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Ministry reveals revisions to High School Diploma
AFTER longstanding public outcry on the criteria of the Bahamas High School Diploma, the Ministry of Education announced on Friday several revisions that have been made.
Bahamas joins tribunal case over climate change
The Bahamas has joined with other small island states from the Caribbean and the Pacific to launch a landmark case before the International Tribunal of the Law of the Sea (ITLOS) to seek protection of the world’s oceans against climate change and rising temperatures.
Country’s first dengue death confirmed to be nine-year-old boy
HEALTH officials confirmed the country’s first dengue fever death since the virus’ re-emergence this year - a nine-year-old boy who died after showing symptoms of the disease.
Kool Acres demolition begins in wake of shanty town blaze
AS the demolition crews moved into Kool Acres shanty town yesterday, resident Souvenance Similien watched, hoping to reclaim the abandoned car he calls home.
Equestrian athletes take the spotlight at Marshall & Sterling Insurance League Finals
EQUESTRIAN athletes Hannah D’Aguilar, Isabella Coello and Ella Saidi may ride at different barns at home in Nassau, but they were a united and formidable presence this past weekend at the 2022 Marshall & Sterling Insurance League Finals.
Gyms ‘may raise fees’ after BPL bills hike
THE looming increase in electricity bills will likely force some gym operators still recovering from COVID-19’s impact to consider raising membership fees or making other adjustments to help sustain operations, according to fitness stakeholders.
Card spending rose 57% during COVID
Credit card spending in The Bahamas increased by 57 percent year-over-year during the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic as consumers transitioned to digital and online payments, a survey has disclosed.
Pro basketball players Munnings, Davis headed to new clubs in France
A PAIR of national team members from the recent FIBA World Cup ‘23 Americas Qualifiers will head to new locations when they resume their pro careers in Europe.
Old Navy Base cove closed till August as clean up continues
THE Old Navy Base cove in Exuma will remain closed until August 10 as workers clean up the remaining diesel from the water and prepare to remove sand for further testing.
Eight tennis juniors take advantage of JITIC u-14 competition
EIGHT young Bahamian tennis stars are competing in the Under- 14 JITIC regional event in Mexico.
EDITORIAL: A deal that’s been a long time coming
THE announcement of the buyer for the Grand Lucayan Resort has been long coming.
Mackey named assistant men’s basketball coach
NASHAD Mackey continues to progress in the coaching ranks and was appointed to a new post at his alma mater. The former national team standout was named the assistant men’s basketball coach for the Daytona State Falcons. He joins head coach Joey Cantens’ staff that led the Falcons to a 13-19 record last season in NJCAA Division I - Region Eight play.
Aged targets of the drugs industry
Sitting in my family doctors lobby waiting to be seen, I happened to speak with an elderly lady nearby. She was waiting to see the doctor, but had been there previously and told to go buy the medication she would need the doctor to inject her with.
EDITORIAL: Groundhog Day again at BPL
REPORTING on Bahamas Power & Light (BPL) sometimes feels like being trapped in the movie Groundhog Day.
Work permit clampdown in restaurants, construction
LABOUR Director Robert Farquharson says his department has denied labour certificates in all restaurant manager applications and in the vast majority of applications for construction site supervisors and project managers since September, preventing the applicants from getting work permits.
Men's Health Talk forum to address both taboo and common issues
WHEN Dr Greggory Pinto decided to become a urologist he did so with the aim of improving the quality of lives of Bahamian men.According to Dr Pinto, Bahamian men are unfortunately “notoriously poor at addressing their own health needs.” This is also
Brookfield 'not interested' in selling Atlantis
The Brookfield Asset Management executive directly responsible for the Atlantis and One & Only Ocean Club resorts yesterday moved to end speculation it was seeking an exit route, saying the company was “not interested in selling” the flagship Paradise Island resorts.
Ballin' By Da Beach basketball camp for girls now open
WITH summer basketball camps around the country in full swing, one of the few camps dedicated to female players opened yesterday for its highly anticipated third edition.
Why can't I give blood?
Giving blood is a potentially life saving procedure that almost everyone can take part in...
Swift Justice scheme to be a key part of crackdown on crime
THE reimplementation of Swift Justice is a significant plank in the government's "Safe Bahamas" anti-crime plan, Attorney General Allyson Maynard-Gibson said.