D-Squad Basketball Celebrates 20 years with CWCO’s Support
WHAT began as a small effort to give young people a constructive outlet has grown into an impactful summer camp with participants benefiting from structured practices, personal development sessions and opportunities to compete.
RAINED OFF: Independence celebrations hit by weather
Tonight's Independence celebrations have been hit by weather - and will be televised-only, with no audience.
EDITORIAL: A challenge to uplift The Bahamas
ANOTHER Independence anniversary is upon us. Tonight, many of us will go out to celebrate, to go to the official ceremonies, both in New Providence and on other islands, and count down the moments to midnight.
EDITORIAL: Who will step up for Haiti?
THE problems facing Haiti continue to spill over to affect the wider region – ourselves included.
Decathlete Kendrick Thompson reflects on his bronze-medal feat
ALTHOUGH he didn’t achieve his ultimate goal, Bahamian Kendrick Thompson said he was still extremely pleased with his men’s decathlon bronze-medal performance at the Decastar Meet over the weekend.
Yankees move ‘Jazz’ back to second base
While he prepares for the Major League’s 2025 All-Star Classic next week, Bahamian Jasrado ‘Jazz’ Chisholm Jr has been moved back to second base for the New York Yankees.
Tonny Simon Jr receives water polo scholarship
NOBLE Preparatory Academy 2025 graduate Tonny Simon Jr is heading to McKendree University in Lebanon, Illinois on an academic and athletic scholarship for water polo.
Denycko Bowles Elite Skills Basketball Camp hosts its annual Parent Interaction Day
IT was all smiles and sweat at the Denycko Bowles Elite Skills Basketball Camp yesterday, as the camp hosted its much-anticipated annual Parent Interaction Day.
Bahamian’s bookings surged 45% on ‘illegal’ foreign charter’s arrest
A Bahamian charter operator, who played a key role in apprehending a foreign rival accused of operating illegally in this nation, yesterday revealed his bookings surged 45 percent after the arrest.
Treasure Cay buyer ‘holding off’ amid October target for permits
The potential buyer of Abaco’s Treasure Cay resort says it is “holding off” from starting any development work as it targets obtaining all necessary permits and approvals by October 2025.
Eliminate ‘silos’ call as 75% of boaters to cut Bahamas visits
The Bahamas must better align tourism and tax policy “silos” to ensure it does not force stopover visitors “to save up for a lifetime” to enjoy this nation’s “lifetime of experiences”, a senior executive is arguing.
Bimini fishing tournament sees no boating fee effect
A large visitor turnout is still expected at the 75th Bimini Native Fishing Tournament scheduled for July’s end despite the ongoing outcry over new and increased fees for boaters.
‘Bankrupt’ attorney banished in $6m mortgage loans mess
A “bankrupt” attorney who failed to “perfect security” for a BISX-listed lender’s 50 mortgage loans, worth a combined $6m, yesterday saw his banishment from the legal profession upheld.
Teenage boys facing drive-by shooting charges
TWO teenage boys were remanded to the adolescent unit of prison yesterday after being accused of a near-fatal drive-by shooting on Homestead Avenue last month.
Candace Fields: Shark conservation is about balance
CANDACE Fields grew up in The Bahamas curious about what swam beneath the surface.
Attorney loses bid to overturn ruling that struck him from Bar
ATTORNEY Raymond A Rolle has lost his bid to overturn a disciplinary ruling that saw him struck from the roll of Bahamian attorneys after being found guilty of serious professional misconduct.
Sebas’ plans questioned as he eyes bid for Fort Charlotte
TRAVIS Robinson, the frontrunner for the FNM’s nomination in Fort Charlotte, says he’s unfazed by talk that prominent businessman Sebas Bastian may enter the race—but openly questioned his motives.
‘Big Beautiful Bill’ adds $250 to US visa cost
BAHAMIANS applying for United States visas face significantly higher fees under sweeping new immigration legislation signed into law by US President Donald Trump on July 4.
