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STATESIDE: It’s not easy keeping pace with the polarization of American politics
GIVEN the choice, most of us would probably prefer a public figure or politician whose views are plain and consistent. That way, at least we know who and more importantly, what we are voting for. One of the most damaging criticisms of politicians in recent decades has been the charge of “flip-flopping,” especially in American elections.
Bridgewater dominates in his French reunion
DOMINICK Bridgewater was dominant in his return to France’s NM2 League.
Chisholm recognised as one of the top 10 shortstop prospects
JASRADO “Jazz” Chisholm was recognised as one of the top 10 shortstop prospects by Major League Baseball Pipeline headed into the 2021 season.
‘Jazz’ placed on COVID-19 injured list
AS a precaution, Bahamian professional baseball player Jasrado ‘Jazz’ Chisholm was placed on the Miami Marlins’ COVID-19 injured list with flu-like symptoms on Monday, the Marlins’ announced on their website.
Family Island resorts ‘psyched’ on rebound
A senior tourism executive yesterday said Family Island hotels are “pretty psyched” about the upcoming winter season as they remain on track to beat 2021 forecasts by near 20 percentage points.
Tourism urged: Do more to counter COVID inaccuracy
A senior tourism official yesterday questioned what the industry is doing collectively “to counter” COVID-19 disinformation on social media as he revealed the “uneven” Family Islands recovery.
Jones, Munnings shine bright in NBA Summer League
BOTH Bahamian participants concluded their respective runs in the NBA’s Las Vegas Summer League and while Kai Jones prepares for the preseason, Travis Munnings hopes to have made an impact on an organisation for the next step in his pro career.
Tourism ‘90% unaffected’ by COVID-19 tightening
Tourism industry executives yesterday voiced optimism that the industry’s recovery will not be impacted by the government’s tightening of COVID restrictions, with one asserting it will be “90 percent unaffected”.
Briland: Cruise tourism ‘disaster waiting to happen’
More than 99.4 percent of existing and potential Harbour Island visitors have made it “crystal clear cruise tourism is a disaster waiting to happen” for the destination, a hotelier warned yesterday.
14-game win streak to end season for Jones
JONQUEL Jones and the Connecticut Sun had a historic finish to the 2021 WNBA regular season and now set their sights on the postseason as the No 1 overall seed.
Liquidator blasts own creditors committee
A Bahamian broker/dealer’s liquidator has resumed battle with his own creditors committee by blasting their criticism of his $1m-plus fees as “significantly lacking in substance, truth and accuracy”.
NFL Draft: The Colts select Mike Strachan
Mike Strachan’s lifelong pro football dreams became a reality when he heard his name called on night three of the 2021 National Football League Draft.
Jones has 19 points, 14 rebounds, Sun top the Wings 80-59
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Jonquel Jones had a double double - 19 points and 15 rebounds - to help the Connecticut Sun beat the Dallas Wings 80-59 on Sunday.
WE’RE ON THE RIGHT COURSE: Dahl-Regis addresses concerns over easing of controls on ‘vaccinated’
THE chairperson of the National COVID-19 Vaccine Consultative Committee has responded to health professionals’ concerns surrounding the removal of the PCR testing requirement for fully vaccinated travellers to The Bahamas, saying the government is relying on the latest science.
NACAC President Mike Sands says 2021 ‘will be very hard act to follow’
COMING off what could only be described as an exceptional year for the North American, Central American and Caribbean, president Mike Sands said their athletes will be hard pressed to surpass their achievements in 2021, but they’re looking forward to greater success in 2022.
Potcakes rescue mission
AROUND 80 dogs from the Bahamas Humane Society will take part in a “Wings of Rescue” flight to the United States this morning as a part of a plan to reduce the population in the overcrowded shelter.
Bahamasair’s Cuba, Haiti return covers local ‘shortfall’
Bahamasair’s managing director last night said holiday bookings for travel to the US are producing 60 percent load factors “and climbing”, adding: “Anything is a big boost.”
Eugene Stuart helps lead team to playoff berth
EUGENE Stuart has had an immediate impact on Arca Galati of Romania’s Divizia A1 and helped lead the team to a standout regular season and playoff berth.
Jones scores 31 as Sun use big run to beat Liberty 85-64
UNCASVILLE, Conn. (AP) — Jonquel Jones scored 31 points on 12-of-16 shooting and grabbed 13 rebounds to help the Connecticut Sun beat the New York Liberty 85-64 on Saturday night.
COVID-19 DEATH TOLL RISES BY ONE TO 183
THE country’s COVID- 19 death toll rose by one to 183 on Sunday after the death of an 80- year-old man was reclassified.
