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The Bahamas shuts out Belize
The Bahamas shuts out Belize
Strong defense in a physical contest pushed The Bahamas to a 3-0 win over Belize last night, all but wrapping up a quarter-final appearance at the 2017 CONCACAF (Confederation of North, Central America and Caribbean Association Football) Beach Soccer Championships.
After enduring a 1-0 cushion for much of the game, Team Bahamas got two goals less than two minutes apart in the final stanza, securin...
CONCACAF Team Selected
CONCACAF Team Selected
Next week 16 teams from the Caribbean, North and Central America will vie for a spot in the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup Bahamas 2017. Admission is free. Team Bahamas plays at 8pm on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday at the Malcolm Park Beach Soccer Facility on East Bay street....
Our Bahamaland: Assessing the state of affairs
Our Bahamaland: Assessing the state of affairs
On Friday, February 3, 2017, I had the opportunity to visit Uriah McPhee Primary School. As I entered the school's welcome area, a picture of Uriah McPhee was on the wall.
It reminded me of the days when I walked through the same doors as a student. On the morning of my visit, it was the start of the school's activities for literacy month. Sitting in the assembly hall were many little smiling and ...
Mixed results for The Bahamas at pre-qualifying tennis tourney
Team Bahamas continued with its play at the 2017 World Junior Tennis (WJT) North/Central America and Caribbean Pre-Qualifying Tournament in Santo Domingo, the Dominican Republic, yesterday, splitting results between the boys and girls.
The boys won easily over Trinidad & Tobago, 3-0, and the girls fell for the second day in a row, this time losing to Haiti.
In boys play, Denali Nottage knocked off...
Going the extra mile
Going the extra mile
While many teachers are deserving of praise for the extras they do to ensure their students' success, Vonchelle Cooper, a third grade teacher at Nassau Christian Academy (NCA) is one of them. She not only offers her students verbal incentives, but also gives tangible incentives. Despite the fact that she teaches a class with 28 students, she wants each student to leave her knowing that she always ...
HBO Premieres New Original Series "Big Little Lies"
HBO Premieres New Original Series "Big Little Lies"
Starring Reese Witherspoon, Nicole Kidman, Shailene Woodley and Alexander Skarsg?rd, among others, the drama premieres on February 19th, simultaneously with the United States...
Bahamasair Makes Inaugural Flight to Haiti
Bahamasair Makes Inaugural Flight to Haiti
A water salute and a large contingent of Haitian officials welcomed Bahamasair?s inaugural flight to Port-au-Prince, Haiti, as it touched down shortly before 9:00 a.m., Saturday, January 14, 2017 at Toussaint Louverture International Airport...
James Juvanvic Leads After Day 1b Of The Main Event; Aaron Paul Among Survivors
Monday was Day 1b of the PokerStars Championship Bahamas Main Event, the $5,000 freeze-out that began a day prior. The Day 1a flight drew 229 entries, and another 470 were added on 1b to bring the running total to 699. Late registration is still available until the start of Day 2, so that number will likely grow a bit before the buy-in window closes.
Two Haitians detained in Grand Bahama
Two Haitians detained in Grand Bahama
TWO Haitians who had entered the country illegally this year were taken into custody over the weekend at McLean's Town, East Grand Bahama, after arriving by ferry from Abaco.
Dominicans face court over forged work permits
Dominicans face court over forged work permits
ELEVEN Dominican nationals found in possession of forged work permits were arraigned in the Freeport Magistrate's Court yesterday.
Police hunting men selling guns on Facebook
Police hunting men selling guns on Facebook
OFFICER-in-Charge of the Central Detective Unit, Chief Superintendent Clayton Fernander, said police are actively seeking two men who posted separate videos on Facebook flaunting illegal weapons and offering the guns for sale.
Grand Bahama Disaster Relief Foundation Established as Restoration Continues
It?s day 41 of Hurricane Matthew restoration and so, like the Bible, after 40 days and 40 nights we come to our Fifth and Final Hurricane briefing (not that we?re going to stop working!).
Crown withdraws appeal against two-year sentence
Crown withdraws appeal against two-year sentence
THE Crown withdrew its appeal yesterday against a 24-month sentence a judge imposed on a man for an attempted carjacking.
