Bail granted to man accused of hitting motorcyclist in fatal road collision
A MAN accused of causing a fatal motorcycle accident on Gladstone Road in June has been granted bail.
Three months in jail for breach of curfew
A MAN was sentenced to three months in prison yesterday after admitting to breaching his court-ordered curfew for 39 days.
Henfield calls for biometrics to be added to birth certificates
FREE National Movement (FNM) Senator Darren Henfield is calling for biometric birth certificates in The Bahamas to strengthen identity verification and prevent fraud.
‘Silencing dissent: The plp’s dangerous war on free speech’
In a democracy, the right to speak freely, especially when it unsettles those in power, is not a privilege granted. It is the foundation on which the entire system stands.
Consolidated Water supports soccer star Samina Moss
BALANCING the demands of collegiate athletics and a rigorous academic programme is no small feat, but Bahamian student-athlete Samina Moss is rising to the challenge.
NPABL championship series comes down to winner-take-all game 5
THE New Providence Amateur Baseball League (NPABL) championship series will come down to a winner-take-all game five after the Reapers dominated game four on Monday night at the Andre Rodgers National Baseball Stadium, defeating the Rebels 10-0.
Judoka Xavion Johnson,19, still celebrating bronze-medal feat
WHILE he’s still celebrating his first medal for Team Bahamas at the Junior Pan American Games, judoka Xavion Johnson said he was thrilled to see Olympic swimmer Lamar Taylor pick up the country’s second bronze medal in Asuncion, Paraguay.
‘It’s good that volleyball is getting back to the level it once was in The Bahamas’
THE Kendal Isaacs Gymnasium is in its final stages of preparation, as The Bahamas gears up to host the 19th edition of the Caribbean Zonal Volleyball Association (CAZOVA) Senior Championship for the first time in nearly two decades.
Women’s basketball standouts work out with ‘Raw Talent’
VETERAN national basketball team member Jaraun “Kino” Burrows established the Raw Talent Basketball Club a few years ago to help our young male basketball players to get to the next level in college and the professional ranks.
Family homeless after blaze
A family has been left homeless after a blaze off East Street South yesterday.
Pinder: Opposition is ‘out of touch’ with segregated accounts concern
Attorney General Ryan Pinder yesterday dismissed questions raised by the Opposition about the consultation process for Segregated Accounts Companies Bill as a demonstration of how “out of touch” they are with the financial services sector.
‘Why the mystery over $10m loan to Carmichael Village company?’
The Opposition has again pressed for details from the government surrounding a $10m loan to Carmichael Village Project Development Company.
Realtor urges level playing field for Bahamian vacation rentals
A prominent realtor is calling for Bahamian vacation rental owners to receive incentives similar to those under the Hotels Encouragement Act to prevent the market from being dominated by foreigners.
Coca-Cola producer partners with Carnival’s $600m project
Caribbean Bottling Company (CBC), the Bahamian producer of Coca-Cola and Dasani products, partnered with Carnival Cruise Line for the opening of its $600m Celebration Key private cruise port.
Renewable energy plants in construction start this week
A renewable energy provider that raised more than $130m from Bahamian investors yesterday said site clearance for its Abaco and Eleuthera plants will begin this week.
Getting positive outcomes from workplace discipline
Employee discipline in the workplace is important as it gives workers a chance to learn and grow through feedback, especially when they may not have realised they did something wrong. And, equally important, a discipline policy can also protect employers if they ever find themselves in a legal situation with an employee.
Bahamian tour operators defend safety protocols
Bahamian tour and excursion boat operators yesterday argued that the industry’s safety protocols are in line with international standards including when they have to deal with drunken passengers.
GB economic output less than decade ago
Grand Bahama’s Chamber of Commerce president yesterday said Freeport Harbour is anticipating “a very lean” 2025 second with the island still to return to the economic output levels of ten years ago.
Unsafe work and informal economy ‘high on agenda’
The informal economy and unsafe working conditions are “high on the agenda” for the National Tripartite Council, it was disclosed yesterday, as both private sector and unions agreed with some US concerns.
‘Criminality’ accusations spark $113m Bahamian fund’s court winding-up
The Securities Commission yesterday revealed “heightened concerns” sparked by accusations of “criminality” had caused it to seek the court-supervised winding-up of a $113m Bahamian investment fund.
