BLTA Nationals: Juniors advance to semifinals
THE Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association (BLTA) Nationals got underway for the under-12 through under-18 divisions over at the National Tennis Centre (NTC) this weekend.
Davis Cup: Bahamas relegated to Group IV
AFTER failing to win a tie in their American Zone III Davis Cup Tie last week, the Bahamas has been relegated to Group IV for the first time since playing in the top country team competition for men in 1989.
Carl Hield walks away with WBA Fedecaribe title
BAHAMIAN pro boxer Carl Hield saw his dreams come into fruition on Friday at the Gimnasio Yorby Mendoza at Boxing Night in Cartagena, Colombia.
Bahamas Humane Society president says shelter is at capacity and reports of animal cruelty are increasing
BAHAMAS Humane Society president Kim Aranha said animal shelters have reached their capacity and reports of animal cruelty are increasing.
Mitchell: FNM made mistake selling a government plane
FOREIGN Affairs Minister Fred Mitchell said the FNM made a mistake in 1992 when selling a government plane.
Young Tattiana singing her support for heart health
ELEVEN-year-old Tattiana McNeil spends her time colouring, reading and scoring top grades in her class, but in her spare time, she is tackling the proliferation of heart disease by hosting a charity concert to raise funds for children needing heart surgery.
The search begins for next UB president
THE University of The Bahamas has appointed a presidential search committee to find its next president.
$25k for information on Geovani’s murder
FRIENDS of one of the country’s latest murder victims, a man killed at Jet Nassau on Coral Harbour Road, are offering a $25,000 reward for anyone with information that leads to the arrest of a suspect responsible for his death.
PM’s office ‘addressing’ conflict on seized boat
THE Prime Minister’s Office has pledged it is “actively addressing” accusations of conflicts of interest and other irregularities involving a confiscated vessel that was forfeited to the Government.
Govt warns Eleuthera firm after water woes on island
WATER woes prevented some Central and South Eleuthera residents from bathing, flushing toilets and living like they are accustomed to, prompting the government to issue a stern warning to Aqua Design Bahamas, the company responsible for providing the critical service.
1 in 10 people without a job
THE unemployment rate hovered around double-digit territory during the third and fourth quarters of 2023.
Mako captures its sixth straight title
The Bahamas Aquatics' 52nd National Swimming Championships abruptly concluded with the Mako Aquatics Swim Club capturing its sixth straight championship title after heavy rain and a freak accident took the spotlight.
Amateur golfers Gibson jr, Carroll win titles
RICHARD Gibson Jr re-established himself as the best amateur golfer in the country, winning his fourth Bahamas Golf Federation National Amateur Golf Championship title, while teenager Maddison Carroll clinched her first female crown.
Police still investigating woman’s claim officers took $9k from her house
POLICE are still investigating a couple’s claim that $9,000 went missing from their home after police mistakenly searched their house last month, according to Deputy Commissioner of Police Leamond Deleveaux.
Mitchell: Internal review of Turin deaths complete
The government's internal review of the case of two Bahamians who allegedly drowned in a river in Turin, Italy, has been completed, but it will up to their families to decide whether it will be released, according to Minister of Foreign Affairs Fred Mitchell.
Man fined $10k for possession of ammunition with intent to supply
A MAN was fined in court last week after he admitted to having nearly 50 rounds of ammunition in New Providence last week.
Pair accused of abusing 10 dogs granted bail
TWO PEOPLE were granted bail after they were accused of abusing ten dogs last month resulting in the death of one animal.
Woman charged with stealing, remanded
A WOMAN was imprisoned on Friday after she allegedly stole almost $4,000 worth of property last month.
Man placed on probation for reduced marijuana possession charge
A man was placed on probation after he admitted to having a quantity of marijuana last week.
