Athletes make their presence felt overseas
WHILE strongwoman Rhema Otabor, versatile Anthaya Charlton, hurdler Gabrielle Gibson and sprinter Wanya McCoy were taking care of business over the weekend in the United States, sprinters Anthonique Strachan and Wendell Miller were making their presence felt at the Velocity Fest 13 in Kingston, Jamaica.
Sailing officially declared as our national sport
IT was a big weekend for the island of Exuma. Not only did they attract one of the biggest crowds for the 65th Family Island Regatta, but they got to kick off the promotion of the torch run for the sixth edition of the Bahamas Games just before the official proclamation of sailing as the national sport of The Bahamas.
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POLITICIANS worldwide are fighting over carbon dioxide prices, domestic flights and kerosene taxes to slow down climate change. The goal is to limit the global rise in temperatures to two degrees. But most energy forecasts are of the opinion that we are losing this battle. With this in mind, it is no surprise that car manufacturers are trying to do their part to make the world a greener place.
Water Corp targets further 57% system loss reduction
The Water & Sewerage Corporation has extended by four-and-a-half years a contract that has saved itself and its customers more than $153m over the past decade.
Disney teams with BTVI for Eleuthera expansion
The Bahamas Technical and Vocational Institute (BTVI) has partnered with Disney Cruise Line to construct a new campus in Eleuthera for the training of its residents.
BBSQ failed to protect workers
I am bewildered on how poorly we treat the safety of our construction workers in The Bahamas.
BPL separations hit utility expertise
Bahamas Power & Light (BPL) is facing “significant” workforce challenges after losing hundreds of years in combined expertise through a previous voluntary separation exercise, a Cabinet minister said yesterday.
Gonsalves was right
It is clear that, instead of feeling acute embarrassment that Ralph Gonsalves had to point out from St Vincent the stark insanity of our bail situation in The Bahamas, some members of my profession chose instead to defend the indefensible.
Collectively we can make a difference
This past weekend the Bahamas lost another promising young man to the streets. He was filled with hope, enthusiasm and was committed to putting in the work necessary to maximize his potential. They say luck is attained when preparation meets opportunity. He was prepared. He needed the opportunity.
Three dead in two separate shooting incidents
Police are investigating three shooting deaths after two separate incidents on Saturday.
Marathon runner Charles Johnson braves Antarctic Ice in pursuit of seven continents series
MOST long distance runners are content with running and completing a few marathons. For Charles Johnson, his quest is to go where no other Bahamian has gone before and that is to participate in the seven continents series of marathons.
Body found off Carmichael Road, police do not suspect foul play
POLICE are investigating the finding of a man’s decomposed body near an abandoned building off Carmichael Road Friday morning.
Digital court reporting system officially relaunched
THE Bahamas judiciary officially relaunched its digital court reporting system on Friday.
Man accused in carjacking granted bail
A MAN was granted bail on Friday after being accused in a carjacking in New Providence earlier this month.
Teenagers charged with assault with a deadly weapon
TWO male juveniles were granted bail after being accused of assaulting a man with a handgun in Nassau last week.
Man fined for breaching bail conditions
A MAN was fined $2,500 after he admitted to breaching his bail conditions while on release for a pending attempted murder charge.
Second Gender Based Violence prevention Family Island Coordination Council launched in Grand Bahama
The second Gender Based Violence (GBV) prevention Family Island Coordination Council was launched in Grand Bahama on Friday.
DIANE PHILLIPS: In development, is there right or wrong, or just two sides to a story?
SOMETIMES there isn’t a right or wrong – just two sides to a story. This is one of those cases.
