Court of Appeal refuses to allow Nygard application
THE Court of Appeal struck down an appeal application yesterday in the contempt of court case for Canadian fashion mogul Peter Nygard, ultimately instructing his attorneys to return to the Supreme Court to have their motion to delay sentencing and pursue an appeal.
Reckley back in court as prosecutors argue magistrate got it wrong
PROSECUTORS appearing in the Court of Appeal in the case of former Urban Renewal Deputy Director Michelle Reckley and four of her co-accused yesterday argued that a magistrate “erred in law” in his decision to vacate all of the money laundering charges levied against the group.
Jamaican guilty of threatening behaviour
A JAMAICAN teenager has been found guilty of using obscene language, making threats of harm and resisting arrest.
DIANE PHILLIPS: If only road traffic deaths were a little sexier
Car accidents aren’t sexy news. They don’t compete for headline space with juicy scandal or murder for hire.
EDITORIAL: Has the government backtracked on police leave?
IT feels like we are not being told the full story when it comes to police officers being put on leave.
Kudos to the Carnival organisers – and let's all have some fun
I fully endorse and support the privatisation of carnival…Kudos to the people involved, but, oh yes there is a but…don’t get too far and disrespect the Laws.
Chamber chief: Politics retarding GDP growth
POLITICAL “polarisation” has contributed to the stagnation of Bahamian economic growth, the Chamber of Commerce’s chief executive yesterday saying: “Look where it’s gotten us.”
Atkins ‘Coach of the Year’
In his first season on the coaching staff of Western Carolina Track and Field, Derrick Atkins has been recognised at the Catamounts’ inter programme end of year awards.
Bahamians make their presence felt in the London Marathon
FOUR Bahamians, representing the Bahamas Roadmasters, made their presence felt on Sunday as they participated in the 39th edition of the Virgin Money London Marathon.
Body building elections all set for May 11
AS a result of all the turmoil from the unsanctioned Caribbean Grand Prix Pro Qualifier in December, the Bahamas Bodybuilding and Fitness Federation will go back to the membership to decide on the executive team to continue to operate the affairs for the sport in the country.
Centrobasket Under-17 in Puerto Rico
TEAM Bahamas learned its matchups for the upcoming Centrobasket Under-17 Championships, hosted in Puerto Rico.
Pro boxer Williams has fists set on fight
AFTER losing his first professional bout, Rashield Williams is hoping to bounce back on track in his third match on Friday, May 17 at the Miccosukee Indian Gaming Resort in Miami, Florida.
New Providence Modified Pitch Softball League action heats up
THE New Providence Modified Pitch Softball League continued its action over the weekend at the Baillou Hills Sporting Complex.
Darling Jr to join Pro Holmes Sports Academy Basketball in the fall
BLAIZE Darling Jr continues the progression of his prep basketball career and committed to an elite post-graduate programme.
Honouring an indefatigable leader
SHE has been giving her all to Christian ministry for the past 62 years, but Minister Dr Barbara Brennen Williams is showing no signs of slowing down.
The Christ in us
This is a topic that is often misunderstood, but it is important and worthy of deeper discussion and consideration. Christ lives in us to the extent that we allow the Holy Spirit to reside in us, and we live as our Saviour lived. We are all sinners and scripture (the Apostle Paul) makes this point clearly in Romans 3:23 (KJV): “For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God;” Like most things in life, God gives us a choice, and we must be willing to yield to the presence of the Holy Spirit and enable Christ to face and handle our challenges and burdens.
Beware of life in the fast lane
True biblical Christianity at it’s finest is the real deal, and offers what no other worldview offers: an empty tomb. Mohammed is dead! So much for Islam. Siddhartha Gautama is dead! So much for Buddhism. Confucius is dead! So much for the adherents of Confucius. But Jesus is alive!
Remnant Tabernacle of Praise celebrates 20the anniversary
The members of the Remnant Tabernacle of Praise are marking the church’s anniversary under the theme, “Celebrating 20 years of God’s grace.”
Gospel singer aims to show young men a better path
As his mentorship initiative continues to grow, Bahamian gospel singer and motivational speaker Ricardo Clarke last week hosted an event to show young Bahamian men a better path in life.
Governor calls for ‘more aggression’ over loan arrears
The Central Bank is pushing the banking sector to “speed up” resolving its remaining $742m loan arrears so that it can better fuel economic growth, its governor said yesterday.
