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Ex-Central Bank guard loses $18k firing award

A former Central Bank security guard has seen his $18,529 unfair dismissal award overturned by the Court of Appeal which found he failed to act with “the utmost probity” over a vehicle purchase.

Noon – SKYGuard | Bahamas Dept of Meteorology Special Wx Bulletin on Hurricane Ian

NOON SKYGuard | Bahamas Dept of Meteorology Special Wx Bulletin on Major Cat 3 Hurricane Ian

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Hurricane Ian could bring heavy rainfall

THE National Emergency Management Agency continues to closely monitor the track of Hurricane Ian which forecasters anticipate could bring heavy rainfall to the northwest Bahamas.

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MP Adrian Gibson back in court today

LONG Island MP Adrian Gibson will be back in court today over corruption allegations before Justice Cheryl Grant-Thompson despite his lawyer’s objection to the move.

Many are called but only a few are chosen by God to lead a nation

Many are called, but only a few are chosen by God to lead a nation by being his instrument and servant to make a difference in the world for humankind.

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Man faces fraud charges

A MAN was charged in a Magistrate’s Court yesterday for allegedly defrauding scores of people of more $50,000 under false pretences over the course of a year.

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SAC senior boys dominate

The St Augustine’s College Big Red Machine rolled past the Kingsway Academy Saints in an abbreviated 28-6 victory to start their Bahamas Association of Independent Secondary Schools’ 2022 senior boys softball campaign on a high note.

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Hield optimistic about potential of pacers’ young core

CHAVANO “Buddy” Hield was the focus of trade rumours for months, but after his first offseason as a member of the Indiana Pacers, the veteran guard is optimistic about the potential of his team’s young core for the 2022-23 campaign.

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Jones and BIH look to get in the win column

Jonquel Jones and her Bosnia and Herzegovina (BIH) side remain winless thus far at the FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup.

Marlins sweep Titans, make it to finals

ACE pitcher Thomas Davis liked what he saw from his Sigma Blue Marlins as they swept aside the Atlantis Titans in two straight games to advance to the New Providence Softball Association men’s championship series.

Miami Heat training camp at Baha Mar opens Tuesday

NBA training camps are set to tip off all across cities in the United States and the closest franchise to The Bahamas is set to host its camp in New Providence for the third time.

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8PM SKYGuard | Bahamas Dept of Meteorology projected track of Invest 98 (L)

8PM SKYGuard | Bahamas Dept of Meteorology Real-Time satellite long range projected track of future tropical cyclone Invest 98 (L)

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Adrian Gibson and co-accused plead not guilty

LONG Island MP Adrian Gibson pleaded not guilty on Friday to charges of corruption while serving as executive chairman of the Water and Sewerage Corporation under a former administration.

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Man denies unlawful sex charge

A 24-year-old man has denied having unlawful sexual intercourse with a minor two years ago.

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New asphalt plant commissioned

WORKS and Utilities Minister Alfred Sears commissioned a production facility, the Astec Double Barrel Six Pack Asphalt Plant, on Friday.

‘Let businesses set own rules over mask rules for customers’

GROCERY store managers said yesterday that while they support the lifting of the country’s mask mandate, they also believe businesses should be allowed to set their own mask wearing rules for customers.

3PM SKYGuard | Bahamas Dept of Meteorology projected track of Invest 98 (L)

3PM SKYGuard | Bahamas Dept of Meteorology Real-Time satellite long range projected track of future tropical cyclone Invest 98 (L)

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Investors ‘get wise’: RF funds up $60m

A Bahamian investment bank yesterday said total assets under management in its local currency mutual funds have increased by $60m year-to-date as investors “get wise” to the negative returns on bank deposits.

SKYGuard | Bahamas Dept of Meteorology projected track of Invest 98(L)

8 AM SKYGuard | Bahamas Dept of Meteorology long range projected track of future tropical cyclone Invest 98(L)

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PM seeks to cut debt to 50% of GDP this term

PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis says his goal is to reduce the country’s debt to gross domestic product ratio from 82 percent to at least 50 percent by the end of this term.