and Wellness Minister Dr Michael Darville said the public health system is short 450 nurses, including more than 170 speciality nurses.
Antoine Andrews secures his berth into semifinals of the 110m hurdles
PARIS, France — As one of the bright young stars to watch, Antoine Andrews secured his berth into the semifinals of the men’s 110m hurdles at the 2024 Olympic Games.
Team Bahamas shines in the Billie Jean King Cup opener
THE Bahamas’ 2024 Billie Jean King Cup quartet of veterans Sydney Clarke, Simone Pratt, Danielle Thompson and newcomer Tatyana Madu made their mark in the opening tie of the Americas Group III in Tacarigua, Trinidad & Tobago.
Bahamas mixed 4 x 400m relay team thirteenth overall
PARIS, France — When it was all said and done, the Bahamas mixed 4 x 400 metre relay team of Wendell Miller, Javonya Valcourt, Alonzo Russell and Quincy Penn could do no better than eighth place.
Lamar Taylor ends up 26th overall, Rhanishka Gibbs 31st
PARIS, France — A heat victory in a national record-breaking performance from Lamar Tayor and a sixth place for Rhanishka Gibbs were posted for the Bahamas two swimmers at the 2024 Olympic Games.
Miller-Uibo out of Olympics as she pulls up after 200m
PARIS, France: It was another casualty for Team Bahamas as women's two-time defending 400 metre champion didn't complete her first round heats on Monday.
UPDATED: Gardiner withdraws from title defence with "injury"
PARIS, France: Co-flag bearer Steven Gardiner reportedly suffered an "injury" to his left ankle on Sunday during his warm up for the opening rounds of the men's 400 metres and will be able to defend his Olympic title.
OLYMPICS 2024: When to watch Bahamians in action
With the final week of competition all set, here's how members of Team Bahamas will compete at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, France:
Andrews shines as he reaches semifinals
PARIS, France: Antoine Andrews made his debut at the Olympic Games an impressive one on Sunday with a second place in his heats to qualify for the semifinal.
Mullings sets national record in decathlon at Olympics
PARIS, France: In producing his best finish on the second day of competition, Ken Mullings accumulated enough points to regain the Bahamas national men's decathlon record at the 2024 Olympic Games.
UPDATED: Former Prime Minister Perry Christie in hospital
Former Prime Minister Perry Christie is in hospital, though his family say he is in "good spirits".
Gibbs 'satisfied' with Olympic debut as she finishes 31st overall
PARIS, France: It wasn't the time or the position she anticipated, but swimmer Rhanishks Gibbs said she was satisfied with her debut at the 2024 Olympic Games.
Man granted bail in housebreaking, stealing case
A MAN was granted bail on Friday after he was accused of breaking into a home in Pinewood Gardens and stealing a motorcycle earlier this year.
Four years jail for man who admitted to having loaded gun in home
A MAN was sentenced to four years in prison after he admitted to having a loaded gun in his home on Lincoln Blvd last week.
