Bahamian launches children's book in London
THE city of London was recently the site of a vibrant celebration of Bahamian culture as Christine Green, writing under the pen name Zsa Zsa Green, launched her debut children’s book, Beans and Mangoes.
Undefeated: Men’s national cricket team on a roll
It has been a while since the Bahamas men’s national cricket team has enjoyed any type of success on the international scene, but head coach Andy Moles believes this is the year that they can get back to some level of prominence.
Dawn Charlton: ‘It’s time to take a break’
IT was another day in the office as professional bodybuilder Dawn Charlton made the trek to California to compete in the Battle of the Bay in Union City on Saturday.
Sasha Wells to be inducted into Oral Roberts University Athletic Department
SASHA Wells, undoubtedly one of the greatest female track and field athletes at Oral Roberts University, will be the second Bahamian to be inducted into the Athletic Department.
Red-Line Athletics’ 5th annual awards banquet at UB
RED-Line Athletics club will hold their fifth annual awards presentation banquet on Sunday at the University of the Bahamas, starting at 4pm.
The Sports Calendar December 11 2024
THE Bahamas Triathlon Association has announced that its annual general meeting and election of officers is scheduled to be held at 7pm on Thursday, December 12, at The Bahamas Olympic Association headquarters on Solider Road.
QC Comets dominate BAISS cross country
THE Queen’s College Comets had a successful showing at the 2024 Bahamas Association of Independent Secondary Schools (BAISS) Cross Country Championships staged at the St Andrew’s school grounds over the weekend.
The New Providence Cycling Association awards its most outstanding performers
AFTER another successful year on both the local and international scene, the New Providence Cycling Association awarded its most outstanding performers with awards on Sunday morning.
Swimmers perform well at Alpha Aquatics Invitational
THE Alpha Aquatics Fall Invitational brought out some brilliant performances from swimmers over the weekend at the Betty Kelly-Kenning Aquatics Centre.
Don't Blink celebrity softball game on Thursday
AS a part of the activities for the Don’t Blink Home Run Derby this weekend, organisers Todd Isaacs Jr and Fred Lucius Jr have put together a celebrity softball game.
Reloaded Baseball: ‘We look forward to what this next developmental year will bring’
RELOADED entered three teams in the second annual Jazz Fall Ball League this year in the 14-under, 11-under and the t-ball divisions under Jazz White.
New Providence Basketball Association season tips off
THE 2024-25 New Providence Basketball Association (NPBA) season officially tipped off over the weekend in division one and two at the Kendal GL Isaacs Gymnasium.
Six FNM MPs suspended from House of Assembly
Six members of the Opposition have been suspended from the House of Assembly this morning.
Spending jumps 20% to triple Gov’ts deficit
A near-20 percent increase in total government spending caused The Bahamas’ fiscal deficit for the 2024-2025 first quarter to triple when compared to the prior Budget year.
Coral restoration ‘wow factor’ via $1m grant
A pioneering Grand Bahama project yesterday revealed it can now “accelerate” its coral reef restoration work and add “the wow factor” to its eco-tourism product through a $1.03m funding injection.
Satellite providers in mobile, national security restrictions
Regulators are proposing that satellite communications providers must store Bahamas-generated data in this nation to comply with national security laws given the industry’s “strong interest” in entering this market.
‘Moment of truth’ over controversial pilot test
The Bahamian aviation regulator’s Board will meet today at 1pm with the deputy prime minister present to determine how it will proceed over a controversial exam that has sparked fears of a pilots’ shortage.
Police shoot armed man
A 42-year-old man is recovering in hospital after being shot by police during a confrontation yesterday.
Bowleg ‘blindsided’, says JCNP chairman
DION Miller, chairman of the Junkanoo Corporation of New Providence (JCNP), suggested Youth, Sports and Culture Minister Mario Bowleg was blindsided by the government’s decision to allow both Valley Boys factions to compete in Category A of the Junkanoo parades, revealing he was with the minister when a press statement was released under the name of Mr Bowleg’s ministry.
Two RBDF ships to deploy to Haiti before End of year
THE Bahamas’ substantial involvement in a multinational security support mission to Haiti may beagin by the end of this month, according to National Security Minister Wayne Munroe, who said two boats will be deployed by December 22 to patrol offshore areas, intercept illegal firearms entering Haiti, and prevent migrants from leaving the country.
