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Rate of murders classes nation as conflict zone
THE Bahamas qualified as an “armed conflict zone” with high rates of gun violence according to findings from the United Nations’ and the World Health Organization’s 2014 Global Status Report on Violence Prevention.
Survey gives the Bahamas positive report on perception of corruption
THE Bahamas was ranked favourably on a transparency scale placing 25th out of 175 countries in a newly released Corruption Perceptions Index produced by a global coalition, Transparency International.
DEADLIEST YEAR FOR NATION SINCE 2017: Body found dumped on Cowpen Road in latest murder
THE Bahamas reached a grim milestone yesterday morning after another murder was recorded, surpassing last year’s murder count.
'Buddy Buckets' on fire
Buddy Hield is playing the most efficient basketball of his young career and despite the small sample size, his recent play suggests an upward trend in his numbers across the board.
NCAA: Michael Carey Jr signs national letter of intent to join Wagner University Seahawks programme in fall
IT HAS been a long, winding road toward his opportunity to make his break into NCAA Division I basketball, but that dream recently came to fruition for one Bahamian player. Michael Carey Jr signed his national letter of intent last week to join the Wagner University Seahawks programme for the Fall 2015 semester.
Man cleared of 2012 murder faces court on new charges
A MAN recently acquitted of murder found himself back before the courts on Wednesday facing serious charges, including murder.
Suspect in murder case is remanded to prison
A MAN was remanded to prison yesterday after he was arraigned on charges of murder and armed robbery.
More players register for Ed Armbrister Baseball League
WITH an increase in the registration of players, the Ed Armbrister Baseball Camp will revert back to a full-fledged league. According to Michael Butler, one of the organisers, they made the decision to host a league as opposed to a baseball camp bec
NPBA: Giants, Stingers in win column
THE Commonwealth Bank Giants were on the right end of a blowout and the PJ Stingers withstood a late charge to score wins in the New Providence Basketball Association on Saturday night.
Jonquel Jones re-signs with New York Liberty
JONQUEL “JJ” Jones, former Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) MVP, has decided to run it back with the New York Liberty for the upcoming season
BORCO enjoys 29% ship berthing rise
The Bahamas Oil Refining Company (BORCO) saw a 29 per cent year-over-year increase in the number of ships berthing at its facilities during the 2012 fourth quarter, with its “unparalleled capabilities” ensuring 97 per cent of storage tanks were fully leased.
Sun Belt: Munnings’ double double helps Warhawks to win in opening round
TRAVIS Munnings is playing his best basketball when it matters most and continues to lead his ULM Warhawks through the postseason.
Sexual assaults the most reported criminal activity on cruise ships making calls to the United States
ALLEGATIONS of sexual assault remain the most reported criminal activity on board cruise ships making calls to the United States, according to year-end statistics.
Central Bank eyes digital B$ by 2021
THE Central Bank is aiming to roll-out a ‘test’ digital Bahamian currency by 2021, the Deputy Prime Minister disclosed yesterday, while slamming the banks for “forcing” electronic banking.K P Turnquest, in an address to the ComplianceAid Caribbean An
Robotics and renewables join high school curriculum
The Ministry of Education is adding robotics and sustainable energy as topics to its high school curriculum in a bid to further reduce workforce skills gaps in industries The Bahamas wants to develop.
Ayton posts fourth straight double double
PHOENIX (AP) — Bryn Forbes lived a shooter’s dream during the first half on Monday night, making seven 3-pointers as the San Antonio Spurs built a big early lead.
Speaker: Priority must be to deepen democracy
IN HIS last formal communication at Parliament this term, House Speaker Dr Kendal Major yesterday called on whoever forms the new government and opposition to “prioritise” the deepening of the country’s democracy to spark a greater level of trust from Bahamians.
U Sports: Bahamians to tipoff regular season
BAHAMIAN basketball players at Canada’s top-tiered U Sports Level will tipoff regular season play this weekend after impressive showings on the exhibition circuit.
MITCHELL: CHAIRMAN NEEDS PM’S SUPPORT – Fox Hill MP asks ‘why switch’ as he prepares ‘penultimate campaign’
FRED Mitchell suggested that if Prime Minister Philip “Brave” Davis does not support the victor of the Progressive Liberal Party’s upcoming chairmanship race, that person would struggle to function and carry out their duties as a vital party agent.
Report: Dire warning for The Bahamas if temps rise by 1.5 degrees celsius
THE country faces the threat of intensified tropical cyclones, sea level rise and declining freshwater resources if global temperatures exceed 1.5 degrees Celsius, a new report has warned.