THREE MURDERS IN VIOLENT WEEKEND: Two shooting victims were out on bail
THREE people — including two men on bail for serious crimes — were shot dead in separate incidents over the weekend, police said.
Shamar Burrows leads Tigers to opening weekend wins
SHAMAR Burrows and the defending Atlantic University Sport champion Dalhousie Tigers began their 2022-23 campaign on a winning note with back-to-back wins on opening weekend.
USA track & field stages its first legends reunion and retreat in The Bahamas
IN their bid to enhance their relationship in their post track and field careers, the United States of America Track and Field decided to stage their first Legends Reunion and Retreat in the Bahamas.
Ministry revives nursing programme
IN reviving the nursing cadet programme, the Ministry of Health and Wellness is focusing on attracting the best recruits to be added to the health system across the country.
$5,000 donation handed to Exuma Junkanoo group
THE Bahamas Striping Group of Companies in collaboration with the Ministry of Works and Utilities on Friday presented an Exuma Junkanoo group with a cheque for $5,000 for the upcoming Junkanoo season.
Injustice that affects Bahamians
Countless Bahamians are being and have been left behind due to societal and economic discrimination, across the political divide and economic diaspora.
Good riddance to a bad Act
Government is to be commended for its decision to repeal the Commercial Enterprises Act, an egregious piece of legislation passed by its predecessor.
‘Buddy’ heats up, Ayton injured
Chavano “Buddy” Hield has enjoyed a hot shooting streak over the last four games while Deandre Ayton continues to be sidelined with an ankle injury to highlight play from Bahamian players in the NBA.
McPhee-McCuin looks to build on last year’s success
WITH a new contract signed, Grand Bahamian Yolett McPhee-McCuin is looking forward to building on the success of last year by her University of Mississippi Lady Rebels.
Bahamians get early start in NCAA Division I
THE NCAA Division I basketball season is still days away from tip-off but several Bahamians got an early start to their 2022-23 campaigns with exhibition games.
SBDC: Funding slowed drastically after election
ENTREPRENEUR financing facilitated by the Small Business Development Centre (SBDC) has slowed drastically since the Davis administration took office with just $2m, or 2.7 percent, of funds disbursed to-date occurring since the election.
Exuma businesses: ‘We will believe $1.2bn when see it’
EXUMA businesses yesterday said they will believe there are $1.2bn in investments in the pipeline for the island, as identified by the deputy prime minister, when they see them materialise.
Price control woes confine $100k butter to warehouse
A BAHAMIAN wholesaler says it has been unable to sell $100,000 worth of butter, which has been sitting in its warehouse for five weeks, because the Price Control Commission has yet to approve a revised selling price.
Bahamas ‘non-functional’ portal led to EU blacklist
THE ATTORNEY General says The Bahamas’ efforts to comply with the European Union’s (EU) economic substance reporting demands became “non-functional” with corporate filings having to be entered manually.
Destroying fortunes
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EVEN the most powerful online retailer in the world is having trouble with the gloomy consumer mood. After disappointing quarterly figures, Amazon’s share price collapsed dramatically. This also affected the fortune of its founder. And some of the world’s other richest men are still feeling the effects of this technology crash.
Spanish Wells committee implements one-year building ban in Blackwoods area
THE Spanish Wells Commonage Committee has implemented a one-year building ban due to the expansion of shanty towns on generational farmland.
Potter's Cay vendors 'relieved' they are able to rebuild stalls
A spokesperson for Potter’s Cay vendors said it is a “relief” that they are able to rebuild their stalls and get back to work more than a year after a fire at the site.
Govt promoting mission of Governor General’s Volunteer Bahamas
PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis has proclaimed November National Volunteer Month, and the government is using the opportunity to promote the mission of the Governor General’s Volunteer Bahamas.
Woman sentenced to 18 months for arson
A Freeport woman found guilty of arson was sentenced to 18 months imprisonment on Friday in the Supreme Court on Grand Bahama.
Not guilty plea to drug charges
A MAN was granted $10,000 bail in Magistrate’s Court on Friday in connection with a drug bust of over $60,000 worth of Indian hemp over the summer.
