Man waiting trial for armed robbery has bail revoked over personal safety concerns
THE Supreme Court has revoked the bail of Meshack Newton, ordering that he be remanded to the Bahamas Department of Correctional Services after finding he breached bail conditions and that his personal safety was at risk if released.
Florida woman files lawsuit accusing American Airlines of framing her in drug smuggling plot
A FLORIDA woman has filed a lawsuit accusing American Airlines of framing her in a drug smuggling plot that left her jailed for nearly a week in Nassau’s Fox Hill prison, enduring conditions she says included sleeping on urine-soaked concrete and facing threats of rape.
FACING REALITY: Example of a well-lived life
The passing of Vaughn Miller, Member of Parliament for Golden Isles, has left our nation in mourning.
GAIN AN EDGE: Sweet lessons - UB alumnus shares pastry expertise
The sweet aroma of fresh brioche filled the kitchen as students in the advanced baking and pastry class at the University of The Bahamas College of Tourism, Hospitality, Culinary Arts and Leisure Management (THe CALM) eagerly waited to learn from an industry expert.
WORLD VIEW: Is the UN still beneficial to small countries?
On September 23, US President Donald Trump used his address to the 80th session of the UN General Assembly to question the organisation’s purpose.
INSIGHT: Artificial intelligence and what it means in our classrooms
THERE is a line made famous by legendary musician John Lennon, who sang: “Life is what happens while you’re busy making other plans.”
Grand Bahama ‘very grateful’ to escape with no serious damage from storm
GRAND Bahama was spared the worst of Tropical Storm Imelda after the system veered east of Abaco and moved north, prompting officials to issue the all-clear on Monday evening.
Police investigating two men’s deaths in separate incidents
POLICE are investigating two separate deaths on Monday after men were found unresponsive in different parts of New Providence.
Business owners want more dialogue over ban on walk-up liquor store sales
BUSINESS owners say the government’s impending ban on walk-up liquor sales will come at a cost and are calling for more dialogue to find a workable solution.
Upcoming by-election will be just twelfth in country’s history
FOLLOWING the death of Environment and Natural Resources Minister Vaughn Miller, there will be the 12th by-election in The Bahamas in five decades, underscoring how seldom voters are called to the polls outside of general elections.
Cable Bahamas relaunches its share buyback initiative
Cable Bahamas will tomorrow relaunch a share buyback initiative which, during the 12 months to end-June 2025, saw it repurchase NEARLY $1M worth of shares from investors.
Deandre: This is my biggest opportunity
DeAndre Ayton had his first official appearance as a Los Angeles Laker yesterday at the Lakers’ media day. Ayton spoke candidly about embracing his new role and the expectations accompanying it.
Finlayson Classic returns
THE Anglican Diocesan Youth Department is inviting families to lace up their sneakers, pack their towels, and head to the Original Thomas A Robinson Stadium on Saturday, October 4, for a day that blends competition with community spirit.
Ballers pull one back on crimestoppers
The Nassau Flight Services Ballers pulled off a dramatic 88-85 victory over the number one-seeded Police CrimeStoppers in game three of the Bahamas Government Departmental Basketball Association (BGDBA) championship series yesterday at the AF Adderly gymnasium.
Democratic National Alliance announces return four years after former leader’s departure
AFTER years of silence, the Democratic National Alliance has announced its return, saying it will regroup, reorganise and elect new officers at a convention.
Taxi cabs struck by Celebration Key drop
Grand Bahama taxi drivers are looking to the Government to help remedy a significant loss of business caused by the opening of Carnival Cruise Lines’ $600m Celebration Key project.
Crimestoppers take 2-0 series lead in championship
The Bahamas Government Departmental Basketball Association (BGDBA) championship round tipped off this past weekend at the AF Adderly gymnasium.
Island Youth League to launch in October
The Island Youth Basketball League (IYBL), powered by Ballin’ By Da Beach, is set to launch this October, reviving mini basketball in The Bahamas and opening new opportunities for children from K4 through Grade 8.
Media day debut for VJ - and happy to be there
Valdez VJ Edgecombe took part in his first media day as an NBA player this weekend at the 76ers’ annual media day.
