BTC suffers modest Q1 revenue, subscriber fall
The Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC) was yesterday revealed to have suffered modest year-over-year declines in both revenues and subscribers, with both largely flat for the 2023 first quarter.
Regent Seven Seas cruise ship makes inaugural visit to Grand Bahama
A cruise ship made an inaugural voyage to Grand Bahama, bringing some 500 visitors to the island on the weekend.
Adrian Gibson corruption trial begins
ADRIAN Gibson’s corruption trial began yesterday with his lawyer filing a constitutional motion to force an in-person testimony from a key witness.
Contractor for $90m prison complex named
NATIONAL Security Minister Wayne Munroe said the contractor for the new corrections and related facilities is Walker’s Industries –– though the bidding process for the project remains unclear.
MYSTERY OVER PHONE IN AZARIO SHOOTING: Father tells of shock at seeing dead son’s face
AZARIO Major’s father claimed yesterday that retrieved data initially located his son’s unrecovered phone at Woody’s Bar on Fire Trail Road, where he was killed, but that the device was last pinned on Andros Avenue, where it was mysteriously deactivated.
Hundreds of athletes hit the track, field in Red-Line Classic
THE Red-Line Athletics Track Club held its youth and mult-events classic this past weekend at the original Thomas A Robinson national stadium.
Restaurant crowdfunder targeting $2.4m in sales
A restaurant entrepreneur yesterday said he is targeting $2.4m in total sales for 2023 as he mulls opening a third location on Carmichael Road.
New king can make a difference
King Charles was crowned King of The UK and the Commonwealth of Nations proper today. Salutes and a hardy Hoorah to thee. A new King, and an enabled leader of the UK in fact. Charles has been waiting for this day all his life, and it’s now his time to make a difference, imprint himself upon his nation and the world as a leader both different and unique to the British Monarchy. While Queen Elizabeth was a rock of the status quo Charles has a chance and an obligation to make a profound difference as a leader.
Our judges are following the law
I have never been a fan of the Prime Minister of St. Vincent and his recent remarks concerning Bahamian judges did nothing to change my opinion of him.
Bahamas beats Guatemala 5-4 in penalty shootout
Michael Butler, rebounding from an unbelievable “goal” that he gave away in the second of three periods, came up with a save in penalty shots and another in sudden death to help the Bahamas to prevail over Guatemala.
St Francis & Joseph wins 8th straight Archdiocesan track and field title
AFTER a three-year hiatus as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, the biggest Catholic Board of Education primary school sporting event, the Archdiocesan Track & Field Meet, made its triumphant return.
‘Downtown’ Natasha Brown to host first Natbro’s Classic
WITH the Bahamas Bodybuilding, Wellness and Fitness Federation hosting its 50th National and Novice Championships during the sixth edition of the Bahamas Games, ‘Downtown’ Natasha Brown has been commissioned to host the first Natbro’s Classic.
History of the RBPF: The Constabulary
IN 1845, just five years after its birth, The Bahamas Police Force (the “Force”) had its manpower reduced due to its high cost of £904 annually - which is equivalent to $541.06 in today’s currency. The Force did not have formal contracts for the first set of police officers, and they worked a 24-hour shift with a foot patrol system lasting more than a hundred years. Furthermore, records indicated a patrol system of two hours during the day, four hours during the night, and a break period at the station were equivalent to the hours on patrol.
THE KDK REPORT: Overcoming the obstacles of sickness and injuries – part two
OVER the years, Eric had been hit in the face with a baseball, broken his right arm twice, dislocated both shoulders and ruptured his groin but nothing prepared him for this latest trial. Last week I shared that Eric abruptly began experiencing flu-like symptoms that quickly worsened. Multiple in-hospital tests were performed but they were all non-definitive so doctors were left baffled as to what was making him so sick. Eric’s mother still desperately seeking answers is where we resume his story.
WORLD VIEW: Objective journalism threatened by fake content and false media platforms
MEDIA freedom in the Americas, from Canada in the North to Argentina in the South, with the Caribbean in between, did not rank very well in the 2023 World Press Freedom (WPF) Index.
INSIGHT: Deeply divided on our connection to the King and Great Britain
THERE have been two versions of The Bahamas over the past week.
EDITORIAL: Historic moment as King crowned
WHATEVER you might think of the monarchy, the coronation of King Charles III marked the start of a new era.
Coleby-Davis: Inspection units to determine roadworthiness coming soon
MOBILE inspection units soon will be brought to the Bahamas to ensure that vehicles are road worthy.
