BPL chief operating officer resigns
BAHAMAS Power and Light confirmed yesterday the immediate resignation of its Chief Operating Officer Christina Alston.
‘Bring in mentorship scheme for children at risk’
THE Ministry of Education should consider a law enforcement-based mentorship programme for at risk youth, departing Senior Assistant Commissioner of Police Stephen Dean has recommended.
GAIN AN EDGE: Kristal’s battle to tackle Bahamas’ plastic pollution
Kristal Ambrose is a changemaker. She has participated in research conferences around the world and has been recognized for her fight in ending plastic pollution. Kristal’s advocacy and the work of a Bahamian non-profit she founded have also been featured in international publications showcasing the work of environmental innovators.
Police Advice: Children are watching what we do
Parents, get involved in your children’s lives before it is to late
Man found shot at business
A MAN is in hospital after he was shot in Grand Bahama on Saturday, police said.
The Bahamas matches US in gender equality report
THE Bahamas has been ranked 62 out of 187 nations in a recent World Bank report analysing countries where women are fully equal to men under the law.
Living the dream
On a small road with big dreams, members of the Lewis Street community gathered on Saturday to unveil their Dream Wall of Respect, pictured, a vibrant collection of murals with powerful messages of love and hope and tributes to heroes.
Three accused of overstaying
THREE foreign nationals, two Colombians and one Haitian, were arraigned in the Freeport Magistrate’s Court on Friday for overstaying and illegal landing.
Four face court over marijuana charges
FOUR men were charged with possession of dangerous drugs in the Freeport Magistrate’s Court on Friday.
We need Financial Independence
I entirely agree with your correspondent Brian E Plummer which you published on Monday, March 25, when he points out that developed economies deal more in manufacturing than the developing economies.
Are the PLP anti-jobs?
I must say that I am very surprised at the anti-development, anti-job stance adopted lately by Her Majesty’s Official Opposition. The Progressive Liberal Party was once a party of the people, the party of the working man. This is no longer the case, it would seem. Nowadays, a new-look PLP is everywhere criticising the government for signing deals that create much-needed jobs for struggling communities and give regular Bahamians hope for their future and security for their families.
A drummer's letter of thanks
My sincere and heartfelt thanks goes out to the members of The Nassau Beach Alumni Association for an amazingly, spectacular tribute in my honour on March 1st, 2019, at The Barrabas House, Junkanoo World, Oakes Field.
Title matchups all set in High School Basketball Nationals
Our championship matchup of the Senior Boys’ division in the National High School Basketball Championships are down to our final teams of the tournament.
USVI rout JBLN 11-1 to win Invitational Tournament
THE US Virgin Islands saved their best game for the last, routing the Junior Baseball League of Nassau 11-1 to win the inaugural Freedom Farm 12-and-under International Invitational Tournament.
Roberts leads Sun Devils to second top-25 upset of season
JUSTIN Roberts got one of his biggest collegiate victories on Saturday as he led the Arizona State Sun Devils men’s tennis team to their second top-25 upset of the season with a 4-2 decision over No. 25 Arizona Wildcats in Tucson.
NPBA FINALS: Series tied 1-1
THE Commonwealth Bank Giants’ bid at a perfect season was ruined on Friday night after their Your Essential Giants’ division II team also suffered a defeat in the New Providence Basketball Association’s best-of-seven championship series.
Nassau native claims victory in Dog Days Half Marathon
FREEPORT, Bahamas – Over 500 competitors enjoyed perfect weather conditions, beautiful scenery and a world-class route at the annual Grand Bahama Dog Days Half Marathon.
Top athletes use Florida Relays to prepare for IAAF Worlds
THE 2019 Pepsi Florida Relays provided an opportunity for some of the country’s top athletes to display their skills as they prepare for the IAAF World Relays and the World Championships.
CARIFTA Swimming team gets gift of swim caps from Nick Dean of IBS
AS they get closer to their departure to Bridgetown, Barbados, to defend their title at the CARIFTA Swimming Championships, the Bahamas national swim team got a gift from Nick Dean of Integrated Building Services.
Govt ‘within’ $25m budget for Lucayan
A Cabinet minister yesterday predicted the government “will be within” the $25m budget allocated for the Grand Lucayan, adding that he could “see no impediment to a speedy closing”.
