Staying Fit During the Christmas Break: A Guide for Bahamian Collegiate Athletes
FOR many Bahamian athletes studying abroad, the Christmas break is a much-anticipated time to reunite with family, enjoy the island life, and relax.
FRONT PORCH: The crisis of confidence and trust on the RBPF
Like many Bahamians, this writer recalls with esteem and happy memories a beloved relative who served as an officer of the Royal Bahamas Police Force (RBPF). He was one of the first black sergeants prior to majority rule.
STATESIDE: Political fallout over pardon of Biden’s son
US President Joe Biden emerged from the shadows of irrelevance this week, but not in the way he would have preferred to do so.
Seven years jail on plea deal over three armed robberies
A MAN was sentenced to seven years in prison after admitting to three armed robberies in New Providence as part of a plea agreement.
Two teens ordered to repay man they robbed at gunpoint
TWO teenage boys were ordered to financially reimburse a man as part of a plea deal yesterday after admitting to robbing him of his phones and cash in April.
Haitian man fined $2,500 for illegally fishing in Bahamas
A HAITIAN national vowed never to board another boat again after being fined for illegal fishing in Exuma.
Cuban national’s illegal landing ruling overturned
THE Court of Appeal has quashed the conviction of Darien Hernandez, a Cuban national, who had pleaded guilty to illegal landing, citing critical errors in the original case that rendered the conviction invalid.
Rise in Sandilands admission requests
SANDILANDS Rehabilitation Centre has experienced an increase in admission requests for senior people.
Christmas celebration on Saturday
THE Royal Bahamas Police Force, in partnership with Carnival, will host a grand Christmas celebration for the Grand Bahama community on Saturday at the Gerald Bartlett Police Complex in Freeport.
PM: We will arrest and extradite any accused in US probe if requested
PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis said when a formal interdiction request is made, the government will fully cooperate in arresting Bahamians named in a US federal indictment that exposed cocaine-related corruption.
Rehabilitative officer recommends release of former death row inmate
A REHABILITATIVE officer recommended that former death row inmate Ervin Brown be released to his family during his resentencing hearing yesterday.
Govt tables bill to investigate misconduct in security forces
AN independent commission that will be empowered to investigate complaints of misconduct involving security forces will have sweeping powers, part of what officials in the Davis administration hope will produce outcomes that help restore the public’s shaken faith in law enforcement.
Govt rejects request to deport migrants from US to Bahamas
A PROPOSAL by the incoming Donald Trump administration to deport migrants from other countries to The Bahamas has been "firmly rejected" by Prime Minister Philip Davis.
Ex-chief medical officer fails on CIBC quick win
The Government’s former chief medical officer has lost his bid for a quick legal victory against CIBC Caribbean (Bahamas) over their $1.233m mortgage loan dispute.
Bank: ‘Dissatisfied businesses’ drive 8% fees growth
Commonwealth Bank says demand from “dissatisfied businesses” sparked its entrance into providing merchant-acquiring services for commercial clients and drove an 8 percent increase in fee income.
‘Way too aggressive’ over Business Licence deadline
Accountants yesterday warned that the March 31 deadline to complete 2025’s Business Licence audits and reviews is “way too aggressive” and will impose “significant strain” on many businesses.
Aviation chief ‘100%’ confident pilot exam controversy solved
The Bahamian aviation regulator’s chairman yesterday voiced “100 percent” optimism that concerns over a controversial exam, which the industry fears will create a pilot shortage, can be solved as early as this week.
Sailors ready for Optimist World Championships
A TRIO of Bahamian sailors are ready to compete at the 2024 Optimist World Championships slated for December 5-15 in Mar del Plata, Argentina.
ACP Knowles set to become first Female Chief of Police
ASSISTANT Commissioner of Police Shanta Knowles is set to be the country’s top cop amid a tumultuous period for the Royal Bahamas Police Force.
