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Murder trial delayed

THE trial of a woman accused of murdering a web shop employee in Long Island may face a delay because she was not represented.

FREE National Movement leader Michael Pintard, alongside the party’s St Barnabas Association We Care Team and the FNM’s crime prevention and anti-violence team conducted a walkabout in the constituency to raise awareness of crime and its effects on the communities in our nation.

Near miss for PM's plane

A Bahamasair aircraft carrying Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis had to make a sudden drop in altitude while en route to Abaco to avoid a mid-air collision.

NPEP donates $25,000 to three nonprofits assisting during pandemic

THE New Providence Ecology Park (NPEP) has announced a combined donation of $25,000 to support the work of three local nonprofit organisations assisting those in need due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Man pleads guilty to scam on Facebook Marketplace

A 40-year-old man who admitted to defrauding several people of more than $30,000 in connection with a Facebook Marketplace scam was yesterday remanded to prison ahead of his sentencing next month.

Chamber unveilsflag-themed logo

The Bahamas Chamber of Commerce and Employers’ Confederation (BCCEC) has unveiled its new logo, which sports the Bahamian flag’s official colours, in time for Independence Day.The Chamber said the move finalises the rebranding process that the BCCEC

Baha Mar opens its local sales centre

Bob Minnigan, director of owner services for Baha Mar, gives a private tour of the new Baha Mar Residential Sales Preview Centre to Bahamian real estate agents from HG Christie, one of 15 Nassau-based firms authorised to sell The Residences at Baha Mar.

Volunteers bring joy to Cat Island Christmas

THE children of Cat Island’s Old Bight Mission Home again welcomed the BTC iVolunteers when they arrived for a second year to entertain the children with a Christmas party complete with gifts and entertainment.

Roadrunners Track & Field Club’s 18th annual gala awards banquet

FOR the 18th consecutive year, president/head coach Dexter Bodie and his executive team took the time out to honour the accomplishments of their Roadrunners Track and Field Club at their gala awards banquet.

Businesses ‘stunned’ by water cut-off threat

“Stunned” Bahamian businesses in three Family Islands yesterday blasted the potential loss of water supply from Monday as “disgusting”, and said: “The government needs to step in like yesterday.”

Psychologist warns anxiety and stress a 'dangerous cocktail'

By TANYA SMITH-CARTWRIGHTtsmith-cartwright@tribunemedia.netA local psychologist said financial stress from an economic downturn compounded with anxiety and isolation from the COVID-19 lockdown is a “dangerous cocktail” affecting many Bahamians.Dr Way

DAVIS: FOOD LEADER PAID $7K A MONTH – PM keeps up attack on programmes during former administration

WHILE doubling down on criticism of the former Minnis administration, Prime Minister Philip “Brave” Davis said there were “disturbing” commonalities emerging from three separate investigations now underway that sparked great cause for concern.

A YOUNG MAN'S VIEW: Why I’m proud to stand and serve Long Islanders and the FNM

Wow! It is amazing what a week makes in local politics.

‘Peace on da Streets’ champions crowned

Coach Dudley Seide said he was so eager to bring his Reach Out Ministries teams to Nassau to compete in the 20th annual Peace on da Streets Basketball Tournament that he had them selling water on the side of the road in Grand Bahama. Their efforts paid off over the weekend as they will return home as double champions in the 13-and-under and 16-and-under divisions.

Lucayans, Adventurers bring home the gold

Men’s marathon slugfest highlights Bahamas Games softball title games

WHILE the ladies’ three-hour affair for the 6th Bahamas Games softball gold medal was won by the grit and determination of a 13-year-old, the men’s marathon slugfest was secured on the strength and power of six home runs.

FACE TO FACE: Kevin bares his soul in language which helps us all to see

The poem on the right is one in a series about to be released in a newly-published book Revelations of a Silent Heart by author Kevin Cartwright. I have had a sneak peek at the book and I find the poems so heartfelt, so sincere and very touching. This is his literary debut, which he describes as “a brave compilation of various moods of poetry and prose that speak about life, love, risks and the courage to face head on whatever life throws at him”.

A YOUNG MAN'S VIEW: Long Islanders make their voices heard over lacklustre Loretta

There were political fireworks in Long Island on Monday. The embers are still smouldering and the talk about what transpired has graced the front pages of the newspapers, revealing that certain politicians are more proficient political spinners than Rumpelstiltskin.

BAAA gets in gear for IAAF World Indoors, CARIFTA Games

WITH their local track and field season now in full gear, Bahamas Association of Athletic Associations (BAAA) president Rosamunde Carey said they are now gearing up for a hectic international campaign that will begin with the IAAF World Indoor Championships and the CARIFTA Games next month.

Youth Olympic Regatta makes a splash in Montagu Bay

THE Bahamas National Sailing School, with the support of the Bahamas Olympic Committee, hosts the Bahamas Youth Olympic Regatta each year. The event was a blast this weekend at the Nassau Yacht Club in near perfect sailing conditions on Montagu Bay.

Athletes claim eight medals at NACAC Under-23 Championships

A BUSY weekend for Bahamas track and field included participation in the North American Central American and Caribbean Athletic Association (NACAC U-23) Championships.

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