Contract awarded ‘soon’ for children’s ward work
A CONTRACT for renovation works on the Children’s Ward at Princess Margaret Hospital is expected to be awarded before the end of the month.
Father of crash victim: She was my everything
THE father of a Bahamian woman killed in a car crash in Minnesota on Friday is struggling to bear the loss of his daughter. “I have this hole in my heart that’s never going to be filled,” Kermit Miller told The Tribune yesterday.
FTX SPENT $300M ON PROPERTY BUYS: Court documents reveal valuation of real estate spree
A Bahamian realtor yesterday estimated that the collapsed FTX crypto currency exchange spent $250m and “probably more” on acquiring New Providence real estate, adding: “It was great while it lasted.”
Eleuthera’s economy arising from ‘cocoon’
THE ELEUTHERA Chamber of Commerce’s president yesterday said the island’s economy is expanding faster than it can handle after emerging from its “cocoon”
Digital provider facilitates over $200m in payments
A BAHAMIAN digital payments provider yesterday said it has processed more than $200m in transactions since its launch after expanding to a 35,000- strong user base.
Best-of-3 championship series to begin today
GOVERNMENT SECONDARY SCHOOLS SPORTS ASSOCIATION SOFTBALL & BASEBALL
The Government Secondary Schools Sports Association will begin its best-of-three softball and baseball championship series today at the Baillou Hills Sporting Complex, although there’s still some unfinished business to be completed before it all unfolds.
Two accused of endangering lives
TWO Exuma men were charged in Magistrate’s Court yesterday with endangering the lives of four people with a handgun.
Remember our brave volunteers
As usual, the second Sunday in November was observed in the Bahamas as Remembrance Day.
Wanted man brought to Bahamas
POLICE said a collaborative effort between them and the United States Homeland Security has resulted in a wanted suspect being deported back to the Bahamas.
Man faces court over firearm
A MAN was imprisoned yesterday after allegedly being found with a firearm and live ammunition.
Court dismisses appeal in incest and assault case
THE Court of Appeal has dismissed an appeal and reaffirmed the nine-year and three-year sentences a man received for committing incest and indecent assault on his six-year-old niece.
Teens accused of armed robberies
THREE teens were charged in Magistrate’s Court yesterday in separate incidents of armed robbery.
Three in court over stabbing
THREE Exuma men were granted bail in Magistrate’s Court yesterday after allegedly stabbing a man at the Fish Fry in George Town.
Ole Miss Rebels visit St Francis/ Joseph on fun-filled day off
AFTER winning their opening game of the Baha Mar Hoops Pink Flamingo Championship on Monday night at the Baha Mar resort, the University of Mississippi Rebels women’s basketball team had a fun day yesterday.
McPhee-McCuin delighted Rhema joining Ole Miss Rebels next year
HEAD coach Yolett McPhee-McCuin said she’s delighted to have another Bahamian joining her University of Mississippi women’s basketball team with Rhema Collins becoming the latest plsyer to commit to play with the Rebels next year.
Denika scores winning basket
PLAYING in the second game of the Jackson EMC Thanksgiving Tournament at Jefferson, #9-ranked Tallulah Falls led for nearly the entire game before the host team mounted a big comeback.
Fourth annual Caribbean Baseball Cup is coming to The Bahamas
WITHIN days, the prestigious Caribbean Baseball Cup will stage its fourth annual competition on Bahamian soil, thanks to the Bahamas Baseball Association.
FACE TO FACE: ‘Godfather of the Flats’ committed to protecting our natural resources
LONG before climate change, conservation and sustainability became the popular catch phrases that they are today, Prescott Smith was out in the world sounding a clarion call to protect natural resources.
PM hopes climate fund will benefit Bahamas
PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis says he hopes The Bahamas can benefit from the establishment of a loss and damage fund to aid vulnerable nations most at risk of the impacts of climate change.
