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Bahamasair targets four aircraft addition
Bahamasair plans to expand its fleet by four aircraft come summer 2023, it was revealed yesterday, as a senior executive voiced concern about “inconsistent” runway approach lighting at Abaco’s main airport.
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Lincoln Bain loses appeal over $64k repayment
FIREBRAND political activist Lincoln Bain has had the threat of a 90-day prison sentence eliminated despite losing his appeal against having to repay $64,000 over a failed investment deal.
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JONQUEL JONES, SUN STAY ALIVE: Connecticut routs Las Vegas 105-76
On a night where Jonquel Jones was awarded her fourth All-WNBA selection, her Connecticut Sun staved off elimination in game three of the WNBA Finals.
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STATESIDE: Queen’s passing sent a shock wave around the world
DOES it feel to you that the world has somehow become a less comfortable, secure and stable place since the death of Queen Elizabeth II just a week ago? Whether or not you feel The Bahamas should remain in the Commonwealth of Nations or follow the path of Barbados into republican status, the queen’s passing seemed to send a shock wave around the world. Her death, though at her age of 96 it was hardly unexpected, was an emotional tsunami. She had that kind of impact around the world.
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PM: NOT THE TIME FOR REPUBLIC DEBATE – Discussion can be had after official mourning period ends
PRIME Minister Phillip “Brave” Davis said he does not believe now is the time to start having conversations about the country’s future with the monarchy following Queen Elizabeth II’s death, adding that discussions over the issue can be had after the official mourning period ends.
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BJ Murray and Cubs one win away from championship series
BJ Murray and his South Bend Cubs continued their dominant second half into the postseason and are one win away from the Midwest League championship series.
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Jones: ‘We are taking it one game at a time’
Jonquel reacts to Game 2 loss
Jonquel Jones and the Connecticut Sun are once again facing a must-win situation to keep their 2022 season alive.
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Jonquel Jones and Sun lose Game 2
Las Vegas gets 85-71 win over Connecticut
LAS VEGAS (AP) — A’ja Wilson had 26 points and 10 rebounds to lead the Las Vegas Aces to an 85-71 victory over the Connecticut Sun last night in Game 2 of the WNBA Finals.
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The death of Queen Elizabeth
The international community continues to mourn the passing of Queen Elizabeth II on September 8 at Balmoral Castle in Aberdeenshire, United Kingdom.
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Politics as monarch changes
Such a short time ago we lost our Sovereign Queen - Queen of The Commonwealth of The Bahamas - monarchists will mourn anti-monarchists will see an opportunity to lobby - push for the removal of the Sovereign as Head of State to a Democratic Republic like the majority of the Commonwealth of Nations.
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Pro boxer Rashield Williams to square off with American Arriaga
NOW that he’s back in his comfort zone, Bahamian professional boxer Rashield Williams said he intends to take his frustrations from the Commonwealth Games out on American Daniel Arriaga when they meet on Saturday night.
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A time to party and let loose in a judgement-free environment
IF YOU’VE been running on empty in regards to your social life or have just not managed press pause on every-day, mundane life to party a little, then the seventh annual Girls Night Out may just be just the perfect event for you.
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PETER YOUNG: Passing of a much-loved queen
QUEEN Elizabeth II was said to have been the most famous woman in the world. Her prestige, influence and mystique spread far and wide, and her passing has caused deep sadness amongst millions worldwide.
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Plumbing problems force school closure
LESS than a week after the early dismissal of classes of one public school due to “electrical issues”, another school was dismissed early yesterday for “plumbing issues”.
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Gov’t: Inflation did not drive VAT revenue rise
Record inflation generated less than $10m of the VAT revenue increase in the first six months after the rate cut, the Ministry of Finance asserted last night, with the 2021-2022 deficit slashed by 48.4 percent year-over-year.
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Police hunt for gunmen after two shooting incidents
POLICE are searching for the suspects behind two separate shooting incidents that occurred on Sunday, leaving two men in hospital.
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Suspect accused of murdering Olympian
A 28-year-old Abaco man was charged with the murder of Olympian Shavez Hart yesterday.
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$8,000 bail granted for man facing charges of $9,000 debit card fraud
A MAN was granted $8,000 bail yesterday after he allegedly racked up nearly $9,000 in fraudulent debit card charges for food, hotel and generator bills.
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Amarie Archer records career high eight tackles
AMARIE Archer emerged as one of the top performers for the Dodge City Community College Conquistadors as they earned their first win of the season.
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Bahamians set to play for Great Britain
FOR the third time because the country is not eligible to field a team as yet, the Bahamas will have some players and a coach representing Great Britain at the World Baseball Classic.
