NPSA Playoffs: Operators, Marlins in win column
THE Cyber Tech Blue Marlins and R&B Operators took the initial lead in their New Providence Softball Association men and women best-of-five playoff series on Saturday night at the Bankers Field in the Baillou Hills Sporting Complex.
‘Buddy’ Hield gives back to youth
LESS than two months before the start of the 79th National Basketball Association (NBA) regular season, Chavano “Buddy” Hield returned home to give back to the youth of Grand Bahama and New Providence.
‘Jazz’ Chisholm Jr returns to action for the Yankees
THE dynamic Bahamian MLB star Jasrado “Jazz” Chisholm Jr is getting back into his groove at third base since being activated by the New York Yankees on Friday night against the Colorado Rockies.
Man granted conditional discharge after admitting to stealing from Burger King
A MAN was granted a conditional discharge on Friday after he admitted to stealing $1,590 while working at Burger King on Bernard Road in July.
Nat'l school breakfast program to expand nationwide
THE National School Breakfast Pilot Programme will expand nationwide in the upcoming academic year, according to Minister of Education Glenys Hanna Martin.
Man sentenced to 5 months in prison after assaulting ex-girlfriend with a knife
A MAN was sentenced to five months in prison on Friday after he admitted to injuring his ex-girlfriend and assaulting her with a knife.
Protest against proposed GB power rate hike set for Monday
Protesters in Grand Bahama are set to return to the streets on Monday as part of the ongoing efforts to oppose the Grand Bahama Power Company’s proposed 6.3 percent rate hike.
No reason to applaud exam results
PUBLIC Examination results…just how can any official of Ministry of Education keep a straight face and try to tell us ‘we’re improving?’
UPDATED: Man pleads guilty to unlawful sex with minor
A 26-year-old man admitted to molesting a 14-year-old girl he met online twice in 2022.
Pinder: Middle ground found on cannabis’ religious use
ATTORNEY General Ryan Pinder says there has been “constant communication on the cannabis bills” after reports that the Rastafarian community is considering legal action on the issue.
‘RBDF troops in pre-deployment phase for Haiti’
FOREIGN Affairs Minister Fred Mitchell said Bahamian troops are currently in the pre-deployment phase for their mission to Haiti and added that their specific role will be determined once all agreements are finalised.
Minister promises gradual decline on electricity bills
ENERGY Minister JoBeth Coleby-Davis said Bahamians can expect a gradual decline in their electricity bills as efforts continue to introduce cleaner, cheaper fuel and more efficient generators.
BPL outages expected in Nassau today, says minister
RESIDENTS in several areas of New Providence will experience power outages today as Bahamas Power and Light (BPL) conducts overhead maintenance, according to Energy and Transport Minister JoBeth Coleby-Davis yesterday.
PM to meet banks over fee concerns
THE Prime Minister is to meet commercial banks on banking fees, after the issue has been in the spotlight amid rising bank fees.
Consultation begins on 5G communications
CONSULTATION is being launched over 5G communications technology in The Bahamas.
Majority of businesses seek audit extensions
AN estimated three-quarters of companies with a turnover of $5m plus have requested extensions to submit their audits, according to Shunda Strachan, the Department of Inland Revenue’s acting director.
World Masters still in medal contention
Timothy Munnings and Michael Armbrister are still in contention for another medal for Team Bahamas at the 25th World Masters Championships in Gothenburg, Sweden.
Why the about face on transparency?
EARLIER this week in this column, we reported on the need for transparency to ensure public confidence in the police probe into allegations of corruption.
