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.
Police searching for American woman who went missing while on diving excursion
ELEUTHERA police are searching for a 69-year-old American woman who went missing in waters off Cape Eleuthera yesterday.
Mitchell: PLP oversubscribed with aspiring candidates, 40 turned away
PROGRESSIVE Liberal Party (PLP) chairman Fred Mitchell said the party’s most recent training session for aspiring candidates was “oversubscribed,” with 40 people turned away.
Nominations for National Honours open from February 1 to March 31
FOREIGN Affairs Minister Fred Mitchell has announced that nominations for the 2025 National Honours will open on February 1 and close on March 31.
Hospitality sector wages rose by over 20% in 2023 according to BNSI report
AVERAGE weekly wages in the Bahamian hospitality sector rose by 20.8 percent in 2023, with men earning an average of $548 per week and women $540, according to a newly released Bahamas National Statistical Institute report.
Bahamas Baptist Sports Federation opens 2025 campaign with successful hosting of its Family Fun Run/Walk race
THE Bahamas Baptist Sports Federation opened its 2025 campaign with the successful hosting of its Family Fun Run/Walk race on Saturday.
Newly elected BBA president Clarence McKenzie: ‘I saw a lot of potential’
NEWLY elected Bahamas Baseball Association president Clarence ‘GJ’ McKenzie has already started to make an impact on the Family Island Associations with the view of increasing the participation of the Junior National Baseball Championships.
Tourism pushes to expand downtown art and murals
The Ministry of Tourism yesterday said it is preparing to expand its Downtown Nassau mural project by requesting more Bahamian artists to “showcase their talent” as others complete their work.
Denisha dazzles
Olympian Denisha Cartwright made her season debut a successful one at the Larry Wieczorek Invitational over the weekend.
Track and field: CARIFTA qualifiers hits double digits
DESPITE the windy conditions, several junior athletes delivered impressive performances to meet the standards for the 2025 CARIFTA Games at the Red-Line Sonja Knowles Classic over the weekend at the original Thomas A Robinson Stadium.
Swimmers qualify for CARIFTA Games
ALTHOUGH they increased the qualifying standards for CARIFTA 2025, Bahamas Aquatics president Algernon Cargill was pleased with the performances of the swimmers at their Winter Invitational.
IC Bahamas’ inaugural Nassau Cup Tennis Tournament intensifies
THE second day of the IC Bahamas’ inaugural Nassau Cup tennis tournament attracted more players as the competition intensified over the weekend at the John McEnroe Tennis Centre at the Baha Mar resort.
Sports Calendar January 27 2025
THE Star Trackers Track Club is scheduled to hold its 22nd Star Performance Track and Field Classic on Saturday, February 1 at the original Thomas A. Robinson Track and Field Stadium. The event, powered by Baker/Greyco Limited, will be held from 9am to 5pm. The registration deadline is on Friday, January 24 at 10pm at www.coachoregistration.com. Meet director Dave Charlton promises that the athletes and spectators will enjoy a very competitive meet that will be contested on time.
