Byfield misses cut, Humblestone disqualified at World Indoors Masters
IT wasn’t the type of fortune the Bahamas’ five-member team expected to achieve on day five of the 2025 World Masters Associations’ World Indoor Championships at the Alachua County Sports Center in Alachua, Florida.
Davis denies he was overlooked after he was not invited to Rubio’s meeting in Jamaica
PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis confirmed that he was not invited to high-level talks with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio during the American official’s recent visit to Jamaica, but rejected the notion that The Trump administration is overlooking The Bahamas.
Shortstop Sebastian Walcott heads to AA
As one of their top minor league prospects, Bahamian shortstop Sebastian Walcott said he was thrilled to go to the Texas Rangers’ Major League spring training camp at the Surprise Stadium in Surprise, Arizona.
What we can learn from China to develop sports in The Bahamas
I RECENTLY returned from the World Athletics Indoor Championships in Nanjing, China, where I had the privilege of serving as team physician for our national track and field team.
Chisholm Jr and Yankees win season opener
JASRADO “Jazz” Chisholm Jr and the New York Yankees opened the 2025 Major League Baseball season by doubling up the Milwaukee Brewers 4-2 last night at Yankee Stadium.
Collinique named Athlete of the Year
GRAND Bahamian quarter-miler Collinique Farrington couldn’t ask for a better way to close out her senior indoor track and field campaign for the Southwest Baptist University Bearcats women’s track and field team.
LIVE UPDATES: Coral Habour Fire
Fire Services is battling a bush fire near the Coral Harbour roundabout that has flooded the area with dense smoke reducing visibility and forced the closure of sections of Carmichael Road.
Pintard demands House debate on BPL reforms
FNM leader Michael Pintard hit out at the BPL tendering process yesterday, saying “we don’t see the competitive bidding”.
Investor fails to recover $7.5m on failed Rose Isl. Ritz-Carlton
A Bahamas-based investor has failed to recover the outstanding $7.5m they were allegedly owed for selling land to the now-abandoned Ritz-Carlton project on Rose Island.
PM: We will comply on tax - but we will fight for fairness
Prime Minister Philip Davis said although the country will “always comply” with international tax regimes, the nation will continue to advocate for fair treatment.
Green scheme may reward or penalise participants
BUSINESSES and households participating in new government-approved green initiatives could qualify for cost-saving incentives — but risk stiff penalties if they fail to meet strict emissions reporting requirements under new regulations tabled in the House of Assembly yesterday.
Tugboat and barge continues to do damage to Abaco reef one year later
ONE year after a tugboat and barge ran aground on a coral reef in the protected Fowl Cays National Park, the vessels remain stranded, with debris continuing to destroy critically endangered coral and frustrate conservationists, divers, and Abaco residents.
Defence Force officer accused of kissing and groping two teen cadets
A 25-YEAR-OLD defence force officer has been accused of indecent conduct with two 17-year-old female cadets at a defence force base last week.
‘What role will Canadian company play in elections?’
FREE National Movement Deputy Leader Shanendon Cartwright urged the government to “come clean” about the possible involvement of a Canadian company in the operations of the Parliamentary Registration Department.
‘No plan to impose new taxes on food’
WITH 71 percent of Bahamian adults overweight, the Davis administration tabled a bill aimed at curbing non-communicable diseases through tougher food regulations and the option to tax unhealthy products — though Health Minister Dr Michael Darville stressed the government has no plans to impose such taxes.
Bank complaints need more than just talk
WHAT has your experience been of opening a bank account?
Assault with a handgun charge
A MAN was granted bail yesterday after being accused of assaulting another man with a handgun outside a wash house on Joe Farrington Road earlier this week.
FRONT PORCH: Infighting and division in political parties
Infighting is a regular occurrence in political parties.
