Track and Field Classic ‘a tremendous success’
THE inaugural Bahamas Law Enforcement Co-Operative Credit Union Limited’s Law Enforcement Track and Field Classic on Saturday was termed a tremendous success, not just by the organisers, but the participants as well.
‘Headwinds’ slash J S Johnson profit 12.54%
J S Johnson’s managing director is warning that “industry headwinds” across its business have slashed profits by 12.54 percent or almost $900,000 for the year to end-September 2023.
Villanova Wildcats take third Battle 4 Atlantis title
THE Villanova Wildcats added a third Battle 4 Atlantis title to their collection after they triumphed 79-63 over the University of Memphis Tigers on Friday in the championship game at the Imperial Arena, Paradise Island.
Bahamasair launches flight to open Exuma
Bahamasair last Wednesday launched its inaugural service between Fort Lauderdale and Georgetown, Exuma, with around 50 passengers on the flight.
Pro boxer Carl Hield to square off with Colombian Edinson Jimenez
LESS than a week removed from his second professional win, veteran boxer Carl Hield will be back in the ring again on Tuesday.
BTVI partners with Breezes to design employee uniforms
The Bahamas Technical and Vocational Institute (BTVI) has ventured into a partnership with SuperClubs Breezes Bahamas to supply uniforms for resort staff.
Sixth Best of the Best Regatta in Montagu Bay this weekend
WITH sailing now officially declared the national sport of The Bahamas, the hype has intensified as the skippers and their crew get their boats ready to compete in the sixth Best of the Best Sloop Sailing Regatta in Montagu Bay this weekend.
Cruise ship passenger airlifted after jumping from ship's balcony
A 16-year-old male cruise ship passenger was airlifted to the United States for medical aid after he intentionally jumped three floors from the ship’s balcony.
Women’s group seeks to meet with Laroda before year’s end
ADVOCACY group Women United said it is still pushing to amend the Protection Against Violence Act and wants to meet with the new minister of state for social services before the end of the year.
Time for FNM to re-evaluate
The West End and Grand Bahama by-election should be a wake-up call for the FNM. Yes, the PLP poured plenty resources into the contest. They also made plenty promises and signed quite a number of contracts.
Nygard’s conviction a wake-up call
Women United commends the recent conviction of Peter Nygard by the Canadian Court system. The verdict stands as a pivotal moment, shedding light on the unfortunate reality faced by many women who have suffered due to the reprehensible actions of individuals like Nygard. His conviction serves as a stark wake-up call, exposing the complacency of those who allowed his continued operations here in our country.
URCA actively investigating BTC, Aliv service outages
The Utilities Regulation and Competition Authority (URCA) is actively investigating service outages by the Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC) and Aliv, and it is hoped the investigation will be completed in the next few months.
PHA Supplies Management Agency distributes Thanksgiving lunches
The Public Hospital Authority’s Supplies Management Agency distributed Thanksgiving lunches to hundreds of residents in the Nassau Street community on Friday.
Bail for man charged over fight outside mall
A MAN was granted bail after he was accused of injuring someone in a fight outside the mall last week.
Man fined $500 for marijuana possession
A MAN was fined $500 after admitting to having 4 3/4oz of marijuana on him earlier this month.
Woman accused of stealing handbag containing $1,400
A WOMAN was granted bail yesterday after she was accused of stealing a handbag containing $1,400 in cash earlier this month.
Three charged over firearm
A MAN, a woman and a 17-year-old girl were granted bail after allegedly being found with a loaded gun in an abandoned building after the man had been shot and injured in a gunfight.
Clubs & Societies November 24th, 2023.
On Saturday, November 18th, the Kiwanis Club of Over-The-Hill and our Key Clubs from RM Bailey & Jordan Prince William assisted with the painting of four Gazebos at the Sandilands Rehabilitation Center.
DIANE PHILLIPS: The missing Bahamian holiday – when do we officially give thanks?
FIRST it was the decision to peg Bahamian currency to the US dollar when a choice between the past and the future had to be made. Call it the first milestone in a culture that would slide into alignment with its neighbour to the north over the following decades. Later it was sharing the same taste in music, fast food, the stuff of everyday life, even the jeans we wore.
