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Jonquel Jones has 17pts and 10 rebounds but Sky get 94-91 win over Sun
CHICAGO (AP) — Jonquel Jones had 17 points and 10 rebounds for Connecticut (22-11) but it wasn’t enough as the Chicago Sky beat the Sun 94-91 yesterday to set the franchise record for wins in a season.
Cruise ship occupancies to hit 110% by end-2022
Nassau Cruise Port’s chief executive yesterday disclosed that average passenger occupancies will hit pre-COVID levels of 110 percent by year-end 2022 and beat its own recovery forecast.
Funeral to be held for Brenda Bethell
FUNERAL services for Mrs Brenda Suzanne Bethell, 92, who died at her home on Thursday, July 21, after a brief illness will be held at St Andrew’s Presbyterian Kirk on Thursday, July 28, at 4pm.
Bahamian wrestlers don’t last long at Commonwealth Games
BIRMINGHAM, England — The encore appearance for Rashji Mackey and the debut of Thorn Demeritte didn’t last that long in their men’s wrestling matches at the 2022 Commonwealth Games. But the duo are confident that they will be back more prepared for the 2024 games in Paris, France.
Jazz: ‘My back right now is feeling alright’
JASRADO “Jazz” Chisholm Jr has been on the injured list since June 29, but the Miami Marlins’ All-Star second baseman has not ruled out a return to the field for an appearance in the midseason classic.
TA Thompson repairs to be complete ‘by start of term’
EDUCATION Minister Glenys Hanna Martin said yesterday repairs at T A Thompson Junior High School will be completed in time for the start of school on August 29.
For Tamara, giving up is no option
A MOTHER-of-three who is battling stage four breast cancer has appealed for financial help to cover the cost of medical bills.
Two face drugs charges
TWO men were arraigned in a Magistrate’s Court yesterday on separate drug charges.
Gov’t hires Rothschild for $11.8bn debt help
The Government has hired Rothschild & Co, a major global financial group, to advise on what could become a “massive refinancing” of much of the country’s $11.8bn national debt, it was revealed yesterday.
WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS: Bahamian athletes in action on day one
THE Bahamas, with a mixed relay team and three individual athletes, didn’t have a successful negotiation through the qualifying rounds of their respective events to advance on Friday as the World Athletics’ 2022 World Championships got underway in Eugene, Oregon.
Bahamian chess players make their presence felt at 44th Olympiad
THE Bahamas Chess Olympiad team landed in Chennai, India, on July 27 to compete in the 44th FIDE Chess Olympiad.
Three fined over drugs charges
A WOMAN and a pair of men were fined yesterday on two separate drug charges.
Gaither 5th, Thomas 6th in Hungary meet
WORLD ATHLETICS CONTINENTAL TOUR
Sprinter Tynia Gaither and high jumper Donald Thomas, competing on the World Athletics Continental Tour 2022, got fifth and sixth place in their respective events as they continued to compete in Europe on Monday.
Top swimmers hope to make a splash at the Commonwealth Games
WITH the Commonwealth Games on the horizon, coach Travano McPhee said the eight-member swim team is doing their fine tuning in preparation for the trip to Birmingham, England.
‘Taking Over-the-Hill projects to new level’
A prominent doctor is asserting that his planned 15-storey parking garage and residential condo complex on Collins Avenue will “take Over-the-Hill developments by Bahamians to another level” if approved.
Bahamas ‘will have to be much stronger’ against Mexico
IF the women’s national basketball team intends to have any success at the FIBA 2022 Women’s Centrobasket Championships in November in Mexico, interim head coach Donillo ‘Donnie’ Culmer said the Bahamas squad will have to be much stronger.
Gardiner out of World Championships with injury
Just days before the start of the World Athletics’ 2022 World Championships, Bahamian quarter-miler Steven Gardiner has announced that he won’t be able to defend his 400 metre title in Eugene, Oregon.
Gaither advances to 200m semis, Strachan injured
One day after they both bowed out in the semi-finals of the women’s 100 metres on Sunday, Anthonique Strachan and Tynia Gaither returned yesterday to begin their campaign for a shot in the 200 in the World Championships at Hayward Field in Eugene, Oregon.
Tynia Gaither denied spot in 200m final at Worlds
Despite running a personal best, Tynia Gaither was denied her third consecutive spot in the final of the women’s 200 metres at the World Championships.
Armando Moss earns right to represent Bahamas in triathlon at the Commonwealth Games
MAKING the switch from swimming has certainly paid off for Armando Moss.
