Weekend killings leave three dead
THE sister of Maigen Bethel, one of three people killed over the weekend, said their mother had repeatedly warned the woman to stay away from a man allegedly involved in a conflict that led to her death.
PHA celebrates World Blood Donor Day
The Public Hospitals Authority celebrated World Blood Donor Day on Friday by honoring a number of regular donors for their life-saving donations.
Centreville Primary renamed after former principal Judith P Thompson
CENTREVILLE Primary School has been renamed in honor of former educator Judith P. Thompson, the former principal of the school for 30 years.
Pedestrian killed while crossing Carmichael Road
A man died on Friday after being struck by a truck while attempting to cross the street at the intersection of Jackfish Drive and Carmichael Road.
Man remanded after allegedly threatening man with gun
A MAN was remanded to prison on Friday after he allegedly endangered a man’s life with a gun last December.
Man accused of box cutter stabbing granted bail
A MAN was granted $5,000 bail on Friday after he was accused of stabbing someone with a box cutter on Boyd Road last week.
Cooper defends tourism impact
Deputy Prime Minister Chester Cooper criticized FNM leader Michael Pintard, stating that "tourism accounts for over $6 billion of direct annual spend" in the economy and roughly 60 percent of the Bahamas' GDP.
Man accused of stealing granted bail
A MAN was granted $6,000 bail after he was accused of stealing $2,279.29 worth of property in a recent house robbery in New Providence.
Annual GB blood drive held at City of Life
The annual Drip Drip Challenge Blood Drive is being held on Saturday at the City of Life to boost blood donation and encourage more people to become regular donors.
Abaco baseball team ‘will only get better’
THEY didn’t win any games, but team manager Troy Feaste said his baseball team from Abaco will only get better from the experiences gained at the Bahamas Baseball Association’s 2024 Andre Rodgers Senior Baseball Championships.
PM touts Caribbean and Africa relationship
PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis underlined the potential for collaboration between the Caribbean and Africa during the Afreximbank Annual Meeting (AAM) at Baha Mar yesterday.
Sweeting: Twelve new shanty towns discovered
WORKS Minister Clay Sweeting said officials had discovered 12 additional shanty towns.
Pintard: More tourists - but revenue dropping
FREE National Movement leader Michael Pintard said revenue from tourism is falling despite increasing numbers of tourists.
Mom-of-three killed in traffic accident
ROBYN Benicourt, a recent nursing school graduate, was looking forward to sitting her upcoming exams and getting registered with the Bahamas Nursing Council before she was killed in a traffic accident Wednesday night.
650 jobs to fill at $290m hospital
Flooding risks are “a great concern” for New Providence’s new hospital which will need a 650-strong medical staff to care for the anticipated 400 patients it is set to house daily.
DR KENT BAZARD: The Psychological Impact of Sports Injuries and Recovery: Building Resilience
IN the world of sports, injuries are an inevitable part of the journey. The physical toll is evident, but the psychological impact often remains in the shadows, unspoken yet profoundly felt.
‘I will miss my loving wife Renee Sunshine Davis’
RENEE “Sunshine” Davis, known for her contagious smile that lights up any atmosphere in softball, baseball, volleyball or track and field, passed away on Wednesday night after a short stay in Princess Margaret Hospital.
Kaylia Capri wants to build her wrestling brand
FORMER Bahamian track and field athlete Alexis Gray, who is also known by stage names Kaylia Capri and Sierra Breeze, is thoroughly enjoying her introduction to pro wrestling since transitioning to the sport in January 2023.
Pools in the Schools on the ground at GHS
GROUND-breaking ceremonies were held on Wednesday for the first pool to be constructed in the government schools in a Pools in the Schools initiative headed by the Fox Foundation.
