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Ministry hires 20 more to ‘blitz’ pothole problems
Alfred Sears, Minister of Works said his ministry has hired 20 employees to conduct road maintenance - and said it was the first set of employees hired to repair potholes in four years.
Long Island Sheep Runners take home the gold
The sailing competition at the sixth Bahamas Games in Montagu Bay turned out to be a celebration for the Long Island Sheep Runners and skipper Stefan Knowles.
Softball shifts into high gear at Bankers’ Field
THE sixth Bahamas Games’ softball competition is now in high gear in the Bankers’ Field at the Baillou Hills Sporting Complex and the Long Island Sheep Runners are hoping to make their presence felt over the next three days.
Bahamas team named for Pan Am Juniors next month
MANAGER Dionne Britton likes the make up of the Bahamas Association of Athletic Associations’ team heading to the Pan American Junior Championships next month.
Athletes burn up track, field on final day
THE Bahamas Association of Athletic Associations (BAAA) 2023 National Track and Field Championships ended on a high note for juniors at the original Thomas A Robinson national stadium this past weekend.
Governor General announces Independence Honours
THE nation’s leading lights have been recognised in the Independence Honours, as announced by Governor General Cornelius Smith.
'Rent to own' initiative attracts 600 applicants
The Bahamas Mortgage Corporation's chair yesterday said the Government’s 'rent to own' housing initiative has sparked a “very high” response with more than 600 applications submitted to-date.
Day 1 of Track & Field Nationals in the books
Bahamian pro athletes shine
Day one of the Bahamas Association of Athletic Associations (BAAA) Senior and Junior National Track & Field Championships got off to an exciting start at the original Thomas A Robinson stadium.
In tribute to Long Island’s HM
Once in a while, there walks onto the stage of this world a man whose vision is as broad as the universe - a man who seems bigger than life; a man whose timing is always punctuated by question marks.
Coach Peter Pratt honoured
While he had hoped to be honoured during the hosting of the 50th anniversary of the CARIFTA Games for being the first Bahamian to win a medal, former triple jumper turned coach Peter Pratt said he was glad that his church gave him the recognition.
Bell on Nassau Cruise Port; Minnis administration ‘executed a bad lease’
IMMIGRATION Minister Keith Bell and former Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis clashed over the Nassau Cruise Port yesterday after the Carmichael MP said the Minnis administration executed a bad lease agreement.
Woman accused of unlawful sexual intercourse with a 13-year-old boy
A 36-year-old woman is behind bars after being accused of sexually assaulting a 13-year-old boy last month.
BLTA crowns 2023 junior tennis champions
AFTER two days of competition, the Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association crowned three champions in its 2023 AID Junior National Tennis Championships at the National Tennis Centre at the weekend.
Exuma man accused of $3,000 shopbreaking spree remanded until trial
A MAN was denied bail after being implicated in a shop-breaking spree in Exuma where he allegedly stole more than $3,000 worth of goods.
Devynne Charlton 2nd
After a five-week break to deal with an ankle injury, it was business as usual for high hurdler Devynne Charlton.
Port Authority announces storm readiness plan ahead of upcoming hurricane season
As June 1 marks the beginning of the 2023 Atlantic Hurricane Season, the Grand Bahama Port Authority Ltd has announced the completion of its storm readiness plan to mitigate against any storm event.
Denisha caps off fantastic year with NCAA Division II track & field title
VERSATILE Denisha Cartwright capped off another fantastic year at Minnesota State by adding another NCAA Division II Track and Field Championships title and a pair of five finishes to her résumé over the weekend.
FACE TO FACE: Sir Franklyn Wilson & Sean McWeeney discuss The Bahamas’ 50th Independence
IN the very room where young college and university students brought political leaders together to debate prior to Bahamian Independence, two of these former youth leaders sat on a stage more than 50 years later to talk about the ideals that led to the formation of a new Bahamas.
Gardiner wins in Morocco
Athletes shine in meets overseas
Steven Gardiner and Anthonique Strachan both showed that they are on track for the World Championships, while a couple of collegiate athletes, including Joel Forbes, Terrence Jones, Charisma Taylor and Denisha Cartwright, shined on the collegiate scene over the weekend.
Diesel on hold waiting for govt response
THE government has not contacted petroleum retailers since many stopped selling diesel, Bahamas Petroleum Retailers Association president Raymond Jones said yesterday.