Senior Women’s National Volleyball Team falls to Trinidad & Tobago 3-0
YESTERDAY at the Kendal GL Isaacs Gymnasium, The Bahamas’ senior women’s national volleyball team lost to Trinidad and Tobago with a score of 3-0 in the CAZOVA Senior Volleyball Championships.
Sprinter anthonique strachan CLAIMS the gold in 200
WITH all that she’s gone through, Anthonique Strachan was delighted to walk away with the women’s 200 metre gold medal at the North American, Central American and Caribbean Championships.
Rising star point guard ‘Tweety’ Charlton looking ahead to Austin Peay
VERONAYE “Tweety” Charlton, one of the rising young Bahamian point guards, is looking forward to making her transition in women’s college basketball from North Alabama to Austin Peay this year.
Bahamas wins
Team Bahamas clinched a 2-1 victory over Trinidad & Tobago to open their Billie Jean King Cup competition yesterday on a high note in Santa Tecla, El Salvador.
CCA hits back at court ruling over Baha Mar
A spokesperson for CCA Construction yesterday said the ruling by the New York Supreme Court that awarded Mr Izmirlian some $1.642bn was “wrongful” and the company will continue to have the decision overturned on appeal.
Fiscal report ‘wake-up call’ for govt, says Opposition
The Opposition has asserted that the findings of the Fiscal Responsibility Council’s (FRC) annual budget report should serve as a “wake-up call” for the Davis administration.
Kelly: We need answers on Governor’s Harbour Airport
Philippa Kelly, the FNM candidate for Central and South Eleuthera, said the airport in Governor’s Harbour is “falling apart” under the Davis administration - despite $6m in airport upgrades completed early in 2024.
No damage from storm to businesses, says councillor
A chief councillor confirmed businesses have not suffered damage from the effects of Hurricane Erin while marinas in the central Bahamas remain under a tropical storm watch.
PM: Land granted for new BTVI campus
Prime Minister Philip Davis announced yesterday that the government has granted land for a new Bahamas Technical and Vocational Institute (BTVI) campus as the administration strives to create more opportunities for Bahamians.
TikTok personality ‘Jaido World’ charged with attempted murder
POPULAR TikTok personality Elias Fritz was remanded to prison yesterday after being accused of attempted murder and armed robbery.
Two vie for Central GB nomination
THE race for the Free National Movement’s nomination in Central Grand Bahama has narrowed after strong early interest from several hopefuls, with a party source telling The Tribune that educator Dr Trevor Johnson and former Chief Councillor Frazette Gibson have emerged as the frontrunners.
Knowles insists officers don’t fabricate evidence
POLICE Commissioner Shanta Knowles yesterday insisted that officers would never fabricate evidence after a Coroner’s Court inquest into the death of Evan Fox revealed contradictions between a pathologist’s findings and police claims.
Police may be given non-lethal weapons
Police are considering adding non-lethal weapons to its arsenal because of the increasing number of Coroner’s Court jury ruling against officers in fatal shooting cases, Commissioner Shanta Knowles has revealed.
Child dead and two injured in fiery GB vehicle accident
A child is dead and two men were injured after a fiery crash on the Warren Levarity Highway on Monday.
12 Haitian nationals fined for multiple immigration offences
A DOZEN Haitian nationals were fined in court yesterday for immigration offences, including overstaying and illegal landing.
Hanna-Martin: School repairs on track to be completed before school opening
EDUCATION Minister Glenys Hanna-Martin said school repairs are on track to be completed before the new academic year begins, while also confirming that preparations for a new student identification card system to tighten campus security are underway.
Davis announces plans to build new BTVI campus to address gaps in workforce skills
PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis yesterday announced plans for a new Bahamas Technical and Vocational Institute (BTVI) campus, describing it as part of a national strategy to ensure Bahamians are trained and ready for jobs in rapidly expanding industries.
Education officials gather for annual Public School Administrators Conclave
EDUCATION officials from across The Bahamas convened for the annual Public School Administrators Conclave, focusing on “Transformational Leadership, Building Capacity, Raising Standards, and Achieving Excellence.”
DOUBLE GOLD
Kaiwan Culmer and Anthonique Strachan both secured a gold medal to lead Team Bahamas at the fifth North American, Central American and Caribbean Track and Field Championships over the weekend.
Kendrick Thompson claims the silver in decathlon
AFTER leading for most of the way, Kendrick Thompson couldn’t finish the gruelling 1,500 metres and American Austin West went on to clinch the gold in the men’s decathlon at the 5th North American, Central American and Caribbean Championships over the weekend.
