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SYSTEM ERROR: Virtual learning fiasco as pupils are unable to log into online classes

AFTER weeks of preparation by the Ministry of Education, the virtual learning system crashed on day one for thousands of public education students who tried to log on.

Saints, Falcons stave off elimination

BOTH junior divisions will go to third and deciding games in the BAISS basketball championship series as the Kingsway Academy Saints and Jordan Prince Williams Falcons staved off elimination against the St Augustine’s College Big Red Machine.

Social promotion ‘would be tricky to eliminate’

IN response to the head of the Bahamas Union of Teachers calling for an end to “social promotion” in schools, a local education official suggested the “long-standing” process would be tricky to eliminate.

BAAA takes time out to give thanks to God

ALTHOUGH it was a very dismal year with very little competition staged due to the coronavirus pandemic, the Bahamas Association of Athletic Associations took the time out to give God thanks.

NPBA takes break until month end

AFTER playing its doubleheader over the weekend, the New Providence Basketball Association will now take a break until the end of the month.

Sunland Stingers are the Hugh Campbell champions

Rolantae Knowles not only helped Sunland Baptist Academy take the prestigious Hugh Campbell Basketball Classic senior boys’ title to Grand Bahama, but he ended up being one of 12 players selected to the All-Tournament team. Knowles, one of the senio

$1,000 fine or six months in jail for drug possession

A 39-year-old man was ordered to pay a $1,000 fine or face six months in prison for drug possession yesterday.He was among several men who appeared in Magistrate’s Court before Magistrate Andrew Forbes for drug-related offences. Many of those charged

Face-to-face learning returns for students

STUDENTS returned to public school campuses for face-to-face learning yesterday and while there were some reports of a few teachers not showing up for work, officials said the day went well.

CHAMPIONS! Falcons junior boys, Giants senior girls take home titles

The Bahamas Association of Independent Secondary Schools completed its 2018/19 basketball puzzle by crowning the new junior boys and senior girls champions yesterday at the Kendal Isaacs Gymnasium.

Sharks avoid sweep

On a night when he was being honoured by the New Providence Softball Association (NPSA), manager Stephen ‘Bishop’ Beneby made sure that his pennant winning Proper Care Pool Lady Sharks didn’t spoil the show at Baillou Hills Sporting Complex.

Bracketts knock off Black Scorpions 5-1

The Sigma Bracketts managed to outslug the Black Scorpions to stay in the thick of things in the early standing in the women’s division of the (NPSA) New Providence Softball Association.

Bank worker jailed for a year in plea agreement

A JUDGE honoured a plea agreement between the prosecution and a former Scotia Bank loans officer who admitted his involvement in the theft of $1.3 million, sentencing him to a year at Her Majesty’s Prison yesterday.

Bowlers battle it out for places in Florida contest

THE Bahamas Bowling Federation completed its trials for the selection for the 2014 Lee Evans Tournament of Americas over the weekend at Mario’s Bowling and Entertainment Palace.

Former police officer faces delay in child pornography trial

A FORMER police officer will have to wait an additional three months before his child pornography trial begins in Magistrates Court.

Immigration officer will not face trial over rape claim

A SENIOR immigration officer will not stand trial in the Supreme Court on a rape allegation after a magistrate determined that his alleged victim’s testimony was not credible.

Murder trial to hear from pathologist

A PATHOLOGIST is expected to testify today in the continuation of a murder trial into the beating death of a two-year-old boy.

Off-duty police officer shot in the hand

POLICE are investigating the circumstances surrounding a shooting that left an off-duty officer in hospital.

Five arrests after firearms discovered

POLICE arrested five people and recovered four firearms with ammunition this weekend.

Cricketers look to make home pitch count

NEXT month, the Bahamas Cricket Association’s national programme will have an opportunity to protect home pitch advantage and rebound from a disappointing finish in their last appearance.

Bahamas 38th overall but bringing home zero medals from IAAF Worlds Under-20

THE Bahamas didn’t win any medals at the IAAF World Under-20 Championships in Bydgoszcz, Poland, over the weekend.

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