Webster looking ahead to college
WHEN former Bahamian basketball player turned coach Cedricka Sweeting-Badmus recruited Adena Webster during the COVID-19 pandemic, she knew that she was getting a player who could make the transition from the Bahamas to the United States.
Protect our access to our beaches
I thank you in advance for the space to address two issues that have dominated the headlines recently, that if not handled carefully can have devastating social consequences for this tiny island on which sits the capital of the country, financial and tourist-wise.
New Traffic location is bad idea
Ministry of Energy Transport — Road Traffic one would have thought they would use all the technology and science available before making a traffic decision but no...let’s put a high volume traffic government licensing department on an already high trafficked highway! Brilliant!
Constitution does not discriminate
Our Constitution does not discriminate between the genders so why do so many discriminate?
Entrepreneurship ‘not for the weak of heart’
A fashion house owner says “entrepreneurship is not for the weak at heart” but urged those in business to stay the course once they know they have a dream and purpose.
Huge crowd sees Tarrus Riley perform as part of 100 Jamz 30th anniversary celebrations
A PACKED crowd turned out at the Nassau Cruise Port on Saturday night to see Tarrus Riley perform as part of the 30th anniversary celebrations for 100 Jamz
Three questioned over Abaco shooting
Police are questioning three people in connection with the shooting incident that occurred on Green Turtle Key, Abaco on Friday. A 39-year-old man, a 49-year-old man and a 48-year-old woman were arrested around 6am on Friday in Green Turtle Cay. A firearm, believed to be the weapon used in the incident, was also confiscated.
Leaked document says by-election date is November 22
THE West Grand Bahama and Bimini by-election date is set for November 22, according to a leaked document, the authenticity of which was confirmed by Progressive Liberal Party Chairman Fred Mitchell.
'Giant boost' as $600m transformational project launched at Grand Bahama Shipyard
A $600m transformational project, which will include two of the largest dry docks in the world, was launched at the Grand Bahama Shipyard on Friday, and was said to be a “giant boost” to the island’s economy, tourism and employment.
Family Protection Against Family/Youth Violence two-day workshop this month
THE Family Protection Against Family/Youth Violence two-day workshop will be held on October 30-31 at Superclubs Breezes to tackle the issue of violence in the home and society.
16-year-old accused of murder
A 16-year-old was sent behind bars on Friday after being accused of killing a former convicted murderer who was out on bail awaiting retrial earlier this month.
Man pleads not guilty to shop-breaking and vagrancy
A MAN was sent to prison after he allegedly attempted to break into a business on West Bay Street last week.
Immigration officers charged with bribery, conspiracy to commit bribery
TWO Immigration officers were granted bail on Friday after they were allegedly caught in a bribery scheme to extend foreign nationals passports and visas in The Bahamas.
Students have the recipe for success
Students displayed their culinary skills during the Bahamas Young Chef Culinary Competition.
BREEF educating the educators
Bahamas Reef Environmental Educational Foundation (BREEF) held its annual Eco-Schools Bahamas (ESB) Coordinators Workshop for educators from around the country.
Honoured at breakfast
Youth Month festivities continue with appreciation breakfast for Grand Bahama youth leaders.
Chevening information session online
The British High Commission and the Bahamas Chevening Alumni Association are hosting an online informational session for students interested in applying for the 2024/2025 school year.
DIANE PHILLIPS: All is fair in love and hamburgers
WHILE the world is at war and innocent women and children are held hostage amidst growing fears of all-out global conflict, the lowly burger has become a hot potato in The Bahamas.
ONE ELEUTHERA FOUNDATION: Regenerative agriculture - it’s a win-win situation
IN our day and age, we look around the world and see so many environmental problems, many of which seem unsolvable. It is rare to find a solution as simple and as impactful as the practice of Regenerative Agriculture.
