Strachan wins heat in 200m
DOHA, Qatar: With two of the top contenders withdrawing from her heat, Anthonique Strachan opened her appearance at the International Amateur Athletic Federation's 17th World Championships with a victory.
Miller-Uibo storms into semis
DOHA, Qatar — Shaunae Miller-Uibo made her 400 metres debut at the International Amateur Athletic Federation’s 17th World Championships look so easy.
Suspect pinned to fence by victim's truck
A MAN chased a suspected armed robber with his truck before pinning him to a chain link fence with his vehicle, officials said.
Size of oil spill still a mystery
FOUR weeks after Hurricane Dorian, Equinor still does not know how much oil was spilled from its South Riding Point facility in East Grand Bahama or the exact parameters of the land area that was affected, an official said.
Hurricane Dorian death toll up to 58
THE official death toll from Hurricane Dorian has risen to 58, according to Police Commissioner Anthony Ferguson.
Senator: Give undocumented the right to work for a year
SENATOR Ranard Henfield wants undocumented storm evacuees in shelters to be given freedom to reside and work legally in The Bahamas if they divulge information about their traffickers and comply with other requirements.
Jones disqualified in men’s 200m heats
DOHA, Qatar: Grand Bahamian Terrance Jones, hoping to make the most of his invitation by the International Amateur Athletic Federation to compete in the 17th World Championships, was disqualified in the first round of the heats of the men's 200 metres.
Gaither misses out on 100m final spot
DOHA, Qatar: Tynia Gaither's bid to make the final of the women's 100 metre on Sunday at the International Amateur Athletic Federation's 17th World Championships fell short as she could only muster a fifth place finish.
Micronesia donates $100,000 in support
PRIME Minister Dr Hubert Minnis was presented with a $100,000 donation to assist with Hurricane Dorian recovery and reconstruction efforts from Micronesia, a small nation in the western Pacific with a population of just over 100,000. Dr Minnis recei
Legislation planned to protect the elderly
FRANKIE Campbell, Social Services and Urban Development Minister, said legislation will be drafted by the end of the year prioritising the vulnerable in society, such as the elderly.During a recent interview, Mr Campbell said the legislation will be
Speak up to save us all
Climate change.....in 60 years what might be left of our island nation?
Our past with the Haitians
It’s heartbreaking in a so-called Christian country, where Bahamians carry their Bibles to church on Sundays to sing Hosanna to their Creator, and yet on Mondays will be shouting hell fire on the heads of less fortunate human beings — the Haitians. Bahamians forget that Haitians are also God’s creation, and in God’s sight they are of equal value.
Mystics beat Jones and Sun 95-86 in WNBA Finals opener
The Washington Mystics got off to a hot shooting start in the first quarter and it proved to be too much for the Connecticut Sun to overcome in game one of the WNBA Finals. The Mystics won 95-86 over the Sun at home yesterday in Washington DC’s Ente
Top junior sailors make a splash on day 1
THE top junior sailors in the region set sail in Montagu Bay yesterday for day one of fleet racing at the 2019 Optimist North American Championships. The Nassau Yacht Club and Bahamas National Sailing School are currently hosting one of the most pre
'I was really sad when I learned that it was coming to an end'
DOHA, Qatar — After serving for two consecutive terms as a Councilwoman of the International Amateur Athletic Federation, Pauline Davis-Thompson’s tenure will officially be over at the end of the 17th World Championships here on Sunday, October 7.Dav
Minister Rolle meets with Team Bahamas
DOHA, Qatar — Before she leaves to return to the business of the House of Assembly on Tuesday morning, Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture Lanisha Rolle met with Team Bahamas at the International Amateur Athletic Federation’s 17th World Championshi
Sports Minister Meets with IAAF President Coe in Qatar
DOHA, QATAR — Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture Lanisha Rolle (left) met with International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) President, Lord Sabastian Coe during the IAAF World Championships in Doha, Qatar, on September 27. Minister R
SCHEDULE: Bahamas at the 17th IAAF Worlds
DOHA, Qatar — Here’s a glance of the upcoming events for Team Bahamas at the International Amateur Athletic Federation’s 17th World Championships: Tuesday, October 1 Men’s 400m heats 9:35am EST - Steven Gardiner and Alonzo Russell. Men’s high j
Broker's Dorian rental plans gain 'incredible momentum'
A Bahamian real estate broker says his proposed Rental Assistance Programme for Hurricane Dorian victims is gaining “incredible momentum” among potential investors. Mario Carey, principal of Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate MCR Group Bahamas, sa
Hutchison donates $500k to GB rebuild
Hutchison Ports’ three Grand Bahama business units have presented the government with a $500,000 donation specifically earmarked for the rebuilding of Grand Bahama. The donation was made on Wednesday, September 25, 2019, at the Prime Minister’s Offi
