Foot Care Rx surpasses minimum goal
AN ArawakX crowdfunded company has surpassed its minimum goal by 16 percent in less than a week.
Farmers and fishermen bank being considered by ADO chairman
THE chairman of the Agricultural Development Organisation is considering starting a bank this year, particularly for farmers and fishermen.
BEMU signs new agreement
THE government signed a new industrial agreement with the Bahamas Educators Managerial Union (BEMU) during a brief ceremony at the Office of Prime Minister yesterday.
Tourism ministry takes part in aviation convention
THE Bahamas Ministry of Tourism, Investments & Aviation took part in the week-long 69th Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) AirVenture Oshkosh convention held in Wisconsin from July 24–31.
Minister: Tragic that boy died from decompression
AGRICULTURE Marine Resources and Family Island Affairs Minister Clay Sweeting said it was “tragic” that a teenaged boy recently died from symptoms believed to be associated with decompression sickness.
Mother-of-six in brutal stabbing
A MOTHER of six, believed to be of Bahamian descent, was viciously stabbed to death on Saturday in West Philadelphia.
‘Inflation - need to get real on what can be done’
A TOP financial expert believes a candid conversation needs to be had between the government and Bahamians about the country’s finances, noting there appears to be an unrealistic expectation of what the state can do about inflation.
Woman accused of neglect in pond tragedy
A WOMAN was granted bail by a Magistrate’s Court yesterday for alleged negligence in the drowning of an 11-year-old boy who was in her care.
Dome families to receive cash help
THE government will be providing monetary assistance to Abaco dome dwellers to assist with their relocation to permanent homes, according to Disaster Reconstruction Authority executive chairman Alex Storr.
WE’RE GOING GREEN: Govt initiative launched to create 500 backyard farms and cut food bills
THE AGRICULTURAL Development Organisation (ADO) in partnership with The Church Commercial Farming Group (TCCFG) yesterday launched a programme to support backyard, community and church farming.
Using too many superlatives
Earlier today I sent in an opinion on media over stating and using superlatives describing the status of something in The Bahamas or proposals.
Munroe’s controversy and theology
This coming November will mark the eighth anniversary of Bahamas Faith Ministries (BFM) founder Dr Myles Munroe’s untimely death in a tragic plane accident on Grand Bahama. Notwithstanding his death, the Munroe estate continues to upload his sermons on the Munroe Global YouTube channel that draws hundreds of thousands of viewers from around the world.
19-year-old accused of murder
A TEENAGER was charged with murder yesterday in connection with the shooting death of a 32-year-old man last month.
Accused denies killing teenager
A MAN was remanded to the Bahamas Department of Correctional Services yesterday in connection with the shooting death of a teenager in late July.
Man accused of threat to stab family members
A MAN was placed on six months’ probation yesterday after pleading guilty to threatening to stab estranged family members to death.
Two face drugs charges
TWO men were arraigned in a Magistrate’s Court yesterday on separate drug charges.
Jailed over gun possession
A MAN was sentenced to one year in prison yesterday after being found guilty of possessing an unlicenced revolver with five live rounds of ammunition.
BRINGING HOME THE GOLD, SILVER: Team Bahamas makes nation proud
BIRMINGHAM, England — After 11 days of intense competition in seven disciplines, Team Bahamas will return from the 2022 Commonwealth Games with a gold and silver medal and tied for the 23rd spot on the medal chart with Grenada.
Pro basketball player Dwight Coleby off to impressive start
DWIGHT Coleby is off to an impressive start with his new club - Heroes de Falcon - in the Venezuelan SuperLiga. The veteran frontcourt player is averaging 9.4 points and a team high 7.8 rebounds per game. He also leads the team in blocks at 1.6 per game, while shooting 53 percent from the field in 25 minutes per game.
HUBERT EDWARDS: The future of debt
AS well thinking individuals, we are routing for the success of the country.
