Aliv boosts data capacity by 35%
Aliv's top executive says it has increased the data capacity of its network by 35 percent compared to pre-COVID-19 levels to meet the increased demand for home learning and working.
ActivTrades: Tech shares rally – Is it a massive bubble about to burst?
Given the economic fallout wreaked by COVID-19, it is little surprise to see the macroeconomic figures of a large majority of countries falling sharply, while many companies have reduced their target profit for this year and for 2021. Yet despite all this, US indices just reached new all-time records, with the Nasdaq in particular showing the most dramatic rally.
Vlasov and Beaumont pull off emotional win
It was a great weekend for Bahamian Ana Camille ‘Millie’ Vlasov and her horse, Beaumont, at the Jumping du Golfe St Tropez Hubside 1* Equestrian competition in St Tropez, France. Vlasov, the lone Bahamian in action, competed in three classes against competitors from France, Spain, Turkey, Italy, Chile, Belgium, Germany, Switzerland, Austria, Brazil, Ireland, Israel, Portugal, Switzerland, Sweden and the United Kingdom and was successful, winning all three of her races.
Briontae Riley to play pro in France
FROM the time she picked up a basketball under the supervision of coach Varel Davis at CH Reeves Junior High School, Briontae Riley knew that she was going to be something special. Thanks to Bahamian Jaraun ‘Kino’ Burrows and his Raw Talent organisation, the versatile multi-talented Riley is heading to Grans, France, to play professionally for the Basket Club Gransois.
Former baseball player Asa Ferguson dies at 83
ASA Ferguson, a former baseball player who became involved in the Bahamas Association of Athletic Associations making great personal sacrifices, including mortgaging his home to sustain the sport financially, died on Saturday.
Jasrado ‘Jazz’ Chisholm and Marlins sweep Phillies
“JAZZ” Chisholm and the Miami Marlins have moved into sole possession of second place in the National League East following yesterday afternoon’s sweep in a double header over the Philadelphia Phillies.
Schools showdown: Teachers plan mass absence
A PLANNED sit-out of public school teachers could disrupt the resumption of national exams today as educators look to protest the readiness of their institutions for COVID-19.
12 migrants rescued - but search is on for more at sea
A SEARCH and rescue mission is underway for a group of Jamaican and Haitian migrants reported missing at sea.
Two power outages over weekend
AN issue at Bahamas Power and Light’s Clifton Pier station led to a “widespread” outage in New Providence last night, the utility provider said.
BPL restores power after outage on Sunday night
Bahamas Power and Light said all customers affected by Sunday night’s power outage have had their power restored.
High jumper Donald Thomas eager to resume season next year
EVEN as a late bloomer in the sport, Grand Bahamian Donald Thomas has surged on top of the Bahamian chart as a high jumper, having won every medal possible except for the Olympic Games.
54 new COVID-19 cases on Saturday
The Ministry of Health reported that there were 54 additional COVID-19 cases on Saturday.
60 new COVID-19 cases, two additional deaths on Friday
The Ministry of Health reported that there were 60 new COVID-19 cases and two additional deaths on Friday.
Grand Bahama Power Company levy a 'slap in the face'
A veteran hotel union executive said the levy being imposed by the Grand Bahama Power Company is a “slap in the face” to the residents and businesses that have suffered immense losses too during Hurricane Dorian.
Man claims he violated curfew after helping strangers
A magistrate on Friday discharged a man who claimed he violated the curfew because he decided to help two strangers who flagged him down for a ride on his way back home from running an errand.
Philip 'Brave' Davis returns from U.S. after COVID treatment
ON his return to the country from COVID-19 treatment in the United States, Official Opposition Leader Philip “Brave” Davis said he remains deeply concerned that The Bahamas is not headed in the right direction.
Man dies after stabbing on Raymond Road
POLICE in New Providence are investigating the fatal stabbing of a man who died in hospital after an altercation at Raymond Road.
Island-wide outage after BPL engine disruption
BAHAMAS Power and Light experienced major engine disruption that caused an island-wide outage in New Providence on Friday.
