My son didn’t have to die
A GRIEVING family in Abaco wants the government to better equip the island with the resources needed to treat divers suffering from the bends after their loved one is believed to have died from symptoms associated with the illness last week.
Gold medal glory for Nairn, disappointment for Kendrick Thompson
BIRMINGHAM, England — In sports in general, there’s the thrill of victory and the agony of defeat. Team Bahamas experienced both ends of the spectrum over the weekend at the 2022 Commonwealth Games.
Summer of Thunder Basketball Camp hoops with international teams for a winning weekend
THE game of basketball can positively redirect the path of a young boy or girl, unlocking countless opportunities while building camaraderie and strengthening physical fitness.
Team Bahamas 6th overall in Caribbean Amateur Golf Championships
THE Bahamas concluded the 65th Caribbean Amateur Golf Championships with a sixth place finish in the standings for both the George Teale Trophy and the Hoerman Cup.
Kaiwan Culmer 7th in triple jump final
BIRMINGHAM, England — Seventh best was all that Kaiwan Culmer could muster as the Bahamas wrapped up competition at the 2022 Commonwealth Games yesterday at the Alexander Stadium.
Miller-Uibo places 2nd in return to 200 metres
FRESH off the end of what could be described as her swan song in the women’s 400 metres at the World Championships in Eugene, Oregon a couple weeks ago, Shaunae Miller-Uibo returned to the 200 metres where she placed second.
Bahamian wrestlers don’t last long at Commonwealth Games
BIRMINGHAM, England — The encore appearance for Rashji Mackey and the debut of Thorn Demeritte didn’t last that long in their men’s wrestling matches at the 2022 Commonwealth Games. But the duo are confident that they will be back more prepared for the 2024 games in Paris, France.
Return of the Surrey industry
It was with great dismay that I and other animal lovers read of the return of the Surrey industry to downtown Nassau.
Why do we make things so difficult?
DOUBLE talk — rubbish or what? Can’t OPM Health get on the same page and stop talking so much garbage of possibly when the Wear Mask Regulation will be cancelled.
WSC explains water supply disruptions
ON SATURDAY, the Water and Sewerage Corporation gave an explanation for recent water supply disruptions in Central Eleuthera, but said it expected them to be resolved by Sunday.
Tourism deputy:Tourism ‘turning in the right direction’
Tourism is “turning in the right direction” with air arrivals at 85 percent of pre-pandemic levels.
Jonquel Jones has 17pts and 10 rebounds but Sky get 94-91 win over Sun
CHICAGO (AP) — Jonquel Jones had 17 points and 10 rebounds for Connecticut (22-11) but it wasn’t enough as the Chicago Sky beat the Sun 94-91 yesterday to set the franchise record for wins in a season.
Keyshawn Strachan secures bronze in javelin at U20 Worlds
THE Bahamas finished the 2022 World Athletics U20 Championships in a five-way tie for 18th place as the event concluded last weekend at the Pascual Guerrero Olympic Stadium in Cali, Colombia.
SILVER STARDOM: Devynne Charlton 2nd in 100 hurdles, makes history
BIRMINGHAM, England — After starting the season as the first Bahamian female silver medallist at the World Championships in March, Devynne Charlton added another historic second place as the first Bahamian to medal in the women’s 100 metres hurdles at the 2022 Commonwealth Games.
Two questioned by police over shooting death
Police are questioning two men in their early twenties in connection with a shooting death on Saturday.
Police confirm identity of child found in pond
POLICE have confirmed the identity of the child discovered in waters at the rear of the Golf Academy on Tuesday, as 11-year old Gerodo Atwill Taylor of Amos Ferguson Street.
Bahamas Educators, Counselors and Allied Workers Union signs 'historic' industrial agreement
THE Bahamas Educators, Counselors and Allied Workers Union signed an industrial agreement with the government on Friday.
Defence Force welcomes 109 new recruits, largest ever intake of women in mixed entry
THE Royal Bahamas Defence Force welcomed 109 new recruits at the Passing Out ceremony of the New Entry 59 and Woman Entry 28 class at the Coral Harbour base on Friday.
Senators donate to FOAM back-to-school initiative
FAMILIES of All Murder Victims (FOAM) received a donation from Senators in support of the advocacy group’s back-to-school initiative on Friday.
