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Ayton’s foul trouble limits the Suns in Game 3 loss

Deandre Ayton struggled in limited, foul plagued minutes of his Phoenix Suns’ game three loss to the Milwaukee Bucks in the 2021 NBA Finals, but acknowledged the support from the Bahamian public as one of his many motivating factors in his team’s chase for the first Larry O’Brien trophy in franchise history.

Neutrality boost if ‘get ahead of G-20’

THE Bahamas can become a “neutral” venue for deal structuring and other major transactions “if we can get ahead of the curve” on the latest tax avoidance crackdown, a prominent banker argued yesterday.

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‘Vigilante’ attack

A MAGISTRATE is set to determine the fate of a 21-year-old man who claimed he assaulted another man because he believed his father was a sex offender.


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Cheque fraud alert

POLICE are warning members of the business community to be on alert due to a recent spate of fraudulent cheques being circulated.

Media helps promote fake narratives

Once again, The Bahamas looks likely to be forced to do the right thing for its population only after being bullied into it by outsiders.

Health visa is a barrier

Alarm bells are ringing at the travel agencies which I operate in Columbus and the southern Ohio area. We are not getting bookings for The Bahamas. After years when your country was a major destination for our clients, even in July and August, there appears now to be little interest.


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Jones selected for MTN DEW 3-Point Contest

THREE-time WNBA All-Star Jonquel Jones will have a busy All-Star weekend as she prepares to vie for the title of the league’s best long-range shooter.

Bahamian minor leaguers get their first assignments

SEVERAL Bahamian baseball players received the first minor league assignments of their professional careers this week.

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NACAC: Bahamas finishes third overall

ON the strength of a meet record-breaking performance from Nathaniel Zervos and double gold medal feats by Camille Rutherford, Tarajh Hudson and Wanya McCoy, the Bahamas finished third at the North American, Central American and Caribbean’s Under-18 to Under-23 Championships.


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Miller-Uibo wins 200m in Monaco

IN a big test as she prepares to get the medal that has eluded her so far at the Olympic Games, Shaunae Miller-Uibo had enough real estate to reel in two of her arch rivals to win the women’s 200 metres at the EBS Herculis meeting in Monaco.

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SUSPECT FACES FIVE MURDER CHARGES: Accused due in court for killings as police detain other gunmen

A MAN accused of five murders will face court today over a series of killings dating back to 2018.

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Suns' NBA Finals lead now 2-1

MILWAUKEE (AP) — When Giannis Antetokounmpo crashed to the court just two weeks ago with what appeared to be a serious knee injury, there was no guarantee he'd be back this season.


Man dies after being struck by vehicle

A man died after being struck by a vehicle on Saturday night.

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Two dead after separate shooting incidents

Two men are dead after separate shooting incidents on Saturday.

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'There is hope for a better future' – Prime Minister's Independence remarks

2021 Independence Remarks from Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis.


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Man dies after Flamingo Gardens shooting

A MAN died in hospital after he was shot outside his home in Flamingo Gardens on Thursday night.

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Police: Social gatherings only for those vaccinated

POLICE have issued a reminder ahead of Independence Day that social gatherings for people who are not vaccinated are not allowed under current emergency order restrictions.

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Independence celebrations get underway in Grand Bahama

THE 48th Bahamas Independence anniversary celebrations kicked off on Friday, with flag-raising ceremonies throughout the island of Grand Bahama and a display of national colours and pride.


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PCR tests needed for Bimini are not available

BIMINI residents are bashing the competent authority’s decision to require PCR tests for travel to and from their island because the tests are not available there.

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Man charged with armed robbery

A MAN was remanded to prison on Friday after he was charged with armed robbery.