Heroes v Villains event aims to bring boxing back
FORMER top notch amateur boxers Valentine Knowles and Keishno Major are collaborating their efforts as coaches in the newly formed Aftershock Boxing Club to help bring the sport back on the local scene.
Crowdfunder hits ‘tourist tech’ path
One of the first entities to seek capital in The Bahamas via crowdfunding says it has created “tourist-tech” via technology that co-ordinates the visitor experience in-country.
It’s all systems go for Babe Ruth tournament
WITH the assurance from Prime Minister Philip “Brave” Davis that the new national baseball stadium will be completed in time, Babe Ruth Caribbean Region Commissioner Greg Burrows Sr confirmed that all systems are go for The Bahamas hosting the inaugural Babe Ruth Region Caribbean Championship and International Baseball Tournament.
Yacht show to more than double in size
The Bahamas Charter Yacht Show will more than double in size for the upcoming 2022 event compared to its launch three years ago, the Association of Bahamas Marinas (ABM) president says.
AG urges IT audits in Pandora Papers wake
The Attorney General has urged all Bahamian financial services firms to assess IT security following the Pandora Papers’ disclosures since such leaks can “deal a devastating blow” to the sector.
Columbus statue
The incident with the Columbus statue certainly sparked perhaps a record number of comments, of both genuine and questionable value.
What are you going to do, PM?
It’s recorded both medically and socially that marijuana is a hallucinogenic, psychosis, and addictive substance. One need only go on the internet visit Webmd.com.type in marijuana and its effect.
Govt and Crown Land
The past PM Minnis proposed that special subdivision on Crown Land top of Prospect Ridge...they actually invited interested persons... note definite discriminatory conditions as to who qualifies.
Vaccine-only not working
There is an article on the front page in one of the daily newspapers this week that reads, “Former minister says change our policy or accept frequent deaths”. Where later in the article he states that “I see a dramatic disconnect between what is happening in the clinical arena and what the public’s perception seems to be.”
Nine people have police records expunged for minor offences
THE police records of nine people in Grand Bahama have been expunged for minor offences and Emergency Order violations.
Jonquel unanimous pick for all-WNBA team
JONQUEL Jones received her final award of an accolade filled 2021 WNBA season.
Bowleg: We can do a lot more with sport facilities
NEWLY appointed Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture Mario Bowleg got a firsthand view of some of the sporting facilities that come under his jurisdiction over the weekend and from what he’s seen, there’s a lot more that could be done to enhance them.
Mingoes are back in action
IN their first match in almost two years, the University of the Bahamas Mingoes men’s soccer lost to Johnson University 3-0 to open its 2021/2022 soccer season.
Strachan shines in breakout game for the Golden Rams
PRINCE Strachan had a breakout game of the season on senior night for his John Carroll High School Golden Rams.
Two injured in separate shootings
TWO people, including a woman, were shot in separate incidents in New Providence on Saturday.
Grand Bahama's first neurosurgery performed at Rand Memorial Hospital
Grand Bahama's first-ever neurosurgery was performed at Rand Memorial Hospital on Saturday.
STATESIDE: 10 years without a US Ambassador
AS you may have noticed, ten months into the Biden administration, we still don’t have a sitting American Ambassador here in Nassau. As a matter of fact, for those not keeping score on such matters, within five weeks, it will have been fully ten years since a Senate-confirmed U.S. envoy has overseen the work of the large American Embassy still located on Queen Street downtown until the new U.S. embassy headquarters building is ready for occupancy. Do you remember who was the last American ambassador to The Bahamas?
Man admits taking $872 found at Churchill Building
A MAN charged with stealing by discovery has been sentenced to probation after admitting to taking $872 he found at the Churchill Building, which is being demolished, according to press liaison officer Assistant Superintendent of Police Audley Peters.
Grand Bahama to host a number of events for National Older Persons Month
FREEPORT – The Department of Social Services is observing National Older Persons Month with a number of activities and events that focus on senior citizens here in Grand Bahama.
