Bail granted in gun possession case
A MAN was granted $7,500 bail in a Magistrate’s Court yesterday in relation to a firearm charge.
Increase in murders
There has been an alarming uptick in murders over the past couple of months and, as always, there are voices giving causes and solutions and the political voices are not least among them. One side seems content to let the other stew because this is not their “watch”, but that does not change the fact that they are equally at fault for what is happening.
Speaker of the House
May it please your Majesty, I have neither eye to see nor tongue to speak in this place, but as the House is pleased to direct me.
Two face court over separate drugs charges
TWO men were arraigned in a Magistrate’s Court yesterday on separate drug charges.
Women accused of $300 grocery theft
TWO women were each granted $500 bail in a Magistrate’s Court yesterday after allegedly stealing almost $300 worth of groceries from Super Value.
Blazer Elite Basketball Academy continues to help young athletes
DR Ray Evans and his Blazer Elite Basketball Academy continues to make provisions for young athletes to obtain scholarships to attend high school, prep school and colleges and universities in the United States.
Roberts feels sting of injury bug
A series of injuries, including one to his back, forced Justin Roberts to remain on the tennis court sidelines a lot longer than he had originally anticipated.
Young sailor Craig Ferguson declines invitation to ‘Regatta of Champions’
FOLLOWING his outstanding recent performance - placing first in the silver fleet at The Optimist World Championships in Turkey last month - 15-year-old sailor Craig Ferguson has recently been offered the prestigious invitation to participate in a brand-new international event, “The Regatta of Champions”, scheduled to take place in Cyprus in November.
28th AID Claycourt Championships kicks off at Gym Tennis Club
THE AID Claycourt Championships kicked off this weekend at the Gym Tennis Club.
BPL Skyguard Severe Weather Alert 16th August: Nassau
STARTS: 08/16/2022 10:30 PM EDT EXPIRES: 08/16/2022 11:45 PM EDT
Letting go...the hair edition
AS the famed French fashioned designer Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel once stated, “A woman who cuts her hair is about to change her life.”
Foundation warns people not to become “slack” in fight against HIV/AIDS; will take outreach to the Family Islands
THE Bahamas AIDS Foundation is planning to take its efforts to the Family Islands as it seeks to educate more Bahamians on the disease.
High dairy intake linked to increased prostate cancer risk
There is a saying that milk does the body good, and another that states moderation in all things is the best policy. Prostate cancer has the highest incidence of any cancer in the Bahamas.
Bahamian singles in need of safe space to talk, reflect and grow
Dating in such a small country as the Bahamas, with its limited number of potential partners, many social ills, and coming out of a pandemic on top of that, can be a real challenge.
The 25-year-old Kylie with her new Hermés Birkin bag
The Kardashian family is once again under fire after mom Kris gifted her youngest daughter Kylie a $100,000 Hermés Birkin handbag for her 25th birthday. (She apparently owns at least 10 other Birkin bags from the French fashion house.) The reality TV stars have often been criticised for their love of the luxury and their lavish lifestyle.
Mixed reactions as Miss Universe announces inclusion of married women and mothers
The Miss Universe Organisation recently made a major adjustment to its pageant structure, announcing that for the first time in their history, they will allow married women and mothers to compete in the international beauty pageant.
Painter turned nail artist finds new outlet for her creativity
At just 19 years old, Shema Darville is growing and glowing as she is steadily checking off goals on her list of things-to -accomplish.
PETER YOUNG: Steady as a rock on Ukraine
AS the war in Ukraine grinds on remorselessly and remains a threat to global peace, the hope expressed by Putin some while ago that NATO and the West might lose interest and turn their attention to the next world crisis has not been realised. Nearly six months after the Russian invasion, their commitment to assist the Ukrainians in repelling Russian aggression is as strong as ever. To illustrate this, a significant event took place last week in the Danish capital, Copenhagen, which seems to have attracted relatively little international media coverage.
