Nature in crisis: Rethinking development pathways
AS highlighted at the recent 4th International Conference on Small Island Developing States (SIDS- 4) it is clear that planet earth’s ecosystems are in an accelerating state of flux, and that a course correction is urgently needed if countries are to maintain and sustain their hard-won development gains in coming decades.
FACE TO FACE: Captain Fernley Palmer - transforming young lives
CAPTAIN Fernley Palmer is one of the most outstanding public figures in The Bahamas, known for transforming the lives of countless young men into outstanding citizens.
UB welcomes Alumni nominations
THE University of The Bahamas Alumni Association (UBAA) is welcoming nominations for 2024 Alumni Awards.
11th annual Denykco Bowles Elite Skills Basketball Camp underway
THE 11th annual Denykco Bowles Elite Skills Basketball Camp is currently underway at the Kendal Isaacs Gymnasium and organiser coach Denykco Bowles said he’s looking forward to a great time with the participants this year.
Students encouraged to dream
Adelaide Primary School held its prize giving ceremony under the theme: “Power of a Dream” led by principal Rochelle Coakley.
Resource fair to be held for educators
The Ministry of Education and Technical Vocation is hosting a Creative Education Resource Fair for educators.
BLTA Nationals: Juniors advance to semifinals
THE Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association (BLTA) Nationals got underway for the under-12 through under-18 divisions over at the National Tennis Centre (NTC) this weekend.
Davis Cup: Bahamas relegated to Group IV
AFTER failing to win a tie in their American Zone III Davis Cup Tie last week, the Bahamas has been relegated to Group IV for the first time since playing in the top country team competition for men in 1989.
Carl Hield walks away with WBA Fedecaribe title
BAHAMIAN pro boxer Carl Hield saw his dreams come into fruition on Friday at the Gimnasio Yorby Mendoza at Boxing Night in Cartagena, Colombia.
Bahamas Humane Society president says shelter is at capacity and reports of animal cruelty are increasing
BAHAMAS Humane Society president Kim Aranha said animal shelters have reached their capacity and reports of animal cruelty are increasing.
Mitchell: FNM made mistake selling a government plane
FOREIGN Affairs Minister Fred Mitchell said the FNM made a mistake in 1992 when selling a government plane.
Young Tattiana singing her support for heart health
ELEVEN-year-old Tattiana McNeil spends her time colouring, reading and scoring top grades in her class, but in her spare time, she is tackling the proliferation of heart disease by hosting a charity concert to raise funds for children needing heart surgery.
The search begins for next UB president
THE University of The Bahamas has appointed a presidential search committee to find its next president.
$25k for information on Geovani’s murder
FRIENDS of one of the country’s latest murder victims, a man killed at Jet Nassau on Coral Harbour Road, are offering a $25,000 reward for anyone with information that leads to the arrest of a suspect responsible for his death.
PM’s office ‘addressing’ conflict on seized boat
THE Prime Minister’s Office has pledged it is “actively addressing” accusations of conflicts of interest and other irregularities involving a confiscated vessel that was forfeited to the Government.
Govt warns Eleuthera firm after water woes on island
WATER woes prevented some Central and South Eleuthera residents from bathing, flushing toilets and living like they are accustomed to, prompting the government to issue a stern warning to Aqua Design Bahamas, the company responsible for providing the critical service.
1 in 10 people without a job
THE unemployment rate hovered around double-digit territory during the third and fourth quarters of 2023.
