‘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.
Bahamas’ total debt now exceeds $13bn
Total Bahamian public sector debt grew by $312.8m over the previous year to exceed $13bn at end-December 2024, it was revealed yesterday, “driven” almost entirely by central government borrowing.
Bahamas’ annual inflation in greatest fall for three years
The Bahamas’ monthly inflation rate enjoyed its first decline for four months in November 2024, it was disclosed yesterday, while the annual version also fell for the fifth straight month.
Public transport Wi-Fi link-up billed as cutting data costs 90%
The Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC) yesterday unveiled a partnership to provide free wireless Internet service on 150 buses and taxis and slash their ‘unlimited data’ costs by 90 percent.
ALICIA WALLACE: ‘Rape is rape’, except in our laws it isn’t
“Prime” describes minister. Every minister is not the prime minister. The prime minister is a specific type of minister. We can talk about minister in general, and we can acknowledge that different ministers are treated differently. In particular, the prime minister is quite different from other ministers given the specific aspects of the position that other ministers do not have.
Murder accused remanded over bail violations
A MAN awaiting trial for murder was remanded into custody after being accused of violating his curfew four times.
Man charged with possession of loaded firearm
A MAN was granted bail yesterday after being accused of possessing a loaded firearm earlier this month.
Teen charged with indecent assault of six-year-old girl
A 16-year-old boy was granted bail yesterday after he was accused of indecently assaulting a six-year-old girl.
New initiative brings free Wi-Fi to 150 buses and taxis in New Providence
A NEW partnership between BTC and AD-Fi, a subsidiary of AD+ECH Global, will introduce free Wi-Fi on 150 public buses and taxis in New Providence, according to a press release announcing the initiative.
Families of missing men still holding on to hope
EVEN as the months go by since Kyle Carey and Devin Isaacs mysteriously disappeared, their families continue to hold on to hope for their safe return.
Govt testing new electronic medical records system in partnership with PAHO, WHO and IDB
A GOVERNMENT pilot programme testing a new electronic medical records system has entered its third week at Adelaide and Gambier Clinics, as officials evaluate its impact on patient care and administrative efficiency.
Judge declares man a ‘vexatious litigant’
THE Supreme Court judge declared a man a “vexatious litigant”, barring him from filing new lawsuits or continuing existing legal actions without the court’s permission.
