Chisholm Jr, Marlins lose Wild Card Series
Phillies sweep Marlins to earn NL Division Series rematch with MLB-best Braves
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Bryson Stott crushed the second grand slam in Philadelphia Phillies postseason history and Aaron Nola tossed seven shutout innings in a performance worthy of a postseason ace that led to a 7-1 win and a two-game sweep over the Miami Marlins in their NL Wild Card Series last night.
Hinzey named assistant coach for Huskies
BAHAMIAN Latrel Hinzey has recently been added to the Haldimand Huskies Basketball Club coaching staff as an assistant coach. The Ontario team earned three division championships in the under-15 (U15), under-17 (U17), and under-19 (U19) categories of the Ontario Cup Provincial Championships this year.
GSSSA volleyball season on tap at three gymnasiums
Junior and senior teams compete for spot in the playoffs
THE Government Secondary Schools Sports Association (GSSSA) volleyball season got underway this Monday and action continued yesterday across three gymnasiums.
‘Buddy’ focused on training camp amid contract talks
INDIANA Pacers shooting guard Chavano “Buddy” Hield is focused on training camp despite ongoing conversations surrounding his contract extension with the team.
Withdraw planning application
I read with interest the comments of Oniel Khosa, owner of the Stone’s Throw Away hotel, regarding his proposed development of a grocery store and café (and “F&B, etc” whatever that means) in a low-density, quaint, residential area.
In solidarity
We write to state our solidarity with our small community (Gambier Heights and Tropical Gardens) in its contest of the proposed expansion of A Stone’s Throw Away development which will incur a rezoning of our quiet residential space to commercial.
Valid complaints
I am a resident of the Gambier Heights Subdivision.
Seasonal house committees announced by House Speaker, Pintard protests two appointees to PAC
HOUSE Speaker Patricia Deveaux announced the composition of the House of Assembly’s seasonal committee yesterday as Parliament reopened.
Man on prison sentence for firearm possession loses appeal
A MAN’s 28-month firearm prison term was upheld yesterday after the Court of Appeal found there was little chance of him successfully overturning the sentence.
Two teens ordered to pay another $2,500 after pleading guilty to grievous harm charge
TWO teen boys were each ordered to pay another teenager $2,500 after admitting to jumping and seriously injuring him last weekend in Victoria Gardens.
Developing the softer side in technical skills training
Business leaders and those charged with the responsibility for hiring workers have an old saying that sums up the proficiencies needed for employment. “Hard skills will get you the interview; soft skills will get you the job."
Economic security high on Gov't list as GG sets out legislative agenda
The Government pledged to focus on economic security yesterday as one of the three key pillars of national development outlined during the speech from the throne, read by Governor General Cynthia “Mother” Pratt.
Investment bank grew fund by $100m during COVID-19
A Bahamian investment bank yesterday acknowledged it was among COVID's beneficiaries as one of its investment funds grew by more than $100m due to the higher returns it offered.
Not everything in speech' says AG as he pledges anti-corruption laws
ANTI-CORRUPTION legislation such as the ombudsman bill will still be tabled during the new Parliamentary session, according to Attorney General Ryan Pinder - although it was not mentioned during the reading of the Speech from the Throne yesterday.
Digital provider seeks Out Island pay-kiosk partners
A Bahamian digital payments provider yesterday said it is rapidly expanding its network of Family Island fast-pay kiosks as requests to partner with it continue to mount.
Glover-Rolle: ‘We’re actively working towards’ introducing a liveable wage
LABOUR and Public Service Minister Pia Glover-Rolle said government is still working toward introducing a livable wage to fulfil a pledge the Progressive Liberal Party made in the 2021 Blueprint for Change manifesto.
ALICIA WALLACE: ‘Anti-rights’ group predictably threatened by conversation
THE misleader who speaks for the anti-rights group —which claims to be a Christian organisation — is at it again. This time, he and those of his ilk feel threatened by an event that has nothing to do with them. They consistently demonstrate that they believe they are the main characters in a story and the plot must centre on them. When anything happens that does not advance what they believe the plot to be, it is a problem for them. They then decide to make their problem a problem for everyone else. It would not matter much if they did not bring their problems to the rest of the country with vitriol and violence.
EDITORIAL: Dubious allegations on Bahamas in book on FTX founder
AFTER much anticipation, the new book about Sam Bankman-Fried, the figurehead behind FTX who led it to its spectacular implosion, has been released – just in time for his trial to begin.
Govt to settle logistics for troops as UN approves mission to Haiti
AFTER the United Nations Security Council approved a year-long multi-national security mission to Haiti on Monday, Prime Minister Philip “Brave” Davis said his administration will now settle logistical issues related to sending troops abroad.
