The power of non-profits
“So, what do you want to be when you grow up?”
STATESIDE: Walz brings an ‘everyman’ appeal as Harris’ VP choice
In one of the thousands of chance meetings that are the lifeblood of a gathering like the Democratic National Convention that continued yesterday, a couple of reporters from Wisconsin’s largest circulation daily newspaper, the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, were talking about the Democratic ticket.
Consider flooding as roads fixed
THE Bahamas lies in the tropical Caribbean...you expect heavy rains and storms with considerable rainfall during the summer but Editor we build repave roads which take into zero consideration of heavy rains.
PM to meet with regulators to ‘neutralise any conflicts’ with regard to bank fees
PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis plans to meet with regulators to find a balanced approach and “neutralise any conflicts” regarding commercial bank fees.
BAMSI expecting landmark year as it celebrates 10th anniversary
THE Bahamas Agriculture and Marine Science Institute (BAMSI) is gearing up for a landmark academic year as it celebrates its 10th anniversary.
Teen charged in armed robbery which ended in shootout with police
A 16-year-old male was remanded yesterday after allegedly robbing a Popeye’s Restaurant on Mackey Street at gunpoint in an incident that ended in a gun battle with an officer last week.
Woman accused of harming husband in domestic dispute
A WOMAN accused of harming her husband in an alleged domestic dispute last month was granted bail yesterday.
Man accused of assault with shotgun
A MAN was granted bail yesterday after being accused of assaulting someone with a shotgun on Prince Charles Drive earlier this month.
Fined $18k for drug possession
A MAN was fined $18,000 yesterday after police found a large quantity of marijuana in his car and at his home last week.
July collections up, but ‘we have to do a lot more’, says DIR chief
THE Department of Inland Revenue has collected $16m more than its tax target for July.
CH Reeves High School latest public school to be solarised
ENERGY Minister JoBeth Coleby-Davis announced the installation of over 100 solar panels valued at $127,000 at CH Reeves Junior High School.
Minister says help on way for Eleuthera electricity
ELEUTHERA is receiving support to deal with its electricity woes, according to Energy and Transport Minister JoBeth Coleby-Davis, who said islanders will soon see relief.
Powerlifter Kraschanda ‘confident’ ahead of USA Nationals
BAHAMIAN powerlifter Kraschanda Oliver has been in preparation mode for the last couple months in efforts to perform well at the 2024 USA Powerlifting Raw Nationals slated for September 5-8 in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Flag football season to begin next Saturday
THE Bahamas Youth Flag Football League (BYFFL) is scheduled to make its return to the sporting scene on Saturday, August 31, on the fields opposite the original Thomas A Robinson Stadium from noon until 3pm.
Goal setting for the new school year: How to stay focused and motivated
AS the new school year begins, student-athletes are faced with the challenge of balancing academics and athletics while striving to achieve their goals.
08222024 OBITUARIES
Thursday, August 22, 2024
Power outage after lightning storm
Several areas of New Providence experienced an electrical outage yesterday due to lightning storms.
‘Pay up or operating licence suspended’ proposes URCA
CHANGES are being proposed to the electronic communications sector in a new consultation document released by the Utilities Regulation and Competition Authority (URCA).
Ministry unveils $43m plan to boost nation’s healthcare
The Ministry of Health and Wellness held a public forum last night to reveal its upcoming plans for significant improvements to the health sector across The Bahamas.
