BAAA rolls out 16-member team for World U20 Championships
THE next event on the World Athletics Series will be the World Athletics U20 Championships to be hosted in Lima, Peru, August 27-31 at the National Stadium of Peru.
Neeley family makes trek from Bahamas to the Olympic Games in Paris, France
It’s everybody’s dream to either participate or spectate at an Olympic Games.
Athletes are all set for Olympics opening ceremony on Seine River
PARIS, France — Cora Hepburn, who serves as the first female chef de mission for Team Bahamas, has confirmed that reigning Olympic men’s champion Steven Gardiner and world female indoor record holder Devynne Charlton will be the flag bearers during the opening ceremonies today for the 2024 Olympic Games.
Victim shot dead in ambush
A young man was killed on Flamingo Avenue yesterday, the 74th murder of the year.
Gas retailers grill leading finance official on margins
The Government’s top finance official yesterday faced another ambush - this time from aggrieved petroleum retailers asserting the administration has “their two big foot on top of me” over a margin increase.
‘Hit global standards to slash Gov’t procurement costs 10%’
The Government can slash its procurement costs by up to 10 percent through meeting global standards, it was revealed yesterday, as a further $52.362m in contract awards were disclosed.
Izmirlian victory in Baha Mar legal challenge
Sarkis Izmirlian has successfully fought-off a bid by Baha Mar’s main contractor to slash his damages claim by $830m just days before their fraud and breach of contract battle goes to trial in New York.
FNM: Where’s clarity over reform of BPL?
FREE National Movement Deputy Leader Shanendon Cartwright reiterated his party’s call for the Davis administration to be transparent with Bahamas Power and Light (BPL) staff about its plans to reform the company, saying workers are in a “paralysing uncertainty” over their future.
Finance chief: Why ‘uproar’ over aviation fee increases?
The Government’s top finance official yesterday challenged the “uproar” over the increase in Customs and other aviation fees, adding: “Persons who benefit from our country should pay their fair share.”
Wendy’s: Ruling ‘paves way’ for PI restaurant
Wendy’s yesterday hailed the planning authorities’ rejection of Atlantis’ appeal as “paving the way” to finally develop its new Paradise Island restaurant that has been delayed for “several years”.
Race to save Ajita’s life
A NEWLY married doctor is racing against time to secure the financial help she needs for a heart transplant.
BUT chief: Was MOU worth it?
AFTER Bahamas Electrical Workers Union president Kyle Wilson accused the Davis administration of violating a pre-election memorandum of understanding, Bahamas Union of Teachers (BUT) president Belinda Wilson blasted umbrella union leaders for agreeing to sign the MOU in the first place.
Digital payments push arrives on Eleuthera
Eleuthera residents and business owners discussed digital payments solutions with almost a dozen providers and presenters at the island’s recent second annual Digital Expo.
Child in critical condition after near-drowning
A FOUR-year-old boy is in critical condition after being found unconscious.
Man accused of house-breaking
A MAN was remanded to prison yesterday after he was accused of breaching his bail for a house-breaking offence.
US TV reports on 2013 disappearance at yoga resort
AN American man reportedly went missing 11 years ago at the same yoga retreat where Chicago native Taylor Casey was a guest when she recently went missing.
Getting youth exposed to food production
LOOKING back over the past year at the Centre for Training and Innovation (CTI) farm in Rock Sound, Eleuthera, undoubtedly, one of the highlights for me as the farm development officer has been the chance to tour so many people through our farm operation.
Love Ya Dog: Dellarease Sabrina Johnson-Hield and her dog Belle
READERS have been hearing our call to join in our Love Ya Dog campaign.
BISX securities
BISX...Central Bank being able to continue to sell government securities, which they issue, rather than thru a monopoly at BISX is to reduce the costs of transfer which are to the detriment of the saver.
