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Bastian, Williams inducted into Benedict Hall of Fame
Having persevered in almost similar fashion from humble beginnings, Bahamian triple sporting star Melinda Bastian and multiple distance running national record holder O’Neil Williams emerged as two of the top student-athletes ever produced at Benedict College.
BTC drives 40,000 to smart phones
The Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC) is aiming to drive some 40,000 mobile customers to upgrade to smart phone technology, its chief executive yesterday confirming the incumbent carrier will start testing its TV product in Bimini next week.
Murder suspect granted bail
A MAN awaiting trial concerning a fatal nightclub shooting in Abaco has been granted $35,000 bail in the Supreme Court.
Former chief executive appointed as BTC director
AXED Bahamas Telecommunications Company CEO Leon Williams has been appointed as a BTC board director for the government, Prime Minister Perry Christie said yesterday.
Tank gets shot at redemption
Bahamian heavyweight boxer Sherman “Tank” Williams called it a chance at redemption when he learned of his second opportunity to face New Zealand heavyweight champion Joseph Parker for the WBO Asia-Pacific title.
Nurses threaten – 'we won't turn up'
BAHAMAS Nurses Union President Amancha Williams yesterday suggested nurses will not be showing up for their new shifts next month as she maintained there was no legal grounds to penalise non compliance.
CI Gibson Rattlers emerge as winners of Providence Basketball Tournament
The CI Gibson Rattlers, still riding a perfect season on the local scene although they are coming off two losses overseas, emerged as champions of their own Providence Basketball Tournament.
'Tank' to square off with Romanian
IN HIS first bout since November’s disappointing loss, Sherman “Tank” Williams is all set to step back into the ring on what he calls the “long way around” to capturing the heavyweight title.
BTC callback for Williams
PHIL BENTLEY, Chief Executive Officer of Cable & Wireless Communications, says yesterday’s decision to appoint Leon Williams, a Bahamian, as the new CEO of Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC) was made without government interference.
Fined $500 for going to get food for his children
A 28-year-old man who said he violated national lockdown to get food for his children was fined $500 yesterday.
Accused told police 'he did not have sex with 14-year-old boy'
THE Grand Bahama man who is accused of having unlawful sex with a 14-year-old boy had told police he knew the complainant and had given him a ride in his car several times, but that he did not have sex with him, the Supreme Court heard Friday.
Contractor who died as tractor plunged into sea is identified
THE body of the man found in waters at Deadman’s Reef is that of architect and contractor Claxton Williams.
Breanna killing accused wait as prosecution rests
THE Crown has formally closed its case against two women accused of murdering teenage mother Breanna Mackey last year.Prosecutor Cassie Bethel announced yesterday afternoon that the Crown would not be calling any more witnesses to testify against Zar
I never had sex with boy, 14, accused tells jury
A MAN accused of unlawful sex with a 14-year-old boy in Grand Bahama took the stand yesterday, where at times he appeared agitated or flustered as questions were put to him by the prosecution concerning his arrest.
CEO switch sparks BTC job fears
THE departure of Leon Williams as CEO of the Bahamas Telecommunications Company has reignited fears of staff cuts, according to Bahamas Communications and Public Officers Union President Bernard Evans as he branded the parent company, Cable & Wireless Communications, as “unstable” and devoid of any regard for BTC’s employees.
Fam Fest 'best ever'
OF ALL the events in its 19-year history, this year’s Fam Fest was “the best one ever”, according to founder William Mark Cartwright. The three-day family festival is built on the foundations of Bahamian gospel music and clean fun. Due to a forecast of inclement weather it was held at the William Thompson Auditorium on Jean Street instead of Fort Charlotte.
Man gets bail again after another violation of bail
A MAN on bail for murder was again granted bail after allegedly failing to charge his electronic monitoring device four times.
Man fined for causing harm
A 28-year-old man was ordered to compensate another man he injured last week while he was arguing with his girlfriend.
Man dies in traffic accident
A 74-year-old man died in a traffic accident while walking on Tonique Williams-Darling Highway on Thursday. According to reports, the victim was walking along the highway shortly after 6 am when he was struck and killed by a 1996 Silver Toyota Sprinter driven by a 23-year-old man. His death constituted the fourth traffic fatality of the year. “We understand that the pedestrian was crossing the thoroughfare and the Toyota vehicle was travelling east-bound on Tonique WIlliams-Darling Highway,” Superintendent Craig Butler, officer-in-charge of the Traffic Division, said, adding: “The driver is a bit shaken as a result of the accident. He’s seeking medical attention and (we will) interview him as it relates to the current particulars of the event.”