Man admits to injuring another man in fight
A MAN was placed on probation after admitting to injuring another man during a fight at his home in Elizabeth Estates last month.
Two men plead guilty to separate drug charges
THREE men were placed on probation yesterday after admitting to two separate drug charges.
Bowe: You can’t have two-tier bank system
Gowon Bowe, chairman of the Clearing Banks Association, voiced reservations about the proposed corporate minimum tax, suggesting it could lead to an inequitable two-tier banking system.
Golden Eagles Basketball Club win titles in Orlando
MEMBERS of the Golden Eagles Basketball Club, which is committed to training and developing young basketball players at the youth level, saw their hard work pay off during travel ball in Orlando.
Chamber chief supports corporate minimum tax
AN employers group leader has endorsed the proposed corporation minimum tax after the government released a white paper for consultation.
Grant programme helps 83 women
Bahamas Accelerator Small Business Development Centre held a press conference yesterday to award recipients of the 2024 Women Entrepreneurs Initiative, giving over $600,000 worth of grants to 83 women, including those on the Family Islands.
Fears of ‘out of control’ prescription drug costs
CONCERNS have been raised about the rising cost of pharmaceuticals.
Off-duty cop hospitalized after early morning shooting on Gladstone Road
An off-duty police officer is in serious condition following a shooting incident that occurred early Thursday morning on Gladstone Road.
ORG Young Leaders Plastic Challenge awards three high schoolers $500 for environmental projects
THREE high school students have each won $500 to launch projects to reduce plastic pollution in their schools following their participation in the Young Leaders Plastic Challenge.
52nd Bernie Butler Open Water Swim taking place August 24 in Grand Bahama
THE 52nd Bernie Butler Open Water Swim will take place on August 24 at Coral Beach, offering a qualifying opportunity for competitive swimmers and a chance for casual swimmers to improve their skills.
GB man found dead after going missing while fishing in East End area
PATRICK Bevans, the man behind some of Grand Bahama’s most sought-after whelks and curb salads, was found dead Wednesday morning after going missing while fishing in the East End area.
Privy Council ruling on joint mortgage after a partner dies
THE Privy Council upheld a Court of Appeal decision regarding who is responsible for a mortgage on a jointly owned property after one of the owners dies.
An end to quality stamps as Super Value goes digital
SHOPPERS have mixed views about Super Value’s decision to replace its 35-year-old paper stamp rewards system with a digital quality points initiative.
A ‘slippery slope’ to regulate banks
GOWON Bowe, the chairman of the Clearing Banks Association, said the country is “moving towards a communist state” when discussing regulating bank fees and services, calling this a “very slippery slope”.
Police seize 42lbs of suspected marijuana in home search
Police arrested a 43-year-old man after they discovered 42 pounds of suspected marijuana during a search of a residence off Baillou Hill Road yesterday.
Jazz Chisholm Jr on the injured list
The verdict is now out on whether or not Bahamian Major League Baseball (MLB) pro Jasrado “Jazz” Chisholm Jr will find himself on the injured list following an elbow injury sustained on Monday night against the Chicago White Sox.
Bahamas aquathlon, triathlon team ready to medal
WEDNESDAY was a very busy travel day with numerous sporting teams across various sporting disciplines commuting to the Eastern Caribbean region and USA.
Jaguars dominate Raw Talent Elite 82-63 in Summer of Thunder finale
THE final game of the Bahamas Basketball Federation’s (BBF) Summer of Thunder basketball tournament concluded yesterday at the Kendal GL Isaacs (KGLI) Gymnasium.
