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ArawakX slams ‘ridiculous’ capital market threat claim

The Bahamas’ first-ever crowd funding platform has slammed as “ridiculous” assertions that it poses a threat to capital markets integrity while accusing regulators of portraying it as a “Mom and Pop” operation.

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Super-Conference Weekend: Bahamian athletes take spotlight

IT was called Super-Conference weekend and a number of Bahamians shined for the various collegiate track and field championships held around the United States.

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Housing crisis needs solving

It has long been accepted that there is a severe affordable housing crisis here in the capital island of New Providence. This did not just pop up out of the proverbial blue but has been fueled by the apparent lazy, laid back modus operandi and non-innovative approach of our home grown urban designers and politicians, across the political chess board.

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Morgan Freeman receives Sir Sidney Poitier Tribute Award

HOLLYWOOD star Morgan Freeman was the guest of honour last night at the Bahamas International Film Festival - as he received this year’s Sir Sidney Poitier Tribute Award.

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Bahamas Women’s Football Hummel Cup continues on Saturday

The Bahamas Football Association’s (BFA) second edition of the Hummel Cup will continue for the women’s division this Saturday at the Roscow A L Davies Field. The women’s soccer teams started their games last weekend as teams from Group A and B battled against each other. The Group A teams included Cavaliers FC, Future Stars, and the defending champions United FC. Teams in Group B are the Baha Juniors, Dynamos FC, and Western Warriors. Ultimately, the women’s 2023 Hummel Cup winner will be crowned after this weekend.

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Bahamas Softball: All-Star Tourney starts Thursday

IN a rematch of the 6th Bahamas Games in July, the Bahamas Softball Federation will stage its 2023 All-Star Tournament this weekend in the Bankers Field at the Baillou Hills Sporting Complex.

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Centreville community deteriorating

Kindly allow me space in your column to express an opinion on the deterioration of the community of Centreville and the quality of some of the illegal migrants in the area, especially Mount Royal Avenue and its side corners and Mount Rose Avenue and its side corners.

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Events held to mark International Literacy Day

INTERNATIONAL Literacy Day was held on Friday, and to mark the occasion, a number of events were held in The Bahamas to encourage children’s love of reading.

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Greg Christie Memorial Softball Tourney August 10

THE Greg Christie Memorial Softball Tournament is in its third year and organisers are excited to know that the tournament continues to grow and expose our future softball talent.

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'Just one spark' could take Bahamas captive

The Bahamas needs "just one spark" to re-establish itself as a major player in the multi-billion captive insurance industry and help "stabilise the middle class", a local operator is asserting.

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Downtown valet parking seeking permanent spot

The valet parking service implemented for downtown Nassau is aiming to become a permanent feature this Christmas as demand for its service grows.

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Hoopfest in Paradise turns out to be a real treat

EXCEPT for the constant interruption to wipe the moisture off the floor inside the Kendal Isaacs Gymnasium, the second Hoopfest in Paradise turned out to be a real treat for both local and high school basketball players from the United States of America.

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Jonquel Jones posts first double-double of the season

The Bahamas’ Jonquel Jones posted her first double-double of the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) season this past Sunday. Jones also turned in her second highest point total of the season as the second leading scorer in the New York Liberty’s win against the Phoenix Mercury. Although the Liberty team was without their All-Star guard Sabrina Ionesecu, the third-seeded team routed the Mercury 89-71.

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Grand Bahamians set to be honoured at awards banquet

SOME of the pioneers of softball and baseball in Grand Bahama will be honoured during the Rising Stars Softball’s Pioneers Awards Banquet on Friday, January 26 at Blair House on Magellan Drive, Lucaya.

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‘High time’ to find Stella Maris buyer at $11.75m

A LONG Island resort’s principal yesterday said “it’s high time to put it in the hands” of an owner able to take it to four-five star status once the $11.75m asking price is met.

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Marlins’ Chisholm Jr launches foundation to help youth

BAHAMIAN Major League Baseball (MLB) star Jasrado “Jazz” Chisholm Jr officially launched his foundation earlier this month and had its launch event, a charity fashion show, this past Monday.

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Pinder: ‘Abaco housing shortage not going to be solved overnight’

AMID concerns about whether enough housing is available for shanty town residents facing eviction in Abaco, Central and South Abaco MP John Pinder said yesterday that the island’s housing shortage won’t be solved overnight.

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Janet Jackson concert coming to Atlantis Resort in April 2024

JANET Jackson is coming to The Bahamas. The iconic entertainer will perform on Casuarina Beach at Atlantis on April 27, 2024, the resort said yesterday. The performance will launch its next Music Making Waves concert series.

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Rising hoops star VJ named to McDonald’s All-American roster

Bimini native Valdez “VJ” Edgecombe can now add being named to the 2024 boys McDonald’s All-American roster to his already long list of impressive accolades.

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Basden-Williams adds IBA Star 1 Coach to her résumé

SHE’S broken grounds as a referee and judge, now Grand Bahamian Geddet Basden-Williams has added her certification as an International Boxing Association’s Star 1 Coach to her résumé.