Super Value chief ‘thrilled’ at Ukraine supply restart
Super Value’s principal says he is “very thrilled” that Ukraine has begun to ship grain and related products again although it will be some months before Bahamian consumers see any food price benefits.
Contractor: Gold Rock exit is ‘good riddance’
A Grand Bahama contractor yesterday branded Gold Rock’s imminent exit as “good riddance” amid industry expectations that rivals will fill the concrete manufacturing void it creates “within three to six months”.
Two police hurt as car overturns
TWO police officers are said to be recuperating after their marked police cruiser overturned in Pinewood Gardens.
Judiciary honours departing Moree
MEMBERS of the Bahamas Judiciary extended best wishes to outgoing Chief Justice Sir Brian Moree in a touching farewell event on Friday at the Magistrate’s Court Boardroom.
Happy investors, angry consumers
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While the population is carrying the burden of high electricity and gas prices, energy companies are reporting record profits and making their investors happy.
Mother Pratt sworn in as Gov General has COVID-19
GOVERNOR General Sir Cornelius Smith has tested positive for COVID-19.
Expand visa system to control Haitian flow
HAITIAN Chargé de Affairs Anthony Pierre Brutus says he believes the only way to discourage Haitians from travelling illegally to and from The Bahamas is to grant visas to the community.
Andros families grieving after deaths at sea in separate incidents
TWO families in Andros are grieving after tragedy struck their loved ones while out at sea in separate incidents last week.
PM’s ‘intervention’ sought over 130 Gold Rock jobs
The Opposition’s leader yesterday voiced optimism that the Prime Minister’s “intervention” will prevent “a substantial blow” to Grand Bahama’s economy with up to 130 jobs threatened by the Gold Rock group’s closure.
Andrews breaks national record in 110m hurdles
Team Bahamas began competition yesterday at the World Athletics Under-20 Championships in Cali, Colombia, and produced a new national record on day one.
Women’s national tennis team 6th overall in Billie Jean King Cup
THE women’s national tennis team returned from the Dominican Republic over the weekend with a sixth place finish in the Billie Jean King Cup.
Track and field team ready to do big things in England
BIRMINGHAM, England — With some changes made to the original list of athletes named by the Bahamas Olympic Committee, head coach Bernard Rolle said he’s looking forward to some good performances from the athletes here for the 2022 Commonwealth Games.
Raw Talent Elite wins Summer of Thunder opener
THE Bahamas Basketball Federation’s Summer of Thunder returned to the Kendal Isaacs Gymnasium in thrilling fashion with a local team scoring the first win in the series.
Lilly Higgs back for second semis
BIRMINGHAM, England — Back for her second semi-final swim at the Sandwell Aquatic Center at the 2022 Commonwealth Games, Lilly Higgs moved up to a 15th place finish after she got another eighth place in her heat of the women’s 100 metre breaststroke last night.
Three shot in attempted armed robbery
THREE men are in hospital after being shot during an attempted armed robbery on Saturday.
Rashield Williams loses on points after shedding pounds to make weight class
BIRMINGHAM, England: Despite having to overwork himself to shed 11 pounds to make the weight, Rashield Williams gave it a gallant effort in his light welterweight match at the 2022 Commonwealth Games, but was a little too weak to withstand Namibia’s Jonas Jonas.
Davante Carey breaks his national record at Commonwealth Games
BIRMINGHAM, England: In a national record breaking performance in the men’s 50 metre backstroke on Sunday, Davante Carey became the second Bahamian to advance to a semi-final at the 2022 Commonwealth Games.
Carnival to begin dredging within 90 days for mega cruise port in East Grand Bahama
Carnival expects to commence dredging in East Grand Bahama for its mega cruise port in the next 60 to 90 days, a Carnival Corporation executive told hundreds of residents gathered at the Grand Lucayan Resort on Thursday evening.
Carl Hield stopped in first round at Commonwealth Games
BIRMINGHAM, England: Before he could get started in his fifth appearance at the Commonwealth Games, Carl Hield was done. His opening match on Saturday at the NEC Hall didn’t last past the first round.
Izaak Bastian finishes seventh in his 100 metre breaststroke heat
BIRMINGHAM, England: With a day’s rest to watch to his compatriots compete in their individual events, co-flag bearer Izaak Bastian got his first dip in the pool at the Sandwell Aquatics Centre at the 2022 Commonwealth Games.
