Sanctuary for dogs welcomed
The Bahamas Humane Society applauds the incentive of the Bahamas government to create a sanctuary for dogs. It is high time that the plight of animals in the Bahamas be recognised. Potcakes are frequently mistreated and abused and the Bahamas Humane Society has spent the past 99 years trying to alleviate suffering.
Climate and science
Possibly someone in the section that advises on Bahamas weather conditions — climate change can do research back to the earliest records - 1851 plus - and get the story a little more accurate.
NIB rate rise delay to minimise burden
A Cabinet minister yesterday revealed the Government decided to push the National Insurance Board (NIB) contribution rate increase back to July 1, 2024, to minimise the increased burden that businesses especially will face.
VP visit
In diplomacy and good neighbour relations, surely it doesn’t take 50-years at the level of President or Vice President to visit the closest most friendly offshore independent country… us The Bahamas?
Bail application denied in rape and home invasion case
A MAN had his bail application denied for the alleged rape of a woman in a home invasion in Andros last year after the court found he had a previous burglary charge.
Man remanded to jail on charge of attempted murder of Chinese national
AFTER a Chinese national was attacked in his store on East Street South last week, a man faced court yesterday accused of attempting to murder him.
Man held in jail charged with sex assault of 14-year-old girl
A 25-year-old man accused of sexually assaulting a 14-year-old girl twice in the last year is behind bars after being remanded in custody.
Basketball to football switch pays off for Andrews Jr
MAKING the switch from The Bahamas to the United States and from basketball to football has paid off for Raynor Andrews Jr.
Excitement builds for Bahamas games
With less than four weeks remaining until the start of the sixth edition of the Bahamas Games, excitement is building for the Bahamian-style Olympics. The Bahamas Golden Jubilee Games is another one of the major sporting events to coincide with the country’s celebration of the 50th year of independence.
Basketball Smiles camp returns for 24th year
BASKETBALL Smiles, one of the most successful Summer Basketball Camps to come out of the United States, will be returning for its 24th year next week.
‘Peace on Da Streets’ Basketball Classic takes place this July
The 27th edition of the “Peace on Da Streets” Basketball Classic will return to the Hope Center basketball courts, July 24-30. The community basketball event will feature five divisions including the 13 and under, 16 and under, 19 and under, church and open division. For the latter, the team which emerges victorious will go home with a cash prize of $3,000.
New Abaco bridge gives benefit beyond resilience
The Ministry of Works’ deputy director yesterday said the $5.34m construction of The Bahamas’ longest-ever single span bridge will boost eco-tourism and creek regeneration as well as enhancing climate change resilience.
Minister urges end to pensions anomalies
A Cabinet minister yesterday called pension anomalies impacting Royal Bahamas Defence Force officers to be addressed.
Independence sales show rapid increase
Independence Day sales are picking up rapidly at merchants ahead of this year’s 50th anniversary celebrations.
Consortium to focus on building strong men
THE BAHAMAS will be hosting a “Men Get Involved” symposium to encourage men to be more active in raising young men in the community.
BLTA crowns 2023 junior tennis champions
AFTER two days of competition, the Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association crowned three champions in its 2023 AID Junior National Tennis Championships at the National Tennis Centre at the weekend.
Clint Watson to leave OPM for new role at Broadcasting Corporation of The Bahamas
Clint Watson, the press secretary in the Office of the Prime Minister, will take up his new role as general manager of the Broadcasting Corporation of The Bahamas on June 16, it was confirmed last night in a statement.
PETER YOUNG: Sunak’s trade agreement with the United States a considerable success for his administration
STUDYING the US media coverage of last week’s two-day visit to Washington by British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, I was struck by comments that somehow the UK had turned in on itself after withdrawing from the European Union. Such a claim is not borne out by the facts. There has been no retreat by Britain from the world stage. On the contrary, the reverse is the case.
FACE TO FACE: Love in life and in theatre
WHEN the curtain call is made for the superstars of Bahamian theatre - ones who have helped to shape performing arts in the country into a viable activity that has propelled Bahamian culture - Philip A Burrows and his wife, Nicolette Bethel, will be there.