Although flawed 'The Birth of a Nation' is still worth seeing
The Birth of a Nation (Rated C)
Back to school in Grand Bahama
Back to school in Grand Bahama
THOUSANDS of public school students in Grand Bahama returned to the classroom on Tuesday for the first time in nearly three weeks following the passage of Hurricane Matthew.
Bain, Miller now training with Bahamas Speed Dynamics
Since taking over at the helm of Bahamas Speed Dynamics, Coach Shaun Miller has produced the desired results. He has produced champions at every level.
Pinder's Point resident says no relief from govt
Pinder's Point resident says no relief from govt
RUTH Russell, 75, of Pinder's Point/Lewis Yard, has not received relief assistance from any government agency, and has had to depend on the kindness of the church and others for food, a hot meal, and help to repair her damaged house.
Deltec Donates $25k to NEMA
Deltec Donates $25k to NEMA
Deltec Bank & Trust Limited donates $25,000 to the National Emergency Management Agency, NEMA towards the Hurricane Matthew relief and recovery efforts.
Deltec Bank Donates $25,000 to NEMA for Hurricane Matthew relief and recovery efforts
Deltec Bank & Trust Limited donates $25,000 to the National Emergency Management Agency, NEMA towards the Hurricane Matthew relief and recovery efforts...
Hurricane Matthew Relief Efforts: Central Bank donates $150,000 to Bahamas recovery efforts; gives $50,000 to Haiti for its recovery efforts; Long Island Cares Foundation donates roofing material
Thursday, October 20, 2016 was a day of giving towards the Hurricane Matthew relief and recovery efforts from the public and private sectors; one week after the powerful Hurricane Matthew passed through the country.
Bahamas Power and Light Company Limited Thursday Consumer Update
We continue to remind our customers that these are large community restorations and there may be challenges on your street or at your exact address. Please contact us at 302-1800 or 323-5561...
Emotional wellness after a hurricane
Emotional wellness after a hurricane
Thousands today are suffering due to wind and water damage of Hurricane Matthew.
Central Bank relaxes lending guidelines temporarily
Central Bank relaxes lending guidelines temporarily
The Central Bank of The Bahamas (CBOB) has relaxed lending guidelines temporarily to help aid the relief process following the devastating passage of Hurricane Matthew.
Gov't to issue 'hurricane recovery and reconstruction bond'
The government of The Bahamas intends to establish a special hurricane fund by way of a hurricane recovery and reconstruction bond, says Prime Minister Perry Christie.
Haiti's death toll from Hurricane Matthew doubles to 10
RESCUE workers in Haiti struggled to reach isolated towns on the country's southern peninsula and learn the full extent of the death and destruction caused by Hurricane Matthew as the powerful storm lashed the Bahamas on Wednesday and triggered large-scale evacuations along the United States East Coast.
Powerful Hurricane Matthew roars across Haiti
Powerful Hurricane Matthew roars across Haiti
HURRICANE Matthew roared across the southwestern tip of Haiti with 145mph winds on Tuesday, uprooting trees and tearing roofs from homes in a largely rural corner of the impoverished country as the storm headed north toward Cuba, the Bahamas and the east coast of Florida.
LIVE UPDATES: HURRICANE MATTHEW
LIVE UPDATES: HURRICANE MATTHEW
BAHAMASAIR is suspending services to the southern islands of the Bahamas from Tuesday due to the approach of Hurricane Matthew
LIVE UPDATES: HURRICANE MATTHEW
LIVE UPDATES: HURRICANE MATTHEW
BAHAMASAIR is suspending services to the southern islands of the Bahamas from Tuesday due to the approach of Hurricane Matthew
LIVE UPDATES: HURRICANE MATTHEW
LIVE UPDATES: HURRICANE MATTHEW
BAHAMASAIR is suspending services to the southern islands of the Bahamas from Tuesday due to the approach of Hurricane Matthew
Backlogs in Haitian passport applications cleared
Backlogs in Haitian passport applications cleared
BACKLOGS to obtain a Haitian passport have been cleared, according to Haitian Ambassador Jean Victor Geneus, who yesterday insisted that lengthy waiting times for persons applying in the Bahamas had been reduced to four weeks.