On a brisk Saturday morning in September, the team at Spectrum Health Center (off Rosetta Street) hosted its first Annual Back-To-School Walkathon. “We had a good turnout,” shared Dr. Juanita Pratt, Operations Manager. “Some of the top runners and power walkers in the country participated in the event, along with the physicians who practice at Spectrum Health and other people who just wanted to have some fun and support a good cause.” Participants walked or ran almost 4 miles (6km) from Spectrum Health Center to Montagu Beach and back. Some of the proceeds from the event were donated to the Children’s Emergency Hostel...

LPP’s last-minute revisions are still missing key details on financing, fail toexplain disproportionate increases in economic impact and provide no plan for

During a press conference on October 13th at the British Colonial Hilton, the Bahamas Press Club 2014 announced it would honour persons who have made contributions to the journalism and media profession in the country, during its annual media awards ceremony.

The IDB-sponsored and BAIC-executed project to revitalize the sponging industry in the Bahamas now moves into the full implementation phase with spongers throughout the country energized to rejuvenate the lucrative industry.

Reports are that on Thursday 11th October 2018, Law Enforcement Officers ( Police and Immigration Officers) in Central Abaco launched “Operation Touch Down”, where (40) persons were cited for various traffic infractions, (4) persons arrested for outstanding Warrants and (5) persons arrested for Immigration purposes.

On Monday, October 1st, 2018 Romalia’s Townhouse presented its second annual Legacy Scholarship to Caseia Greene an 11th grade student at the Harbour Island All Age School. She was also presented with a new Asus laptop and backpack with school supplies. Alexandria Darville, Caseia’s mother joined her to accept the award. Caseia was presented the award for her outstanding academic and civic accomplishments attained thus far. She was encouraged to continue to explore, learn, discover who she is and what she likes and to own it and succeed at it...

Yvette Williams was diagnosed with breast cancer on the 27th July 2000. One week later she had a mastectomy.

Eight former students of University of The Bahamas (UB) who are luminaries in the public and private sectors as well as social change agents will be honoured, with two of them inducted into the UB Hall of Fame, on 8th November 2018 at the Grand Hyatt Resort at Baha Mar.

UB alumni are critical constituents in the university-building that continues to happen and the realization of the institution’s mission...

Sister, Sister Breast Cancer Support Group Sister Sister Breast Cancer Awareness Committee wishes to invite you to a Prayer Walk October 13th, 2018 at 6:00am from The International Bazaar to Xanadu Beach.

Fee:  $5.00
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Contact 242-442-7976
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Reports are that on Tuesday 9th October 2018, shortly before 4:00pm, officers of the Central Detective Unit along with Immigration officers and the K-9 Unit, acting on information, went to Florin Drive, South Bahamia, and discovered in bushes, (9) crocus bags, all containing packages of suspected marijuana.

The Bahamas National Trust (BNT) along with Albany and its parent company, NEXUS Luxury Collection, Ltd. (NEXUS) are excited to announce the launch of a new joint venture to support the management of the Exuma Cays Land and Sea Park (ECLSP). The collaboration will support necessary financing of the world’s first Land and Sea Park – The ECLSP, the first “no take“ marine reserve in the wider Caribbean.

University of The Bahamas (UB) is committed to internalization and diversity.  Students represent fourteen other countries on our campuses, spanning several continents and regions.  The majority of international students are from Jamaica, followed by the United States, Guyana and Haiti. Others come from Brazil, Cambodia, Canada, Dominica, France, Japan, Kenya, Nauru, Nigeria and Philippines.  International students add to the diversity and robustness of our academic community; many of them go on to become luminaries in their respective fields of endeavour...

Suspects arraigned before The Magistrate Court on major offences in Grand Bahama

Lend a Hand Bahamas (LAHB) has been a Bahamian nonprofit organization since October 2014 following the realization of the need for more opportunities and activities in inner-city areas in Nassau and the family islands. We are currently directly impacting youth and adults in the Grant’s Town area of Nassau as well as smaller initiatives on a few family islands. Lend a Hand Bahamas recently merged forces with another organization called Lignum Vitae 4-H to facilitate 4-H programming for youth in the Grant’s Town community through the Neville & Nora Dorsett Community Center that is nearing completion in Grant’s Town...

Reports are that on Monday 8th October 2018 shortly before 10:00pm, officers acting on information, went to West Beach Drive, at a business establishment, where a male was found in possession of a black and silver 9mm pistol.

He was arrested, taken into police custody and is expected to be arraigned before the Magistrate Court this week...

Team BTC is celebrating Breast Cancer Awareness for the entire month of October. The company has encouraged its team members to wear Pink each Friday in honour of the month of activities. Senior Manager for Public Relations, Indira Collie said, “For the entire month, we will be supporting the fighters, admiring the survivors and honouring their journey. We instituted Pink Fridays across the business, encouraging our team members to “get your pink on” and show their support for our own team members who are fighting breast cancer.”

In keeping with the Commissioner’s Policing Plan for 2018 Priority #1 “Crime Prevention and Reduction of Crime” and Priority #2 Public and Road Safety”. Officers of Grand Bahama arrested (5) persons and issued (67) Fixed Penalty Notices between Friday 5th October 2018 and Sunday 7th October 2018. 

Reports are that on Friday 5th October 2018 between the hours of 5pm and 2am, officers executed search warrants on five residence in the Freeport area and arrested (5) suspects for possession of dangerous drugs, illegal firearms and ammunition in separate incidents.

Officers took into possession a quantity of ammunition, (2) imitation firearm, (2) packages of suspected marijuana weighing (2) lbs. and (15) foil wraps of suspected marijuana...

BTC proudly celebrated with its adopted school, H.O. Nash last Thursday as they recognized top performers during the school’s Annual Awards Ceremony. BTC provided the top student, Jasmine Anderson with a laptop computer. Jasmine was awarded for Best Performance in the BJC examinations, receiving an outstanding nine A’s and one B. Vandaleeza Hepburn and Jafari Miller both received 8A’s and 2B’s respectively and were awarded smart phones. BTC also provided gift bags for all twenty-one students...

Psalmist and popular gospel singer Allison Rolle is continuing to expand her ministry (AMR Music Ministry) by making tours, sharing her most recent single project Abide with Me.