RBC customers hit in ATM scam
ROYAL Bank of Canada (RBC) yesterday confirmed some of its Bahamian Visa debit and Visa credit card holders had fallen victim to “skimming”, with some irate customers reporting “thousands of dollars” having been wiped off their accounts.
Bahamians help Diamondbacks reach playoffs
With a pair of Bahamian players on its roster, the AZL Diamondbacks clinched its first-ever playoff berth in the Arizona Rookie League.Kristian Robinson and Dominique Collie helped the Diamondbacks to secure the playoff spot when they swept Sunday’s
Runners come out in support of Jonique Webb
On Saturday, persons from all walks of life showed up to lend their support to former Jordan Prince Williams High School multiple athlete Jonique Webb in her battle against lupus.A ‘Fighting Lupus, Finding Hope - Jonique’s Beast Mode’ run/walk race w
Tributes to softball executive Greg Christie
LONG time Grand Bahamian softball executive Greg Christie, a class of 2003 World Softball Hall of Fame inductee, died on Monday morning at the Princess Margaret Hospital as a result of heart complications. The former media consultant, 70, was a forme
Medical student seeks funding for opportunity of a lifetime
A BAHAMIAN student needs the public’s help in seizing the opportunity of a lifetime as he pursues a double Master’s degree in Public Health.Charles Hamilton has started a Go Fund Me campaign to rally financial support from family, friends and anyone
Thirst trap
Health coach Ethan Quant, of Elite Wellness Solutions, has succeeded in his weight loss journey and now wants to share his methods with the Bahamas in an effort to foster a culture of wellness and conquer the obesity epidemic.
Jones shines for Suns in playoff push
Jonquel Jones recorded her first double-double of the season as the Connecticut Sun continue to wind down the regular season and continue their playoff push.Jones finished with 17 points and 15 rebounds in the Sun’s 82-75 win over the Chicago Sky Aug
The queen of two runways
For the past year, Onesha Adderley has juggled being the queen of two runways. She is the reigning Miss Plus Beauty Bahamas International and is also currently pursuing a career as a pilot.Her reign as Miss Plus Beauty since being crowned last Novemb
Fighting lupus, finding hope
FAMILY, friends, loved ones and other supporters all gathered last Saturday at the Goodman’s Bay Beach for a fun run/walk for Jonique Webb who is battling lupus.Jonique said her fight against lupus has led her to not only find hope, but to also dust
'Step It Up' to get out of your rut
The New Image Ladies are calling on all Bahamian women who feel stuck in their lives to “Step it Up” at a workshop designed for those aged 20 to 30.“Feeling stuck, tired? Want to do more?” The New Image Ladies workshop aims to provide a passionate
UB Mingoes face Presbyterian College tonight
The University of Bahamas Mingoes Men’s Basketball team will face Presbyterian College tonight in the team’s second game of The Summer of Thunder Series.The Migoes play Presbyterian College 6pm Tuesday at The Kendal Issacs Gym after losing to Marshal
Chisholm continues hot streak in Single A-Advance baseball
Jazz Chisholm continues to garner international media attention for a hot streak at the plate since his progression to Single A-Advanced baseball.The Diamondbacks No. 2 prospect was recognised by several outlets for a standout performance Sunday nigh
Rotaract mobilises community in HIV/AIDS fight
On Saturday July 28, the Rotaract Club of East Nassau set out to make a difference within the community by hosting an HIV/AIDS mural painting open to both members and non-members. This community service initiative served as a reminder to persons of a
Queen's College Student is 2018 All-Bahamas Merit Scholar
AARON Edgecombe has earned the coveted 2018 All-Bahamas Merit Scholarship Award.The prestigious award was bestowed on the Queen’s College graduate by Governor General Dame Marguerite Pindling and Minister of Education Jeffrey Lloyd on August 9, durin
Police hunt for robbers after cash grab at mall
POLICE are searching for the thieves who robbed a store employee of an undetermined amount of cash in the parking lot of the Marathon Mall. Shortly after 9am yesterday, a male employee of a clothing store was in the mall’s southwestern parking lot wh
Ailing teen's dream of swimming with Eleuthera pigs comes true
SEVENTEEN-year-old Grayson Richardson is battling a rare type of brain cancer called anaplastic astrocytoma.About 1,200 children under 19 are diagnosed with glioma (brain tumour) per year in the United States with a fraction of those being astrocytom
Stop killing society in Mayaguana
August 7th saw the return of the National Employment & Empowerment Programme (52-Week Skills Empowerment Programme) to the southern islands and with it, a huge upset throughout the island of Mayaguana.
Importer jailed over gun found in his car
A 31-year-old man was convicted and sentenced to two and half years in prison yesterday after he was found guilty of two firearm-related charges stemming from the discovery and seizure of a pistol and ammunition in May.Kevin Wright, the operator of a
FACE TO FACE: Life’s lesson - give it everything you’ve got and don’t be afraid
THE Rev Dr James S Sweeting is one of those men who has lived several lives and is still around and ready to do more. Many people touch just one or two professions in their lifetime. Often, it is advised to stick with one career. But Rev Sweeting proves it is possible to be successful in several careers and as a business owner – all in the same lifetime. The key to it, he says, is to give each goal you set everything you’ve got and to know when its time to move on to another level.
Drug case delayed by accused's illness
WITNESS testimony in the $280,000 Dwight Major drug case was yesterday adjourned to September 4 after Major’s attorney submitted a sick certificate to the court on his behalf.Major, 50, who is on trial for conspiracy to possess dangerous drugs with i
