Zimbabwe fears
It's extremely disheartening to keep on witnessing negative sentiments and lack of concerns by the Zimbabwean government about citizens who are continuously leaving Zimbabwe in search of better economic conditions in other foreign countries, particularly South Africa.
Kai Jones back in NBA G League
KAI Jones has fluctuated between the Charlotte Hornets’ main roster and the G-League affiliate Greensboro Swarm for much of the season.
Romad Dean and Lions finish 3rd
ROMAD Dean and his Crestwood Prep Lions (Ontario, Canada) finished third at one of the most prestigious winter tournaments on the prep basketball circuit in the United States.
6’10 Fredrick King ‘next big man’
FROM humble beginnings in Mangrove Cay, Andros, to the National Basketball Association’s Global Academy, Fredrick King is the next Bahamian big man that the international basketball world is marvelling about.
‘Happy 74th birthday Eddie’
STILL grieving the loss of his mother, vintage Eddie Ford was able to enjoy a light-hearted moment in his life as he celebrated his 74th birthday on Wednesday night.
Players, coaches get together to relive memories of a major feat
Bahamas women’s national basketball team members go undefeated to win gold at 1992 CARICOM games
IT’S not every day you see players and coaches get together to relive the memories of a major feat in their lives.
STATESIDE: Hope out of heartbreak in a country so often at odds
It’s the day before Christmas Eve and all across the land...
FRONT PORCH: Love’s Pure Light
THIS Christmas column is dedicated to a dear priest friend, a source of mercy, of laughter, and of everlasting friendship, who continues to discover and to share new light and life.
EDITORIAL: The rising numbers of cases don’t lie
IN all the talk about COVID-19, there is one thing that is inescapable – the numbers.
Mitchell again criticises civil service
FOREIGN Affairs and Public Service Minister Fred Mitchell has again criticised the state of the civil service, saying “poison pills” have been left behind by the Minnis administration leaving the public sector wrought with “passive aggressive resistance” that needs to be fixed.
PM announces stricter COVID measures
PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis on Thursday announced stricter measures in response to rising cases of COVID-19, including a shorter testing window for inbound travellers.
Investors flocked to take up port’s shares
Nassau Cruise Port Ltd (NCP) was “oversubscribed” with over 3,500 investors for a $25m Bahamas Investment Fund (BIF) equity offering.
Retailers finally have something to cheer
“Christmas Eve will tell the tale” for one retailer as this Christmas sales season is certainly better than last year, but it is still not quite at 2019 levels.
Exemptions order extension welcome - ‘but we need more’
Abaco Chamber of Commerce president Ken Hutton says the extension of the Special Economic Recovery Zone (SERZ) order for Abaco needed to be for three years, not one.
Despite failed hotel acquisition investor remains committed
Royal Caribbean Cruise Line (RCCL) remains committed to Grand Bahama through its 40 percent stake in the Grand Bahama Shipyard, despite having to step aside from the Grand Lucayan Resort acquisition.
‘We need more enforcement of protocols’
THE head of the Consultant Physicians Staff Association has suggested more enforcement of COVID-19 protocols is necessary in view of reports of large events being held recently.
Bishop sends Christmas message of peace
THE Bishop of the Anglican Diocese of The Bahamas and The Turks and Caicos Islands, Rt Rev Laish Boyd, has sent a message of peace for Christmas.
Prime Minister encourages honest reporting at Press Club
DURING a courtesy call on Prime Minister Philip “Brave” Davis, president of the Press Club Anthony Capron asked the nation’s leader to assist the group in sourcing a space for its headquarters.
Process to verify IDs underway
FOLLOWING revelations about the administration of contracts at the Bahamas Public Parks and Public Beaches Authority, officials were yesterday in the process of trying to verify contractors so money owed can be paid.
