Exploring the nexus between climate change and health
This year’s Bahamas Youth Climate Conference benefitted from the wisdom of Dr William Hamilton MSc, MBBS.
FIBA Under-15 Centrobasket: Bahamas finishes 8th overall
IT WAS a long weekend for the junior under-15 (U15) women’s national basketball team at the 2024 FIBA Centrobasket U15 Women’s Championship in David, Panama.
Marco City Constituency Association relaunches Basketball tourney for youth on Grand Bahama
THE Marco City Association Constituency Office re-launched its Annual Basketball Tournament on Saturday, recognising the significance of integrating sports activities within the community.
52-year-old jailed for gun possession
A 52-year-old man was sentenced to two years in prison on Friday after admitting to having an unlicenced gun in his home in March.
Two men accused of deadly shooting
TWO men were remanded in custody on Friday after they were accused of killing Elvardo Thompson, 24, on Pinecrest Drive last weekend.
Knowles looking forward to the Paris Olympics
After making their initial appearance for the Olympic Games in London, England in 2012, Shervone and Ashley Knowles both said they had to make their second rodeo here.
Summer of Thunder: UNC Wilmington picks up two wins
THE busy summer for the Bahamas Basketball Federation (BBF) continued with the Summer of Thunder basketball tournament which is now in full swing after weekend action at the Kendal GL Isaacs Gymnasium.
‘Patient safety’ concern as attorneys usurp watchdog
Attorneys are usurping the Bahamas Medical Council’s (BMC) role as physician watchdog to the point where patient safety may be endangered, the FNM’s chairman is arguing.
Pintard: ‘Celebrating economic suicide’ as stopovers decline
The Opposition leader yesterday doubled down on fears this nation is “celebrating economic suicide” with The Bahamas the only Caribbean country suffering a stopover visitor decline in 2024’s first four months.
BPL grid firm closes $100m bond amid ongoing queries
The company poised to take over New Providence’s electricity grid closed its initial financing with an “oversubscribed” $100m bond raise amid ongoing concerns over the deal’s structure.
Tax authority ‘alarm’ over accounting at $5m firms
Bahamian tax authorities are “shocked” and “alarmed” at the number of $5m-plus turnover companies who are being audited or preparing financials for the first time to meet the new Business Licence mandate.
Planning, environmental regulators ‘under-staffed’
Planning and environmental regulators cannot do the job demanded by the Bahamian people because all are “under-resourced and under-staffed”, an MP has asserted.
‘Late again’ says FNM leader over monthly budget report
FREE National Movement leader Michael Pintard said the government is continuously late in producing the monthly budget report, adding that the country is trending towards a low-growth economic trajectory.
Injunction is granted over Lucayan Towers occupancy
THE Supreme Court has granted an injunction restraining the Grand Bahama Port Authority from revoking the certificate of occupancy for the Lucayan Towers South.
Man sentenced to two years for unlicensed gun
A 52-year-old man was sentenced to two years in prison on Friday after he admitted to having an unlicensed gun in his home this March.
Two men charged with possession of dangerous drugs granted bail
TWO men were granted bail on Friday after they were allegedly found with three sets of illicit drugs in New Providence last week.
Young woman dies in West Bay St crash
A YOUNG woman was killed in a traffic accident on West Bay Street early Friday morning.
$2,000 reward offered to find missing Devin
THE mother of 17-year-old Devin Issacs, who has been missing from May 15, is offering a cash reward of $2,000 for his return.
Two men charged in Pinecrest Drive fatal shooting
TWO MEN were imprisoned on Friday after they were accused in the fatal shooting of 24-year-old Elvardo Thompson on Pinecrest Drive last weekend.
FRONT PORCH: Why are we so comfortable being obese and overweight?
There are a number of reasons most Bahamians do not smoke cigarettes. One reason is cultural: we frown on those who smoke. We do not like the smell of cigarettes, especially in our homes and vehicles.
