Simmons named Hurricanes’ basketball Athlete of the Week
BAHAMIAN Aaron Simmons was named the Holland Hurricanes men’s basketball Athlete of the Week for the week ending January 26.
Hemisphere-leading obesity’s threat to ‘bankrupt’ Bahamas
The Bahamas’ hemisphere-worst status on adult obesity threatens to “bankrupt this nation” and “wipe out its economy” unless the country “gets a grip”, a former health minister warned yesterday.
Union chief challenges Customs overtime pay
A trade union president is challenging the explanation given by Bahamas Customs’ top official for why overtime and transportation payments due to officers have been delayed.
Cruise port targets 11% passenger rise to 6.2m
Nassau Cruise Port is targeting a further 600,000 passenger increase to 6.2m for the 2025 full-year, it was revealed yesterday, with visitor volumes for January to-date up 5 percent year-over-year.
PM urges legal capacity boost for AI and Fintech
The Prime Minister last night called for the building of Bahamian legal capacity in areas such as climate change and artificial intelligence (AI) while calling on this nation to fulfill its arbitration centre potential.
Jack’s Bay targets investors to gauge top financing option
An Eleuthera resort project is targeting select investors over a potential preference share investment as it takes market “soundings” to gauge the best option for financing its build-out.
Newborn unharmed as mom shot dead Sunday
THE youngest of Tia Sands’ two children sat innocently in a car on Sunday, unaware of the tragedy that had unfolded when her 23-year-old mother, affectionately known as “Redz,” was fatally shot on the side of her on Finlayson Street in Bain Town.
Woman who woke up on fire dies in hospital
A WOMAN who awoke on January 6 to find herself on fire died in hospital on January 22, and her family believes she was set ablaze by someone she knew.
Man killed on Cowpen Road knew shooter, says brother
THE brother of a man shot and killed over the weekend claimed his brother knew the shooter and “hailed” him before he was fired on without provocation.
Murder accused could still be extradited for US case
NATIONAL Security Minister Wayne Munroe said US prosecutors can still request the extradition of Donald Ferguson II, who was named in a United States indictment last month, despite him being charged in The Bahamas with a local murder.
Man and woman accused of stealing $20k from bank account of former judge
A MAN and woman were granted bail after they were accused of stealing $20,000 from the bank account of a former judge earlier this month.
Functioning fire truck arrives in Grand Bahama ready for service
GRAND Bahama now has a functioning fire truck.
FACING REALITY: Patriotism is diminishing
According to Wikipedia, patriotism is love for one’s country, shown through personal identification and concern for well-being.
PETER YOUNG: Trump’s extreme migration policy may influence Europe
It has become clear recently in Europe that anti-immigrant sentiment is growing.
Greene voted in as the new president
After a few resignations to switch spots, the Bahamas Volleyball Federation avoided a “vote of no confidence” in their president to reshape the executive board in office last year.
Congressional Black Caucus visits OPM
Prime Minister Philip Davis, Minister of Energy and Transport JoBeth Coleby-Davis and Ambassador to the United States Wendell Jones welcomed members of the Congressional Black Caucus to The Bahamas for discussions on strengthening U.S.-Caribbean relations at the Office of The Prime Minister on Monday.
Man charged with stealing $10,000 cash while employed at John Bull in Baha Mar
A MAN was granted bail yesterday after allegedly stealing over $10,000 in cash while working at John Bull at Baha Mar earlier this month.
PM: Use the law as a tool of empowerment
PRIME Minister Philip Davis encouraged young attorneys and legal scholars last night to use the law as a tool for empowerment and justice while tackling emerging challenges facing The Bahamas.
Man accused of breaking into medical centre on Collins avenue granted bail
A MAN was granted bail after he was accused of breaking into a medical centre on Collins Avenue in October.
Man loses appeal to be granted bail while waiting for firearm trial
A MAN awaiting trial for firearm possession was once again denied bail by the Court of Appeals.
