NASSAU, BAHAMAS- Bahamian 400 m Olympian Steven Gardiner says that he’s fully recovered from a recent injury at the 2023 World Athletics Championships in Budapest and now has his eyes set on the 2024 Paris Olympics. Gardiner suffered a grade 1 sprain of the tendon extending into the knee of the right posterior thigh while […]
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Bahamasair inks two-year partnership with 17-year-old Bahamian Judo athlete
NASSAU, BAHAMAS- The National Flag carrier Bahamasair has signed a two-year partnership with 17-year-old Judo athlete Xavion Johnson. The young athlete says he is honored to represent The Bahamas on the world stage and is excited about teaming up with Bahamasair while doing so. The partnership includes travel opportunities and an undisclosed amount of monetary benefits, […]
18 Ghanaian nurses recruited to help tackle nurse shortage
NASSAU, BAHAMAS- The Ministry of Health and Wellness has signed a two-year contract with 18 Ghanaian nurses for the public health sector; nine at Princess Margaret Hospital (PMH); three at the Rand Memorial Hospital in Grand Bahama; and six at the Department of Public Health. Director of Nursing Gina Dean says that the injection of foreign […]
Man, 30, shot and killed in South Beach Sunday night
NASSAU, BAHAMAS- Police in New Providence are investigating a shooting in the South Beach community that left a 30-year-old man dead. The incident occurred on Kendall Avenue, South Beach around 10.30 pm. Reports state that the victim had just arrived at a residence and was walking when an unknown man in a black-colored Japanese vehicle […]
The Bahamas backs historic UN resolution towards shift in global tax policy
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Bahamas has thrown its support behind a United Nations resolution that seeks to establish a more inclusive tax governance framework and transfer decision-making on global tax rules from the OECD – a consortium of wealthy nations, to the UN. The resolution, adopted by a significant majority at the UN, marks a […]
Boy, 16, seriously injured following suicide attempt onboard a cruise ship
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — A 16-year-old boy who was a passenger onboard a cruise sustained serious injuries after during a reported suicide attempt over the weekend. According to police, the incident occurred around 12:45 pm on Saturday, November 25. Initial reports indicate that the 16-year-old victim suffered serious injuries after intentionally jumping three floors down from […]
Early morning morning shooting leaves man, 37, dead
NASSAU, BAHAMAS- Police in New Providence are investigating an early morning shooting on West Bay Street. which claimed the life of a 37-year-old man. The incident reportedly took place around 12.03 am in the vicinity of a bar on West Bay Street. Initial reports indicate that the victim was seated in a vehicle when he […]
DEVELOPING: FNM says Grant was invited to make a complaint, not questioned
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Officials from the Free National Movement (FNM) camp say that Bishop Ricardo Grant was not questioned in relation to a viral video where a man alleged to have been given a directive by Grant to disperse some $50K to voters in the West End & Bimini constituency for their votes ahead of […]
BREAKING: Grant questioned by police over viral video
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Free National Movement (FNM) candidate Bishop Ricardo Grant was questioned by police today in relation to allegations made by a man in a viral video where he claimed that Grant had “the bag” while flashing wads of cash. The man offered cash to constituents who were willing to sell their vote in […]
BTVI to manufacture 100 uniforms for Breezes
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Bahamas Technical & Vocational Institute (BTVI) has partnered with Breezes resort to manufacture 100 uniforms for its staff; the move will significantly impact the local orange economy, according to BTVI Interim President Dr. Linda Davis. Five BTVI students and one alumni will be responsible for the project from start to completion, […]
IL Cares hosts annual Thanksgiving giveback
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The IL Cares Foundation hosted its 3rd Annual IL “Cares Giving” today on Windsor Park, with some 5,000 meals being distributed.
UNOFFICIAL RESULTS: Smith sails to victory in low turnout contest
PLP’s margin of victory projected to be larger than two years ago NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Unofficial results from Eyewitness News reflect that Kingsley Smith Jr. has successfully retained the West Grand Bahama & Bimini seat for the governing Progressive Liberal Party (PLP). The seat was made vacant by the sudden passing of former area Member […]