Rising young tennis player signs his letter of intent
Anthony Burrows Jr secures scholarship to pursue college degree, play for Tigers
ANTHONY Burrows Jr, one of the rising young tennis players in the Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association, is not just excited that he has secured an athletic scholarship, but he will become the first member of his family to pursue a college degree.
‘Abaco is in great need’
AN Abaco pastor says there is a great need for social assistance on the island as people struggle to feed themselves amid increased food costs due to inflation.
‘We must fight to keep down cost of living’
FREEPORT civic leader Pastor Eddie Victor believes “there needs to be a collective fight to keep down the cost of living on Grand Bahama”, especially now with rising inflation.
Emancipate your mind, Bahamas
I have been reading with despair about events happening in our beloved country and seeing the blatant lack of care for we, the people, who continue to be blinded and duped by partisan “politricks” instead of demanding accountability, transparency, and truth!
Pension form and invasion of privacy
A friend sent a copy of the “Pension Continuing Eligibility Form 2022” which he recently received from NIB.
Double standard
The alcoholic beverages are flowing, the basketball court has been taken over by their volleyball net, the pavilion is full, and it is not available to our children and residents.
Two men fined after being found with drugs and cookies
TWO men were fined in court yesterday after being found with a quantity of marijuana earlier this week.
Cop who beat his wife told to take anger management
A POLICE sergeant was yesterday ordered to attend anger management classes after he was found guilty of beating his wife over cheating allegations.
Bail for man in theft trial
A 26-year-old man accused of stealing and several fraud related offences was yesterday granted bail before his trial.
Buddy Hield catches fire, cans 36 in loss to Bucks
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Giannis Antetokounmpo scored a season-high 50 points, two off his career best, and pulled down 14 rebounds to lead the Milwaukee Bucks past the skidding Indiana Pacers 128-119 last night.
Sydney Clarke, Jacobi Bain pleased with their performances
AS the collegiate tennis season progresses, Bahamian players Sydney Clarke and Jacobi Bain produced some outstanding performances for their respective teams over the weekend in two different locations in the United States.
Baseball ‘will not be the same without’ Jeff Albury
THE Bahamas Baseball Association and the Junior Baseball League of Nassau will not be the same without its long-time Commissioner Jeff Albury.
Rising tennis star Khai Rees turning heads
KHAI Rees began the local 2022 amateur campaign as a winner in two divisions, setting the stage for what he hopes will become a year of milestones.
Sporting media treated to Super Bowl party at Atlantis
ONCE again, members of the Bahamian sporting media were treated to a Super Bowl party at the Atlantis resort in a show of appreciation for their support of sporting activities held during the course of the year.
DPM optimistic Hilton’s closure only two months
The deputy prime minister yesterday voiced optimism that downtown Nassau’s British Colonial resort may only be closed for two months until a new brand partner is found to replace Hilton.
PETER YOUNG: Why not more carrot less stick over Ukraine?
THE endless swirling information in the international media about what might happen next in Ukraine remains as intense as ever. Is the world drifting towards war in eastern Europe because of Russian aggression?
The classroom that can go anywhere
A MOBILE outdoor classroom on board a brand-new fully electric vehicle was launched last week by the Bahamas Reef Environment Educational Foundation (BREEF) as part of their ongoing efforts to make marine environmental education safe, fun and engaging.
EDITORIAL: Royal visit a litmus test for The Bahamas
THERE will be a Royal visit to The Bahamas next month, with the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge due to arrive in the country.
Grand Bahama straw vendors: We are hurting
STRAW vendors on Grand Bahama said they are hurting and appealed to the government to resume the bi-weekly stipend that was discontinued in December.
