Sands calls Family Islands healthcare 'prehistoric'
FREE National Movement (FNM) chairman Dr Duane Sands on Friday called for a revamping of healthcare delivery in the Family Islands, describing the current system as "prehistoric".
Teen boys deny armed robbery
TWO teenage boys denied robbing a man at gunpoint in April in New Providence.
Bail granted in gun case
A MAN was granted bail on Friday after he was allegedly found with a loaded in 2021 in New Providence.
Man denies attempted murder
A MAN denied his involvement in the attempted killing of a man in New Providence in February.
Historic homer: ‘Jazz’ Chisholm Jr blasts a home run in his first World Series
Bahamian Jasrado “Jazz” Chisholm Jr ended his 2024 Major League Baseball (MLB) postseason with a heartbreaking 4-1 series loss in the World Series, but his season, which ended with a trade to the Big Apple, was one for the books.
Hitting the Wall PART 3: Overcoming Emotional Blocks for Sustained Success
IN the final part of our “Hitting the Wall” series, we’ll dive into one of the most challenging barriers for athletes to navigate - emotional blocks.
VJ Edgecombe jr and AJ Storr make preseason watchlists
BAHAMIAN collegiate players Valdez “VJ” Edgecombe Jr and AJ Storr are already turning heads before the start of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) men’s basketball season.
Clubs and Societies November 1
The Kiwanis Club of the Rising Sun will be holding a book drive on November 23 from 2-4pm.
The sports calendar November 1
THE Diocesan Youth Department is scheduled to host the Alpheus “Hawk” Finlayson Track & Field Classic today and Saturday at the original Thomas A Robinson Stadium.The event is slated to begin at 6pm on Friday and at 8:30am on Saturday.
Buddy Hield, Deandre Ayton on fire to start NBA season
BAHAMIAN National Basketball Association (NBA) pros Chavano “Buddy” Hield and Deandre Ayton have started their 2024-25 campaign on a high note.
Veteran broadcaster Darold Miller honoured at funeral
VETERAN broadcaster Darold Miller was honoured yesterday as family and friends gathered for his funeral at Bahamas Faith Ministries International.
Lying in state of Philip Galanis
POLITICIANS, colleagues, family, and friends gathered yesterday at the House of Assembly to pay their respects to Philip Galanis, whose body lay in state ahead of his funeral this morning.
Man denies trying to kill two people with a handgun
A MAN denied attempting to kill two people with a handgun in 2022
18-year manslaughter sentence for killing a man in botched robbery
A 35-year-old man was sentenced to 18 years in prison for manslaughter after he was convicted for killing a man with a piece of wood during a botched car battery robbery in Miller’s Heights in January.
Teen fined $2,500 for posting nude photos of woman without her consent
AN 18-YEAR-OLD man has been fined $2,500 for posting nude images of a woman without her permission.
ONE ELEUTHERA: Honouring our ancestors’ botanical legacy
SUMMER Temperatures have eased, and the days are getting shorter. Hurricane threats are lessening, and our beautiful waters are regaining their mesmerizing turquoise hue as algal blooms associated with summer heat dissipate. These occurrences can only mean one thing – we must be in November! The month is marked by one of the quintessential American holidays, which we as a nation have somewhat adopted for the celebration of its gastronomic pleasures. It is widely held that the first American Thanksgiving was a harvest feast shared by the Pilgrims and the Wampanoag people, an indigenous North American Tribe, in 1621. The feast consisted of indigenous game, vegetables and fruit of the Americas – turkey, cranberries and pumpkin to name just a few.
IAN FERGUSON: Don’t ignore political pitfalls and their impact on business
Politics can enormously impact business. As a result of this, aspiring entrepreneurs, business leaders and corporate strategists in heavily regulated industries should familiarise themselves with its effects. With the US presidential election looming, economies depending on that country should pay close attention to the potential fall-out from a Harris or Trump win.
