US judge dismisses activist's motion to be seen as a victim
A US federal judge has rejected a Bahamian environmentalist’s motion to be identified as a victim in proceedings against Carnival Corporation.
Bahamas retains its Tier 1 ranking over human trafficking
THE Bahamas has maintained its Tier 1 ranking in the latest human trafficking report by the US State Department but concerns persist over a reported decline in law enforcement and credible allegations of corruption.
17-year-old charged with shopbreaking
A 17-year-old was charged in the Freeport Magistrate’s court this week with shopbreaking.
We only own small part of community garden, explains WSC
THE Water and Sewerage Corporation has clarified that it only owns a portion of the land in dispute in Pinewood Gardens which residents are using as a community garden. Last week, Pinewood MP Rueben Rahming claimed that constituents were squatting o
Police force shows the way in blood donation challenge
THE Royal Bahamas Police Force was the group category winner of the first Blood Donors Society of Grand Bahama’s Drip Drip Challenge in Freeport to raise awareness of the importance of voluntary blood donation. Lededra Marche, president of the Blood
Orlando Magic star to highlight Stingers Elite Basketball Camp
THE fourth annual Stingers Elite Basketball Camp will be highlighted by an appearance from Orlando Magic star Jonathan Isaac. Isaac is expected to make an appearance at the camp today at the St George’s Gymnasium in Freeport, Grand Bahama. Camp Dir
Davis Cup: Bahamas bounce back with win over USVI
TEAM Bahamas rebounded from their loss to host Costa Rica on Wednesday by taking it out on the US Virgin Islands yesterday in the American Zone III Davis Cup Tie.Philip Major Jr won his opening singles 6-0, 6-2 over Russell Armstrong, while Baker New
Carl Hield looking forward to making impact this year
FRESH off his victory at the Sugar Bert Boxing Tournament at the Charlotte Harbor Convention Center, Carl Hield is looking forward to making an impact over the remainder of the year. Back home after winning the only gold medal for the Bahamas in Pun
Modified Pitch Softball action
THE New Providence Wholesalers Modified Pitch Softball League continued its regular season action over the weekend at the Baillou Hills Sporting Complex. BTC Outsiders 25 St Barnabas Knights 0 The Outsiders batted around the clock to score 10 run
DIANE PHILLIPS: Will a tiny piece of DNA revive a lost royal breed?
We take so much for granted. Rightly or wrongly, we believe we are invincible and our coping ability will fix anything. Throw a problem at us and we will find a cure. Tell us a species is nearly extinct and we’ll pull off an 11th hour rescue. We’ll rush through legislation. We’ll scour funding. We’ll create a habitat to ensure survival and change destiny.
UB Sports Summer Camp in 13th consecutive year
FOR the 13th consecutive year, Sean Bastian and his staff at the University of the Bahamas will be providing an alternative to the regular summer camps in the country.The objective of the UB Sports Summer Camp is to teach the fundamentals in basketba
Travis Munnings works out with the Hornets
TRAVIS Munnings had an active pre-draft process and hopes that he made enough of an impact for one of several teams he worked out for over the course of the last month. Following his most high profile workout with the Charlotte Hornets earlier this
Kristian Robinson on 4-game multi-hit streak in Single-A
KRISTIAN Robinson has had an almost seamless transition to the Single A level thus far.
So has this party got a government permit?
The social media page advertises the event as “bare naked – The ultimate summer pool party.
Going for the lowest bid makes sense to me
Re Hot Mix & Brent Symonette
Don't pretend we are not a wealthy country
I have followed the letters of Abraham Moss for some time, and find them to be well-informed and to demonstrate a good grasp of some of the most exasperating issues facing our country – often the same ones that provoke me to write.
Sands ‘open to’ higher breadbasket margins
A Cabinet minister yesterday hinted the Government may permit higher margins than allowed by traditional price controls on its new “breadbasket” foods line-up due to the rise in perishables.
PM’s ‘grander vision’ overtakes Junkanoo Beach outsourcing
A Cabinet minister yesterday confirmed his plans to outsource Junkanoo Beach’s management to the private sector have been overtaken by the Prime Minister’s “grander vision” for the area.
'Gone cold': Fate of Development Plan concerns
Chamber of Commerce executives yesterday voiced concerns that the National Development Plan (NDP) has "gone cold" and left The Bahamas without a road map to higher growth.
Award ceremony to honour unsung heroes
Eleven Christian leaders will be honoured this Saturday when the second annual Geraldine Victoria Award of Appreciation celebration will be held at the Church of God on Bernard Road.The theme for this year’s event, hosted once again by DOVS Enterpris
