Despite virus, Jonquel Jones continues to play in Russian Basketball Premier League
MOST major sporting leagues around the globe have suspended play due to the coronavirus outbreak but play continues for Jonquel Jones in the Russian Women’s Basketball Premier League. Jones and her UMMC Ekaterinburg club remained undefeated and impr
BAHAMIAN RIDER QUALIFIES FOR WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS
BAHAMIAN rider Reine Pagliaro qualified for the 2021 Young Rider World Endurance Championships in Ermelo, The Netherlands, when she finished her second 120km/75 mile endurance race at the Fun in the Sun Endurance competition held at Williston, FL, March 13-15.
BOC recommends all local sports be suspended
With all international travel being suspended by the Bahamas Government until further notice as a result of the spread of the coronavirus, the Bahamas Olympic Committee is also advising all sporting bodies to cease any further local competition until
NPBA Playoffs, NPWBA title games called off
THE New Providence Basketball Association’s men’s division I and II playoffs at the AF Adderley Gymnasium has been postponed until further notice. The case is the same for the New Providence Women’s Basketball Association’s best-of-five championship
Taxi chief: 'Never so close to annihilation'
The 30-day cruise industry shutdown means that industries reliant upon it have “never been this close to annihilation”, the Bahamas Taxi Cab Union’s (BTCU) chief is arguing.Wesley Ferguson said of the end to all cruises from the US, in response to th
Cruise island's two-month closure impacts 100 staff
Around 100 staff will be impacted by a cruise line’s decision to close its Eleuthera private island for two months in response to the coronavirus pandemic. Princess Cruises, the Carnival-owned cruise line brand, confirmed that operations on Princess
A perfect storm fuelled by a game of dare on oil prices
The coronavirus is now infecting and killing a growing number of people across the globe, with an increasing number of countries imposing draconian containment measures that are severely impacting the economic growth prospects of the world’s economy.
Tourism businesses feel coronavirus hit
Sandals Emerald Bay resort is among the entities feeling the effects of a coronavirus-inflicted downturn in business. Jeremy Mutton, its general manager, told Tribune Business: “Inevitably with various travel bans and travel restrictions going on ar
Super Value more than triples inventory levels
Super Value’s principal yesterday said he has more than tripled the supermarket chain’s inventory levels to guard against coronavirus disruption, and warned: “Panic buying is not doing any good.”Rupert Roberts revealed that he has increased stock lev
Contractors partner with BTVI to bridge skills gap
The Bahamas Technical and Vocational Institute (BTVI) and the Bahamian Contractors Association (BCA) have agreed a partnership that aims to help close “skills gaps” in the workforce. Michael Pratt, the BCA’s president, said the Memorandum of Underst
Miller Jr: 'I have greatly enjoyed my time here at Ole Miss'
FRANCO Miller Jr’s tenure with the Ole Miss Rebels men’s basketball programme has come to an end. Miller announced his intention to enter the NCAA’s transfer portal and will have three years of eligibility remaining when he signs to a new programme.
Prime Minister’s speech on COVID-19 in full
Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis addressed the nation on Sunday with regards to the government’s COVID-19 response.
UPDATED: Coronavirus – 61-year-old is first case
Acting Minister of Health Jeffrey Lloyd announced that a 61-year-old female resident of New Providence who does not have relevant travel history is the first confirmed person with COVID-19 in The Bahamas.
UPDATED: 61-year-old woman is the first confirmed case of COVID-19 in The Bahamas
Acting Minister of Health Jeffrey Lloyd announced that a 61-year-old female resident of New Providence who does not have relevant travel history is the first confirmed person with COVID-19 in The Bahamas.
Ministry of Transport reiterates that Braemar cruise ship will not be permitted to dock in The Bahamas
The Ministry of Transport has released the following statement regarding the MS Braemar cruise ship:
President Trump says top cruise ship companies stopping trips from the US
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump tweeted on Friday that four major cruise ship companies have agreed to suspend trips from the U.S. for 30 days, effective at midnight.
CORONAVIRUS: Nursing homes plan to revise visiting regulations
LOCAL nursing homes say they plan to enforce a number of precautionary measures to limit their residents’ risk of exposure to infection amid fears of a coronavirus outbreak.
