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.
Men’s national basketball team pounds host Nicaragua twice in prep for FIBA AmericaCup
IN preparation for the 2025 FIBA AmericaCup, the men’s national basketball team pounded host Nicaragua in a pair of friendly matches over the weekend.
Minister welcomes visiting athletes for 19th CAZOVA Volleyball Championships
THE 19th edition of the CAZOVA Senior Volleyball Championships began this past Saturday at the Kendal GL Isaacs Gymnasium with an official opening ceremony attended by teams, officials and fans from across the Caribbean.
Bahamas ready to compete in Billie Jean King Cup
AFTER staging their first practice in Santa Tecla, El Salvador on Saturday, Sydney Clarke said Team Bahamas is ready to compete in the Billie Jean King (BJK)Cup.
Bahamian swimmers look to make a splash at World Aquatics Junior Swimming Championships
BAHAMAS Aquatics has another national team competing at an international meet.
31st Annual AID Claycourt Championships
THE 31st edition of our beloved tournament is now in the books.
2nd Junior Pan American Games
WITH another historic finish for The Bahamas, Eliza Denning captured the gold in sailing at the 2nd Junior Pan American Games in Asunción, Paraguay.
Can we agree on plastic pollution solution
The “Paris agreement for plastic” was set to be finalised at the end of this week.
Can we see each other as good people?
“The Chief is a thief!”
Early morning crash leaves two GB men dead
THE sudden deaths of two young men in an early-morning crash have left Grand Bahama reeling, with friends remembering one victim, Mateo King, as a joyful, fun-loving person.
Times I couldn’t swallow
Every day, I stand in front of my patients while they sit on an examination chair.
Man attacked by shark while spearfishing in Abaco
A shark attacked a 63-year-old American man on Sunday while he was spearfishing near Big Grand Cay, leaving him with severe injuries.
