Expanded A&E at PMH open - but not fully functional
GOVERNMENT officials held an opening ceremony for Princess Margaret Hospital’s renovated Accident and Emergency (A&E) Department, highlighting the facility’s expanded footprint.
Eight years jail for rape of 15-year-old
A FATHER of ten children was sentenced to eight years in prison after taking a plea deal for molesting a 15-year-old girl.
‘Davis must act and end political games’
FORMER National Security Minister Marvin Dames said Prime Minister Philip “Brave” Davis should take “decisive” actions after a US federal indictment made explosive corruption allegations about the Royal Bahamas Police Force, insisting the matter is beyond the commissioner of police and minister of national security.
ALICIA WALLACE: We must put a stop to blaming the victims
IT is day 10 of the Global 16 Days Campaign, also known as 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence.
Roadrunners Track Club giving back
AS they prepare for their year-ending Christmas social and awards banquet, members of the Roadrunners Track Club took the time out to give back to some of the precious pearls in the community.
Let’s play ball: U15 Caribbean Baseball Cup begins today
The Bahamas Baseball Association (BBA) in collaboration with the Caribbean Baseball Confederation (COCABE) will host the under-15 (U15) Caribbean Baseball Cup starting today at the Andre Rodgers National Baseball Stadium.
Bahamian athletes not on list of the top performers this year
WHILE attending the World Athletics Awards 2024 in Monaco, Bahamas Association of Athletic Associations’ president Drumeco Archer said he was elated to see highlights of the performances of Charisma Taylor and Devynne Charlton.
Gymnastics Federation calls for more support
THE Gymnastics Federation of The Bahamas is still in celebration mode after the country’s first CARIFTA Gymnastics team racked up 22 medals for a third-place finish at the inaugural CARIFTA Gymnastics Championships in Kingston, Jamaica over the weekend.
Boxers Carl Hield and Rashield Williams are coming home to fight
THANKS to Champion Spirit, a global leader in high-performance wellness, sports and fitness, Carl Hield and Rashield Williams will get the opportunity to fight at home for the first time as professional boxers.
‘Restoring trust in leadership begins with Munroe’s resignation’
FREE National Movement Deputy Leader Shanendon Cartwright called yesterday for the resignation of National Security Minister Wayne Munroe, citing a loss of public confidence in the minister’s ability to address the country’s crime situation.
Two-year sentence for possession of gun and ammo after trial absences
A MAN who failed to appear for trial was sentenced to two years in prison on a gun charge after being tracked down by a monitoring device.
Teen fined $8,000 for stealing a car
A teen was fined $8,000 yesterday after being found guilty of stealing a car in September.
$2.7k fine for taking money but not completing work
A MAN was fined $2,700 yesterday after admitting he took $3,200 from a client for air conditioning repairs last year but never completed the work.
BTC ‘firing on all cylinders’ as 5G looms
The Bahamas Telecommunications Company’s (BTC) chief executive yesterday pledged to deliver “more innovation” in 2025 via 5G and improved connectivity, adding: “It feels like we’re firing on all cylinders.”
D’Angelo Swaby beats the ‘Brown’ off Mason
After a four-year hiatus, D’Angelo Swaby shook off the ring rust by stopping his Jamaican heavyweight opponent Mason Brown in the third round on Saturday night in Kingston, Jamaica.
BFA: Mingoes, Dynamos, Cavalier in win column
THE Bahamas Football Association continued its regular season action for the men’s division on Sunday at the Roscoe AL Davies Soccer Center with some exciting matches played.
The Sports Calendar December 3
THE Andros Heats has announced that its fifth annual road race will take place on Saturday, December 14.
Minister Bowleg opens Thanksgiving Basketball Classic on Grand Bahama
MINISTER of Youth, Sports and Culture Mario Bowleg says the William Dale Burns Basketball Classic exemplifies the values Bahamian parents hope to instil in their young children - hard work, fair play, respect and gratitude.
Primary school baseball, softball champions crowned
THE Sadie Curtis and Sandilands Primary Schools emerged as the New Providence Public Primary Schools Sports Association’s baseball and softball tournaments for boys and girls respectively.
