Summer of Thunder tourney gets off to exciting start
THE Bahamas Basketball Federation’s Summer of Thunder got off to an exciting start last weekend with a thrilling finish in the series opener and the first win by a local team in the series. The series began as the Temple Owls escaped with a 98-96 wi
Acclaimed US motivational speaker returns to The Bahamas
Lisa Nichols, a renowned American motivational speaker who aims to brings the sizzle to the serious message for women to recognise their financial power, will return to the Bahamas in October for the second “Live life Free” experience.One of the orga
School security officers trained to provide first aid in case of emergencies
To ensure the safety and well-being of students ahead of the new school year, the Ministry of Education’s Security Division for the the first held special CPR/First Aid classes for officers stationed at schools throughout the country.The classes were
Supreme Court Rules revamp by April 2020
The Chief Justice is aiming to revamp the Supreme Court Rules, some of which are 40 years old, by April 2020 in a bid to develop “an entirely new and modern foundation” for handling civil and commercial cases.
Don’t be capital markets ‘follower’, Bahamas is urged
The Bahamas must focus on “leading capital market developments in the Caribbean” and stop being a follower, an investment bank chief is urging.
Inner city youth to get ‘a hand’ in job placements
A BAHAMIAN non-profit is aiming to prepare inner city youth for the workforce through leveraging its connections in an effort to help individuals get their “foot in the door”.
Some cruise projects ‘closer than others’
A Cabinet minister says negotiations over multiple cruise industry investments in The Bahamas remain on track although some “are closer than others” to coming to fruition.
Over-the-hill group hosts business pitch night
A local non-profit is aiming to promote entrepreneurship within the inner city and likely see its over-the-hill incubator initiative replicated in similar communities.
Three in hospital after shooting and stabbing incident on Grand Bahama
Three men are in hospital after a shooting and stabbing incident on Grand Bahama early on Monday.
Two dead in shootings hours apart
Police are investigating after a man was shot dead off East Street – hours after another homicide in New Providence.
Man shot dead in Ridgeland Park
Police are investigating after a man was shot dead in the Ridgeland Park area early on Sunday.
Friend says woman found hanging in Atlantis room was not suicidal
A CLOSE friend of the 25-year-old South African woman found hanging from a cellphone lanyard in an Atlantis hotel room last year insisted on Friday that her friend was not suicidal.
44 enrolled in Agriculture and Marine Resources' first diving programme
AGRICULTURE and Marine Resources Minister Michael Pintard said 44 Bahamians are enrolled in the department’s first diving training programme.
'Minimal impact' on Post Office operations after mail and staff showered with water
TRANSPORT Minister Renward Wells said yesterday that operations at the Post Office continued with minimal impact after a broken valve caused mail and employees to be showered with water.
Residents urged to be vigilant amid increasing armed robberies
IN the wake of an increasing number of armed robberies in the capital, Chief Superintendent Solomon Cash of the Central Detective Unit urged residents to be vigilant and to take all necessary precautions to remain safe.
Rev CB Moss honoured at Government House
A LEADING pastor has been honoured in a ceremony at Government House.
American man, 12 Haitians arrested in Northern Abaco operation
AN American man found in possession of suspected marijuana was arrested with 12 Haitians during a joint operation in Northern Abaco on Thursday.
A COMIC'S VIEW: Football widows beware
Yesterday, I was standing on line at BPL trying to pay my power bill before another ‘load shedding’ exercise takes place.
