Deputy PM sorry Abaco recovery ‘not moving at speed’ expected
Deputy Prime Minister Chester Cooper yesterday apologised to the residents of Abaco for the government “not moving at the speed” they expected following the devastation of Hurricane Dorian six years ago.
Tonique Williams runs 800 metres
TOKYO, Japan — She came here to participate in the Media Academy for World Athletics, but Bahamian Olympic and world 400 metres champion Tonique Williams couldn’t pass up the opportunity to get back on the track.
Injured Anthonique battles into 200 final
TOKYO, Japan — Despite a slight injury, veteran Anthonique Strachan fought back in the nick of time across the finish line in the women’s 200 metres semi-finals to book her ticket in Friday’s final.
Mingoes draw 3-3 in international opener
MIAMI, Florida — It was an intense international opener for the University of The Bahamas Mingoes men’s soccer team but, in the end, they settled for the 3-3 draw against Atlantis University at the Kendall Soccer Park in Miami, Florida, yesterday.
Vandyke Bethel elected president of the GSSSA
THE Government Secondary School Sports Association (GSSSA) held its official elections this past Wednesday at the C.H. Reeves auditorium, where members voted to fill key official leadership positions for the upcoming 2025 season.
Golfer Tyesha Tynes making her presence felt
JUNIOR sensation Tyesha Tynes made her presence felt once again as the Lady Broncos women’s golf team from Hsstings College competed in the Siouxland Women’s Invite on Tuesday and Wednesday.
US Chargé d’Affaires praises govt’s move to pay Cuban workers directly
THE United States has for the first time publicly backed The Bahamas’ overhaul of its system for hiring Cuban professionals, praising the move to pay workers directly rather than through Havana’s state agencies.
Education director: No widespread evidence large number of students cannot speak English
DIRECTOR of Education Dominique McCartney Russell said there is “no widespread evidence” that large numbers of students in public schools cannot speak English.
Davis: Raising of US flag over new embassy a public reaffirmation of friendship
PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis yesterday described the raising of the American flag at the new United States Embassy in Nassau as a powerful symbol of the enduring friendship between The Bahamas and the United States.
Man accused of killing gang leader
A MAN was denied bail yesterday in connection with the 2022 shooting death of a rival gang leader on a bus.
Two years jail for having loaded gun
A MAN was sentenced to 24 months in prison after admitting to carrying a loaded gun on a motorbike last weekend.
AG: Govt to assemble expert committee to draft first AI policy
THE Bahamas will soon seat an expert committee to draft its first national policy on artificial intelligence, Attorney General Ryan Pinder said yesterday, warning that AI carries both great promise and serious risk.
Disney Cruise Line announces $50,000 donation to BNT to support conservation in Abaco
DISNEY Cruise Line announced yesterday a $50,000 investment in the Bahamas National Trust to support conservation and expand educational programmes at Abaco National Park.
Man convicted of murder has life sentence reduced to 45 years
A MAN convicted of the 2018 murder of Rico Archer had his life sentence replaced with a 45-year prison term in the Supreme Court on Wednesday.
Man accused of groping 13-year-old girl
A MAN was remanded to prison yesterday after being accused of touching his 13-year-old neighbour inappropriately near Lincoln Boulevard last weekend.
Man charged with neglect of 8-year-old son
A father was granted bail yesterday after being accused of neglecting his eight-year-old son by leaving him alone in Nassau Village.
AG says Gov’t to develop ‘comprehensive’ AI policy
Attorney General Ryan Pinder has announced the government is developing a comprehensive national policy on artificial intelligence, with a focus on managing both the opportunities and risks of AI in the financial services sector.
Gov’t turned down $1bn in UK export financing
The Prime Minister’s Office yesterday confirmed that the Government elected not to “pursue” up to $1bn in financing offered by a UK government agency that included $200m for Grand Bahama’s airport.
