Officers in Azario Major killing will be tried in judge-alone trial
THREE police officers accused of killing Azario Major will be tried by a judge alone in September, more than three years after a Coroner’s Court jury found that the 31-year-old was unlawfully killed.
Two men face assault charges over viral Moore’s Island slapping video
TWO Abaco men have been charged after a viral video showed a man being held by his shirt and slapped at least 19 times as bystanders watched, laughed and, in one case, tried unsuccessfully to stop the attack.
US Coast Guard ends search for missing American woman
THE United States Coast Guard has ended its search mission in The Bahamas for missing American woman Lynette Hooker, but the investigation remains open after US authorities took custody of the Hookers’ dinghy for forensic testing.
Gov’t targets roadside garages for relocation to Carmichael
THE government is targetting four major roadside garages and scrap metal operations for removal from residential communities, including Strachan’s Auto and a nearby Farrington Road scrap metal facility, Environment Minister Zane Lightbourne said yesterday.
MPs appointed to nine House of Assembly committees
MEMBERS of Parliament were yesterday appointed to nine House of Assembly committees, while the Budget and Management Committee and the Parliamentary Service Commission remain outstanding.
Champion Spirit Country Club showcases compelling photographs of Richard Aujard
AT the Champion Spirit Country Club, visitors to ROUND 11 have been greeted by a compelling collection of images that invite quiet reflection, conversation, and emotional connection.
Powerboat Poker Run expands into international event
THE Bahamas Powerboat Club’s Full Throttle Poker Run expanded into a three-day international event this year, drawing boaters from The Bahamas, the United States and as far away as Norway.
Rahming to donate Senate salary to fund scholarships and grantsa
SENATOR Latrae Rahming said he will donate his entire Senate salary to fund scholarships, business grants and a “new beginning” grant, saying the assistance he received from others helped him complete university and build his career.
Top college athletes clash in NCAA Outdoors today
THE National Collegiate Athletic Association Outdoor Championships will bring the curtain down on a competitive collegiate track and field season with a number of Bahamians in the spotlight.
Puerto Rico rolls over The Bahamas 10-0 in mercy rule victory in five innings
THE Bahamas Champs 14U team saw its bid for a PONY Caribbean and Latin America championship come to an end last night as Puerto Rico rolled to a 10-0 mercy rule victory in five innings at the Andre Rodgers National Baseball Stadium.
Sprinter Camille Rutherford hoping to lead the charge
WHILE there are quite a number of quarter-milers in the pipeline, The Bahamas is also looking forward to the next core of sprinters to regain the country's legacy on the international scene.
BPL apologises after blackout kills festival finale
BAHAMAS Power and Light (BPL) has apologized to Cat Island residents, businesses and visitors after an island-wide power outage disrupted the closing night of the annual Rake & Scrape Festival, an event regarded as one of the island’s most important economic drivers.
BAAP celebrates administrative professionals
The Bahamas Association of Administrative Professionals (BAAP) recently celebrated Administrative Professionals Day by hosting a luncheon to honour the hard-working and committed office professionals who keep businesses running all over the country.
Giving back with purpose Kashannise Hanna continues mission to reach the next generation
FOR years, Kashannise Hanna has dedicated herself to creating opportunities for young people to feel heard, supported, and empowered. That mission continues today through K’s Heart for Kids’ expanding “Taking Back Our Children” movement, which has recently brought the organisation into schools across The Bahamas.
‘Trade deficiency should have been addressed years ago’
THE Government is facing criticism over what the Opposition describes as a delayed response to a trade deficiency that could expose hundreds of millions of dollars in Bahamian exports to new United States tariffs, with concerns mounting over the potential impact on the country’s fishing industry.
Strong Labour Day sales help offset rising costs
A LIQUOR store operator said a strong Labour Day and Bahamas Carnival weekend helped offset rising wholesale alcohol costs while retailers are now being forced to pass distributor price increases on to consumers.
First equipment shipment next week for $379.2m LNG-to-Power project
FOCOL Holdings yesterday unveiled a $379.2m financing package for its LNG-to-Power project, with executives revealing that the first major equipment shipment is due to arrive in The Bahamas next week as construction activity ramps up at Clifton Pier.
‘Sweeping modernisation’ promised by new head of public parks and beaches
THE Bahamas Public Parks and Beaches Authority is preparing a sweeping modernisation and beautification programme that will include park wardens, expanded surveillance systems, online permits and the restoration of at least five public parks every quarter, according to newly-appointed Executive Chairman.
Thompson: Nassau set for summer of power outages
NASSAU could see a summer filled with power outages, according to MP for East Grand Bahama Kwasi Thompson.
