‘GIVE ANSWERS ON VIOLENCE PROBES’: Human rights group wants govt to clarify state of investigations
HUMAN Rights Bahamas is urging the government to be more forthright about the status of investigations into alleged misconduct by law enforcement officers.
18 months in jail over gun
A MAN was sentenced to 18 months in prison after admitting to having an unlicenced gun on Hospital Lane earlier this week.
Relief for 23-year-old cleared of armed robbery
A YOUNG man breathed a sigh of relief after he was cleared of armed robbery charges in the Supreme Court yesterday.
Charged with bail violation after murder accusation - and granted bail again
A MAN on bail for murder who allegedly failed to charge his electronic monitoring device was granted bail again yesterday.
Two jailed for housebreaking
TWO men were sentenced to two years in prison after they were found guilty of housebreaking in New Providence earlier this year.
VICTORY AND DEFEAT MARK OPENING DAY: Bahamas’ 12U team beats Cayman Islands, loses to Cuba on day one
Team Bahamas’ 12-and under (12U) baseball club earned a win and loss on day one of the Babe Ruth Caribbean Region Championships.
CARIFTA Triathlon set for Nassau in August
THE Bahamas Triathlon Association (BTA) is delighted to announce that they have successfully won the bid to host the highly anticipated CARIFTA Triathlon Championships.
US Embassy continues to ‘Bridge the Gap’ through sports
THE US Embassy Nassau has partnered with the Nassau Rowing Club to host Arshay Cooper’s visit to The Bahamas July 18-22 to share how rowing can empower youth.
Kent Bazard: The role of the sports medicine physician in injury prevention and management
SPORTS are a thrilling and challenging pursuit, pushing athletes to their limits and inspiring greatness. Behind the scenes, a group of specialised medical professionals works tirelessly to ensure the well-being of athletes and help them prevent and manage injuries.
Pro basketballer Jaraun surprises the children at X-treme Athletics camp
BAHAMIAN professional player Jaraun “Kino” Burrows made the summer kids smile at the X-treme Athletics basketball camp after he not only paid them a visit, but trained and played in a scrimmage game with them.
Excitement builds for ‘Peace on da Streets’ Basketball Classic
THE 27th edition of the Michael “Scooter” Reid Peace on Da Streets Basketball Classic returns to a new Hope Community Center basketball court next week Monday.
Years go by and still no ambassador
Our closest neighbour has not had a full accredited Ambassador as they would say “in-country” for over nine plus years basically since the last much liked Ambassador Nicole Avant left.
Ministry, don’t count your chickens...
IT’S all right Ministry of Agriculture promoting backyard growing of vegetables, but the rearing of animals is another issue. First if you live in a sub-division 100% there is a Covenant zooming does not permit it so Agriculture must check subdivisions and ensure there is no livestock such as chickens, goats, etc.
Were rules followed on dignitary awards?
A pause from the celebrations to comment on the National Honours. Did Cabinet comply with the Law and Regulations in awarding the two foreign dignitaries their Awards prior to the specific time when such Honours may under Law be announced?
What are barges out west being used for?
Driving through Go-Slow West Bay I looked across the bay towards Baha Mar and the new 12 storey condo building in construction new to One Bay.
IAN FERGUSON: How to boost productivity without micromanagement
With skilled labour in relatively short supply, thus increasing the need for employers to maximise the productivity of each worker, human development strategies are essential to achieving better results. Micromanaging workers has proven dangerous and counter productive in seeking to increase productivity. People work better in comfortable environments where they are held accountable for the results.
STATESIDE: Americans migrating based on political lines
From the first days of the American colonies in the 18th century and even before, settlers and then citizens moved fairly regularly from one part of the giant, developing country to another. They were in search of jobs, land, or other economic opportunities.
FRONT PORCH: Revitalisation of Downtown Nassau requires consideration and vision
RENEWING the City of Nassau is a journey of self-definition and discovery: a recollection of history that informs our national longings and forward thinking.
Layer of Saharan dust will affect the Bahamas by the weekend
RESIDENTS are urged to “safeguard their health” as a plume of Sahara dust moves over the south-east Bahamas.
