“Time to compete”: Archer rallies Team Bahamas ahead of Carifta opener
Bahamas Association of Athletic Associations' president Drumeco Archer sent out a stern message today to the 78-member team representing The Bahamas at the 2025 CARIFTA Games in Trinidad & Tobago.
CARIFTA 2025: Team Bahamas athletes settle in ahead of action
Team Bahamas' full contingent of swimmers and track and field athletes have arrived in Trinidad & Tobago and are settling in at their respective Games Villages in preparation for the 2025 CARIFTA Games.
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Thursday, April 17, 2025
STATESIDE: As Trump fights Harvard we divert attention to basketball
Every day brings new shocks.
‘Stagnant’ Exuma project gains new management
The principals behind a group taking over February Point’s management yesterday said their ambition is to make it “the crown jewel of Exuma that it deserves to be”.
Ex-minister: Gov’t ‘flouted law’ over SpaceX’s EIA
An ex-Cabinet minister yesterday accused the Government of “flouting the law” over the SpaceX rocket booster landings in its haste “to bend over backwards to please” the latter’s billionaire owner, Elon Musk.
Planning battle erupts over Village Road office complex
A furious planning battle has erupted over a Bahamian doctor’s development of a small office complex on Village Road amid residents’ fears it will pave the way for further “heinous” commercial intrusion.
Tourism faces ‘very foggy crystal ball’
The Bahamian tourism industry faces “a very foggy crystal ball” in predicting its near-term performance with global economic turmoil causing many “grave concern”, a senior hotelier warned yesterday.
Consumer watchdog solves one in four Q1 complaints
The Bahamas’ consumer watchdog yesterday said it has resolved more than one of every four complaints received during the 2025 first quarter while recovering $44,000 in compensation for the public.
Police still have no ID on body found in burnt car
MONTHS after police discovered burned remains in a car on Grand Bahama, the victim has yet to be identified.
Cooper warns illegal jet ski operators, don’t ‘bite the hand that feeds you’
DEPUTY Prime Minister Chester Cooper yesterday warned rogue jet ski operators that engaging in illicit activities threatens public safety and undermines the country’s tourism industry.
‘Conflict of interest for Glover-Rolle to head Public Service and Labour’
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Police-involved killing of GB man ruled justifiable
A JURY returned a verdict of justifiable homicide yesterday in the 2021 police-involved shooting of Drexton Dominique Belony in Hunters, Grand Bahama.
Employees want postmaster gone
POSTAL employees at the main Post Office in New Providence staged a protest yesterday, accusing acting Postmaster General Shervonne Johnson of disrespectful behaviour, demoralisation, and micromanagement.
FRONT PORCH: Easter Reflection - From here... to eternity
Earlier this year, on Sunday, the second of March, Pope Francis remained in the Gemelli Hospital in Rome, hospitalised with pneumonia in both lungs.
Taxi driver wins court decision on unfair suspension from wharf
A TAXI driver who alleged he was unfairly barred from Prince George Wharf has been awarded $500 in nominal damages after Chief Justice Ian Winder ruled his suspension breached natural justice principles.
An Easter message from BCC president
Once again we are privileged to commemorate the greatest sacrifice ever made.
DEIDRE BASTIAN: How to stay ahead of your competition
In a world where competition is so intense, it is sometimes difficult to differentiate and build your own identity.
Swim team off to T&T
The Bahamas’ 36-member swim team left town yesterday for Trinidad & Tobago on their quest for their seventh straight title over the Easter holiday weekend.
