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The Benefits of Resistance Training for those over 50

AS we age, staying physically active becomes more important than ever.

Jazz Chisholm Jr has ‘tunnel vision’ for MLB playoffs

Jasrado “Jazz” Chisholm Jr knew he came to the New York Yankees for one purpose and that is to win the Major League Baseball title.

Are we letting our history crumble away?

THE collapse of the Reinhard Hotel this week caused much public interest – and much concern over our crumbling history.


Did Bowleg cause Junkanoo controversy?

Despite the fact that Junkanoo is underfunded, which is an entirely different topic for another day, the recent decision by Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture Mario Bowleg to grant seed funding to separate factions of the same group has sent shockwaves and sparked controversy throughout the entire Junkanoo community.

Caribbean Baseball Cup is back in October

THE Bahamas will have another chance to climb the World Baseball Softball Confederation (WBSC) rankings next month.

PM eyes Lucayan deal ‘in two weeks’

The Prime Minister yesterday confirmed “intense discussions” have been held with a potential buyer for the Grand Lucayan resort and he expects a deal to be finalised over the next two weeks.


UB Mingoes in 2-2 draw against Atlanteans to stay unbeaten in Florida

THE University of The Bahamas Mingoes men’s soccer team got two goals from forward Ronaldo Green to remain unbeaten in their 2024 International Tour yesterday.

Building the future of the third sector

This past month, the non-profit sector witnessed a milestone event: One Eleuthera Foundation (OEF) hosted a non-profit leadership retreat that brought together more than 15 non-profit organisations and over 20 leaders from The Bahamas’ third sector.

Fernander attributes failure of 14 officers to appear in court to a communication breakdown

POLICE Commissioner Clayton Fernander took accountability as he addressed the failure of 14 officers to appear in court for serious criminal cases on Monday, attributing their absence to a communication breakdown.


Man accused of murder returned to The Bahamas by US law enforcement

PERRY Pickering, a man accused of murder who fled to Miami, Florida, was brought back to the capital on Thursday morning through coordination with US law enforcement and the embassy.

Man accused in stabbing incident gets bail

A MAN was granted bail yesterday after being accused of stabbing a man on Boyd Road last week.

Airport flasher warned by court and released

A MAN was warned and discharged after admitting to flashing a woman at the airport last week.


Three receive scholarships for Western Atlantic University School of Medicine

THREE Bahamian students are fulfilling their dreams of becoming medical doctors through a scholarship at the Western Atlantic University School of Medicine (WAUSM) in Grand Bahama.

Supreme Court injuction halts removal of Valley Boys name from NPO register

A SUPREME Court judge issued an interim injunction preventing the Office of the Registrar General from removing the World-Famous Valley Boys Junkanoo Group from the non-profit organisations register.

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Clear Boat Bahamas launches business offering first fully transparent vessels

PASSENGERS will experience a unique view of the country’s stunning marine life through fully transparent vessels provided by Clear Boat Bahamas, which launched yesterday.


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GB Power customers facing ‘maximum’ 4% light bill rise

A long-time Grand Bahama Power Company critic yesterday accused the utility of being “out of touch” with consumers as it unveiled a five-year, $76.6m capital investment plan.


Baha Mar eyes 500 jobs with Melia replacement

Baha Mar’s developer will invest $350m to construct a new resort where the former Melia hotel once stood via a project that will create 500 permanent jobs once open.

Import price boost through Arawak port’s LNG tie-up

Nassau’s main commercial shipping post is eyeing a further revenue boost that will help contain goods prices for Bahamian consumers after it produced a 22 percent profits increase for 2024.