Sands’ naivety
At a time when the consensus is that we unite as a people, the Free National Movement, under the pettiness and political naivety of Duane Sands, decides to waste time on trivialities. He cannot help himself after seeing the outpouring of patriotism and fellowship shown at the well-received presentations and participation of the Bahamian people at the Independence Celebration in Clifford Park.
Athletes reflect on 6th Bahamas Games - a Golden Jubilee event
WITH Saturday marking the end of the basketball segment of the 6th Bahamas Games, eight athletes were able to stop and reflect on how they felt coming into the games and their excitement going up against the other islands.
A HEARTFELT FAREWELL TO THE 'DIVINE LADY’: Gospel artist and journalist Vanessa Clarke dies age 48
The Bahamian gospel and media communities are mourning the death of award-winning singer and journalist Vanessa Clarke. Vanessa, who was known as the “Divine Lady” for her singing, died this past weekend after bat- tling a degenerative neurological disorder for many years. She was 48 years old. She is survived her husband Volare and two young daughters, V’ajha and V’lori.
Babe Ruth Caribbean invite all set for Thursday at the new stadium
NOW that the Bahamas Games are over, another tournament is preparing to grace the Bahamas shores.
More than 50 competitors in the 50th National Bodybuilding Championships
WITH so many of the top competitors earning their professional card and others opting not to compete anymore, the Bahamas Bodybuilding Federation is still pressing on to provide some top notch competitors for the future.
Bodybuilder Lorraine LaFleur emerges as champion of Orlando TY Pope Classic
LORRAINE LaFleur emerged as the champion of the Orlando TY Pope Classic over the weekend in Orlando, Florida.
Six people charged in Magistrates Court in Grand Bahama for various crimes
Six persons were charged in the Freeport Magistrate’s Court on Monday for various serious offenses, including armed robbery, stealing, burglary, and unlawful sexual intercourse and willful damage.
Three men charged with armed robbery and murder
THREE men were remanded in custody after they were charged with a series of armed robberies in New Providence, including a botched attempt that ended in a man being shot and killed in February.
Police investigate armed robbery and sexual assault of a woman
NEW Providence police are investigating a sexual assault and armed robbery reported yesterday.
Man receives two-year sentence for unlicensed firearm and ammunition
A MAN was sentenced to two years in prison after admitting to having an unlicensed gun in his home.
Two months sentence for stealing $20 worth of Lysol
A MAN was sentenced to two months in prison after admitting to stealing $21 worth of aerosols last week.
Man accused of rape held until trial date
A MAN has been charged with rape after allegedly sexually assaulting a young woman in New Providence in April.
BFN’s ‘Tee-off for Hunger’ sets goal to provide 750k meals through golf fundraiser
THE Bahamas Feeding Network (BFN) yesterday announced plans to host their second annual ‘Tee-off for Hunger’ Golf Tournament to raise enough money to provide 750,000 meals this year.
Further $2m invested to combat pot holes
The Ministry of Works yesterday said it is investing a further $2m to combat pot holes plaguing New Providence's road network after recent heavy rainfall merely worsened the hazards facing motorists.
BPL bills 'like a mortgage'
The Bahamas Society of Engineers (BSE) president yesterday described Bahamas Power & Light (BPL) bills as being “almost like a mortgage now” as households and the private sector struggle to cope with the increased expense.
Central Bank 'agrees' on $232m IMF SDR roll-over
The Central Bank has "agreed to roll over" the $232.3m IMF special drawing rights (SDR) financing it provided to the Government as part of the latter's 2023-2024 borrowing plan, it was revealed yesterday.
WORLD VIEW: Haiti urgently needs a genuine and representative transitional government
HAITI’S non-elected President, Dr. Ariel Henry has been identified as a significant part of the current crisis in Haiti. Henry and a small clique, who surround him, are hardly running the affairs of the state. Indeed, as armed gangs control more than 60 per cent of Port-au-Prince and the main corridors throughout Haiti, the disappearance of the state is obvious.
Vox pop: What is your hope for The Bahamas’ next fifty years?
AS The Bahamas has reached its 50th anniversary, attention turns to what will come in our nation’s next half century.
