Creative minds competition for students to design logo for Consumer Protection Commission
STUDENTS throughout The Bahamas have the chance to win some $850 and other prizes by entering a competition to create a logo for the Consumer Protection Commission.
Sad to see Sweeting go – but hopes for new minister
THE new agriculture minister arrives to hopes that he will get on his feet quickly and continue with former minister Clay Sweeting’s mandate for farming.
Sands: Still room to grow, with Family Islands key
The Bahamas Hotel and Tourism Association president said there is “more room for growth” and that the country should prepare for the consistency of year round tourism especially in the Family Islands.
Reserves stay ‘buoyant’ though growth reduced
The Central Bank yesterday said The Bahamas’ external reserves are set to remain “buoyant” in 2023 although June’s growth is $44.4m short of 2022’s expansion.
Government restructuring sparks hope for business priorities
THE business community is “looking forward” to working with new Cabinet ministers following the government reshuffle, said Khrystle Rutherford-Ferguson, the Bahamas Chamber of Commerce and Employers Confederation’s chairman, yesterday.
‘Record growth’ for tourism according to bank report
TOURISM is showing “record growth” according to a new report from the Central Bank of The Bahamas - while economic growth continues at a moderate pace.
Woman left unable to see after police officer ‘punched me in eye’
A WOMAN is pursuing legal action after a high-ranking male police officer in plain clothes allegedly punched her in the eye - leaving her unable to see through her left eye.
Davis accused of cowardice as Bell stays in Cabinet
LEADERS of the opposition political parties accused Prime Minister Philip “Brave” Davis yesterday of being “afraid” to make the tough decisions, calling his decision to reassign Keith Bell instead of firing him “cowardice”.
FNM: Stop playing games on hurricane commission
FREE National Movement leader Michael Pintard said Prime Minister Philip “Brave” Davis continues to “titillate” the Bahamian public with the possibility of a commission of inquiry over Hurricane Dorian.
PLEA OVER DORIAN DEATH CERTIFICATES: ‘I just want peace and to move on’ after mother and brother were killed
FOUR years after her mother and brother died during Hurricane Dorian, Sitha Silien says she just wants to find peace and move on with her life – a dream that would only be made possible after she obtains her loved ones’ death certificates.
Suffer the little children
How long has the abuse of women and children existed on this planet? Hundreds of years? Thousands? Since the beginning? But now, transparency is beginning to happen.
Man accused of groping young girl granted bail
A MAN was granted $8,500 bail yesterday after he was accused of groping an underaged girl inappropriately earlier this year.
Bail violation by man accused of murder lands him in prison
A MAN on bail for murder was sentenced to four months in prison yesterday after he admitted to failing to charge his ankle monitor.
Man charged with stealing a woman’s car granted bail
A MAN was granted $7,000 bail after he was accused of stealing a woman’s car last week.
Eleuthera man accused of housebreaking granted bail
A MAN was granted $5,000 bail after he was accused of a recent housebreaking in Eleuthera.
Coach Deven moves to Exuma
AFTER conducting a successful physical education programme in the Catholic Primary Schools for the past 19 years, Deven Johnson has made the switch to the government schools and has now been relocated to Exuma.
Tennis coach Ricardo Demeritte passes international course
THE Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association congratulates coach Ricardo Demeritte who recently participated in the International Tennis Federation (ITF) Level 2 Coaching Advanced Players Course which was held in Trinidad and Tobago in August.
BFA hosts professional development day to kick off new school year
THE Bahamas Football Association kicked off the new school year by once again hosting the professional development day for the primary schools.
‘Knucklehead’ Johnson Invitational next month – Cross country invite on October 21
Bahamas men’s national 1,500 metre record holder William ‘Knucklehead’ Johnson is delighted that there will be a continuation of the cross country invitational in his honour.
Bumper business for back-to-school
Barbers and beauty salon reported “great” business over the weekend for the back to school rush.
