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Firearms possession
Jamilla Kennyatta Thomas, 33, inadvertently carried a live round of ammunition into the Bahamas. She was arrested at Lynden Pindling International Airport on May 29th as she prepared to board a return flight to the US-Glendale, California. The bullet was a single 9mm round. Jamilla was pregnant, incurred travel delay and sustained mental distress over this event. She had to plead guilty to criminal possession of ammunition before a magistrate and pay a serious fine to avoid prison.
‘Buddy’ and Bahamas ready to face Venezuela
Although they have yet to “finalise” the team, head coach Chris DeMarco said the Bahamas coaching staff will select a “solid” 12-man roster coming out of this week’s training camp to play against Venezuela at the Kendal Isaacs Gymnasium on Thursday night.
Reports of Nottage death false
THE family of former member of Parliament Kendal Nottage has said social media posts circulating about his death are false.
Cruise port targeting $40m yearly revenue
Nassau Cruise Port will generate up to $40m in annual operating revenues from 2023 onwards, it has been revealed, with next year’s passenger volumes forecast to hit a record high by breaching the four million mark.
For most of our young athletes, NACAC Open Championships was a learning experience
FREEPORT, Grand Bahama — For most of the young Bahamian athletes, whether they made it to the final of their event or not, the 2022 North American, Central American and Caribbean Open Championships turned out to be a learning experience.
Second Chance Programme students to be rewarded for efforts
STUDENTS of the Royal Bahamas Police Force’s Second Chance Programme gathered at police headquarters where they were told they would each receive tablets and other gifts for their efforts in the initiative.
Jonquel Jones scores 19 in opening win
UNCASVILLE, Conn. (AP) — Jonquel Jones had 19 points and eight rebounds, Alyssa Thomas added 15 points, 10 rebounds and seven assists and the Connecticut Sun beat the Dallas Wings 93-68 last night in Game 1 of their first-round series.
FRONT PORCH: Suggestions to Prime Minister on crime prevention
A JULY 28 column entitled “Getting Away with Murder and Other Crimes?” noted that we have lost much of the plot in our criminal justice system, arguing that the inability of the criminal justice system to try and to punish an offender in a timely manner is one of the reasons for the high level of crime in the country.
Jonquel Jones and Sun host Dallas to open WNBA playoffs
DALLAS Wings (18-18, 8-10 Western Conference) at Connecticut Sun (25-11, 11-7 Eastern Conference)
Grand Bahama gets ready for NACAC Championships
THE Grand Bahama Sports Complex in Freeport has undergone a facelift and significant improvement in preparation for the North American, Central American, and Caribbean Athletic Association (NACAC) Championships set for August 19 to 21.
Survey quizzes Bahamians on benefits of local government
BAHAMIANS have weighed in on the benefits of local government in The Bahamas, according to a survey initiated by advocacy group Rise Bahamas.
High dairy intake linked to increased prostate cancer risk
There is a saying that milk does the body good, and another that states moderation in all things is the best policy. Prostate cancer has the highest incidence of any cancer in the Bahamas.
FACE TO FACE: The best decision of Paul Thompson’s life
IT was a spur of the moment decision that changed the trajectory of his entire life. He was 23 years old when he saw an ad in the Trinidad Guardian recruiting young men for the Police Force in The Bahamas. He read it and immediately knew it’s what he wanted to do. Now, at age 95, retired Assistant Commissioner of Police Paul Rupert Thompson still says it was the best decision he made in his entire life.
Ayton to miss next window
The Bahamas Basketball Federation was hoping to have all three Bahamian National Basketball Association (NBA) players suited up to play together for the first time in the fourth window of the 2023 FIBA World Cup Qualifiers.
Commissioner ‘frustrated’ by court system problems
POLICE Commissioner Clayton Fernander says he’s frustrated by the court system, as he recounted how a man was out on bail within days after his arrest for possession of a weapon on two separate occasions.
EDITORIAL: Focus on crime, Commissioner, not on yourself
THERE is a certain jarring difference between the topics that the Commissioner of Police, Clayton Fernander, is choosing to address and the issues on the street.
Penalties for gun possession
After 85 handgun murders so far this year, it is disturbing that Attorney General Ryan Pinder would continue to insist that “sentencing guidelines” for gun possession can be left to the Court of Appeal.
Undefeated Wildcats beat Bahamas 98-74
The Bahamas Select team, preparing for its next window of the World Cup Qualifier this coming weekend, put up the best showing against the University of Kentucky Wildcats men’s basketball team.
Jones and Sun topple Lynx in final game for Sylvia Fowles
JONQUEL Jones and the Connecticut Sun concluded the WNBA regular season with wins in nine of their last 11 games and head into the playoffs as a legitimate title contender.
EDITORIAL: Deny bail to keep killers alive?
SHOULD bail be a right?