First kidney transplant in Bahamas coming this week
THE Bahamas is set to launch its first-ever kidney transplant programme this week, while simultaneously advancing two hospital projects and finalising the acquisition of a fully equipped private hospital on East Bay Street.
Govt to dump deal with Cuba
THE Bahamian government will sever ties with Cuba’s medical recruitment agencies and move to hire Cuban healthcare professionals directly, potentially cancelling existing contracts after months of evasion, pressure from the United States, and leaked allegations of exploitation.
Boy dies after house fire, three other children severely burned
A five-year-old boy yesterday succumbed to injuries sustained in a house fire that left three other young children severely burned.
Two men accused of stealing $32k from man
TWO men accused of stealing $32,000 from a man on West Bay Street were denied bail yesterday.
FACING REALITY: Nagging - a form of emotional abuse
The Bible, a significant source of wisdom for many, guides us in understanding the impact of contentious behaviour.
Bahamas Rugby Union to host JA
The Bahamas Rugby Union is preparing to host the Jamaican national team in a friendly but competitive match 4pm Saturday at the Winton Rugby Pitch.
MSC ‘accelerating’ Bimini sea arrivals
Chuck Weech, operations manager at MSC’s Ocean Cay said he believe the island has played a “huge role” in accelerating the sea arrivals to Bimini.
Fraser sworn in as Permanent Justice of Court of Appeal
SENIOR Justice Deborah Fraser was officially sworn in yesterday as a permanent Justice of the Court of Appeal during a ceremony at Government House.
Scotiabank employees capture multiple awards at Fun Run/Walk
SCOTIABANK employees walked away with multiple honours at this year’s Bahamas Bankers Association Fun Run/Walk, with the financial institution securing nine individual awards and the trophy for the largest group participation.
BACSWN and Dept of Meteorology begin enhancing country’s radar network
THE Bahamas Aviation, Climate and Severe Weather Network (BACSWN), in collaboration with the Department of Meteorology, has begun calibrating, maintaining, and upgrading the country’s existing radar network to enhance public weather forecasting ahead of the 2025 hurricane season.
Prosecutor: Video shows murder accused spot the victim at bar before the killing
A prosecutor claimed yesterday that a man accused of a fatal 2021 shooting on Carmichael Road spotted the victim in a bar just hours before the killing, as she made her closing submissions in the Supreme Court.
Summer internship gives students chance to think green
University of the Bahamas (UB) students are gaining hands-on experience in marine conservation and coral research this summer through an internship with the MSC Foundation’s Super Coral Reef Programme.
Privy Council dismisses appeal ruling land legally acquired by adverse possession
THE Privy Council has dismissed an appeal by Raymond Meadows in a property dispute involving a strip of land in Freeport, Grand Bahama, ruling that his neighbours, Keith Rolle and Dorothea Rolle, legally acquired the land through adverse possession.
Bahamas National Unmanned Systems Academy graduates first training cycle in drone operations
THE Bahamas National Unmanned Systems (BAHNUS) Academy held a graduation ceremony on Friday at the Royal Bahamas Defence Force’s Coral Harbour Base, marking the completion of its first training cycle in drone operations.
American tourist fined $5,000 for groping woman and exposing himself during cruise
AN American tourist was fined over $5,000 yesterday after admitting to groping a woman and exposing himself during a cruise last weekend.
Teen girl accused of using a car to assault a man and hitting him with piece of wood
A 17-year-old girl was granted bail yesterday after she was accused of using a car to assault someone on Karl Road last week.
PETER YOUNG: Need to de-escalate conflict between Israel and Iran
With the crisis in the Middle East moving so fast following Israel’s first long-anticipated strike on Iran last week, it is hard to comment meaningfully at this early stage.
Olympic rower Rob Gibson: ‘I think we’ve grown the sport in Bahamas’
THERE’S a saying that “all good things must come to an end” and for Canadian Olympic rower Rob Gibson the past four years experience here in The Bahamas will be an unforgettable one.
Basketball smiles’ 3-day camp begins
DOZENS of young athletes gathered yesterday at the Kendal Isaacs Gymnasium for the annual Basketball Smiles camp, where players sharpened their skills, learned from experienced coaches, and built lasting friendships both on and off the court.
Fresh Start Graduates excel
THIRTY young Bahamians recently celebrated their graduation from the Fresh Start Program after completing 16 weeks of training and development.
