Month of events to raise awareness on blindness
AS Jermaine Brown slowly lost his sight, his world grew darker — not just because of the loss of vision, but because of the despair that came with it.
ALICIA WALLACE: No justice from plea deal for rape
Last week, it was reported that 22-year-old Joel Strachan pleaded guilty, in addition to other crimes, to the rape of an 83-year-old woman after breaking into her home.
Education ministry working on policy over AI
MINISTRY of Education officials are drafting a policy about students’ use of artificial intelligence, according to acting Eduction Director Dominique McCartney-Russell.
Suspect accused of Starbucks robbery
A MAN was remanded to custody after allegedly robbing a Starbucks at gunpoint last month.
US veteran admits to drugs in luggage
AN American veteran was warned and discharged in court yesterday after admitting to having drugs in her luggage while on a cruise on Monday.
Third man charged in Valentino Bowe killing
A MAN was remanded to custody yesterday after he was connected to the fatal shooting Valentino Bowe, 34, outside a bar on Windsor Place Road and Soldier Road earlier this month.
H.G. Christie steps in to help sponsor Grand Bahama Youth Sailors ahead of National Championship
As the Grand Bahama Sailing Club (GBSC) prepares to send six young sailors to compete in the prestigious Optimist National Championships in Exuma this weekend, a last-minute financial hurdle almost prevented their participation.
Sixteen Bahamian ‘picklers’ to compete in Pickleball World Cup
LESS than two years after its founding, the 100-member-strong Bahamas Pickleball Federation has been invited to participate in Pickleball World Cup 2024 in Lima, Peru.
‘JJ’ Jones, Liberty take 2-0 series lead
The lights in New York were too bright for the visiting defending champions Las Vegas Aces in game two of the best-of-five Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) semifinals.
Darville says A&E renovations completed by early next month
HEALTH and Wellness Minister Dr Michael Darville said long-running renovations to the Princess Margaret Hospital's Accident and Emergency section should be completed early next month.
GB ‘better than in 25 years’ in real estate performance
The real estate sector in the Bahamas is “very solid” with Grand Bahama performing better than it has in 25 years.
‘Show leadership’ on bank fees
Opposition Leader Michael Pintard called on the Davis administration to provide “comprehensive” banking reforms to end “unjustifiable” bank charges.
‘Much to be done’ but Davis positive over S&P
Prime Minister Philip Davis acknowledged Standard & Poor’s (S&P) ‘B+’ long-term credit rating with a “stable” outlook while “recognising there is much work yet to be done”.
‘Hopeful’ in Bahamas despite US strike risk
Some Bahamian companies are remaining optimistic despite the International Longshoremen’s Association’s promised strike today, and they hold high hopes that the Biden administration will not allow it to be prolonged.
Customer event gives BTC chance to hear their views
A DAY of customer appreciation and feedback was held yesterday by Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC) - the second year running for the luncheon that seeks to receive feedback from customers on how services can be improved.
A gift to forever remember Jilly
THE Sandals Foundation has donated an eight-person rowing fleet to the Nassau Rowing Club, naming it “Forever Jilly” in honour of Jill Stewart, the late wife of Sandals executive chairman Adam Stewart.
‘Ongoing discussions’ over minimum wage hike
LABOUR Minister Pia Glover-Rolle said discussions with stakeholders are ongoing regarding a second minimum wage increase this term, prompting criticism from the Free National Movement, which labelled her non-specific commentary as an election ploy to secure votes.
‘Progress’ in talks over Sandals tax
SANDALS executive chairman Adam Stewart said the resort is making “great progress” in discussions with the government over claims of underreported revenues at Sandals Emerald Bay, which have led to demands for $30.844m in unpaid VAT and Business Licence fees.
‘Bank profits show need to regulate’
AFTER CIBC Caribbean reported a 14 percent rise in net income, FNM leader Michael Pintard argued that the bank’s profits highlight the need for regulating bank fees now.
