Store owner tied up by robbers
A WOMAN foodstore owner was forced into her vehicle and driven to a bushy area in the Coral Harbour area where she was tied up, forced to sign a cheque and robbed.
Chapel rededicated at prison
BAHAMAS Department of Correctional Services hosted the rededication of the maximum and medium security chapels on Friday.
LinkedIn gives VAT alert to Bahamians
Bahamians have been alerted that LinkedIn, the professional networking app, has become the latest digital economy app to impose 10 percent VAT with effect from July 21, 2022.
Former MP’s home destroyed by blaze
A FORMER member of Parliament for Long Island is left devastated by the loss of his family island home in a fire over the weekend.
‘Balancing act’ to tackle petroleum dealer issues
The Prime Minister’s spokesperson says the Government is still trying to find a formula that brings the relief demanded by gas station operators but without inflicting more financial pain on already-struggling consumers.
No bank fall-out on ‘unfriendly’ Russia
The Central Bank’s governor yesterday reassured “there is no material impact to The Bahamas’ financial sector” from Russia’s decision to name this nation among “unfriendly” countries opposed to its invasion of Ukraine.
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GOLD FOR SHAUNAE: Miller-Uibo wins 400m final at World Athletics Championships
As she tacked on the final piece missing from her glaring crown, Shaunae Miller-Uibo completed what she called her final global 400 metres by finally adding the World Championships title to her illustrious career that now has her pegged as one of the greatest ever.
Bahamas teams bound for the Branson World Series
THE Bahamas will field a pair of teams set to participate in the Babe Ruth League’s Cal Ripken Baseball Major/70 World Series.
Bahamas must ‘levitate’ above digital evolution
The Bahamas “needs levitation devices” to rise above the rapidly-evolving digital assets space so that regulation lands wherever the “ground shifts”, a prominent banker is arguing.
Jazz: I can’t run at full speed right now but I can swing
A LINGERING back issue that originally sent Jasrado “Jazz” Chisholm Jr to the 10-day injured list will sideline the Miami Marlins’ infielder for an extended period of time.
Devynne Charlton breaks her national record in 100m hurdles
WITH history being made by Nigeria’s new world record holder Tobi Amusan in the middle of the race, Bahamian national record holder Devynne Charlton slipped down the stretch on the outside for seventh place in the final of the women’s 100 metres hurdles at the World Championships.
Decathlete Ken Mullings makes history
KEN Mullings’ global debut turned out to be a Bahamian record-breaking performance as he had to settle for 17th place overall in the men’s decathlon at the 2022 World Championships in Eugene, Oregon.
70-year-old woman dies in car accident
A 70-YEAR-OLD woman is dead after a traffic accident on Saturday.
Battle with unions in The Bahamas
I am a life long supporter of the rights or workers and their amalgamation into unions for the collective rights and respect due to them.
Listen to Labour
My word of advice to the present government (which, unlike its predecessor, is clearly progressive in its intentions) is to accede as much as possible to the demands of organized labour, which will be coming in fast and furious as the western proxy-war on Russia pays dividends in price-inflation around the world.
Three held over gun and drugs
TWO men and a woman are in police custody after officers from the Drug Enforcement Unit found them with a handgun and ammunition, along with a quantity of suspected marijuana.
Archdeacon William Thompson Softball Park rededicated
PRIME Minister Philip ‘Brave’ Davis assured the public that his administration will not allow the public parks to go into the deteriorating state that previous administrations left the Southern Recreation Grounds in.
Man shot dead waiting at gas station
A MAN was shot dead as he waited at a pump for gas at the Esso Service Station at Carmichael Road and Faith Avenue Sunday.
Tragedy at sea: 17 dead, 25 rescued after boat capsizes
At least 17 people are dead and 25 have been rescued after a twin engine speedboat suspected of being involved in a human smuggling operation capsized off New Providence early on Sunday. The search is continuing for others who may have been on board.
