Arawak port beats Q1 profits target by 56%
Nassau’s main commercial shipping port is targeting an $808,000 year-over-year increase in net profits for its 2023 financial year after first quarter net income exceeded forecasts by some 56 percent.
Workplace dispute stirs at Pharmachem
A workplace dispute is brewing at a Freeport manufacturer over assertions that plans to implement a 12-hour shift system could put impacted staff “at risk” and amount to a “unilateral variation” of their employment terms.
Don’t let FTX woe ‘arm enemies’ of Bahamas
The Opposition’s leader yesterday warned that the Government’s silence over the FTX crypto exchange’s implosion could “arm enemies of The Bahamas” with ammunition to inflict more damage on its financial services industry.
Family wants closure over missing men
THE family of two boaters who went missing over two months ago want closure.
BNT ‘not worried’ about roadworks ahead of Jollification
BAHAMAS National Trust Executive Director Eric Carey said yesterday the organisation is “not worried” about the ongoing roadworks on Village Road despite its Jollification festival set for this weekend.
FTX implosion threatens perfect ‘40 of 40’ in financial crime fight
The Bahamas’ bid to achieve full compliance with all global anti-financial crime standards before year-end may have been endangered by the implosion of the FTX crypto currency exchange, it can be revealed.
Man survives Shark attack in Andros
AN Andros man is breathing a sigh of relief after having survived a brutal shark attack on the island over the weekend.
Pintard demands account of public funds to BPL
OPPOSITION Leader Michael Pintard demanded the Davis administration provide a full account of public funds submitted to Bahamas Power and Light (BPL), after the government revealed further financial assistance to the entity.
Unlawful sex case is dismissed
A MAN accused of having sexual relations with an underage girl in 2009 had his case dismissed in the Supreme Court yesterday.
Haitian migrants arrested in Grand Bahama
SEVERAL Haitian immigrants accused of illegal embarkation were arrested on Grand Bahama early this week.
AML launches seventh ‘Feed 5000’ programme
AML Foods Limited has launched its seventh annual “Feed 5000” holiday feeding programme with an initial injection of $5,000.
GOVT WON’T APPROVE EVENT FOR ‘FUGITIVE’: Deputy PM responds to reports of event planned by Fyre Festival organiser
THE Davis administration will not endorse or approve any event in The Bahamas associated with “fugitive” Fyre Festival organiser Billy McFarland, Deputy Prime Minister and Exuma MP Chester Cooper said yesterday.
Man ordered to have psychological evaluation
A MAN was granted bail in Magistrate’s Court yesterday on firearm and ammunition charges, however he was ordered to have psychological evaluation.
Pair admit shop breaking, stealing
TWO men admitted to breaking into a convenience store to steal cash and a cellphone.
Two charged with separate murders
TWO men appeared in Magistrate’s Court yesterday in connection with two separate murders in the nation’s capital.
Shaunae doesn’t make Athlete of the Year list
With the voting procedure closed on October 31, Bahamian quarter-miler Shaunae Miller-Uibo fell short of making the list for the final five for the World Athletics’ Women’s Athlete of the Year.
Lightbourne and Dames lead KCKCC to upset over no.19 Pirates
THE Kansas Community College Blue Devils have opened the season with one of the most difficult schedules in all of junior college basketball and got their first upset win over a ranked team led by its talented Bahamian duo.
Boxing team heading off
WITH the 27-member team already reduced because of the lack of funding, Bahamas Boxing Federation President Vincent Strachan said he’s confident the remaining 10 boxers will get the opportunity to travel this week to Kissimmee, Florida.
BAHAMAS GOLDEN JUBILEE GAMES OFFICIALLY LAUNCHED
THE Ministry of Youth, Sports and Culture officially launched the Bahamas Golden Jubilee Games at Baha Mar on Saturday night.
Valentino Knowles will serve as the new president for one year
AFTER being dormant for quite a while, the New Providence Boxing Association has been re-established with national boxing coach Valentino Knowles being appointed as the new president by the Bahamas Boxing Federation.
