Davis govt ‘vindicated’ as stadium ‘sold out’ for World Relays
YOUTH, Sport and Culture Minister Mario Bowleg said the World Relays over the weekend vindicated the Davis administration’s decision to renew The Bahamas’ commitment to the event.
‘Unfinished business’ for Minnis as he nominates
FORMER Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis said he wants to return as leader of the Free National Movement because he has unfinished business.
‘Step aside for new generation to lead’
FORMER Deputy Prime Minister Brent Symonette urged Dr Hubert Minnis to “step aside” and let the new generation run the country.
Local shark feeding operations and how to reduce bite chances
MY name is André Musgrove. I’m a professional underwater photographer, shark diver, and spearfisherman from the Bahamas, and have extensive experience working with sharks and shark scientists worldwide, including Tiger Sharks, Bull Sharks, and Great White Sharks.
If BPL deal is good, why the secrecy?
HAS the PLP got cold feet all of a sudden over its plans for Bahamas Power and Light?
Bahamas teams miss out on day one of World Relays
ALL four teams representing the Bahamas on Saturday at the BTC World Relays Bahamas 2024 missed out on the count of eight teams in each discipline on day one to qualify for the 2024 Olympic Games.
North Andros teachers and parents sign petition over concerns
Bahamas of Union of Teachers Belinda Wilson is calling on the Ministry of Education to address concerns outlined in a petition signed by teachers and parents in North Andros.
PM: National Youth Guard graduates 'on the front lines of new climate era'
Prime Minister Philip Davis cautioned the second cohort of officers dedicated to national emergency response that they will be “on the front lines during this new climate era” during a graduation ceremony yesterday.
Woman accused of assaulting ex-girlfriend with knife
A WOMAN who allegedly assaulted her ex-girlfriend with a knife and threatened to harm her last month was granted bail ahead of her trial on Friday.
Man granted bail in $7k stealing case
A 28-year-old man was granted $7,000 bail on Friday after being accused of stealing over $7,000 from a man’s bank account three years ago.
Bowleg welcomes World Athletics' president, athletes
MINISTER of Youth, Sports and Culture Mario Bowleg welcomed World Athletics' president Lord Sebastian Coe and the athletes from around the world back to the Bahamas for the BTC World Relays 2024 Bahamas.
Uncertain on whether BPL rates to change this term
ENERGY and Transport Minister JoBeth Coleby-Davis could not definitely say whether Bahamas Power and Light tariff rates could be adjusted this term.
Minnis nominates today, will challenge Pintard
FORMER Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis is expected to nominate himself to become leader of the Free National Movement today, setting up a highly anticipated race with the incumbent, Michael Pintard, at the party’s convention next month.
Court denies FNM women’s request for injunction
A SUPREME Court judge dismissed an application for an injunction to stop yesterday’s Free National Movement Women’s Association election for party officials.
Judge rules on Wells’ LOI - ‘no case to answer’
A FORMER Cabinet minister’s decade-long ordeal over the Stellar Energy letter of intent (LOI) controversy was yesterday halted by the Supreme Court’s verdict that he has no case to answer.
Munroe: No agenda against prison chief
NATIONAL Security Minister Wayne Munroe denied pursuing a personal agenda when he sent former prison commissioner Charles Murphy on administrative leave shortly after the 2021 general election.
Man in custody for arson while fires continue to burn in Abaco
CENTRAL and South Abaco MP John Pinder and police officials said a man is in custody for allegedly starting a raging fire in Marsh Harbour last week.
'Poorest pay the most for electric’
ENERGY and Transport Minister JoBeth Coleby-Davis suggested that Bahamas Power and Light’s tariff rates could be made more equitable, saying the “least able to pay” are currently “paying more than large businesses.”
Jury dismissed over a political connection
A JUDGE dismissed the jury in North Abaco MP Kirk Cornish’s rape trial yesterday after learning that a juror had a close relationship with the leader of the opposition, Michael Pintard.
