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Teenager accused of gunpoint robbery
AN 18-year-old boy accused of robbing a man of his vehicle at gunpoint last week was denied bail yesterday.
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Coaches Hall of Fame: Greene to be inducted
There’s a saying that it’s better late than never. For Bahamian Rolando “Lonnie” Greene, it couldn’t be any better as he looks forward to his induction into the Drake Relays Coaches Hall of Fame.
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School cricket ‘in its infancy stage’
WHEN Corey Edwards was appointed as the new development officer for the Bahamas Cricket Association, one of the first initiatives he felt was needed was to get the sport included into the school curriculum that will be expanded with a national youth programme.
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Rugby Sevens Qualifiers rock Nassau
RUGBY Americas North (RAN) hosted its Sevens Qualifiers over the weekend as the Thomas A Robinson National Stadium hosted the top programmes in the region looking to advance in further international competition.
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Economist omits IMF bail-out for Bahamas forecast after 2 years
A prominent Caribbean economist yesterday omitted predictions that The Bahamas will require an International Monetary Fund (IMF) restructuring programme for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic began.
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MASK MANDATES GONE BY SUMMER? Prime Minister says officials considering indoor venue rules
PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis said remaining mask mandates in the country could be totally lifted by the summer, adding officials are currently mulling over whether indoor venues have proper ventilation to ensure COVID-19 does not circulate easily in those settings.
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Prison officer denies smuggling drugs
A SENIOR prison officer has denied smuggling drugs into the Bahamas Department of Correctional Services last week.
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Bain and Gold Rush advance to big dance
JACOBI Bain and his Xavier University of Louisiana Gold Rush men’s tennis team have advanced to the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) National Championships.
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Officials monitoring ‘slight increase’ in cases of COVID
OFFICIALS at the Ministry of Health and Wellness are monitoring the “slight increase” in positive COVID-19 cases over the past few days and will be discussing ongoing concerns about the pandemic at an upcoming meeting this week.
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Strachan beats Fraser-Pryce in 200m
SPRINTER Anthonique Strachan and quarter-miler Steven Gardiner were both in fine form as they led a contingent of elite and collegiate athletes in action in various meets in the United States and Jamaica over the weekend.
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RUGBY SEVENS – Qualifiers: Bahamas has 1-4 win loss record
RUGBY Americas North (RAN) hosted its Sevens Qualifiers over the weekend as the Thomas A Robinson National Stadium hosted the top programmes in the region looking to advance in further international competition.
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YES Giants are NPBA Div. II champions
AFTER leaving his Your Essential Store (YES) Giants with a 2-0 lead in their New Providence Basketball Association men’s division II championship series, coach Mark Hanna said he was disappointed to come back and see that the Sun Oil Rockets pulled even at 2-2.
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Police investigate rape attack
POLICE are investigating an alleged rape and assault that took place off Prince Charles Drive earlier this week.
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Police officer testifies in stolen goods trial
A POLICE officer testified yesterday in a man’s trial for possession of stolen toolboxes.
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Cameron Riley on course for professional golf
Following an accolade filled collegiate career, Cameron Riley’s transition to professional golf continues on the Advocates Professional Golf Association Tour.
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Tigers’ run ends in semifinal
The Bahamian connection for the Benedict College Tigers men’s volleyball team had their run in the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Championship tournament end in the semifinals.
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Bahamas can be ‘first out gate’ over carbon credits
The Bahamas has “the ability to be first out the gate” in the Caribbean, and earn a potential multi-million dollar boost from the climate change fight, through legislation tabled in Parliament yesterday.
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My Winn Dixie nostalgia
A prominent Grand Bahamian fisherman informed me today that he saw a 10 pound bag of chicken wings going for $35 minus VAT in a major grocery store.
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Travel rules
Your Tourism and Hotel Association officials are hailing the decision of the American Government to upgrade the travel advisory for travel to The Bahamas. They say that now conferences and conventions will return. The Americans have done their part. Now we await your Government abolishing all the ridiculously difficult entry rules to make that happen.
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Rugby Sevens qualifiers on Saturday
Rugby Americas North (RAN) officially announced its tournament schedule for its Sevens Qualifiers as The Bahamas prepares to host the top national programmes in the region.