Ultimate Champions bring home the title
Bahamas Baseball Federation President Clarence McKenzie said he was quite pleased with the way his Ultimate Champions Academy baseball team played at the USSSA War on I-4 Tournament in Plant City, Florida, over the weekend.
Javonya Valcourt looks ahead to outdoors
AFTER producing what she felt was a productive indoor track and field season at the University of Tennessee, the Volunteers’ junior quarter-miler Javonya Valcourt is eager to see what the outdoor season holds for her.
Georgette Rolle-Harris likes the direction the high school golf nationals is headed in
GEORGETTE Rolle-Harris said she likes the direction the Bahamas Golf Federation’s National High School Golf Tournament, sponsored by Capital Union Bank, is headed in.
PM: Cuban Labour deal to be reviewed
PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis said that a portion of the salaries paid to Cuban medical professionals employed by the Bahamian government is sent to an agency in Cuba, a practice he defended but said would also be reviewed.
Govt is ‘closing’ its deal with Pike Electrical, says Coleby-Davis
ENERGY Minister JoBeth Coleby-Davis says the government is “closing” its deal with Pike Electrical to manage Bahamas Power and Light’s (BPL) transmission and distribution network, clearing the way for the project’s next phase.
PM launches road safety campaign with a ‘Watch the Road’ jingle and mascot
PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis said there were 11,157 road accidents last year, 2,234 of which resulted in injuries.
Woman and man have bail modified on charges of vehicular manslaughter
A WOMAN and a man were granted a bail variation on separate vehicular manslaughter charges yesterday, as their cases were officially transferred to the Supreme Court for trial.
Teen admits to injuring man with machete
A 16-year-old boy admitted to seriously injuring a man with a machete on Wright’s Lane last week.
Three years prison for possession of loaded gun
A MAN was sentenced to three years in prison yesterday after admitting to possessing a loaded gun on Alexandria Boulevard last weekend.
King’s fellowship applications open
Applications for the King’s Commonwealth Fellowship Programme (KCFP) PhD pathway are now open, providing an opportunity for individuals from Small Island Developing States (SIDS) to pursue advanced academic and professional development in critical fields such as climate change, education, engineering, health, and sustainability.
A gift to bring smiles
Students at Black Point All-Age School are enjoying a newly remodelled playground, thanks to a generous donation from local investor.
PETER YOUNG: Commonwealth continues to thrive
Foreign affairs commentators in the UK press seem to be vying with one another to describe the current state of the world in the most extreme terms.
Empowerment clubs visit GG
Students from LW Young Junior High School’s Boys and Girls Empowerment Clubs recently paid a courtesy visit to Governor General Dame Cynthia Pratt at Government House.
Bahamas taking STEP to financial services growth
The Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP) Bahamas branch discussed emerging trends, regulatory developments and financial services innovations during its annual conference last week.
Low-cost carrier to launch Carolinas to Nassau route
A US low-cost airline is making The Bahamas its fourth international destination with the launch of non-stop service between Nassau and Raleigh-Durham on 11 June.
Fishing feedback sought on marine protected areas
The Organisation for Responsible Governance (ORG), in partnership with The Bahamas National Trust (BNT), is seeking input from Family Islands fishermen on the impact of marine protected areas (MPAs).
Bahamian named to key role with global standards body
A senior executive with the Bahamas Bureau of Standards and Quality (BBSQ) has been appointed to a key post with its global watchdog counterpart.
‘Not panicking yet’ over fears of huge shipping cost hike
Bahamian businesses are “not panicking yet” over fears this nation and the wider Caribbean will be “devastated” by potential container shipping cost increases worth thousands of dollars due to US policy changes.
