Free breakfast programme good, if it lasts
I write this letter regarding the Davis administration’s recent announcement of the National Free Breakfast Programme (NFBP), an initiative designed to benefit public school students across The Bahamas. As a parent and advocate for equitable education, this proposal has captured my attention and sparked a flurry of thoughts concerning its potential implications.
Wildcats, Avengers upset in flag football semi-finals
The Bahamas Flag Football League (BFFL) semifinals saw both defending champions ousted from the playoffs this past weekend.
Morgan’s Bluff, Andros to host Bahamas Games sloop sailing
Morgan's Bluff, Andros will host the sloop sailing competition during the return of the Bahamas Games next month – with all other events being staged in New Providence.
Rhema Otabor wins NCAA javelin title
NEBRASKA'S junior Rhema Otabor got the early lead and held on for a personal best and collegiate leading mark to win the women's javelin title at the National Collegiate Athletic Association Outdoor Track and Field Championships in Austin, Texas.
Woman shot after police bullet ricochets off pit bull
A WOMAN was being treated Sunday after a bullet fired by police was said to have hit her after ricocheting off a pit bull dog.
Deputy PM releases statement on Exuma flooding
Deputy Prime Minister and Member of Parliament for Exuma and Ragged Island Chester Cooper has released a statement concerning the flooding in Exuma.
Police search for suspect after 14-year-old boy shot
Police are requesting the public’s help in locating a male responsible for shooting a juvenile male on Saturday.
Search continues for plane that reportedly crashed east of Exuma Cays
The search is continuing for a 66-year-old American man whose plane reportedly crashed east of the Exuma Cays on Friday.
BPSU members call for meeting with PM
DOZENS of financial and accounting officers gathered outside the Prime Minister’s office Friday in a show of frustration at the lack of promotions in the Finance Ministry.
Deputy PM: Strong investor interest in Grand Bahama, big announcements coming
DEPUTY Prime Minister Chester Cooper, Minister for Tourism, Investments, and Aviation, said there is strong investor interest in Grand Bahama and that there are some big announcements coming soon for the island.
Deputy PM: New Grand Bahama airport on track to open first quarter of 2025
DEPUTY Prime Minister Chester Cooper, Minister of Tourism, Investment, and Aviation, said the development of a new airport in Grand Bahama is still on track for opening in the first quarter of 2025.
Arinthia Komolafe pays tribute to Chris Mortimer
FORMER Democratic National Alliance Leader Arinthia Komolafe said she was “deeply saddened” by the death of her former colleague, Christopher Mortimer, and expressed condolences to his family.
American man arrested after firearm, ammunition found
AN American man was arrested in Grand Bahama after an illegal firearm and ammunition were discovered following a search of a vessel on Thursday.
Four year sentence for drug charges
A MAN was sentenced to four years in prison for having nearly $2m worth of marijuana in two separate drug arrests.
Man accused of having unlicensed gun, body armour
A MAN was granted bail on Friday after he was accused of having an unlicensed loaded gun and body armour earlier this month.
Man accused of assault with intent to rape, jailed for deceit of public officer
A MAN was jailed for deceit of a public officer after being charged with sexually assaulting a woman in her apartment while she was quarantined for COVID-19 last year.
DIANE PHILLIPS: Careful consideration needed on how sponsorship of The Bahamas’ new national sport is done
THERE’S a temptation brewing on the waters, especially the churned-up waters around regattas. Now that sailing is the national sport - a much-welcomed and long overdue move - the attention to one version of the sport, Bahamian native sloop sailing, is greater than ever.
