Team Bahamas falls short of making Olympics
The Bahamas’ bid for an historic shot at its first team competition at the Olympic Games came to an end in the finals of the FIBA Qualifying Tournament yesterday in Valencia, Spain.
MP on Out Island airport fees: ‘Where’s the sky?’
Fears have been voiced that Bahamian residents could be placed “under an economic lockdown” through the imposition of new and increased fees to pay for Family Island airport redevelopments.
‘Go above and beyond’ as hotel room revenue up 8%
Family Island hotels must “go above and beyond” on customer experience as the 8.2 percent surge in room revenues shows they are charging visitors more for their accommodation.
Ex-BPL union chief fails to restore 74-month payout
A former Bahamas Power & Light (BPL) managerial union chief has failed to persuade the highest court in the country’s judicial system to restore his $621,000 “handsome windfall” in termination compensation.
'IT WILL NOT DISAPPEAR': COP pledges full independent investigation, UK and US to assist
Commissioner of Police Clayton Fernander today confirmed that a team has been assembled to investigate the allegations concerning several voice notes that purport to capture conversations involving Chief Superintendent of Police Michael Johnson, a well-known lawyer and Michael Fox, Jr, a man police described as a prominent gang leader when he was killed in May.
Cruise port to create 350 jobs via $35m water park
Nassau Cruise Port is aiming to create a further 350 full-time jobs through a new $35m water park attraction that is targeted for completion within the next 18 months.
‘Homicide by Manslaughter’ jurors rule in Coroner’s court
CORONER’S Court jurors ruled that police committed homicide by manslaughter when they killed a 15-year-old boy on Prince Charles Drive after the teen allegedly tried to rob a QVS store in the Seagrapes Plaza in 2017.
CID Chief on leave over voice notes
CHIEF Superintendent of Police Michael Johnson, the officer in charge of the Criminal Investigation Department, has taken garden leave as authorities investigate several voice notes that purport to capture conversations involving him, a well-known lawyer and Michael Fox, Jr, a man police described as a prominent gang leader when he was killed in May.
Kai Jones re-signs with the Clippers
BAHAMIAN big man Kai Jones will have yet another opportunity to try and make his way back onto the floor in the National Basketball Association (NBA).
Changing outcomes and keeping youth from crime: An interview with former gang members
GANG crime continues to blight The Bahamas - often with little solution in sight. Bahamian writer and policy researcher CARLOS OUTTEN spoke to young men who have been involved in gang life to hear their views on how people become drawn into the gang world - and how hard it is to break free.
Impartiality key to restore confidence in the police
THE announcement that a senior police officer has gone on garden leave after a series of accusations circulated on social media is shocking, to say the least.
WORLD VIEW: Why the OAS should matter to all of us
ON June 28, 2024, Antigua and Barbuda offered to host the 2025 General Assembly of the Organization of American States (OAS).
Plea for ‘three wise men’ to bring some sanity to Valley Boys dilemma
AS a rift continues to divide the Valley Boys, GARY CHRISTIE has written an open letter urging senior figures to step forward to try to bring a resolution. The full letter is below.
NPEP throws support behind Olympic Javelin athlete Rhema Otabor with $3,000 Sponsorship
THE New Providence Ecology Park (NPEP) is proud to announce its sponsorship of first-time Olympian Rhema Otabor, providing $3,000 towards her preparations to represent The Bahamas at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
Red-Line supports Great Commissions Ministries
BEFORE heading off to North Florida over the weekend for the AAU Track and Field Championships, the Red-Line Athletics Track Club made their fourth annual donation to the Great Commissions Ministries.
Business owners playing their part in keeping culture alive
AS the country counts down to the anniversary of Independence, several local businesses are keeping Bahamian culture alive through jewelry making, straw work, and Bahamian cuisine.
Fort Fincastle vendors upset about closure notice
STRAW Market vendors at Fort Fincastle are disgruntled about their displacement due to repairs being conducted at the historic 126ft water tower.
'Difficult' to deal with allegations featuring tourists
THE director general of tourism, investments and aviation said "it was a very difficult period" after allegations were made by two Kentucky women that they were drugged and sexually assaulted in Grand Bahama. As yet, police have made no move to prosecute anyone over the claims.
Former boxer accused of indecent assaults on teen girls
A FORMER boxer on Friday denied allegations that he attempted to solicit sex from three teenage girls in Andros earlier this year.
