COMMONWEALTH GAMES: Devynne Charlton into 100m hurdles final
BIRMINGHAM, England: World indoor silver medalist Devynne Charlton moved one step closer to adding a 2022 Commonwealth Games medal to her collection.
Concerns at Straw Market over rotation of vendor days
THERE have been mixed views among some vendors at the Nassau Straw Market regarding the rotation of working days since the facility was reopened last November.
‘The swimmers can be extremely happy with their performances’
BIRMINGHAM, England — In looking at the performances of the nine swimmers as they left the Commonwealth Games and are now heading back home, coach Andy Loveitt said Team Bahamas had a successful showing.
Cyclists get in gear for Sunday’s gruelling road race
BIRMINGHAM, England — Having gotten their feet wet in the time trials yesterday as the cycling competition got underway at the 2022 Commonwealth Games, both Lorin Sawyer and Felix Neely indicated that they will now be better prepared for Sunday’s gruelling road race.
‘No deal breaker’: Lucayan sale gets 45-day extension
The Grand Lucayan’s chairman yesterday reassured there is “no deal breaker” after it was agreed that negotiations over the hotel’s sale be extended by 45 days to September 15.
National memorial week for Dorian
A WEEK-long national memorial with various activities in honour of Hurricane Dorian victims, survivors and first responders will be held beginning next month, press secretary Clint Watson announced yesterday.
Govt considering reducing fuel taxes for gas retailers
PRIME Minister Phillip “Brave” Davis says the government is considering reducing fuel taxes for gas retailers with a view to bringing relief to struggling Bahamians.
Davis insists: I’ve kept my promises
PRIME Minister Phillip “Brave” Davis insists his administration is living up to promises it made to nurses and teachers despite the opposition’s claim that the government has failed to adequately address their concerns.
U20 Worlds: Keyshawn Strachan qualifies for final of javelin
KEYSHAWN Strachan was the top qualifier in the men’s javelin while both 4x100 metre relay teams failed to advance out of the first round yesterday as Team Bahamas continued competition at the World Athletics U20 Championships in Cali, Colombia.
Decathlete Ken Thompson in 7th after day 1
BIRMINGHAM, England — Although he’s currently in seventh place in the men’s decathlon at the 2022 Commonwealth Games, Kendrick Thompson said he still has the confidence that he can perform much better.
Distress in South China Sea region
Nancy Pelosi, America’s Speaker of the house has visited Taiwan, to Communist China’s chagrin.
Alonzo Russell misses out on final place, finishes fourth in semi-final heat
BIRMINGHAM, England: Alonzo Russell felt he gave all he had but, despite a comeback down the stretch, it wasn’t enough to get a lane in Sunday’s final of the men’s 400 metres.
Woman given probation for police officer attack
A WOMAN was placed on three months’ probation yesterday after admitting assaulting a female police officer.
Teen in court over gun charge
A MAN was granted $7,000 bail yesterday for alleged firearm and ammunition possession.
Man accused over Indian hemp
A MAN was granted $4,500 bail in a Magistrate’s Court yesterday after allegedly being found with more than three pounds of Indian Hemp.
Pastor given bail in knife attack case
A PASTOR was granted $3,000 bail yesterday after allegedly attacking a woman with a knife.
Ministry responds to Bodybuilding and Fitness Federation
THE Bahamas Bodybuilding and Fitness Federation’s inability to travel to regional competition has been a much debated topic of discussion recently and the Ministry of Youth, Sports and Culture sought to clarify the issues.
Tennis player McCartney in win column
BAHAMIAN tennis player William McCartney won the Torneo Summer Sportinca, BLN, ALE, INFC (Real Federacion Espanola De Tennis) tournament in Mallorca.
IAN FERGUSON: Start planning now for our 50th Independence
Throughout the length and breadth of our archipelago, the level of excitement surrounding the 50th independence celebrations scheduled for July 10, 2023, is building among Bahamians.
Woman comes forward as police seek to identify boy found dead in pond
A WOMAN has come forward to police to file a missing persons report following the discovery of a child submerged in a pond on Tuesday.
