DIANE PHILLIPS: When did we stop being Little Nassau or Funky Nassau and just become Tacky Nassau?
Humans are amazing creatures.
Clubs & Societies March 14th, 2025
The Anglican Church Men (ACM) of the Diocese of The Bahamas and Turks and Caicos has announced the establishment of the Tomas McIntosh Young Committed Leader Award through a unanimous motion.
ERIC WIBERG: Wrecks in the Exumas
The former mailboat Exuma Pride began her career as His Majesty’s Ship LCG(M)192 before becoming Hjelmeland Fjord in Norway in 1949; she was built in Middlesborough, England in October, 1944.
Fort Fincastle vendors to relocate as repairs at water tower continue
THE government has announced a four-month closure of Fort Fincastle to facilitate repairs to the water tower, forcing straw vendors at the historic site to temporarily relocate to Fort Charlotte.
Fleming Street murder victim was provider for three kids and his mom
EDWARD Thompson Jr, a 27-year-old single father, was the primary caretaker for his mother, who suffers from heart disease, when he was murdered Tuesday night on Fleming Street.
Congrats to Pauline Davis
Golden Girl Pauline Davis is being inducted into an international Hall of Fame for athletes and no one I have ever met in the field of sports deserves it more.
‘Lunch and Learn’ event for International Women’s Day
In celebration of International Women’s Day, Colina Insurance Limited hosted a special Lunch and Learn event for its staff, focused on financial empowerment for women.
30 years to celebrate for Cable Bahamas
CABLE Bahamas is celebrating 30 years of service in The Bahamas.
AG reveals IP regulations set for roll-out next week
The Attorney General yesterday said regulations to accompany and enforce The Bahamas’ intellectual property rights reforms will be issued next week.
Contrast therapy: The best of both worlds for athletic recovery
ATHLETES are constantly looking for ways to recover faster, reduce soreness, and keep their bodies in peak condition.
Prison worker on probation after pleading guilty to drug possession
A PRISON worker was placed on probation yesterday after admitting to having $180 worth of marijuana last week.
17-year-old on pending armed robbery charge accused of stealing a vehicle
A 17-year-old man with a pending armed robbery charge was remanded to Simpson Penn Centre for Boys yesterday after being accused of stealing a car.
Man accused of injuring brother in fight
A MAN was granted bail yesterday after being accused of injuring his brother during a physical altercation on Woodland Road last weekend.
Straw vendors ‘pray and hope’ over US tariff fight
Straw vendors were yesterday said to be bracing for a drop-off in visitor numbers and reduced tourism business due to the uncertainty created by US trade and economic policy.
Companies registry boost via April platform launch
The Attorney General yesterday said the companies registry will launch an integrated platform in April that will allow financial and corporate services providers to manage their businesses more efficiently.
‘Build the economy’ through permanent residency reform
A prominent realtor is urging The Bahamas to reform permanent residency by launching a ‘Start-Up Visa’ programme as a tool that “builds the economy”.
Annual Bahamas inflation rate falls flat in December
The Bahamas’ annual inflation rate was flat in December 2024 to end a run of five consecutive months where it declined year-over-year, official data has disclosed.
More than 500 sign petition opposing $200m Rosewood
More than 500 persons are said to have signed a petition launched by a consultant to a rival resort project urging the Government to protect Exuma’s marine ecosystems from the $200m Rosewood development.
‘Junkanoo Beach Boyz’ beat T&T 5-4
The home crowd at the Malcolm Park Beach Soccer Facility got a real treat last night as the Bahamas men’s national beach soccer team knocked off Trinidad & Tobago 5-4 to advance to the semifinals of the 2025 Concacaf Beach Soccer Championship.
Sharks claim their first GSSSA Track & Field title
THE year of upsets in track and field continued yesterday at the 2025 Government Secondary Schools Sports Association (GSSSA) Track and Field Championships hosted at the original Thomas A Robinson Stadium.
