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Jonquel Jones named Eastern Conference Player of the Week
New York Liberty on four-game win streak
BAHAMIAN Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) player Jonquel Jones was named Eastern Conference Player of the Week while the New York Liberty enjoys a four-game win streak.
Man charged with murder of Frantwion Newton
A MAN has been charged with a double shooting off Market Street that left a young man dead last week.
Man granted bail on charge of intentional libel against his wife
A MAN was granted bail after he was accused of libel against his wife.
CIBC opens new Eleuthera branch
CIBC FirstCaribbean International Bank (Bahamas) this week opened its new Governor’s Harbour branch in the Charlow’s Bay Plaza.
$30m Milo Butler upgrade will extend to Cowpen Rd.
The Ministry of Works and Utilities yesterday said the $30m upgrade to Sir Milo Butler highway will extend it beyond Carmichael Road through to Cowpen Road.
Bahamas ‘tops’ 5m visitors to end-June
The Ministry of Tourism's top official yesterday disclosed that visitor arrivals breached the five million mark for the 2023 half-year although higher-yielding stopovers and air arrivals remained slightly down on 2019's "banner year".
Revamped British Colonial to be ‘incredible property’
The revamped British Colonial resort will "be an incredible property" that no longer operates under a recognised flag or brand, it was disclosed yesterday.
BPL requires $4m 'tri-fuel' investment
Bahamas Power & Light's (BPL) Wartsila engines require a further $4m investment to make them "tri-fuel ready", its chief executive said yesterday said, adding that they are not presently capable of burning three fuel types.
STATESIDE: Messi makes and impact on Miami sports with a look at Mas Canosa’s impact on Cuban-US relations
WE all know about the close ties The Bahamas maintains with South Florida. It’s hardly a secret that the legal as well as the illegal commerce between us has over many decades proven to be enduring, necessary, lucrative and quite creative. Miami-Dade County has 30 “sister city” agreements with foreign municipalities around the world, including one with The Bahamas. And one of Miami’s two “friendship city” relationships is with Barcelona which might prove to be prophetic, as we will see.
FRONT PORCH: Our celebration of independence should not be confused with the birth of our nation
TRITE and simplistic cliches on Bahamas nationhood are enemies of history, memory and myriad freedom struggles and movements for equality, including the fight for majority rule and women’s rights.
White Dove camp teaches martial arts
The White Dove Organisation is holding its annual martial arts summer camp at the Columbus Primary School.
Changing the tune with a revolutionary camp
The Change the Tune (CTT) Summer Camp in partnership with the Leadership Academy is a Harvard Award-winning camp that aims to “revolutionise the learning space”.
Atlantis in 25% large boat fall-off post-VAT
Atlantis has suffered a 20-25 percent fall in large vessel volumes since VAT’s imposition on charter fees, its marina dockmaster has revealed, with the decline “definitely hurting the small man” more.
Lobster fishermen face ‘bad situation all around’
Bahamian fishermen were yesterday said to be confronting “a bad situation all around’ with increasing costs and a “low-end” lobster price set to impose a profits squeeze just one week before crawfish season starts.
Melia demolition finish ‘before winter season’
Baha Mar’s owner is seeking to completely demolish the former Melia Nassau Beach Resort before the 2023 winter tourism season starts, it was revealed yesterday, although it has not determined what will replace the hotel.
US: Gov’t ‘stalling’ on anti-corruption fight
The US State Department yesterday accused the Government of “stalling full implementation of anti-corruption legislation that would promote transparency and good governance” such as the Freedom of Information Act.
Public servants protest for better treatment
SCORES of disgruntled social services and healthcare workers demonstrated outside the House of Assembly yesterday, demanding promotions and better workplace benefits.
Hotel and Immigration statements differ from previous comments
PRESS statements from the Ministry of Immigration and the owner of the British Colonial Hotel appeared to differ from previous conclusions of senior immigration officials and comments from Minister Keith Bell, creating a muddy picture about the status of a group of Chinese nationals when they were released from custody in January.
REVIEW PLEDGED IN IMMIGRATION ROW: PM makes promise over allegations as Bell a no-show
PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis said the government would review how immigration decisions are made and strengthen the processes.
Bahamas women fall to Barbados
The Bahamas’ national women’s volleyball team suffered their second straight loss at the 18th Senior Caribbean Volleyball Championships in Paramaribo, Suriname.