Sprinter Zion on a roll, Nairn and Russell ready for the world
WHILE sprinter Zion Campbell left his mark on the National Junior College Athletic Association, long jumper LaQuan Nairn and quarter-miler Alonzo Russell are preparing for next month’s World Indoor Championships.
Western condo development targets 150 construction jobs
A west New Providence condo project is aiming to create up to 150 construction jobs through its developer's first up to $20m foray into the real estate development market.
Inflation in largest monthly decline for past three years
The Bahamas' inflation rate suffered its largest month-over-month decline for three years in December 2023 amid continued signs that price and cost of living pressures are slowly easing.
Market Slope move to unlock vendor sales
The Government senator leading downtown Nassau's overhaul has promised to create new vendor opportunities through the pedestrianisation of Market Slope.
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The international stock markets have experienced an up-and-down week. In the US, the rise in producer prices was spoiling investors’ buying mood at the end of last week and the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was falling. The German benchmark index, DAX, reached a new record high on Friday and left trading with slight gains.
Pilot able to walk away from plane crash on Coral Harbour Road
A pilot walked away from a plane crash on Coral Harbour Road on Saturday.
Police seeking family of homeless man who was assaulted by teenagers
Police are requesting public assistance in locating family members of a homeless man who was observed being assaulted by a group of teenagers on social media.
Educators honoured for efforts to reduce HIV infections, prevent teen pregnancy
MORE than 90 educators across the country were honoured on Friday for their efforts to reduce HIV infections among adolescents and prevent teen pregnancy.
Six Senses Hotel and Residences project could begin construction by summer - if approvals granted
CONSTRUCTION could start on the proposed Six Senses Hotel and Residences project in Grand Bahama by this summer if approvals are granted by the end of the month when the 21-day environmental public consultative period expires.
Woman ordered to attend drug counselling
A WOMAN was ordered on Friday to attend drug counselling for six months as a part of a conditional discharge.
Man accused of killing woman on Ragged Island
A 34-year-old man was remanded in custody on Friday accused of killing a 39-year-old woman in a drive-by shooting on Ragged Island Street last month.
Woman charged with causing harm
A WOMAN was granted $2,500 bail on Friday after she was accused of injuring someone in an argument earlier this month
Six month sentence for breaching bail
A man was sentenced to six months in prison after he admitted to breaching his bail on firearm charges.
Freeport man wanted by police has been captured
A Freeport man who was wanted in connection with a murder has been captured, police have reported.
Man ordered to attend counselling after drug charge
A MAN was ordered to attend counseling on Friday after he admitted to having three grammes of marijuana last week.
Woman accused of death threats and assault
A WOMAN was granted $2,500 bail on Friday after being accused of threatening to kill two people and attacking one of them.
Clubs & Societies – February 16th, 2024.
The Bahamas Girl Guides Association Annual Guide Week Schedule:
DIANE PHILLIPS: It’s our problem. We’re the solution – Safe Bahamas made us all part of the picture, no one escaped responsibility
Crime is not someone else’s problem. It is ours. All of us.
