Men’s national basketball team splits wins with Jayhawks
TEAM Bahamas, with the newest addition of Phoenix Suns guard Eric Gordon, split games 1-1 against the University of Kansas (KU) Jayhawks this past weekend in Puerto Rico.
Tanisha looking to make her mark at Tallulah Falls
TANISHA Seymour is the next Bahamian coming out of the Tallulah Falls High School and is now preparing to make her mark on the women’s collegiate basketball circuit.
Jones and Liberty topple defending champions in 38-point blowout win
JONQUEL Jones and the New York Liberty routed the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) defending champions, the Las Vegas Aces, in a 38-point blowout win.
Why are we considering another GG?
On this, our 50th anniversary year of Independence and days before our Emancipation Day holiday, I am putting pen to paper to question what I consider to be a glaring anomaly.
Return to Gender Violence Bill
Equality Bahamas continues to sound the alarm, alerting The Bahamas that gender-based violence, particularly against women and girls, is a public health crisis.
RODERICK A SIMMS: The cost of the ‘leaky bucket’
The ‘leaky bucket’ syndrome in The Bahamas represents a major obstacle to its economic growth and development. This metaphor symbolises the continuous loss and hindrance of resources, opportunities, and potential that impede the country’s progress. At the heart of this syndrome is the pervasive issue of corruption. In this column segment, we will explore how corruption perpetuates the leaky bucket phenomenon in The Bahamas, exacerbating several interrelated challenges.
PM: No 'positive progress' with Grand Bahama Port Authority
PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis said he does not think there has been any “positive progress” with Grand Bahama Port Authority (GBPA) thus far.
Ministry launches emergency water extraction plan to address flooding
THE Ministry of Works has launched an emergency water extraction plan to better address flooding and other water issues caused by extreme weather conditions.
'Substantial progress' in fuel oil spill clean-up
Buckeye Partners are reporting "substantial progress" in the recovery and clean-up of the fuel oil spill at its marine terminal in Grand Bahama.
High Rock Seafest this Monday
BAHAMIAN entertainers KB and D-Mac will be performing at the 17th annual High Rock Seafest on Monday, August 7, at the East End Primary School grounds in High Rock.
Deangelo Evans: Alleged gun 'not on scene by time CSI arrived'
AN officer testified that the gun police allege Deangelo Evans had at the time of his shooting death was not on the scene by the time Crime Scene Investigators arrived.
Man jailed after admitting escape from Sandilands Rehabilitation Centre
A man facing pending murder and armed robbery charges was sentenced to six months in prison after he admitted to escaping from Sandilands Rehabilitation Centre last month.
Man charged with murder over drive-by shooting
A MAN was remanded to prison after he was charged with a fatal drive-by shooting off Peter Street in June.
Man charged with indecent assault, possession of child pornography
A MAN from Abaco was granted bail after he was accused of touching a 9-year-old girl’s private parts and having nude images of a 17-year-old girl on his phone in Green Turtle Cay last week.
Clubs & Societies August 4th, 2023
This month, The Cancer Society of The Bahamas is raising awareness of non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma — a type of cancer that affects the lymphatic system, which, as a major part of the broader immune system, helps to protect our bodies against infection.
DIANE PHILLIPS: Suppose we could feed ourselves? One farmer says we can
WHAT could The Bahamas do with an extra billion dollars a year – build two new hospitals? Upgrade schools and fund after-school programmes? Pay down the national debt, boost social services to better serve the elderly and disabled?
ONE ELEUTHERA FOUNDATION: Thriving beyond the storm
Shenique Smith is the proud proprietor of “Neek’s Eats and Treats,” a quaint, down-home restaurant just beyond the beautiful waterfront in Tarpum Bay, Eleuthera. If you are fortunate enough to visit and enjoy a mouthwatering meal, two things will immediately stand out, the authentic Bahamian cuisine delightfully reminiscent of grandma’s “down home” cooking and Shenique’s warm and welcoming hospitality. Behind her light-hearted demeanor is a woman of grit and resilience who has successfully weathered some storms.
