'Phenomenal': Carnival's extra $100m to drive 5.5m GB cruise tourism surge
Carnival's extra $100m investment to double the volume of ships its new port can handle will lead a cruise-driven 5.5m visitor surge to Grand Bahama in 2028, it was revealed yesterday.
GB police officer faces charge of raping woman
A Grand Bahama police constable was interdicted from the police force and charged yesterday with raping a 28-year-old woman.
Rahming defends OPM’s travel budget rise
OFFICE of the Prime Minister director of communications Latrae Rahming defended the OPM’s travel budget increase yesterday, saying the prime minister’s travels are “always in the national interest” and aligned with the government’s foreign policy agenda.
PM ‘conversation’ if police manslaughter findings go on
OFFICE of the Prime Minister director of communications Latrae Rahming said Prime Minister Philip “Brave” Davis would “have a conversation with the commissioner of police” if the pattern of adverse inquest findings against officers in police-involved killing cases continues.
‘DODGING JURY DUTY IS SLOWING JUSTICE': Davis encourages people to carry out their civic duties
PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis said a significant challenge to swift justice is the avoidance of jury duty.
Equestrian athletes Katerina and Sienna make the most of Grand Caraibe Tour
EQUESTRIAN athletes Katerina Coello and Sienna Tinker made the most of The Bahamas’ first-ever invitation to the Grand Caraibe Equestrian Competition Tour, using the golden opportunity to showcase their talents and the quality of Bahamian equestrian sport.
Freeport 'could attract $100bn if the economic model is right'
A Grand Bahama Port Authority (GBPA) director yesterday argued "Freeport needs $10bn, and could attract $100bn if we get the model right" amid a peace offering from the deputy prime minister.
Sunland Baptist basketball coach Bonnie Basden making an impact
DESPITE her handicap that has been limited to her wheelchair since 2019, Bonnie Basden continues to make an impact on the Sunland Baptist Stingers senior boys’ basketball programme.
Knowles brothers in lead after day 1 of Sir Durward Knowles National Junior Sailing Championships
IN a tribute to their late great-grandfather, Exuma’s brothers Emit and Joss Knowles put on a show as they led the pack after day one of the Sir Durward Knowles National Junior Sailing Championships.
Bahamas defeats Puerto Rico 88-77 in FIBA AmeriCup Qualifier
TEAM Bahamas, with its best performances coming off the bench, knocked off Puerto Rico by 11 points last night to win their opening match of the FIBA AmeriCup 2025 Qualifiers.
40TH HUGH CAMPBELL BASKETBALL CLASSIC: CI Gibson senior boys upset Grand Bahama’s Sunland Baptist to win title
For the past two years the Hugh Campbell Classic trophy went to Grand Bahama with the Sunland Baptist Academy Stingers but for the 40th edition of the tournament, the championship hardware stayed home thanks to the CI Gibson Rattlers.
First-ever junior golf team formed in Marathon
On Saturday, February 11, Lisa Rahming, Member of Parliament for the Marathon constituency, demonstrated her commitment to youth development by facilitating an impressive induction to golf for a group of individuals from the Marathon constituency.
Bahamas Junior Golf Association to host Its 4th Annual National Championships March 11-14
THE Bahamas Junior Golf Association is slated to host its fourth annual Junior National Golf Championships at the Bahamas Golf Federation’s Driving Range March 11-14.
‘Get Your Rear in Gear’ fun run/walk back for year three March 16
MARCH - Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month - is right around the corner and so is the third edition of the ‘Get Your Rear in Gear’ 5k Fun/Run Walk event set for March 16 at Goodman’s Bay Park.
Erosion of our sovereignty
So I’ve been extremely vocal through my podcast and other postings on social media as to my extreme vexation about The Bahamas and the blacklist.
Registrar questioned over documents on Gibson’s land buys
TESTIMONIES continued yesterday in the criminal trial of Long Island MP Adrian Gibson and five others.
Man accused of armed robbery, possession of a gun and leading police on car chase
A 44-year-old man was imprisoned yesterday after police allegedly caught him with a stolen vehicle after a chase in Montell Heights last weekend.
Man given community service after he admits stealing $2K from starbucks while employed
A MAN was ordered to serve 250 hours of community service yesterday after admitting to stealing just over $2,000 from a Starbucks at Baha Mar while working there in the last two months.
Man pleads guilty to possession of two ounces of marijuana, fined $700 by court
A MAN was fined yesterday after he was found with over 2oz of marijuana this week.
