All results / Stories

Tease photo

USA runs past The Bahamas 99-59 in AmeriCup qualifier

The United States dominated both the boards and points in the paint en route to a lopsided win over a shorthanded Team Bahamas at the FIBA AmeriCup 2022 Qualifiers.

Tease photo

Grand Bahama man accused over drugs

A GRAND Bahama man was charged with possession of dangerous drugs this week in Freeport.

Tease photo

Tourism losing $8.5m yearly to plastic pollution

The Bahamian tourism industry is losing up to $8.5m annually to plastic beach pollution, an Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) report has revealed, undermining the sector's key attraction.

Tease photo

The FinCEN files leak and its impact on the banking sector

ActivTrades

Last Sunday, September 20, BuzzFeed News International, a consortium of investigative journalists, published their analysis of a batch of leaked documents from the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN). The leaked files give account of more than 200,000 suspicious financial transaction reports, occurred between 2000 and 2017, that were sent by banks all over the world to the US authorities.

Tease photo

19-year-old woman among four charged over killings

A 19-year-old woman was among four people to appear in Magistrate’s Court yesterday accused of having a role in a number of recent killings in the capital.

Tease photo

Bahamian professional basketball players shine on the global stage

LAST weekend’s schedule on the pro basketball circuit featured a number of standout performances from Bahamian players across the globe. Jaraun “Kino” Burrows scored a season-high 31 points, grabbed six rebounds and dished four assists in FOS Proven

Tease photo

Workshop explores ways to improve children's learning and behaviour

THE importance of executive function skills for children was recently highlighted in a workshop hosted by Family Medicine Center.Sarah Ward, a renowned expert on the topic of executive functioning, provided simple, practical strategies and tools for

Construction workers urged to exploit 'first-ever' job fair

JOB seekers in the construction industry were yesterday urged to take advantage of a “first-ever” opportunity to register their skills directly with potential employers via a ‘job fair’ later this month.Leonard Sands, the Bahamian Contractors Associa

Tease photo

Jonquel Jones and Fowles go head-to-head in China

JONQUEL Jones - the WNBA’s most improved player, went head-to-head with the league’s reigning MVP Sylvia Fowles as the pair are playing in the Women’s Chinese Basketball Association during the offseason.Jones finished with 31 points, 17 rebounds, fiv

Tease photo

8th Annual Thomas A Robinson Classic on Saturday

THE Silver Lightning Athletics Club continues to honour one of the most iconic names in Bahamian track and field history as they prepare to host their annual meet this weekend.

Tease photo

Bahamians chosen for young leaders scheme

THE US Embassy Nassau is pleased to announce the three Bahamians selected to participate in the prestigious Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative (YLAI).The US State Department’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs funds the initiative, whi

Tease photo

Privy Council orders new appeal for policeman’s killers

THE Privy Council has ordered a new hearing of Stephen “Die” Stubbs and two other convicts’ appeal of their convictions and sentences for the murder of a policeman at a nightclub almost 20 years ago.

Tease photo

Annual Junior International Rugby Festival begins on Saturday in Grand Bahama

FREEPORT Rugby Club is scheduled to host its eighth annual Junior International Rugby Festival May 19-20 in Grand Bahama at the club’s home field on East Settler’s Way.This year’s tournament will include sides from Key Biscayne, Florida, the Cayman I

Compliance officers target regional unity

The Bahamas Association of Compliance Officers (BACO) newly-installed executive team is aiming to foster regional unity to ensure the financial services industry meets global standards.“Regional cohesion and assisting the financial services sector in

BAMSI, Tourism team on fishing guide certification

The Bahamas Agriculture and Marine Science Institute (BAMSI) is teaming with the Ministry of Tourism to certify the “new generation of fly-fishing guides” that is key to growing the industry.The two public sector entities, unveiling the fly fishing c

Tease photo

NCAA decision will affect eligibility of several Bahamian student athletes

THE NCAA announced a decision that will affect the eligibility of several Bahamian student-athletes and others throughout collegiate sports that saw their seasons end prematurely due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Tease photo

Woman admits assault and then pleads for leniency

A 38-year-old woman was ordered to pay $1,300 yesterday after being charged with assault and threats of death. Ventina Turnquest, stood before Kara Turnquest-Deveaux, accused of unlawfully assaulting Sasha Dorsette and threatening her with death on J

Nellie and Julia enjoy celebrating their long lives

SOCIAL distancing rules set to combat COVID-19 didn’t stop special recognition of Nellie Louise Moss and Julia Ann Huyler in honour of their longevity. Governor General Cornelius A Smith maintained his practice of honouring the country’s men and wom

Jones, Smith on Academic All-Big 12 Rookie Team

POWER five NCAA Division I conferences continue to honour student-athletes for their work in the classroom and several Bahamians were among those recognised this week. The Big 12 announced their 2019-20 Academic All-Big 12 Rookie Team which featured

Dollar collapse

The United States (US) national debt has reached 26 trillion and is expected to reach 30 trillion in 2021.