Celebrating girl guides
The Bahamas Girl Guides Association Exuma District attended the Worship Service at Ebenezer Union Baptist Church in Farmer’s Hill to begin their “Guide Week” under the theme, “Our Story”.
International Men’s Day Bahamas to host service for new officers
THE International Men’s Day (IMD) Bahamas organisation is set to host its church installation service this Sunday, February 23, at 3.30pm at Living Waters Kingdom Ministries - officially welcoming its newly elected officers.
Govt to make formal appointments next week for committee to select Ombudsman
THE committee responsible for selecting the Ombudsman, who will investigate complaints against government agencies and public bodies for maladministration, will receive their formal appointments next week.
Woman fined after admitting she let her pit bulls roam free
A WOMAN was fined after admitting to allowing her pit bulls to roam free, leading to an attack on a 78-year-old woman on her way to church near Goodman’s Close and Johnson Road earlier this month.
Teacher charged with indecent assault of 15-year-old girl he was driving home
A TEACHER was granted bail yesterday after being accused of indecently assaulting a 15-year-old female student while driving her home last month.
Ready for the work of the Lord
Members of The Anglican Church Women (ACW) of Holy Spirit Anglican Church were encouraged by Father John Pinder that, while trusting in the power of God’s Holy Spirit, that they be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord.
41st Hugh Campbell: Family Island teams pick up wins
TEAMS hailing from both Grand Bahama and the Family Islands made their arrival to the capital on day three of the 41st Hugh Campbell Basketball Classic to tip-off their tournament experience on a high note in the morning session yesterday at the AF Adderley Gymnasium.
Cable chief meets with leading US diplomats
Cable Bahamas’ top executive has met with senior US diplomats to explore potential areas of co-operation.
‘Nardo’ Bridgewater likes make-up of men’s national basketball team
POINT guard Dominick “Nardo” Bridgewater likes the athleticism of the men’s national basketball team that is preparing to play Cuba and the United States this week in the AmeriCup Qualifying Tournament.
Cobras, Rattlers strike
The Government Secondary School Sports Association’s CI Gibson Rattlers and the CC Sweeting Cobras took the spotlight on day two of the prestigious Hugh Campbell Basketball Classic yesterday at the AF Adderley Gymnasium.
‘Junkanoo Boyz’ making preparations for CONCACAF Beach Soccer Championship
THE “Junkanoo Boyz” were just one win away from advancing to the 2023 FIFA Beach World Cup at the 2023 Confederation of North, Central America and Caribbean Association Football (CONCACAF) Beach Soccer Championship hosted at home.
VJ scores 24 points for Baylor bears in loss to Arizona
BIMINI native Valdez “VJ” Edgecombe Jr had a strong offensive night against the no.19 ranked Arizona Wildcats in Baylor’s recent 74-67 loss on Monday at the Foster Pavilion in Waco, Texas.
$150,000 cheque presented to the Bahamas Fly Fishing Association
AFTER making a pledge last year of $200,000 to support the country’s fly fishing industry, the Government of The Bahamas made good on its promise: A cheque for $150,000 was presented to the Bahamas Fly Fishing Association during a ceremony on February 17 at the Ministry of Agriculture and Marine Resources on East Bay Street.
SPORTS CALENDAR: February 19, 2025
THE Ministry of Works and Family Island Affairs’ 2025 Sir Durward Knowles National Junior Sailing Championships - a three-day sailing competition for young sailors - is scheduled to get underway on Thursday in Montagu Bay and wrap up on Saturday.
Vlasov shines brightly at Sentower Park
ANNA Camille Vlasov found herself back in familiar territory – in the prize money – under the lights last weekend at The Zengersheide International Show at Sentower Park in Opglabbeek, Belgium.
‘You’ll never claw back’: Deficit five times’ target
The Opposition last night charged that “the Bahamian economy has never performed so aggressively as to wipe out a $300m shortfall” after the Government unveiled a deficit over five times’ its full-year target.
Atlantis drops legal appeal over Wendy’s PI restaurant
Wendy’s last night said it is tasting success in its “long and hard-fought battle” to expand to Paradise Island after Atlantis agreed to drop its Supreme Court challenge to the proposed restaurant.
Deltec close to settling $13.475m US Justice Department dispute
A Bahamian bank is close to resolving its dispute with the US Justice Department over the ownership of $13.475m that was seized by the federal authorities for allegedly being generated by a massive fraud.
Ex-MP blasts sewage woe at North Eleuthera Airport
A former MP yesterday blasted the sight and smell of raw sewage that he says greets Bahamian travellers and tourists when walking between terminals at North Eleuthera’s airport.
