Retired but 491 back on payroll
LABOUR Minister Pia Glover-Rolle revealed yesterday that the government had rehired 491 retired public servants under the Davis administration, 98 percent of whom receive a pension and a salary.
STATESIDE: Democrats’ challenge to change perception
The US Democratic Party gathered earlier this month at a fancy convention venue on the southern edge of Washington DC to pick their new party leader.
FRONT PORCH: Funding the arts and heritage preservation
How might we more sustainably fund the arts and heritage preservation?
Woman ordered to drug counselling after admitting to having 30 grams of marijuana
A MAN was ordered to attend drug counselling after admitting to having 30 grams of marijuana in his car in Fox Hill last week.
Bahamas must-win vs. Cuba
The Bahamas senior men’s national basketball team has waited more than two months to seek revenge against Cuba and the United States of America (USA) after suffering consecutive losses in the second window of the FIBA AmeriCup 2025 Qualifiers last November.
Body found in building after fire now ruled homicide
POLICE have reclassified the death of a man found in a burned building last week as a homicide, shifting the case from a general death investigation to a criminal probe.
Police look into drowning of 70-year-old woman
POLICE in Bimini are investigating the drowning of a 70-year-old woman who died while swimming at Paradise Beach yesterday—the island’s third drowning in just a week.
Exuma Sailing Club ready for junior nationals
HUNDREDS of junior sailors hit the waters this morning at the Montagu foreshore to commence the 2025 Sir Durward Knowles National Junior Sailing Championships.
Prominent realtor that was reported missing found dead in apparent suicide
A PROMINENT real estate professional who was reported missing has been found shot dead in a secluded area of East Grand Bahama in what police say is an apparent suicide.
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.
