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.
‘Blue’ Johnson seeks Freetown nomination
ANDREW “Blue” Johnson, 53, is seeking the Free National Movement’s nomination for the Freetown constituency, currently represented by Wayne Munroe of the Progressive Liberal Party.
Taxicab Union leader accused of ‘taking bread from people’s mouth’
BAHAMAS Livery Drivers Union president Tory Austin has accused Bahamas Taxicab Union leader Tyrone Butler of trying to push livery drivers out of the industry, saying he is more focused on “taking bread” from people’s mouths than addressing the sector’s real problems.
Police investigating stabbing at a Freeport nightclub that leaves man hospitalised
POLICE are investigating a nightclub incident in Freeport in which a man was allegedly stabbed during an altercation with officers and later hospitalised.
Three women arrested after fight at Grand Bahama International Airport
TWO sisters were among three women arrested and given police bail after a fight broke out at the Grand Bahama International Airport.
Role of civil society in the National Peace Initiative
When seeking to solve a national challenge, most people would look firstly to the government of the day, then the private sector, and finally to civil society.
