National debt shrinks - but only falls $21m
The Bahamas’ national debt enjoyed its first quarterly contraction for years during the three months to end-September 2022, the Central Bank revealed yesterday, although the decline was a modest $20.7m,
New FTX CEO: Bahamas is not transparent
FTX CEO John Ray III said the Chapter 11 process in Delaware is the only clear option that gives visibility to customers about what happened to the fallen crypto giant and a chance to recoup their money, as he lambasted the process in The Bahamas as not transparent.
Man accused of using car in assault
A MAN was remanded to prison yesterday after denying assaulting a woman with his car last week.
College football teams are ready for Bahamas Bowl
It was a day of fun and relaxation for the college football teams yesterday after they arrived in town on Monday for the HomeTown Lenders Bahamas Bowl.
Basketball community mourning death of Rodney Johnson
THE basketball community is mourning the loss of former long-time and smartly dressed coach and referee Rodney E.C. Johnson, who made his contribution to the game at every level.
Roadrunners Track Club hosts 22nd annual awards banquet
ON Saturday, the Roadrunners Track Club, led by president and head coach Dexter Bodie, hosted their 22nd annual presentations and awards banquet for their athletes.
Albury Jr following in his brother’s footsteps
AFTER watching his big brother Deyton Albury leave Temple Christian to pursue his basketball career in high school in the United States, Michael Albury Jr has made the transition to Florida from Teleos Baptist Academy where he was a star player for the Cherubims basketball team.
Govt to offer proposal to BPSU members today
THE Davis administration plans to present its final proposal to the Bahamas Public Service Union (BPSU) today, State Minister of Public Service Pia Glover-Rolle said yesterday. She is hopeful a new industrial agreement can be signed before the end of the year.
Public servant concerns ‘to be resolved by first quarter next year’
STATE Public Service Minister Pia Glover-Rolle said yesterday that by the first quarter of next year the government is aiming to resolve the long-standing concerns of public servants from the Ministry of Social Services.
Man, 73, jailed for ten years over unlawful sex with eight-year-old girl
A 73-YEAR-OLD Grand Bahama man convicted of having unlawful sexual intercourse with an eight-year-old girl was sentenced to ten years behind bars yesterday.
Suspect charged with fatal stabbing
A 20-YEAR-OLD man appeared in Magistrate’s Court yesterday in connection with last week’s fatal stabbing in Pinewood Gardens. Shamar Hepburn faced Magistrate Kendra Kelly on a charge of murder.
14-year-old guilty of injuring man
A TEENAGER was sent to Simpson Penn Centre for Boys after admitting to injuring a man yesterday.
Media have an agenda over Sears
It is now patently clear that the main media organisations may have an agenda to force the resignation of the Hon Alfred Sears as they have anointed itself prosecutor, judge and jury in this developing political saga. We have yet to hear and digest all of the facts herein.
FROM FTX TO PRISON AS BAIL DENIED: Sam Bankman-Fried remanded in custody until February court date
DISGRACED former FTX CEO Samuel Bankman-Fried was denied bail by Chief Magistrate Joyann Ferguson-Pratt and remanded to the Bahamas Department of Correctional Services (BDCS) until his next court appearance in February.
Former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried denied bail
Former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried has been denied bail by Chief Magistrate Joyann Ferguson-Pratt and has been remanded to the Bahamas Department of Corrections.
Getting glam for the holidays
If there is ever a time to “get fix up”, like Bahamians say, the Christmas season is it.
Bahamian barista places in the top 3 of regional coffee competition
AFTER winning a local competition and placing in the top three of the regional contest stage, local Starbucks barista Shanyhah Bowe has returned home from Costa Rica enriched with an even greater appreciation for coffee.
