Charlton sisters compete for the first time at home
SISTERS Devynne and Anthaya Charlton competed together for the first time on Bahamian soil at the BAAA Senior National Track and Field Championships held August 1-2 at the original Thomas A. Robinson Stadium.
Vanessa Desinord represents Bahamas at CONCACAF grassroots charter working group meeting in Miami
VANESSA Desinord, the Bahamas Football Association’s women’s cootball Coordinator, represented The Bahamas at the CONCACAF Grassroots Charter Working Group Meeting July 22-25, 2025, in Miami.
IVOINE INGRAHAM: The face of humility and selfless service
The country’s progress is a collective effort, and we must recognise and thank those who have made genuine contributions. Their efforts are not in vain, and they deserve a heartfelt thank you from the government. This recognition is more than just a formality; it validates their valiant efforts and sacrifices and encourages them to continue going the extra mile, reinforcing the importance of their role in our nation’s development. When people are appreciated, others are encouraged to lend a helping hand. Your role is significant, and your contributions are invaluable.
Triple jumper Kaiwan Culmer qualifies for world championships
BAHAMIAN triple jumper Kaiwan Culmer secured his place at the 2025 World Athletics Championships in emphatic fashion on Friday evening at the original Thomas A Robinson Stadium, jumping a personal best of 17.29 metres on his very first attempt during the Men’s Triple Jump finals at the BAAA Open Senior Track and Field Championships.
Bahamas open Davis Cup tie with 2-1 victory over Cuba
THE Bahamas opened their 2025 Davis Cup tie with a 2-1 victory over Cuba in their Americas Group VI matchup at the National Racquet Sports Centre in Trinidad and Tobago.
Team Bahamas makes a splash at FINA World Aquatics Championships
OLYMPIAN Lamar Taylor and Victoria Russell wrapped up competition for Team Bahamas at the FINA LCM World Aquatics Championships in Singapore over the weekend.
Top athletes clash on our home soil
Bahamas Association of Athletic Associations (BAAA) hosted its 2025 Senior National Track and Field Championships over the weekend at the original Thomas A. Robinson Stadium, bringing together the nation’s top track and field talents on home soil.
Two new faces are on the collegiate tennis landscape
TWO more tennis athletes have announced their signing to play for a collegiate tennis team in the United States in the fall.
‘Serious discomfort’: Superwash expansion hit by $1m VAT reform
Superwash’s principal says plans to create 25 jobs by building a new laundromat location have been given “serious discomfort” by legal reforms restricting his ability to reclaim VAT on construction expenses.
Abaco duo are ‘disheartened’ by lack of expansion support
An Abaco father-and-son duo say they are “disheartened” that the Government has shown little to no interest in supporting their proposed $500,000 investment to expand egg production nine-fold.
Hotels urged: ‘Get into 21st century’ on sales distribution’
Family Island hotels enjoyed a 9 percent increase in room revenue for the 2025 first half as the industry was urged to “get into the 21st century” on bookings and sales distribution.
Fisheries chief sounds alarm over revived poaching activity
National Health Insurance (NHI) funding must be “expanded” to match the scheme’s benefits growth, the Medical Association of The Bahamas (MAB) president says, describing this as “open for discussion”.
Long-term boating fee impact ‘yet to be seen’
An Abaco resort and marina owner says said the long-term impact from the new and increased boating industry fees “remains to be seen”.
BTC in ‘targeted action’ over customer feedback
The Bahamas Telecommunications Company’s (BTC) top executive says the carrier has “responded with targeted action” to customer concerns and what their biggest needs are.
Gov’t ‘can’t just tax’ for NHI’s financing
The Government “can’t just tax” to finance National Health Insurance (NHI), a businessman is arguing, but must instead consult the private sector and tackle the wellness crisis via more creative means.
Bahamian officials heading to China over SME management
The Chinese ambassador has met with government officials set to travel to China for a seminar designed to boost growth among Bahamian small and medium-sized businesses.
Seven months jail for cultivating marijuana
A MAN was sentenced to seven months in prison on Friday for possessing and cultivating marijuana at his residence on Lady Slipper Drive.
GB police investigate alleged sex assault
Police in Grand Bahama are investigating an alleged sexual assault that occurred on the island over the weekend.
Man accused of stealing car at gunpoint
A MAN was remanded to prison on Thursday, accused of stealing a car at gunpoint in Mount Royal Avenue and physically attacking him in April.
Historian criticises lack of women in politics in The Bahamas
A HISTORIAN has criticised the lack of women in politics in The Bahamas and is calling for greater efforts to encourage more into leadership roles.
