Knights, Dragons take home hardware
THE Samuel P Haven Jr National High School Soccer Championships commenced from May 19-27 to see which school would take home the championship hardware after more than one week of soccer action.
Another national record for decathlete Kendrick Thompson
FOR the second time this year, Kendrick Thompson has broken the Bahamian national record in the decathlon.
Swimmers make a splash at Mako meet
IN the lead up to the Bahamas Aquatics’ National Championships in two weeks, the Mako Aquatic Swim Club hosted a successful Mako Third Annual Oak Tree Medical Invite on Saturday at the Betty Kelly Kenning Swim Complex.
Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association hosts 2-day umpire training course
THE Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association (BLTA) hosted a two-day umpire training course at the National Tennis Centre this past weekend.
Union challenges and opportunities
There are several umbrella trade union groups operating in The Bahamas today whose individual union members represent workers across a range of industries.
Engineer says 2023 'hottest' year for construction projects
The Bahamas Society of Engineers (BSE) president says 2023 is the “hottest” year for construction-related development that he has seen in a long time as there are “projects all around".
Cruise port leases Kelly's dock for ground transport
Nassau Cruise Port's (NCP) chief executive says the new taxi call-up system will have a dedicated sales desk and better organisation for visitors seeking transportation following Friday's opening.
Former Cabinet Minister George Smith dies
FORMER Cabinet Minister George Smith, a nation-builder who remained active in politics as a mentor and advisor years after leaving the frontline, died on Friday.
Why attack Atlantis?
What is the purpose of these public attacks on Atlantis? They are a Bahamian corporate entity with the right to free speech, and to defend their interests. Their very ethos is protecting, promoting and selling ecology, so why would they not be interested in what happens right next door?
Two Americans, Cuban national arrested after alleged cocaine find in Bimini
Two Americans and a Cuban national were arrested in Bimini after they were allegedly found in possession of suspected cocaine on Sunday.
Gardiner wins in Morocco
Athletes shine in meets overseas
Steven Gardiner and Anthonique Strachan both showed that they are on track for the World Championships, while a couple of collegiate athletes, including Joel Forbes, Terrence Jones, Charisma Taylor and Denisha Cartwright, shined on the collegiate scene over the weekend.
Taxis back cruise port’s new system
The Nassau Cruise Port's (NCP) new taxi call-up system has been branded as “smooth”, with a union president voicing optimism that it will end hustling and 'hacking' for fares by drivers.
Small businesses loss of business is blamed on VAT on charter yachts
BAHAMIAN small businesses servicing the charter yacht industry are hoping the government will reconsider last year’s imposition of Value Added Tax, which they say is driving international vessels away from Bahamian marinas and causing harm to their livelihoods.
Pintard calls for greater urgency in revamping Downtown
FREE National Movement Leader Michael Pintard said the government needs to show greater urgency in revamping Downtown.
Police seize suspected marijuana in Grand Bahama
A QUANTITY of suspected marijuana has been seized by police in Grand Bahama.
Cruise ship on way to Bahamas hit by rough seas
A cruise ship on a trip to The Bahamas navigated rough seas off the South Carolina coast over the Memorial Day weekend.
PM: New cruise port 'a major step forward in the transformation of Nassau'
PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis hailed the opening of the new cruise port as a “major step forward in the transformation of Nassau” on Friday – and noted the importance of the opening to the Downtown area.
