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Sold out - Jack’s Bay offering snapped up
A LUXURY development in Eleuthera has sold out its beachfront and ocean view properties.
Apprentices shine through on training programme
A group of apprentice service technicians successfully completed the training programme at Machinery and Energy Limited (M & E).
Governor General marks first official visit to Grand Bahama
GOVERNOR General Cynthia “Mother” Pratt travelled throughout Grand Bahama and met Bahamians from all walks of life during her first official visit last week.
Jones and Liberty beat Aces 94-85
New York tightens up race for top seed in the WNBA playoffs
NEW YORK (AP) — Sabrina Ionescu scored 25 points and Breanna Stewart added 20 points, 12 rebounds and seven assists to help the New York Liberty beat the Las Vegas Aces 94-85 last night in the final regular-season meeting between the teams.
$400k building donated to help hospital staff
THE Princess Margaret Hospital Foundation is delighted to announce the donation of a modular administration building to the hospital by NB Global Solutions.
SPIA Relays Challenge turns out to be great event at UB
THE SPIA 2023 Relays Challenge had some challenges at the start of the competition on Saturday, but it turned out to be a great day for the participants at the University of the Bahamas.
BAAA Age Group Trials, Kids’ Athletics combine hailed a success
THE Bahamas Association of Athletic Associations hosted a successful combined Age Group Trials and Kids Athletics Championships over the weekend at the original Thomas A Robinson national stadium.
Bahamas Scholastic Athletic Association Cross Country Championships ‘a success’
AFTER the closure of Fort Charlotte, the Bahamas Scholastic Athletic Association moved their cross country championships to Goodman’s Bay where the competition was bigger and better on Saturday.
Steven Gardiner ‘just glad to be back’
BAHAMAS men’s national 400 metres record holder Steven Gardiner said he’s glad to be back, but he’s hoping that he can stay “injury free” as he looks forward to a fun-filled season in preparation to defend his title at the Olympic Games in August.
Islands of Bahamas named official destination sponsor of University of Miami Athletics
THE Bahamas Ministry of Tourism, Investments & Aviation and University of Miami Athletics have announced a broad-based strategic multi-year partnership making The Islands of The Bahamas the official “Destination Partner” of Miami Athletics.
Arawak X ‘still operating’ despite eviction notice
Arawak X is still operating despite an eviction notice on their doors in their Sandy Port offices, its chief executive said.
Pro basketballer Jaraun surprises the children at X-treme Athletics camp
BAHAMIAN professional player Jaraun “Kino” Burrows made the summer kids smile at the X-treme Athletics basketball camp after he not only paid them a visit, but trained and played in a scrimmage game with them.
Atlantis: 30% spend, rate jumps ‘as good as it gets’
Atlantis yesterday said its year-to-date performance is “as good as you can get” with rates and visitor spending per occupied room both exceeding pre-COVID levels by up to 30 percent.
Athletes stand out at meets overseas
Sprinter Denisha Cartwright had another grand appearance over the weekend, this time to lead a small field of competitors at the Drake Relays at the Drake Stadium in Des Moines, Iowa.
UPDATE: Charlotte Hornets officially waive Kai Jones
The Charlotte Hornets have officially waived Kai Jones. The announcement came Wednesday, after Jones requested a trade from the Hornets via the X social media platform on Monday night.
Domnick Bridgewater and ‘Kino’ Burrows post big game
BEFORE they head off for their national team duties for the Pre-Olympic Qualifying Tournament, guard Domnick Bridgewater and centre Jaraun ‘Kino’ Burrows left their mark on the Bahamas Basketball Federqtion’s Summer of Thunder Tournament.
Rhema breaks record for the gold in javelin
NCAA champion Rhema Otabor posted a record-breaking performance and Keyshawn Strachan returned to full strength as Team Bahamas got another impressive showing from the throwers to highlight the country’s performances at the North American, Central American and Caribbean Under-18 and Under-23 championships.
‘Road map’ for 5G plan amid Starlink pushback
Regulators have pledged “to develop a road map” for deploying 5G (fifth generation) technology in The Bahamas amid continuing concerns from the two incumbent operators about the arrival of Elon Musk’s Starlink.
Track coach Tito Moss reflects on Bahamas' performance at World Athletics Championships
Two finalists, one sparked by a national record-breaking performance, along with a pair of injuries highlighted the Bahamas team’s appearance at the World Athletics Championships in Budapest, Hungary.
Toastmasters set to honour coach Yolett McPhee-McCuin
COACH Yolett McPhee-McCuin, currently on a tour of Italy with her University of Mississippi Lady Rebels basketball programme, including Bahamian rookie Rhema Collins, said she’s excited to be returning home for the 2023 Golden Gala Award on August 18.
