Man found with drugs on $2k bail
A 66-year-old man was granted $2,000 bail yesterday after allegedly being found with marijuana and cocaine on Monday.
Downtown development lack of will?
Firstly, let me say that the unvarnished truth is hard to acknowledge. Every twelfth grader knows that most, if not all of the properties downtown are owned by the once powerful white rich families, who controlled the affairs of this country prior to 1967.
Availability of telephone directories
Earlier this morning, I hopped onto a public service jitney bus for Route 10-A, which means that it would have taken me by the Bahamas Telecommunications Corporate building on John F Kennedy Drive.
Non-payment of gratuities
I wish to bring to your attention a pressing matter that is negatively affecting the lives of hundreds of Bahamian workers in the ground transportation industry, which has been doing so for decades.
Man accused over house break-ins
A MAN was sent to prison on Tuesday after being accused of a series of house break-ins in Exuma earlier this month.
Chisholm Jr’s homer leads Marlins over Giants 4-2
MIAMI (AP) — Jasrado “Jazz” Chisholm Jr hit a go-ahead three-run homer and the Miami Marlins beat the San Francisco Giants 4-2 yesterday. Jorge Soler had three hits and Luis Arraez singled twice for the Marlins, who have won six of seven.
Kevin Major Jr wins 3rd straight tournament
For the third time this year, rising tennis star Kevin ‘KJ’ Major hoisted a championship trophy.
Martin to launch Andros track, field camp
ANDROS native Holland Martin will launch a track and field sports camp on Queen’s Park in Fresh Creek, Central Andros.
Sea Waves Triathlon at Jaws Beach on Sunday
IN preparation for the CARIFTA triathlon to be staged in The Bahamas in August, the Sea Waves Triathlon Club will stage the Beautiful Bahamas Triathlon at Jaws Beach on Sunday.
Minister Lightbourne impressed with the young golfers on day 2
BGF National High School Golf Championships
ZANE Lightbourne, Minister of State for Education, was impressed with what he saw at the Bahamas Golf Federation’s Junior Division 2023 National Schools Golf Championships at the BFG’s Driving Range at the Baillou Hills Sporting Complex.
Academy to help cut $12.5m egg imports
A Cabinet minister has hailed the launch of an agriculture research and training centre as another step towards slashing The Bahamas’ annual $12.5m egg import bill.
Resorts ‘struggling to win’ against Airbnbs
A Cat Island hotelier yesterday admitted the island’s resorts are “struggling to win” the battle for visitors against an ever-expanding vacation rental sector that is dominated by expatriate owners.
Union leader voices shipyard frustration
A trade union leader yesterday voiced frustration over the alleged six-year wait to secure an industrial agreement with the Grand Bahama Shipyard.
THE BTVI STORY: Lavardo conquers college and CARIFTA
A sporting dream planted by Lavardo Deveaux at four years old took a different direction and recently blossomed into a rewarding reality. The 17-year-old, who balances college student and track athlete responsibilities, captured a silver medal at this year’s CARIFTA Games while preparing for final exams.
Student spotlight
FIFTEEN-year-old Aaliyah Smith is a tenth-grade student at Elite School of Excellence that has maintained a 3.8 GPA.
FACE TO FACE – Teri Greenidge: Bringing the light of the Ethiopian Orthodox Church to others through service
One week after Easter was celebrated at various churches around the world, the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church celebrated Tinsae – the Resurrection of Christ. On Sunday past, Tinsae was commemorated all around the world services as the culmination of Holy Week.
