BAHAMAS FOUR FINALISTS AT WORLD UNDER-20
AS the World Athletics’ 2026 World Under-20 Championships came to a close in Eugene, Oregon, over the weekend, The Bahamas produced four finalists, two of them coming with a men's national junior record-breaking feat.
Bahamas Softball Federation begins selection process for junior national programme
THE Bahamas Softball Federation began the selection process for its junior national programme on Saturday with under-18 tryouts aimed at identifying the players who will represent the country at the WBSC Pan American U18 Women’s Championship in El Salvador.
Pintard demands employee’s reinstatement in political victimisation row
FNM Leader Michael Pintard demanded the reinstatement of a young professional whose abrupt departure from the Bahamas Public Parks and Beaches Authority has triggered allegations of political victimisation, as party supporters protested outside the authority on Friday.
Woman remanded over Lincoln Blvd stabbing
A 37-year-old woman accused of nearly fatally stabbing a 38-year-old man at his Lincoln Boulevard residence last week was remanded to prison on Friday.
Man gets probation after Potter’s Cay knife attack
A MAN was placed on probation after assaulting another man with a knife at Potter’s Cay Dock last week.
Woman faces charges over $1.6m construction theft
A FEMALE accountant accused of stealing more than $1.6m from two construction companies over nearly two years was granted $400,000 bail on Friday.
Cooper pushes to fill teacher vacancies before schools open
EDUCATION Minister Chester Cooper could not say whether all teacher vacancies would be filled before schools reopen, but said the Ministry of Education issues placement letters daily in a race to staff classrooms for the new academic year.
Four arrested, $21,000 in drugs seized in busts across three islands
FOUR people were arrested and more than $21,000 worth of suspected marijuana products seized in three drug operations in New Providence, Grand Bahama and Bimini on Thursday and Friday.
Teen girl and woman hospitalised in suspected suicide attempts
A 13-year-old girl and a 19-year-old woman were taken to hospital in separate suspected suicide attempts in Grand Bahama and New Providence on Friday.
Two young Bahamians take on national SDG ambassador roles
Two young Bahamians are taking on new roles aimed at encouraging their peers to become more engaged in shaping the country’s future, with their platforms focusing on sustainable communities, gender equality and access to quality education.
Empowering the Next Generation of Environmental Leaders
As climate change and environmental conservation become increasingly important topics worldwide, one Bahamian initiative is helping students discover how they can play a role in protecting the country's natural resources.
Chinese ambassador donates $20,000 to Parks Authority
Chinese Ambassador to The Bahamas Yan Jiarong has donated $20,000 to the Bahamas Public Parks and Public Beaches Authority during a visit to the Authority's headquarters on Gladstone Road and Fire Trail Road West.
Family battle erupts over ‘Mayor of Cat Island’ estate assets
A FURIOUS Cat Island legal battle has erupted with the three sons of Captain Allan Russell fighting over the businesses and property assets in their late father’s estate amid claims that his will is not “genuine” or valid.
Robbery voice notes can be played at trial
A SUPREME Court judge has ruled that five viral voice recordings at the heart of the $1.4m Odyssey Aviation robbery case can be played at trial, rejecting lawyer Bjorn Ferguson’s bid to have the prosecution against him stopped.
Family seeks answers after elderly father is shot dead
THE daughter of a 71-year-old construction worker shot outside his Wilson Tract home said her family cannot understand why anyone would kill a man who spent his life working, raising six children and keeping to himself.
Young double amputee back on streets as mystery infection spreads
A YEAR after the public rallied around Ezekiel Miller following his story of an infection that led to the amputation of both his legs and two fingers, the 22-year-old still spends about an hour each day pushing his wheelchair through the streets, hoping someone will spare a few dollars to help him make ends meet.
NHI statistics show a 44% jump in HIV patients seeking care
THE National Health Insurance Authority recorded a 44 percent increase in HIV and AIDS cases among beneficiaries who used its services last year, although officials stressed the figure does not represent newly diagnosed infections.
Residents furious after Sandals limits public ATM
EXUMA residents have been left with sharply reduced access to cash after Sandals Emerald Bay restricted public use of an ATM on its property while Scotiabank’s two other machines on the island have reportedly been out of service for months.
‘Mexican stand-off’ at Old Bahama Bay
THE WARRING Old Bahama Bay parties were last night said to be locked “in a Mexican stand-off” with efforts to repossess the resort described as “in the process” and yet to successfully conclude.
