NGOs struggle to open bank account
I noted with interest the claim by a Canadian bank operating in The Bahamas that they “support NGOs”. This statement came in response to complaints that banks operating in The Bahamas, and in particular Canadian banks, discriminate against local non-profits and charities by heaping numerous difficulties, onerous hinderances and ever-changing conditions upon their attempts to simply open a bank account.
Gaither eager to sprint in front of home crowd
National 100 metre champion Tynia Gaither, one of at least four Grand Bahamian natives on Team Bahamas, said there’s nothing like being home to compete.
Man set on fire after being doused in gas
A MAN was doused with gasoline and then set on fire on Tuesday, according to police.
Man is jailed over firearm possession
ONE man was sentenced to two years in prison, while another man was acquitted in connection with the same firearm charge in a Magistrate’s Court yesterday.
Man admits scam over iPhone sale
A MAN was sentenced to three months in prison ny a Magistrate’s Court yesterday after admitting to stealing $320 from another man in a scam iPhone sale.
Indian hemp possession denied
A MAN was granted $3,500 bail in a Magistrate’s Court yesterday after allegedly being found with 2.1 pounds of Indian Hemp.
Woman admits beer bottle attack
A WOMAN was put on a year’s probation by a Magistrate’s Court yesterday after admitting to attacking a man with a beer bottle.
Elite Ballers girls basketball club formed
AFTER their chances to travel to the FIBA Under- 16 Girls Tournament in July was cancelled because of finances, Varel Davis said she decided to form the Elite Ballers girls’ basketball club to afford the players the opportunity to still be able to compete.
Jonquel Jones and Sun host Dallas to open WNBA playoffs
DALLAS Wings (18-18, 8-10 Western Conference) at Connecticut Sun (25-11, 11-7 Eastern Conference)
JR Cadot’s Nexxt Basketball Club holding training and development programme
AS a spinoff from his Dream Again Basketball Camp in July at the Remnant Tabernacle of Praise Center on Carmichael Road, former collegiate and professional basketball player JR Cadot is at it again with his Nexxt Basketball Club.
Athletes arrive for NACAC
AS athletes from around the world continue to arrive in Grand Bahama for the NACAC Championships, members of Team Bahamas participated in a motorcade through the City of Freeport on Wednesday.
BPL Skyguard Severe Weather Alert 17th August: Nassau
STARTS: 08/17/2022 7:13 PM EDT EXPIRES: 08/17/2022 8:30 PM EDT
‘Progress made’ on affordable housing
TRANSPORT and Housing Minister JoBeth Coleby-Davis says the government is making progress regarding its affordable housing initiative.
ALICIA WALLACE: After the referendum, will law bring equality?
IN 2014, then Prime Minister Perry Christie announced the gender equality referendum which was to be held in November of that year.
‘Why is govt not prioritising regulating marijuana?’
FREE National Movement leader Michael Pintard is disappointed that the government has not prioritised regulating the use of medicinal marijuana.
Mother’s plea to missing Rochellda
FIVE days after a 27-year-old woman went missing, her mother remains hopeful that she will return home safely.
EDITORIAL: United front in tackling climate change
THE sight of three former Prime Ministers standing alongside the current occupant of that office at yesterday’s Caribbean regional heads of government meeting was a powerful image – particularly as Prime Minister Philip “Brave” Davis called for unity with regard to climate change.
FNM wants action from govt on domestic violence
FREE National Movement Leader Michael Pintard said there must be strategic action to address the “blood” running “in our streets” and homes due to domestic violence.
