Taxi cab union to ‘turn up heat’ over its grievances
The Bahamas Taxi Cab Union (BTCU) yesterday said it expects “to turn up the heat in short order” to advocate for itself and as it prepares for industrial action with other Trades Union Congress (TUC) affiliates.
Central Bank eyes ‘fast payments’ in two years
The Central Bank wants all regulated financial institutions to start offering “fast payments” within the next two years, its Governor confirmed yesterday, as it targets greater uptake of digital wallets.
BTC moves to set new customer-focused ‘vibe’
The Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC) says last week’s launch of its ‘Feel the Vibes’ initiative signals the carrier’s renewed focus on the consumer through an improved network and services.
Dad testifies son showed no signs of suicidal thoughts
The father of Evan Fox told a coroner’s court yesterday that his son showed no signs of depression or suicidal thoughts in the days leading up to his death, calling the incident “completely out of character” as the inquest into the 33-year-old’s suspected suicide got underway.
American sexually assaulted by another guest at a hotel
POLICE are investigating an alleged sexual assault involving an American tourist at a hotel in western New Providence.
Man accused of having sex with eight-year-old step-granddaughter
A MAN was remanded to prison yesterday after he was accused of having sex with his eight year old step-granddaughter three times this year.
Teen accused of murdering Terrie Nairn
A 16-year-old boy was remanded to prison yesterday after being accused of murdering 54-year-old Terrie Nairn earlier this month on Whitfield Road.
Man charged with two counts of rape
A MAN was remanded to prison yesterday after being accused of raping a woman he had offered a ride to earlier this month on East Bay Street.
Man accused in murder of Garvin Scavella
A 21-year-old man was remanded to prison yesterday after being accused of murdering 20-year-old Garvin Scavella in Fox Hill earlier this month.
ILCA 4 Youth World Championships highlights
AFTER six exhilarating days of intense racing, the 2025 ILCA 4 Youth World Championships has officially drawn to a close.
Jonquel scores 14 points, grabs eight rebounds in 101-99 loss to Sparks
PROMINENT Bahamian WNBA player Jonquel Jones returned to the New York Liberty lineup on July 22
37th annual Jeff Rodgers Basketball camp opens at the Kendal Isaacs Gym
YESTERDAY marked the exciting opening of the 37th annual Jeff Rodgers Basketball Camp, hosted once again at the Kendal G.L. Isaacs Gymnasium.
‘Superman’ Sands new addition to the Wildcats
After a brief break, Bahamian triple jump superstar Leevan “Superman” Sands will return to the collegiate coaching ranks, teaming up with fellow Bahamian head coach Rolando “Lonnie” Greene as the University of Kentucky Wildcats’ new track and field assistant coach.
LETTERS: Clarifying drug costs in country
I recently read a letter published in your paper in which a concerned citizen called on the government and insurance companies to negotiate better drug prices, citing the high cost of medication in The Bahamas.
Pastors need to pastor, not condemn
IT’S all too common place in the very fabric of our Bahamian life.
‘Bodybuilding is back’
Judah Forbes, Alexander Kemp, Orick Nesbitt, Jackie Cleare and Denica Thompson came back to lead the list of team members for The Bahamas at the 52nd Central American and Caribbean Bodybuilding Championships in St Lucia.
Swimmers making a splash at the FINA Worlds in Singapore
THE first of the three Bahamas Aquatics teams to compete in international competition got started yesterday at the FINA LCM World Championships at the OCBC Aquatic Centre at the Singapore Sports Hub in Singapore.
Sand Wars Flag Football tourney rocks the Beach Soccer Stadium
THE sand was hot and the stakes even hotter this past weekend as the Sand Wars Flag Football Tournament stormed the Beach Soccer Stadium with three days of high-energy competition, featuring 16 elite teams from across the Caribbean.
