NPBA: Commonwealth Bank Giants take 1-0 series lead
THE next chapter of the ongoing rivalry between the Commonwealth Bank Giants and Caribbean Moonshine Rockets came to a head in game one of the 2025 New Providence Basketball Association (NPBA) Division One Finals on Saturday night at the AF Adderley Gymnasium.
Sports calendar April 14
THE Silver Lightning Track Club is scheduled to hold its annual Track and Field Classic on Saturday, May 10, at the original Thomas A Robinson Track and Field Stadium, starting at 9am.
Kix Academy u12s make final of Sharks Soccer Cup
KIX Academy’s under-10 and under-12 teams delivered strong performances at the 2025 Sharks Soccer Cup in South Florida April 4-6, holding their own against well-established opposition and continuing to showcase the club’s steady progress. The U12s made an impressive run to the tournament final, defeating Davie United 7-3, drawing 1-1 with Aventura FC Bold Nation, and securing a 2-0 win over Okeeheelee Heat Guerrero in group play.
Mingoes, Renegades in scoreless draw
THE University of The Bahamas men’s soccer team came out with a scoreless draw against Renegades FC in a battle of the top team in Division I play of the Bahamas Men’s Soccer League.
Moody’s shrugs off early $400m deficit ‘slippage’
Moody’s shrugged off the Government’s $400m-plus deficit for the first seven months of 2024-2025 by asserting that the past two years’ reductions outweigh any “slippage” from the full 12-month target.
Group’s 400% profits jump proves going ‘lateral’ works
A Bahamian developer is urging tourism to adopt the “small lateral development” model that has enabled his resort group to “grow revenues and profits by 400 percent” over a ten-year period.
IMF: Mortgage payments double as wages stagnate
More Bahamians are struggling to afford their own home because wages have remained relatively stagnant while the average monthly mortgage payment has near-doubled since the 21st century started.
‘More clarity’ urged on US Chinese ship fee pullback
Bahamian businesses were yesterday anxiously awaiting “more clarity” after the top US trade negotiator promised the up to $1m per port call fee on Chinese-made ships will not be implemented as proposed.
DEREK SMITH JR: Strategies to eliminate the cyber risk mismatch
Cyber crime has evolved from just being a mere threat into a daily occurrence that requires immediate action. Despite this, many businesses in The Bahamas continue to rely on legacy governance, risk and compliance (GRC) systems that were not designed to handle today’s dynamic cyber security landscape. In contrast to real time risk intelligence and quick-moving threats, these systems were designed for annual audits, compliance checklists and static reporting.
Sebas’ electric auto dealer unveils latest partnership
A Bahamian electric vehicle dealership headed by Sebas Bastian is expanding its offerings through partnering with a Chinese automobile manufacturer.
Provider’s Bahamas expansion through Amber Trust purchase
A Guernsey-headquartered financial services provider is expanding into The Bahamas with the acquisition of Amber Trust.
From restaurant/bar to Airbnb over Trump’s tariff uncertainty
Family Island businesses are rapidly adjusting their business models and strategies to cope with the ongoing uncertainty surrounding US trade and tariff policies.
Jet skis body camera plan sparks questions
A Bahamian water sports operator has questioned how the proposed body cameras for tourists taking jet ski rides will work as it argued instead for greater enforcement of existing laws and regulations.
Bahamasair celebrates 40 years of Orlando service
Bahamasair last Thursday celebrated 40 years of service into Orlando with a special ceremony at Terminal B in the city’s international airport.
Bowe set to make history as first Bahamian in space
AISHA BOWE is set to make history today as the first Bahamian to travel to space, joining the crew of Blue Origin’s latest mission under its New Shepard programme.
IMF: Energy reform may give 0.5% GDP boost
THE Davis administration’s proposed energy sector reforms could boost GDP growth by 0.5 percentage points by 2035 if successfully implemented, while also cutting emissions and lowering electricity costs for low-income households, according to a new International Monetary Fund report.
Man killed just weeks from birth of second child
THIRTY-year-old Leonard Symonette was just weeks away from welcoming his second child when he was shot and killed early Friday morning — a tragedy that has shattered his family.
Minnis won’t rule out election bid
FORMER Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis hit back at the Free National Movement’s decision to drop him as its candidate for Killarney, calling the process “deeply unfortunate” and suggesting he has not ruled out seeking to serve the constituency again — though not necessarily on the FNM’s ticket.
EDITORIAL: Breaking barriers and making history
AISHA Bowe’s journey has been a long one.
INSIGHT: What the political tea leaves reveal?
IF you enjoy reading the political tea leaves, there has been plenty to consider after all the sip-sip of the past few weeks.
