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Prognosis is Denial? Agree or disagree?
Successive governments duly elected (sometimes I wonder how) exclaimed this land of ours was the best little country to every other claim of excellence and I wonder.
Munroe warns those committing crimes 'police will get you'
National Security Minister Wayne Munroe on Friday expressed confidence in the government's crime plan despite the country's murder count surpassing 100 fatalities.
Jitney drivers 'disappointed' over gas price relief wait
Jitney drivers yesterday said they were "disappointed" that the relief package promised by the Government in July to help combat high gas prices has yet to materialise.
Wildcats sweep Truckers, advance
MAINSTAY pitcher Thela Stevens said the best is yet to come from her Sunshine Auto Wildcats.
Bahamians in Florida prepare for Hurricane Ian
BAHAMIANS living in Florida are bracing for the arrival of Hurricane Ian, which is heading their way.
Homeowners: Treasure Cay value down by half
Homeowners yesterday asserted that Abaco’s Treasure Cay resort has lost at least close to half its value since it was first placed on the market for sale at around $57m one decade ago.
FNM to take legal action over Procurement Act
THE Free National Movement intends to take legal action against the Davis administration to initiate a judicial review targeting the government’s failure to follow the Public Procurement Act.
Dorian tax breaks renewal ‘even more urgent’ after Ian
Abaco’s Chamber of Commerce president yesterday said Hurricane Ian’s devastating impact on Florida makes it “even more urgent” that the Government renew her island’s post-Dorian tax breaks in full.
Ayton: ‘I’m locked in on getting better and starting training camp’
DEANDRE Ayton’s offseason contract situation and his role in his return to the Phoenix Suns were one of several highlights from the team’s media day.
'More productive Bahamas' if we get legal reforms right
Governance reformers yesterday argued that the Government's planned upgrades to anti-corruption, procurement and fiscal laws will set "a path to a more productive and sustainable Bahamas if we get it right".
Nine Bahamian collegiate tennis players get prepared for fall season
BAHAMAS Lawn Tennis Association collegiate tennis athletes are getting prepared for the 2022-23 season and a number of the players have seen pre-season action with their respective colleges.
Deandre Ayton: ‘What’s said is already said’
THE relationship between Phoenix Suns centre Deandre Ayton and head coach Monty Williams continues to be a point of contention for the franchise. Following a bitter end to the 2021-22 season and a lengthy contract negotiation in the offseason, Ayton addressed the relationship between the two on the first day of training camp.
American man has one-year sentence quashed, gets three days
AN American man who was convicted for possession of an unlicensed firearm and possession of ammunition had his one-year sentence quashed by the Court of Appeal and substituted for a three-day imprisonment.
Jones and BIH look to get in the win column
Jonquel Jones and her Bosnia and Herzegovina (BIH) side remain winless thus far at the FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup.
The gift of optimism
Winston Churchill once said "a pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity, while an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty". Optimism reflects the belief that the outcomes of events or experiences will generally be positive.
SAC senior boys dominate
The St Augustine’s College Big Red Machine rolled past the Kingsway Academy Saints in an abbreviated 28-6 victory to start their Bahamas Association of Independent Secondary Schools’ 2022 senior boys softball campaign on a high note.
Miami Heat training camp at Baha Mar opens Tuesday
NBA training camps are set to tip off all across cities in the United States and the closest franchise to The Bahamas is set to host its camp in New Providence for the third time.
EU blacklist threat to insurance costs
The Bahamas’ imminent ‘blacklisting’ by the European Union (EU) has sparked fears that increased local insurance rates, and a drastic reduction in the availability of coverage, will be among the repercussions for this nation.
Fastest growing racquet sport finds a place in Bahamian sun
IT is a game called “Pickleball,” yet it has nothing to do with pickles. The sport is a hybrid of ping pong, badminton and tennis, and very approachable for players of all kinds.
Jones: ‘With my athleticism, I can have a two-way impact’
THE Charlotte Hornets have a stacked depth chart in the frontcourt headed into the 2022-23 campaign but Kai Jones looks to use his versatility to take advantage of every opportunity in year two.
