The unlikely journey of gold
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EXCLUDING perhaps the collision of two neutron stars, supernovae are the most dramatic events in the universe’s vast menu of wonders; a cosmic fireworks show that occurs when stars reach the end of their lives by exploding. Such bursts last less than two minutes and can outshine entire galaxies, generating more energy than the sun will do during its entire lifetime.
National champions of cycling are crowned
Lorin Sawyer finally won his first Bahamas Cycling Federation double crown, taking the 47th National Cycling Championships’ male time trials and road race titles to Spanish Wells, Eleuthera.
Boat spotted adrift - and rescue turns to detention
TWO Bahamians are currently being detained allegedly for customs violations after their disabled vessel was towed into Grand Bahama on Saturday afternoon.
Wright dies after long battle with cancer
JACKIE Wright, one of the country’s former minor league professional baseball players, passed away on Saturday after a long battle with cancer.
Davis Cup: Bahamas lose 2-0 to Jamaica, does not advance
IT wasn’t the kind of finish he anticipated, but top seeded player Justin Roberts said he was quite pleased with his debut for the Bahamas on the men’s Davis Cup team.
Merchants ready reporting for VAT hurricane holiday
Building materials suppliers and the Ministry of Finance met virtually on Friday to organise the sector’s VAT reporting during the three-week hurricane preparedness tax holiday that begins on July 9.
Officer tells of finding marijuana in search
A POLICE officer on Friday testified about finding a quantity of marijuana in a home that he and his team executed a search warrant on last year.
Woman threatened relative in texts
A 27-year-old woman who threatened to harm a relative in text messages must stay out of trouble for two months to avoid spending a week behind bars.
Home porting cruise line to bring 16,500 guests
The second cruise line to begin home porting in The Bahamas will bring 16,500 total passengers to this nation over the four months to end-November 2021, a Cabinet minister has disclosed.
Doctors gains $5m IDB COVID loan
Doctors Hospital has received a $5m loan from an Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) affiliate to support its working capital needs and meet the “evolving” demands imposed by COVID-19.
Marinas chief: July 4 ‘as strong as 2019’
Bahamian marinas enjoyed a US Independence holiday weekend that “was as strong as 2019”, Tribune Business was told yesterday, with the industry’s mid-market returning following a year-long absence.
Five tax exemptions added to govt portal
The government has announced the addition of five tax exemption and incentive applications to the menu of services available through its MyGateway.gov.bs online portal.
QC: Visa concern ‘not about Kanoo’
A prominent QC has told a Bahamian digital payments provider that “it’s not about you” when it comes to concerns over the need for the COVID health travel visa and it acting as another tax on Bahamians.
Robinson, McCowan help Fever beat Jones and Sun, snap 12-game skid
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Danielle Robinson tied her career high with 19 points, Teaira McCowan had 13 points, 12 rebounds and two blocks, and the Indiana Fever beat the Connecticut Sun 73-67 on Saturday to snap a franchise single-season record 12-game losing streak.
Fried’s pinch-hit single lifts Braves past Marlins 8-7 in 10
ATLANTA (AP) — Max Fried never thought he would get the chance for a game-winning hit. After all, Fried is a pitcher.
Suspect shot by police 'in stable condition'
A SUSPECT injured in a police-involved shooting is in stable condition, Assistant Superintendent of Police Audley Peters said Friday.
PM: Bahamas to receive 33,600 AstraZeneca doses before end of July
AS health officials in the country look towards achieving herd immunity, Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis has announced The Bahamas will receive 33,600 doses of the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine before the end of this month.
Police find firearms, ammunition in abandoned building
GRAND Bahama Police discovered firearms and ammunition in an abandoned building in the Lucaya area on Friday.
Senator: Take advantage of VAT Holiday on hurricane supplies
SENATOR Kwasi Thompson, State Minister for Grand Bahama, is urging Grand Bahama residents to take advantage of the VAT Holiday on hurricane supplies purchased locally and abroad.
