Emmanuel Baptist Church opens new computer lab and afterschool programme
A NEW computer lab and after school learning programme was officially opened at the Emmanuel Baptist Church in East End, Grand Bahama on Saturday.
Athletes on track overseas
THE National Collegiate Athletic Association’s 2023 Indoor Track and Field Championship in Albuquerque, Minnesota over the weekend turned out to be a specular show for Grand Bahamian sprinter Terrance Jones and versatile Charisma Taylor from New Providence.
Bahamian players suit up for Great Britain, suffer two losses in World Baseball Classic
GREAT Britain, stacked with a group of Bahamian coaches and players, suffered their first two losses over the weekend in Pool C of the World Baseball Softball Confederation’s 2023 World Baseball Classic at Chase Field in Phoenix, Arizona.
Mingoes, Regulators advance to NPBA playoffs
THE University of The Bahamas men’s basketball team dropped to the Leno Regulators 76-63 in an inconsequential New Providence Basketball Association game Saturday night at The A.F. Adderley Gym.
NPBA playoffs start today
THE New Providence Basketball Association (NPBA) playoffs is set to commence 7pm tonight at the A.F. Adderley Gymnasium between the division one and two teams.
DEREK SMITH: Silicon Valley Bank’s failure shows risk management key
As a governance, risk and compliance professional, I must emphasise the importance of establishing a solid risk management framework to protect against possible catastrophic corporate failures. The current business environment is constantly evolving, and new risks are emerging. Therefore, adopting a robust risk management strategy is essential to protecting businesses from future uncertainties.
Bahamas ‘on track’ for October EU delisting
The Attorney General says The Bahamas is “on track” to address the deficiencies that led to its renewed blacklisting by the European Union (EU) with the 27-country bloc set to “review” this nation’s progress in August.
Capacity concerns driving 14 Out Island airport bids
Many Family Island airports “no longer meet” growing tourist and airline demands, the Government’s top aviation official said yesterday, as he justified the rationale for putting 14 locations out to bid.
Air arrivals 100,000 off pre-COVID in ‘22
Air arrivals to The Bahamas in 2022 fell just 100,000 short of the 1.6m received in 2019 prior to the COVID-19 pandemic that shut tourism down for much of 2020 and 2021, it was revealed yesterday.
Managing our personal finances
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Financial literacy and emotional control matter at least as much as income in determining how wealthy someone is likely to become. Managing money can be a challenge for many people, regardless of their income level. The reasons for this are complex, but one key factor is the role of emotions in financial decision-making.
BTC hosts International Women’s Day ‘Watch Party’
BTC hosted a “Watch Party” for International Women’s Day last Wednesday - with staff able to join in seminars hosted by BTC and its parent company, Liberty Latin America.
Man’s body found in water, foul play is not suspected
POLICE pulled a man’s submerged body from the water at Woodes Rodgers Walk on Friday.
Donna Vasyli 'plans to spend time with her family' after acquittal
AFTER being acquitted of the murder of her husband after a more than five-year long court battle, Donna Vasyli plans to spend time with her family before deciding what she wants to do with her life, according to one of her attorneys.
Police investigate after man found dead on Faith Avenue South
POLICE are investigating after a man was found dead on Faith Avenue south on Friday.
Bahamas Red Cross Society looking ahead to 79th annual fair
THE Bahamas Red Cross Society is on the road to celebrate its 79th annual Red Cross Fair, and the organisation is encouraging the public to support the cultural event.
Woman ordered to attend drug counselling
A WOMAN was ordered by the court to attend drug counselling on Friday after she admitted to having $495 worth of drugs and drug-laced candies.
Man jailed for having loaded gun
A MAN from Andros was sentenced to two years in prison on Friday after he admitted to having a loaded gun on the Family Island.
$4,000 fine for violation of bail conditions
A MAN was fined $4,000 on Friday after he admitted to failing to charge his electronic monitoring device (EMD) while on bail accused of abetment to murder.
University of the Bahamas appoints two board of trustees members, deputy leader
THE University of the Bahamas (UB) has appointed two members of its board of trustees - as well as appointing a deputy leader.
