Jonquel Jones scores 14 as Sun beat Sparks
UNCASVILLE, Conn. (AP) — Brionna Jones had 16 points and a career-high 15 rebounds and the WNBA-leading Connecticut Sun won their eight straight game and 20th of the season, beating the Los Angeles Sparks 76-61 on Saturday night.
Lewis: ‘I want to commend those who served before me’
He has only been in office for a couple of months, but Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture Iram Lewis said he was continuing a robust programme that was left in place by former ministers Lanisha Rolle and Michael Pintard.
BIG3 championship set
THE BIG3 had a successful launch playing its playoff rounds internationally for the first time and next week’s championship matchup is all set as the league’s fourth season is gearing up for an exciting conclusion.
Colts’ Strachan optimistic about his chances of making the regular season roster
MIKE Strachan concluded the NFL preseason with his best game as a member of the Indianapolis Colts and is optimistic about his chances to make the regular season roster.
Bamboo Town candidates' supporters turn out for nomination day
FEW social distancing protocols were practised by people who came to support the Bamboo Town candidates of their respective political parties on nomination day on Friday.
Confidence from Carmichael candidates
CANDIDATES for the Carmichael constituency presented themselves at Gerald Cash Primary School for nomination on Friday, each expressing full confidence that they will win the seat for their respective political parties.
PLP leader: We are ready for the task
PROGRESSIVE Liberal Party leader Philip “Brave” Davis said his party is up to the task of leading the country out of the “dark age” it is now in.
PM coy on reasons for early election: 'I think as we progress you would see'
PRIME Minister Dr Hubert Minnis was coy on Friday regarding his reasoning for calling an early general election as the country faces a surge in COVID-19 cases.
EDITORIAL: A lack of due diligence over PLP deal
IT didn’t take long for the house of cards that was the PLP deal with unions to come tumbling down.
DIANE PHILLIPS: What happened to our compassion for Haiti?
ON Saturday, August 14, a magnitude 7.2 earthquake hit Haiti, killing more than 2,000 people, over 20 times the number who died in the Surfside building collapse which had us glued to our TV screens watching the tragedy unfold.
A COMIC'S VIEW: Coalition chaos - and a prayer for Sawyer Boy
THIS week, the “coalition of coalitions” fell apart, and a fan favourite battles COViD.
Workers worried over Atlantis letter on testing
BAHAMAS Hotel Catering and Allied Workers Union President Darrin Woods expressed concern yesterday over a letter sent from Atlantis to its staff reminding them that they will have to pay for COVID-19 tests themselves as of September 1.
Doctors union concern over honorarium delay
THE Bahamas Doctors Union has raised concern at the delay of honorarium payments to junior physicians who worked on the frontlines in the fight against COVID-19.
Grand Bahama rollout for new vaccines this weekend
THE roll-out of the Pfizer and Johnson & Johnson vaccines will start this weekend in Grand Bahama at the Christ the King Hall, where already 1,000 vaccination appointments have been booked for Saturday and Sunday.
Debate organisers frustrated by FNM lack of participation
AN official from the National Election Debate Series has come out and accused the Free National Movement of being “in breach of good faith” because of its stance against participating in a national debate.
PI developer slams gov’t for Crown Land lease
THE businessman fighting to develop part of Paradise Island has accused the government of siding with Royal Caribbean Cruise Line’s plans for a five-star beach club on the island that would devastate his plans.
IDB report: Bahamas had ‘negative return on investments in 2020’
The Bahamas had a negative return on investments in 2020 despite having forbearance and financial support measures for non-performing loans during the COVID-19 pandemic, says an Inter-American Development Bank report.
