‘LAW IS IGNORED OVER CONTRACTS’: Contractor chief says government failing to publish as required
BAHAMAS Contractors Association President Leonard Sands slammed the government’s continued failure to publish contract awards under the Public Procurement Act.
CARIFTA bronze medallist Adam Musgrove to join the Bison Nation
AFTER leaving the national track and field championships as a double champion, Adam Musgrove will now take his athletic and academic capabilities to Howard University.
CFL summer soccer returns every Sunday
THE Capital Football Label (CFL) Summer Soccer Championships are back at the Roscow A L Davies soccer field every Sunday until August 20.
BPL hikes ‘blow up’ Abaco living costs
Abaco business owners yesterday revealed their electricity costs more than doubled in just one month as Bahamas Power & Light’s (BPL) fuel cost recovery strategy consumes an ever-increasing share of corporate cash flows.
Otto Laing going to Howard University
Carifta gold medallist Otto Laing will be headed to Washington DC to commence his studies and collegiate track career at Howard University.
35th Jeff Rodgers Basketball Camp jumps off with hot start
MONDAY marked the beginning of the 35th Annual Jeff Rodgers Basketball Camp which is being held at The Kendal G.L. Isaacs National Gymnasium and the camp will continue until Thursday next week. The camp caters to girls and boys aged 5-18.
Where are we after 50 years?
When the new year rolls in, for many persons of goodwill, it is a time of reflection, on the past year, and resolutions for the ensuing year, and positive projections, for guidance and plans for the immediate future, building on the past lessons learnt.
PM Davis challenges EU blacklist
The Commonwealth of the Bahamas recently celebrated our Golden Jubilee anniversary. It made us all proud.
Musicians hit at ‘second class citizens’ treatment
Bahamian musicians yesterday argued that they remain unemployed while foreign entertainers are permitted by the Government to work at major New Providence resorts.
Authentic Bahamian goods sales struggle
VENDORS at the Nassau Cruise Port have been having difficulty in promoting and selling authentically Bahamian products, it was asserted during a press conference held by the Trade Union Congress (TUC) yesterday.
Teen accused of two murders and two attempted murders remanded
AN 18-year-old is behind bars after he was accused of several murders and attempted murders in New Providence last month.
Man accused of attacking woman with axe at clinic granted bail
A MAN was granted bail after he was accused of attacking a woman with an axe near South Beach Clinic on Monday.
Teen on stealing charge ordered to 350 hours of community service
A TEENAGER was ordered to serve 350 hours of community service or risk four years in jail after stealing a flamingo charm earlier this week.
Man shot dead in Pinewood Gardens
POLICE are investigating after a man was shot dead in the area of Cascarilla and Wild Guava Streets, Pinewood Gardens, on Wednesday, which marked the country’s 59th murder for the year.
ALICIA WALLACE: Creating space to talk
SINCE the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, virtual and hybrid conferences have become such a norm that attending in person is especially exciting. When people are able to be in the same room(s), in a bubble of sorts, there is a different energy. The possibilities are different because it does not all disappear with the press of a button.
Safety issues raised by US and local government officials concerning recreational watercraft
A NEW travel advisory has been issued by the United States warning over the lack of regulation of commercial water craft – and an FNM senator has called for action at Goodman’s Bay to ensure public safety.
Vessel carrying 275 people intercepted by USCG and passed over to Bahamas
AUTHORITIES intercepted a Haitian sailing vessel carrying 275 people over the weekend.
‘We are looking at the matter’ of local govt receiving money says Sweeting
FAMILY Island Affairs Minister Clay Sweeting said if representatives of the North Andros District Council violated the law by accepting funds to clean up a local beach, they would be punished.
Lucayan Towers South condo association president refuses to answer questions as GBPA ultimatum looms
THE head of a condominium association responsible for a complex in Freeport that could have its occupancy certificate revoked dismissed questions from a reporter yesterday about the longstanding concern.
