WNBA finals: Jones and Sun even series 1-1
THE Connecticut Sun produced the better defensive effort they were looking for in game two and evened the best of five series in their chase for the 2019 WNBA title.
IDB will determine Dorian's full effect
The full cost of Hurricane Dorian could be determined within the month after the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) conducts its assessment, the deputy prime minister said yesterday. K Peter Turnquest confirmed that the multilateral lender will c
BTC's 'marked progress' on infrastructure rebuild
The Bahamas Telecommunications Company’s (BTC) chief executive says the carrier has made “marked progress” in restoring its Dorian-devastated network in Grand Bahama and Abaco.Garfield “Garry” Sinclair said: “In the last three weeks we’ve made marked
How to secure GB airport's rebuilding
Dear Editor, I have been gratified by the growing realisation that Grand Bahama International Airport is an essential instrument, and critical, to the rehabilitation and revitalisation of the Grand Bahama economy.Without this our industrial plant will
Smart phone launch kicks-off BTC's small business month
The Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC) has launched its Small Business Month by unveiling the Samsung Galaxy Note 10 - the latest in a new line of premium smart phones.Garfield “Garry” Sinclair, BTC’s chief executive, said: “We are continuing t
FACE TO FACE: He aimed to become a judge - he served as the highest in the land
SIR Michael Barnett is living proof that if you can see it, and if you believe it with all your heart, then you can achieve it. Lifetime goals are something to never give up on, despite any obstacles that may come your way. He stands as a testament to the fact that it is indeed possible. Now in his sixties, he is at the peak of his career and is still going strong.
United Nations gives $1m to hurricane recovery
PRIME Minister Dr Hubert Minnis welcomed an announcement by the United Nations Development Programme that it will contribute $1m for Hurricane Dorian recovery efforts in The Bahamas.
Attempted murder suspect granted bail ahead of trial
A 24-year-old man has been granted bail before his trial alleging that he tried to kill a woman five months ago.
UB students welcomed at Hampton
IT’S been four weeks since Hurricane Dorian pummeled the islands of Abaco and Grand Bahama, and many hurricane victims are trying to get back to a normal routine.
EDITORIAL: Turning a cold shoulder after Dorian
What makes one victim of Hurricane Dorian deserve different treatment from another?
Cooper blasts govt over hurricane response
PROGRESSIVE Liberal Party Deputy Leader Chester Cooper attacked the Minnis administration’s response to Hurricane Dorian yesterday at a constituency branch meeting.
Turnquest: PLP should help fix things, not just criticise
AS the government forges ahead with plans to restore storm-ravaged islands, Deputy Prime Minister Peter Turnquest said the country would be better served if the official opposition made contributions on fixing issues rather than criticising efforts.
200m final place for Tynia Gaither
DOHA, Qatar: Sprinter Tynia Gaither, erasing the disappointment of not getting into the women's 100 metre final three days ago, will make her second straight global appearance in the final eight of the 200m on Tuesday night at the Khalifa International Stadium.
Hurricane survivors warned of risk of sex abuse
A LOCAL non-profit group is calling for increased awareness of the potential impact of Hurricane Dorian on those who are most vulnerable to the threat of sexual abuse and violence.
Dorian exacerbates 'huge infrastructure challenges'
The Bahamas faced “serious challenges” with aging infrastructure prior to Hurricane Dorian, the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) said yesterday, with public investment “insufficient”.The multi-lateral lender, unveiling its Caribbean Regional Qua
Sky principal: 'I won't play dead' despite $4.2m loss
Sky Bahamas has incurred costs worth $4.2m “and counting”, it was revealed yesterday, as it continues to battle Bahamian regulators over the rejection of its Air Operator Certificate (AOC).Captain Randy Butler, the airline’s president and chief execu
Shaunae wins 400m semifinal
DOHA, Qatar — The buzz around the Khalifa International Stadium is not whether or not Shaunae Miller-Uibo will win her first world championship 400 metre title, but rather how fast she will run in the final on Thursday night.
Central Bank says 'healthy growth' to resume from 2021
The Central Bank yesterday forecast that The Bahamas will “resume healthy economic growth” in 2021 following a potential Dorian-induced contraction next year as rebuilding gathers pace.The banking and monetary policy regulator, unveiling a much-chang
Govt hit deficit goal at $222m
Hurricane Dorian may have rendered it somewhat academic, but the Central Bank yesterday affirmed the government hit its 2018-2019 deficit target by near-halving the “red ink” at $222.4m.The banking and monetary policy regulator, unveiling its pre-Dor
