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Man accused of raping woman he gave car ride to
A 40-year-old man was sent to prison on Monday after being accused of sexually assaulting a 33-year-old woman to whom he reportedly offered a ride last week.
Jailed over gun he took from fighting neighbours
A 20-YEAR-OLD man has been jailed for a year for possession of a gun he said he took from his fighting neighbours last week.
SAC VICTORIOUS: Big Red Machine win all three divisions of BAAA National High School Track & Field Championships
St Augustine’s College Big Red Machine, still celebrating their recent triumph in the Bahamas Association of Independent Secondary Schools, captured all three divisions of the Bahamas Association of Athletic Associations’ National High School Track and Field Championships and final CARIFTA Trials.
Anthonique Strachan opens up strong
AS a two-time Austin Sealy award winner for being the most outstanding athlete, veteran sprinter Anthonique Strachan is encouraging members who will be selected to Team Bahamas to not allow the Oaktree Medical Center’s 50th CARIFTA Games to be their defining moment.
WORLD VIEW: Development crisis threatens small states
“THE world is facing a crisis of development.” Those are the first words of a paper from officials of the World Bank Group (WBG), setting out a proposed roadmap for “urgent action” to tackle the “growing crisis of poverty and economic distress, and global challenges, including climate change, pandemic risks, and rising fragility and conflict”.
INSIGHT: The future of businesses in the Family Islands
AS THE road to 50 years of independence continues, FAY SIMMONS discussed the future of Family Island small and medium sized businesses with their local Chamber of Commerce representatives.
Man arrested on rape accusation in Exuma
A SUSPECTED rape is being investigated in Exuma, which reportedly took place on Saturday. Police said that shortly after 4.30am, the victim caught a ride with a man known to her from a nightclub in the area of the Airport Road.
US Embassy notes $1bn spent to remove guns in region
IN THE wake of Prime Minister Philip “Brave” Davis announcing The Bahamas had joined a legal action against US gun manufacturers, the US Embassy has highlighted efforts to tackle gun trafficking and violence in the region.
Gov’t ‘not just dictating’ over work permit policy
The Chamber of Commerce’s labour division chair has hailed that the Government is “not just dictating” over plans to develop a national policy to govern the issuance of work permits in The Bahamas.
Rejected Ginn buyer settles COVID fraud
The Government has rejected a US hotel group, which last week agreed to pay $325,000 in sanctions to settle COVID fraud allegations, as a buyer of the 2,012 acre former Ginn development in Grand Bahama’s West End.
FNM chair: VAT health claims change ‘insane’
The FNM’s chairman yesterday branded the proposal to change the VAT treatment of health insurance claims as “absurd, insane and inane”, warning that it will “destroy” the medical sector if implemented as originally planned.
ATHLETES QUALIFY FOR THE CARIFTA GAMES: SAC in the lead after Day 2 of National High School Track & Field Championships
Day two of the combined CARIFTA Trials and National High School Championships wraps up day 2 with St. Augustine’s College in first place. The Big Red Machine leads all schools with a total of 377 points.
Bahamas blanked 3-0 by Trinidad & Tobago
TRINIDAD and Tobago didn’t waste any time putting their stamp of arrival on the outcome of their rematch against the Bahamas in the CONCACAF Nations League matchup at the Thomas A Robinson National Stadium on Friday.
NPBA playoffs: Giants sweep High Flyers 2-0
THE Commonwealth Bank Giants will advance to NPBA championship finals after defeating the Sand Dollar Imports High Flyers 96-81 on Friday night at the A.F. Adderley Gymnasium.
Ole Miss eliminated
AFTER falling short of advancing to the Elite Eight of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Women’s Basketball Championships, coach Yolett McPhee-McCuin urged the Bahamian public to be patient with her University of Mississippi Lady Rebels.
Businesses seek $8.1m in renewables financing
BAHAMIAN businesses have requested a collective $8.1m in financial assistance to help them acquire renewable technologies and energy efficient equipment, it has been revealed.
CARIFTA Trials and Nationals wraps up exciting day one
St. Augustine’s College Big Red Machine leads the team rankings after day one of the combined CARIFTA Trials and National High School Championships. The Big Red Machine ended day one with a total of 210.50. The Queen’s College Comets came right behind with a total of 167.50. Third place in the rankings belonged to St John’s College with 73 points.
East Grand Bahama pine forests showing signs of 'regeneration'
The pine forests in East Grand Bahama are showing signs of “regeneration” post Dorian, a Forestry official with the Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources confirmed.
$350 fine for stealing sound bar
A MAN was fined $350 in court on Friday after he admitted to trying to steal a $76 sound bar while working at Kelly’s House and Home earlier this month.
Clubs and Societies – March 24th
The Antique Auto Club held an art show at last weekend’s car show - and the winners have been chosen in four categories, each with a 1st, 2nd and 3rd.
