Mako captures its sixth straight title
The Bahamas Aquatics' 52nd National Swimming Championships abruptly concluded with the Mako Aquatics Swim Club capturing its sixth straight championship title after heavy rain and a freak accident took the spotlight.
Amateur golfers Gibson jr, Carroll win titles
RICHARD Gibson Jr re-established himself as the best amateur golfer in the country, winning his fourth Bahamas Golf Federation National Amateur Golf Championship title, while teenager Maddison Carroll clinched her first female crown.
Police still investigating woman’s claim officers took $9k from her house
POLICE are still investigating a couple’s claim that $9,000 went missing from their home after police mistakenly searched their house last month, according to Deputy Commissioner of Police Leamond Deleveaux.
Mitchell: Internal review of Turin deaths complete
The government's internal review of the case of two Bahamians who allegedly drowned in a river in Turin, Italy, has been completed, but it will up to their families to decide whether it will be released, according to Minister of Foreign Affairs Fred Mitchell.
Man fined $10k for possession of ammunition with intent to supply
A MAN was fined in court last week after he admitted to having nearly 50 rounds of ammunition in New Providence last week.
Pair accused of abusing 10 dogs granted bail
TWO PEOPLE were granted bail after they were accused of abusing ten dogs last month resulting in the death of one animal.
Woman charged with stealing, remanded
A WOMAN was imprisoned on Friday after she allegedly stole almost $4,000 worth of property last month.
Man placed on probation for reduced marijuana possession charge
A man was placed on probation after he admitted to having a quantity of marijuana last week.
National unemployment rate at 9.9 per cent for last quarter of 2023
THE national unemployment rate decreased for the last quarter of 2023 to 9.9 per cent, according to data released by the Bahamas National Statistical Institute on Friday (BNSI).
‘it’s about time casinos and web shops pay same taxes’
ISLAND Luck’s co-founder yesterday called for hotel- based casinos to “pay their fair share” and an end to the rate disparity that sees web shops paying two-thirds of the gaming sector’s total tax contribution.
‘Bad Deal’: Pintard says planned BPL split up will not benefit Bahamians
THE Davis administration’s plans to reform Bahamas Power and Light amount to a “bad deal” that will leave Bahamians in a financial bind for years to come, Free National Movement leader Michael Pintard said yesterday.
AG: Govt will launch catastrophic insurance initiative for the vulnerable
ATTORNEY General Ryan Pinder announced that government will launch a catastrophic property insurance initiative to help vulnerable people.
‘Don’t jump to conclusions,’ as police look into recent dog killing incident
DEPUTY Commissioner of Police Leamond Delevaux said he and police Commissioner Clayton Fernander are “true believers” in animal rights and urged the public not to jump to conclusions before police finish investigating a recent dog killing incident.
Teen charged with manslaughter in the death of Maigen Bethel
THE parents of a 17-year-old boy were emotionally distraught when their child was charged with manslaughter in the death of Maigen Bethel, a 23-year-old woman killed last weekend.
The Cygnet sunk by an Italian sub
The steamer Cygnet was sunk by the Italian submarine Enrico Tazzoli in sight of San Sal- vador early in World War II, when Bahamians were not expecting attacks
Otabor makes semifinals cut for the Bowerman Award
RHEMA Otabor, the newest national record holder for the women’s javelin event, made the semifinals cut for the prestigious Bowerman Award on Tuesday.
Demarco: ‘It has been great, We have one more practice’
MEN’S national basketball team head coach Chris DeMarco liked what he saw from the players in attendance at the training camp in Houston, Texas.
Where do new ideas come from?
INSPIRATION for the column – how new ideas are born – came from a chance sighting of a man photographing his wife with an umbrella that could revolutionise the humble umbrella.




