Off-duty cop hospitalized after early morning shooting on Gladstone Road
An off-duty police officer is in serious condition following a shooting incident that occurred early Thursday morning on Gladstone Road.
ORG Young Leaders Plastic Challenge awards three high schoolers $500 for environmental projects
THREE high school students have each won $500 to launch projects to reduce plastic pollution in their schools following their participation in the Young Leaders Plastic Challenge.
52nd Bernie Butler Open Water Swim taking place August 24 in Grand Bahama
THE 52nd Bernie Butler Open Water Swim will take place on August 24 at Coral Beach, offering a qualifying opportunity for competitive swimmers and a chance for casual swimmers to improve their skills.
GB man found dead after going missing while fishing in East End area
PATRICK Bevans, the man behind some of Grand Bahama’s most sought-after whelks and curb salads, was found dead Wednesday morning after going missing while fishing in the East End area.
Privy Council ruling on joint mortgage after a partner dies
THE Privy Council upheld a Court of Appeal decision regarding who is responsible for a mortgage on a jointly owned property after one of the owners dies.
An end to quality stamps as Super Value goes digital
SHOPPERS have mixed views about Super Value’s decision to replace its 35-year-old paper stamp rewards system with a digital quality points initiative.
A ‘slippery slope’ to regulate banks
GOWON Bowe, the chairman of the Clearing Banks Association, said the country is “moving towards a communist state” when discussing regulating bank fees and services, calling this a “very slippery slope”.
Police seize 42lbs of suspected marijuana in home search
Police arrested a 43-year-old man after they discovered 42 pounds of suspected marijuana during a search of a residence off Baillou Hill Road yesterday.
Jazz Chisholm Jr on the injured list
The verdict is now out on whether or not Bahamian Major League Baseball (MLB) pro Jasrado “Jazz” Chisholm Jr will find himself on the injured list following an elbow injury sustained on Monday night against the Chicago White Sox.
Bahamas aquathlon, triathlon team ready to medal
WEDNESDAY was a very busy travel day with numerous sporting teams across various sporting disciplines commuting to the Eastern Caribbean region and USA.
Jaguars dominate Raw Talent Elite 82-63 in Summer of Thunder finale
THE final game of the Bahamas Basketball Federation’s (BBF) Summer of Thunder basketball tournament concluded yesterday at the Kendal GL Isaacs (KGLI) Gymnasium.
Bahamian track star has Olympic dreams after recovering from major brain injury
AS millions sat glued to screens watching athletes from 200-plus countries vie for a spot on the podium at the Olympics in Paris, a young Bahamian who months earlier could not walk, or talk is nurturing his own dream – to qualify for the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles.
FRONT PORCH: The outrageous fees by commercial banks
With a recent increase in various fees by CIBC First Caribbean, Bahamians and residents are once again asking why the Central Bank of The Bahamas and successive government have failed to adequately and clearly address the variety of outrageous fees bank customers endure on a broad range of services.
WSC responds after Eleuthera protest
THE Water and Sewerage Company (WSC) yesterday said the utitity is working to improve its service to Eleuthera residents.
Govt blamed for not getting Emerald Bay to keep part of resort open while renovating
FORMER Labour Director John Pinder blamed the government for not convincing Sandals Emerald Bay to keep part of the Exuma resort open while it closes for redevelopment.
GB ‘had enough’ of rising costs
RESIDENTS in Grand Bahama have “had enough” of rising costs on the island, especially with the island’s economy not being as “robust” as anticipated, according to the local chamber of commerce president.
No faith in BPL and govt from Eleuthera residents
ELEUTHERANS have no faith in promises made by BPL and the government in regards to a 50 percent power rebate and additional generation being added to the island’s supply.
Pintard: Govt ‘must be transparent’ on spending
THE government must be more transparent about its spending, said Opposition leader Michael Pintard yesterday, saying that the FNM will not support any “additional revenue measure” until the Davis administration fully implements the Freedom of Information Act and abides by the Public Procurement Act.
Stores and shelters ready for demand in case of hurricane
WITH what meteorologists have termed “an active hurricane season”, residents, hardware stores and hurricane shelters have been gearing up in preparation for any possible weather disturbances.
