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Monkeypox
According to the Centre’s for Disease Control and Prevention, monkeypox is a rare disease caused by infection with the monkeypox virus, and is related to the variola virus that causes smallpox.
$170m Exuma project targets up to 300 jobs
A $170m investment targeted at Exuma’s southern tip is pledging to create up to 300 full-time jobs - plus several hundred construction posts - via the phased build-out of a mixed-use resort and residential project.
Man in land fraud case
A MAN was granted $7,000 bail yesterday for alleged fraudulent distribution of Crown Land acquisition letters to two churches for five acres of land.
NPSA: Hitmen, Operators in win column
THE C&S Hitmen and the R&B Operators were victorious in the New Providence Softball Association’s double header played in the Bankers Field at the Baillou Hills Sporting Complex on Saturday night.
Marlins push undefeated record to 2-0 in New Providence Softball Association
WHILE the Mystic Marlins stayed undefeated, the C&S Hitmen rebounded to get their first victory as the New Providence Softball Association action continued on Saturday night in the Bankers Field at the Baillou Hills Sporting Complex.
Verdict threatens resort’s $100k private club model
A Bahamian resort developer yesterday moved to overturn a Supreme Court ruling that threatens to undermine the $100,000 “entry fee” business model for its private club by giving nearby homeowners free access to multiple amenities.
Elite Ballers girls basketball club formed
AFTER their chances to travel to the FIBA Under- 16 Girls Tournament in July was cancelled because of finances, Varel Davis said she decided to form the Elite Ballers girls’ basketball club to afford the players the opportunity to still be able to compete.
Concerns at development
I have just invested almost two hours on my computer, “participating” in a town meeting about the 4 ‘skyscrapers’ that are planned for construction in Lyford Cay.
Lashann Higgs signs with basketball club in Spain
LASHANN Higgs will remain in Spain this upcoming season but will sign with a new club in the LF Challenge league.
Exuma eco-resort strives to overcome supply delays
A $100m eco-resort in Exuma is set to start construction in October once their Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) is approved.
Anfernee Seymour and Todd Isaacs in independent baseball playoff races
BAHAMIAN players in independent baseball are making a second-half playoff push with their respective clubs.
BJ Murray and Cubs headed for pivotal series
BJ Murray Jr and his South Bend Cubs head into the most pivotal matchup of the Midwest League regular season this week.
28th AID Claycourt Championships kicks off at Gym Tennis Club
THE AID Claycourt Championships kicked off this weekend at the Gym Tennis Club.
Pro basketball player Dwight Coleby off to impressive start
DWIGHT Coleby is off to an impressive start with his new club - Heroes de Falcon - in the Venezuelan SuperLiga. The veteran frontcourt player is averaging 9.4 points and a team high 7.8 rebounds per game. He also leads the team in blocks at 1.6 per game, while shooting 53 percent from the field in 25 minutes per game.
Chavez Young shines in Cubs series
THE Buffalo Bisons split their six-game series with the Iowa Cubs and Chavez Young emerged as one of the club’s offensive leaders as he looks to gain ground in the International League (AAA) standings.
Fast Forward Athletics sees largest graduation class yet
AFTER a successful 2022 season in which they saw six athletes make the Carifta team that finished second to Jamaica in Jamaica, Fast Forward Athletics Track Club’s head coach Everette Fraser said he’s pleased with the direction his club is headed in.
Pro basketball player Aaron Levarity signs in France
AARON Levarity will be headed to France’s Nationale Masculine 1 League for the third season of his professional career.
JR Cadot’s Nexxt Basketball Club holding training and development programme
AS a spinoff from his Dream Again Basketball Camp in July at the Remnant Tabernacle of Praise Center on Carmichael Road, former collegiate and professional basketball player JR Cadot is at it again with his Nexxt Basketball Club.
Lourawls Nairn Jr assistant coach for Mokan Peach Jam title team
LOURAWLS Nairn Jr achieved many milestones as a player for Mokan Elite Basketball and is now starting to build his résumé on the sidelines as a coach on the staff of his former AAU club.
Texas Rangers prospect Zion Bannister advances to Single A
TEXAS Rangers prospect Zion Bannister continues to progress within the organisation and received a new assignment at the Single-A level.
