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NPBA brings back triple header nights
THE 2023-24 New Providence Basketball Association (NPBA) regular season returned to action with a triple header last weekend.
Bahamians told no visa is needed for UK travel
THE British High Com- mission yesterday advised that Bahamians do not have to fill out Electronic Travel Authorisations (ETAs) to enter the UK contrary to what a widely-circulated video is claiming.
Without stronger gun sentences, we are wasting our time
While the Prime Minister is to be commended for announcing (and hopefully soon enacting) stronger laws and policies to counter the entrenched gang culture that is menacing our society, I fear that government’s efforts will come to little if they do not address the one matter that is at the heart of it all: the extremely light sentences that are handed down by Bahamian courts for the possession of illegal firearms.
Man accused of ambushing and murdering another man in Montell Heights last week
A 44-year-old man is behind bars after he allegedly ambushed and gunned down a 28-year-old man in his car in the Montell Heights area last week.
Abaco man accused of raping a woman in Marsh Harbour last year remanded
A 29-year-old man was imprisoned yesterday after he allegedly raped a 27-year-old woman in Abaco last March.
AJ Storr potential candidate for the Lute Olson national player of the year award
IT is no secret that sophomore AJ Storr has been lighting it up on the court for the University of Wisconsin Badgers in the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA).
Fishermen ready to protest boat registration fee hikes
A senior fishermen yesterday asserted he has "no intention of paying" a more than eleven-fold increase in boat registration fees with the industry said to be ready to protest in Rawson Square over the hikes.
Man dies after shooting in Abaco
Police are investigating a shooting in Dundas Town, Abaco on Tuesday night that claimed the life of a 38-year-old man.
Eleuthera man charged with possession of eight pounds of hemp and gun
A MAN was granted bail after he was allegedly found with a loaded firearm and eight pounds of marijuana in Eleuthera last weekend.
Woman accused of insurance fraud scheme granted bail
A WOMAN was granted bail yesterday after she was allegedly involved in an insurance fraud scheme where she attempted to steal over $9,000 in the last two months.
Call for Elisha Obed to be remembered
WITH the Ministry of Education putting a little more focus on Bahamian history being taught in the high school curriculum, Wellington Miller is calling for a renewed sensitisation of the students to the achievements of so many great sporting icons, including former world boxing champion Oswald ‘Elisha Obed’ Ferguson.
Call for Elisha Obed to be remembered
WITH the Ministry of Education putting a little more focus on Bahamian history being taught in the high school curriculum, Wellington Miller is calling for a renewed sensitisation of the students to the achievements of so many great sporting icons, including former world boxing champion Oswald ‘Elisha Obed’ Ferguson.
Running in Love 2 on track for Feb. 10
Valentine’s Day is less than a month away and so is the second edition of the “Running in Love” Fun, Run, Walk, Push and Roll extravaganza.
Former outstanding volleyball player Patrick Smith ‘loved his family’
THE volleyball fraternity lost one of its former outstanding players, who switched from bumping, spiking and blocking the ball to devoting his time and energy to proclaiming the gospel of Jesus Christ as an associate pastor.
Loss-making Pizza Hut’s close: 90% of jobs saved
Almost 90 percent of impacted staff have retained jobs despite the loss-making Pizza Hut franchise’s decision to shut its three New Providence locations with effect from Sunday.
Gov’ts $131m deficit goal ‘already out the window’
The Government’s projected $131m deficit for the current fiscal year is “already out the window” given the performance for the first four months, a financial analyst asserted yesterday.
Boxer Rashield Williams prepares for title fight
IT has taken about five years, but Rashield Williams is now looking at getting his major breakthrough in the professional boxing ranks with a title shot.
NPBA: Heatwaves, Rockets, Shockers in the win column
THE New Providence Basketball Association continued its regular season action over the weekend at the Kendal Isaacs Gymnasium with a series of games played.
National hotline to report children on the streets during school hours launched
THE Ministry of Education launched its national school attendance hotline on Friday and called on the public to report any child on the streets during school hours.
Governor General marks first official visit to Grand Bahama
GOVERNOR General Cynthia “Mother” Pratt travelled throughout Grand Bahama and met Bahamians from all walks of life during her first official visit last week.
