Passenger requires emergency medical aid on Bahamasair flight from Florida
A PASSENGER received emergency medical care onboard a Bahamasair plane during a flight from Fort Lauderdale to Nassau on Friday.
GB enjoys large turnout for 50th anniversary event
FIREWORKS lit the sky above the Independence Park where thousands of Bahamians celebrated the Bahamas’ 50th anniversary of Independence.
Transparency hope from move to corporate tax
Implementing a corporate tax would move the country towards more progressive taxation, accountability and fiscal transparency, according to a governance reformer.
Economy stabilisation after pandemic ‘a huge positive’
The economy has stabilised “significantly” since the COVID-19 pandemic, a governance reformer said.
‘No appetite’ for rent-to-own as programme in private sector
A Bahamian realtor said there is no appetite for the private sector to start its own rent-to-own programme and developers would need “considerable capital overlay” for it to be successful and profitable.
Police seize $10.4m in cocaine in Mayaguana, but traffickers escape
POLICE confiscated 18 large bags of cocaine with a $10.4m street value from a plane that landed in Mayaguana on Saturday.
JUBILANT! Events across the country as nation marks its 50th anniversary year
A CELEBRATORY atmosphere gripped Clifford Park and other sites around the country as The Bahamas marked 50 years of independence from British rule late Sunday night to early Monday morning.
Expensive superstars
ActivTrades
Ticket business for the superstars in the entertainment industry is shared by a few providers worldwide. While the Live Nation group (LYV.US) with its subsidiary Ticketmaster dominates the business in the US, the German Eventim (EVD) is one of the leading international ticketing and live entertainment providers in Europe.
HUBERT EDWARDS – Reform Series: ‘Immigration’
Immigration reform stands as an urgent imperative for The Bahamas, a nation grappling with the complex challenges presented by both legal and illegal immigration. With a firm resolve, it is essential to address the pressing issues arising from the influx of undocumented migrants, particularly from neighboring countries like Haiti.
Clash of the titans for gold, silver and bronze medals in tennis action
THE clash of the titans for the gold, silver and bronze medals in tennis at the sixth Bahamas Games will not include the New Providence Buccaneers.
Lady Buccaneers strike gold
The sixth edition of the Bahamas Golden Jubilee Games returned to New Providence this past Friday. Among the sporting disciplines to kick off the competition this weekend were volleyball, baseball, soccer, tennis, swimming, sailing, edukarting and cycling.
Grand Bahama Lucayans win battle in the pool
THE Grand Bahama Lucayans, behind the top performance from Marvin Johnson, came and conquered the swimming competition at the sixth Bahamas Games.
NP Buccaneers knock off the Eleuthera Adventurers
Book ticket to gold medal game in baseball
IN a battle of two remaining undefeated teams, the New Providence Buccaneers knocked off the Eleuthera Adventurers to book their ticket to the gold medal game for baseball in the sixth Bahamas Games.
Jay surges ahead to secure win for NP Buccaneers
Road race segment of cycling competition complete
JAY Major surged ahead in the sprint to secure the New Providence Buccaneers only win in the cycling competition as the road race completed their segment of the sixth Bahamas Games.
It’s a new beginning for our Bahamas
A letter to Bahamaland:
Athletes burn up track, field on final day
THE Bahamas Association of Athletic Associations (BAAA) 2023 National Track and Field Championships ended on a high note for juniors at the original Thomas A Robinson national stadium this past weekend.
NACAC team named
Major international championships all set for July 21-23 in Costa Rica
IN the aftermath of a successful hosting of its National Track and Field Championships, the Bahamas Association of Athletic Associations announced the selection of its first major international team for the summer.
RICK FOX: Bahamas and climate change at a crucial juncture
Half a century ago, the Bahamas took its first steps as an independent nation, vibrant with potential and promise. Today, however, we confront an existential crisis, brought on by global forces far beyond our control.
Governor General announces Independence Honours
THE nation’s leading lights have been recognised in the Independence Honours, as announced by Governor General Cornelius Smith.
King Charles congratulates Bahamas on Independence anniversary
The Bahamas has received a congratulations message for the 50th anniversary of Independence from King Charles III.
