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Two face court over bail violations

TWO men were charged in Magistrate’s Court yesterday in separate cases of bail violation for murder and attempted murder.

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Jones and Sun lose, Sky even series 1-1

Jonquel scores game-high 23 points

Jonquel Jones and the Connecticut Sun will head back to the friendly confines of the Mohegan Sun Arena with home court advantage and their WNBA Semifinals series with the Chicago Sky tied at 1-1.

FINA World Juniors: Swimmers in spotlight

FIVE members of team Bahamas were in action yesterday on day two of the 8th FINA (International Swimming Federation) World Junior Championships at the Videna Aquatics Center in Lima, Peru.

‘Head and shoulders’ above private aviation competitors

The Bahamas was yesterday praised for standing “head and shoulders above any country in its vision and strategy” for private aviation with the market having “settled down” following earlier fears over changed border entry protocols.

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Bahamas island saved from ‘a complete loss’

A Bahamian private island, which is among the most valuable assets owned by an accused $40m securities fraudster, was yesterday rescued from becoming “destroyed and a complete loss” via a US court-approved deal.

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‘NO LAW TO SAVE WIFE FROM RAPE’: Judge makes ruling as woman says husband forced her to have sex

WHILE ruling that a husband was cruel for forcing his wife to have sex against her will on numerous occasions, a Supreme Court justice has found that “there is no rape in marriage” under Bahamian law.

BPSU needs to do better

What’s going on in BPSU with claim cheques?

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Jonquel Jones and Sun take 1-0 lead into game against Sky

Connecticut Sun (25-11, 11-7 Eastern Conference) at Chicago Sky (26-10, 15-3 Eastern Conference)

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PETER YOUNG: Boris’ last hurrah – or is it?

FOLLOWING last week’s column about the Conservative Party’s leadership contest in Britain, I should like to offer further comment today on the situation facing the winner that includes an immediate predecessor who remains very much on the scene.

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Tropical Outlook: Invest 91(L) passing to east

Tuesday, 30th August, 2022.

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Inflation jumps five-fold to back PM’s warning

The Central Bank yesterday revealed that annual inflation for the year to June 2022 increased almost five-fold compared to the previous 12 months to give a stark indication of the cost of living crisis facing many Bahamian families.

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$50m project eyes ‘Bali in beautiful Bahamas’

A North Eleuthera developer plans to create “a Bali in beautiful Bahamas” through a mixed-use project forecast to generate up to 200 full-time jobs via a $50m investment in the resort component alone.

The FNM Tonton Macoutes

Free National Movement (FNM) chair Dr Duane Sands’ bold assertion that the Dr Hubert Minnis era is over brings to mind the latter’s claim about the Hubert Ingraham era being over a decade ago.

No to Village Rd roundabout

Having attended the Village Road improvement project virtual meeting in March, I was shocked to learn the Ministry of Works now proposes to install a roundabout in the area of Queen’s College and the Bahamas National Trust.

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Nightclub shooting suspect denied bail by court

A MAN was remanded to prison yesterday after he was charged in connection with a fatal nightclub shooting that left a man dead.

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Bahamas falls to Argentina

The Bahamas men’s national basketball team didn’t have any answers for Argentina as they pulled away in the second half for a 95-77 win for their second consecutive loss in five days in the FIBA Americas 2023 World Cup Qualifier.

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Extra 14,500 Bahamians to benefit in $31m clinic spend

An extra 14,500 Bahamians will benefit from the Government’s decision to expand its investment in Family Island public health clinics by more than 50 percent, it has been revealed.

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‘Give Bahamians chance to buy low-price bonds’

OPPOSITION leader Michael Pintard has urged the government to provide Bahamians with the opportunity to purchase international bonds while they are trading low.

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Two taxi drivers face fraud related charges

TWO taxi drivers appeared in the Magistrate’s Court on Friday accused of several fraud related offences.

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Community service for woman who punched former boyfriend's lover

A 36-year-old woman who punched her former boyfriend’s lover in the face earlier this month was ordered on Friday to complete 150 hours of community service.