17-year-old accused of assault with a cutlass
A 17-year-old was granted bail after he was accused of seriously injuring someone with a cutlass at a Rubis Service Station in New Providence earlier this month.
30-month jail sentence for having a loaded gun
A 23-year-old male was sentenced to 30 months in prison after admitting to having a loaded gun in his apartment on Flamingo Drive last week.
Inaugural recipients of NPIPB scholarships
QUINN Brown and Mia Moss are the inaugural recipients of the Nassau and Paradise Island Promotion Board (NPIPB) scholarships, awarded in partnership with the Lyford Cay Foundations.
Minister Bowleg: Stadium repairs ‘going quite fine’
THE Bahamas’ sports tourism brand has continued to expand this year with a number of international events being hosted in the capital.
HYPE looks to stop young boys becoming murderers
A NEW programme called HYPE is being introduced in primary schools to disrupt the journey some young men take toward becoming murderers, Minister of National Security Wayne Munroe said.
Roads in Exuma 75 percent done, says BSGC and paving started in Deep Creek, Eleuthera
BAHAMAS Striping Group of Companies (BSGC) general manager Melanie Roach said the company is about 75 percent done paving roads in Exuma as part of their public-private partnership project with the government.
Blue Chip Athletics to host tryouts this Saturday
THE Blue Chip Athletics Club, powered by Norwegian Cruise Line, talent search continues this Saturday on the fields at Queen’s College.
Jazz and Yankees clinch AL East
It’s only getting sweeter and sweeter for third baseman Jasrado “Jazz” Chisholm Jr and his New York Yankees as they are fine tuning for the Major League Baseball postseason next week as the American League East champions.
Relative Energy Deficiency in Youth Athletes: A Growing Concern in the Bahamas
AS sports continue to thrive in The Bahamas, especially among our youth and high school athletes, there’s a growing issue that doesn’t always get the attention it deserves: Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (RED-S).
Kingsway Academy Saints senior girls earn 15-10 victory over the Charles Saunders Cougars
THE Kingsway Academy Saints rolled into Charles W Saunders High School and marched out with a 15-10 victory over the Cougars in their Bahamas Association of Independent Secondary Schools senior girls’ softball game yesterday.
Jones and Liberty to take on Aces in semis
The next chapter of the New York Liberty and Las Vegas Aces rivalry will continue in the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) semifinals after both teams swept their opponents 2-0 in the opening round on Tuesday night.
Track and field sensation Alaya continues to excel
TRACK and field sensation Alaya Armbrister is only six-years-old but already has a bright future ahead of her, not only in athletics but in sports.
SPORTS CALENDAR: September 26
THE Inaugural GHS Alumni Royal Blue Golf Tournament is scheduled for October 5-6 at the Nine Hole Golf Complex on Bahamas Games Boulevard. The tournament is sponsored by the Flowers Foundation, Everybody Wins and Open Systems and will be following a two-person modified 18-hole scramble format and the play will be governed by the Bahamas Golf Federation.
Valor Security on board for Caribbean Baseball Cup
PREPARATIONS have already begun ahead of the sixth Caribbean Baseball Cup slated for October 23-28 at the Andre Rodgers National Baseball Stadium.
Police Crimestoppers emerge as champions
The Police Crimestoppers ended an eight-year championship drought in the Bahamas Government Departmental Basketball Association (BGDBA) Finals at the DW Davis Gymnasium on Monday night.
Empowering MSMEs through digitalisation: Driving financial inclusion and sustainable growth
In today’s digital age, businesses of all sizes are increasingly aware of the need to move from manual systems to digital solutions for financial management. Not only does embracing digital technology help companies stay ahead of the curve, but it also meets the shifting consumer demands for seamless, secure, and faster digital experiences.
‘Magic mushrooms’ defendant suffers FTX victim lawsuit fizzle
A “magic mushrooms” co-defendant cited multiple attempts to poison him as just one of numerous bizarre explanations for why he failed to deliver a Bahamian lawsuit on behalf of FTX victims.
BOB beats late Galleria chief’s $1.5m strike-out
Bank of The Bahamas’ bid to collect on a $1.5m loan debt owed by the late Chris Mortimer and his now-defunct Galleria Cinemas has survived efforts to strike it out in the Supreme Court.
