154 prison officers promoted – but others wait for their turn
ONE hundred and fifty-four prison officers were promoted this week, but the head of the association representing them said he will not be satisfied until others awaiting promotion are advanced.
$200m capital markets poised for ‘very big year’
A Bahamas-based investment banker says 2024 is poised to “be a very big year” for the capital markets with companies seeking to raise “at least a couple hundred million” to finance their growth.
$250m Six Senses project eyes summer building start
The developer behind Grand Bahama’s $260m Six Senses resort project yesterday voiced optimism that construction will start this summer depending on when it receives its final approvals.
PharmaChem close sparks GB population shrink fears
The Grand Bahama Port Authority’s (GBPA) is “deeply saddened” by PharmaChem Technologies imminent closure amid fears it will further depopulate an already-shrinking Freeport.
World Bank cuts growth projection for Bahamas
The World Bank has gone in the opposite direction to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) by trimming its 2024 economic growth forecast for The Bahamas by a further 20 basis points to 1.8 percent.
Two women in hospital after being shot in car
Two women aged 23 and 24-years-old are in hospital after a shooting incident off Wulff Road early on Thursday.
Man dies after shooting in Montell Heights
A 28-year-old man is dead after a shooting incident in Montell Heights on Wednesday night.
Leading civil servant claims FOIA whistleblower breach
A top civil servant is alleging the Government violated the Freedom of Information Act’s ‘whistleblower’ protections by “intimidating” and sidelining her after she sought to highlight purported “wrongdoing”.
‘No mask mandate’ as COVID cases rise
PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis said there is no need to reintroduce COVID-19 prevention mandates such as wearing masks after an uptick in cases of the disease, though people are recommended to wear masks. He said businesses could enforce a mask mandate.
Davis tries to explain Mitchell comments – but recording doesn’t match
PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis explained Fred Mitchell’s dismissive comments about the Freedom of Information Act yesterday in a way that does not reflect what the foreign affairs minister told reporters.
Miller: No guts for capital punishment
FORMER Cabinet Minister Leslie Miller said legislators lack “the guts” to ensure murderers experience capital punishment, which he considers a deterrent to violent crime.
IMMIGRATION ‘A RISK TO NATION’: Pastor warns of those who come to Bahamas illegally at Majority Rule service
AS top government officials looked on yesterday, Pastor TG Morrison railed against illegal immigration during a Majority Rule Day ceremony, claiming that “something cataclysmic is going to happen” if the issue is not addressed.
Adderley and Bain Jr to sign with Mets and Blue Jays
The International Elite Sports Academy 2024 signing class will feature Bohan Adderley and Javado “JT” Bain Jr who are both looking to take the next step on their baseball journeys. Adderley has committed to the New York Mets, while Bain will sign with the Toronto Blue Jays. The two I-Elite prospects will make their signings official with the respective teams next week Monday and Tuesday.
DR KENT BAZARD – The Role of Sports Psychology in Injury Rehabilitation: A Path to Recovery and Resilience
In the world of professional sports, injuries are an unfortunate and often inevitable part of an athlete’s journey. Whether it’s a torn ligament on the basketball court, a strained muscle during a game, or a debilitating stress fracture, these injuries can have profound physical and psychological implications. However, there’s an often-underestimated ally that plays a crucial role in the recovery process – sports psychology.
Nassau Netball club looking to expand membership
The Nassau Netball Club is looking to expand their membership in the upcoming months. Netball, a sport primarily played by women, can be considered a non-traditional sport in The Bahamas but the Nassau Netball Club is hoping to mount a resurgence not only in the sport but in various communities.
Bahamas Youth Flag football league has big plans for 2024
The new year is set to be a promising one for the Bahamas Youth Flag Football League (BYFFL) with lots of development initiatives on the horizon.
‘Exceptional beauty’: Tribute after death of former Miss Bahamas contestant
BIMINI native Anva Roberts has died, according to the Miss Bahamas Organisation, who noted that she was a former contestant.
Pride and progress for Abaco?
It doesn’t take a village; it takes a country.
Govt must not sit down with leaders of gangs
It has often been said that ‘Whom the gods would destroy they first make mad’.
Digital evolution drives retail’s transformation
In the fast-paced realm of business, the evolution of e-commerce has been nothing short of revolutionary.
