37-year-old jailed for two years after he admits carrying cocaine
A 37-year-old man was remanded to prison yesterday after he pleaded guilty to drug related offences.
Ex-banker not told he had breached company policy
PAUL Major, the former First Caribbean International (FCIB) banker fired for his role in collecting and then depositing a cheque into the local account of disgraced FIFA executive Charles Blazer, was not explicitly told by banking executives that he breached company policy at the time of his termination, a Supreme Court Justice heard yesterday.
UB launches new system for radiation inventory
THE University of The Bahamas has announced its plan to partner with a number of ministries to implement a new Regulatory Authority Information System (RAIS) software, which will facilitate the management and inventory of all radiation sources in the country.
Turnquest confirms $39m debt related to BTC pension
WHILE the government boasts of having slashed arrears payments considerably over the last 10 months, one debt owed has yet to be satisfied at all.
Mr Cooper should know better, says Deputy PM
DEPUTY Prime Minister K Peter Turnquest yesterday defended the Minnis administration’s 2019/2020 Budget against the Official Opposition’s critiques.
Casual working ‘wreaking havoc in Grand Bahama’
GRAND Bahama union leaders continue to express strong concern about the widespread casual employment of Bahamian workers by companies throughout the island.
Biometrics key to overcoming immigration fraud – Symonette
FINGERPRINTING has proven to be the Immigration Department’s best defence against fraud, according to Immigration Minister Brent Symonette, who spoke of the stunning accuracy of fake documents being generated.
Wells and Stubbs selected to Academic All-League Team
SASHA Wells and Kayvonn Stubbs received an honour for their work in the classroom following a season of milestones on the track for the Oral Roberts University Eagles.
DIANE PHILLIPS: A lack of pride laid bare for all to see
You can blame it on whatever or whomever you want. You can point fingers at the Airport Authority or the Ministry of Tourism & Aviation or the Ministry of Works but the real problem with what is supposed to be an international airport at Great Harbour Cay is a lack of pride.
EDITORIAL: Why limit our options with red tape?
WE’RE not sure whether we should be wishing Ruth Bowe-Darville congratulations on her new job or happy 65th birthday – but the arrival of both at once has caused a few to raise questions.
Taxi drivers' open letter to Renward Wells, MP
Please allow the Taxi Driver’s Grievance Committee to address the following open letter to the Minister of Transport Renward Wells, MP, it is the people’s time.
We need figures on who does the work
COCO Cay - Ocean Cay - South Eleuthera - Carnival/Freeport these cruise lines destinations might have some economics but we need explanations.
Cameron put May behind high wall
Your columnist article: EU felled UK PM is interesting but for accuracy has to be rebutted.
Shaquillo Fritz enters the NCAA transfer portal
ARKANSAS State junior forward Shaquillo Fritz has entered the NCAA transfer portal and is set to continue his collegiate career with a new programme in the fall.
New Providence Modified Pitch Softball League action heats up
THE New Providence Modified Pitch Softball League continued its regular season action over the weekend with a series of games played at the Baillou Hills Sporting Complex.
CITY BOWLING LEAGUE: Wild-Card Team crowned Champions for first time
THE City Bowling League completed the finals of its playoff round last night with a Wild-Card team making the finals and then being crowned champions for the first time since the concept was introduced in 2013.
Bahamas set to host PUKO/USAKI Karate Championships
THE Bahamas Karate Association (BKA) in collaboration with the USA Karate International (USAKI) and Pan American United Karate Organisation (PUKO) are scheduled to host the PUKO/USAKI 4th Continental Karate Championships in Nassau, Bahamas, June 14-15.
Aspiring tennis stars take advantage of Nassau exhibition and Freeport programmes
ON Saturday, Southwest Tennis Club in conjunction with the other sporting clubs at The Flamingo Gardens Park held an all day Saturday exhibition to showcase the talented youths who are engaged in the community’s year-round programmes.
What really happened at IAAF World Relays?
WHAT really happened with Team Bahamas and the men’s 4 x 400 metre relay team not competing at the IAAF World Relays, held in Yokohama, Japan, from May 11-12?
Tambearly International School founder honoured with Beacon of Light Award
TAMBEARLY International School founder and owner Alice Langford was one of the 20 honourees awarded The Beacon of Light Award as The Bahamas Football Association celebrated its 50th anniversary on May 18.
