Darville: Public health system short 450 nurses, govt recruiting more from Ghana
HEALTH and Wellness Minister Dr Michael Darville said the public health system is short 450 nurses, including more than 170 speciality nurses.
Antoine Andrews secures his berth into semifinals of the 110m hurdles
PARIS, France — As one of the bright young stars to watch, Antoine Andrews secured his berth into the semifinals of the men’s 110m hurdles at the 2024 Olympic Games.
Team Bahamas shines in the Billie Jean King Cup opener
THE Bahamas’ 2024 Billie Jean King Cup quartet of veterans Sydney Clarke, Simone Pratt, Danielle Thompson and newcomer Tatyana Madu made their mark in the opening tie of the Americas Group III in Tacarigua, Trinidad & Tobago.
Bahamas mixed 4 x 400m relay team thirteenth overall
PARIS, France — When it was all said and done, the Bahamas mixed 4 x 400 metre relay team of Wendell Miller, Javonya Valcourt, Alonzo Russell and Quincy Penn could do no better than eighth place.
Lamar Taylor ends up 26th overall, Rhanishka Gibbs 31st
PARIS, France — A heat victory in a national record-breaking performance from Lamar Tayor and a sixth place for Rhanishka Gibbs were posted for the Bahamas two swimmers at the 2024 Olympic Games.
Miller-Uibo out of Olympics as she pulls up after 200m
PARIS, France: It was another casualty for Team Bahamas as women's two-time defending 400 metre champion didn't complete her first round heats on Monday.
UPDATED: Gardiner withdraws from title defence with "injury"
PARIS, France: Co-flag bearer Steven Gardiner reportedly suffered an "injury" to his left ankle on Sunday during his warm up for the opening rounds of the men's 400 metres and will be able to defend his Olympic title.
OLYMPICS 2024: When to watch Bahamians in action
With the final week of competition all set, here's how members of Team Bahamas will compete at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, France:
Andrews shines as he reaches semifinals
PARIS, France: Antoine Andrews made his debut at the Olympic Games an impressive one on Sunday with a second place in his heats to qualify for the semifinal.
Mullings sets national record in decathlon at Olympics
PARIS, France: In producing his best finish on the second day of competition, Ken Mullings accumulated enough points to regain the Bahamas national men's decathlon record at the 2024 Olympic Games.
UPDATED: Former Prime Minister Perry Christie in hospital
Former Prime Minister Perry Christie is in hospital, though his family say he is in "good spirits".
Gibbs 'satisfied' with Olympic debut as she finishes 31st overall
PARIS, France: It wasn't the time or the position she anticipated, but swimmer Rhanishks Gibbs said she was satisfied with her debut at the 2024 Olympic Games.
Man granted bail in housebreaking, stealing case
A MAN was granted bail on Friday after he was accused of breaking into a home in Pinewood Gardens and stealing a motorcycle earlier this year.
Four years jail for man who admitted to having loaded gun in home
A MAN was sentenced to four years in prison after he admitted to having a loaded gun in his home on Lincoln Blvd last week.
Crawfish season open - but not without infractions
OFFICIALS have reported several infractions by fishers in North Abaco less than 24 hours since the opening of crawfish season, according to the director of Marine Resources Gregory Bethel.
Albany New Year's Eve sex assault case dismissed
SPENCER CHARRINGTON, son of Albany top executive Peter Charrington, had sexual assault charges dismissed on Friday stemming from an alleged incident at a Moulin Rouge New Year’s Eve party at the resort.
Bahamas National Reparations Committee renews mandate with official relaunch
The Bahamas National Reparations Committee officially relaunched on Friday just days ahead of Emancipation Day and a decade after it was first formed.
Darville defends PM’s ‘personal choice’ for US medical treatment
HEALTH Minister Dr. Michael Darville said Prime Minister Philip “Brave” Davis' decision to travel to the United States to undergo treatment for sciatica was a “personal choice”.
PARIS UPDATE: Mixed 4x400 team out, triple jumper Charisma Taylor eliminated
The Bahamas mixed 4 x 400m relay team of Wendel Miller, Janvonya Valcourt, Alonzo Russell and Quincy Penn gave it their best shot, while triple jumper Charisma Taylor got eliminated at the end of the competition.
