THE PRESS BOX: Don't be surprised if the Dolphins draft a QB!
FOR all of you Ryan Tannehill fans out there, look away now. You aren’t going to like this week’s column. WHEELING AND DEALING The Miami Dolphins are currently sitting at the No. 11 overall position in this year’s NFL Draft, but Todd McShay of E
Wardrick Wilson to join Gators in Fall 2019
BAHAMIAN gridiron star Wardrick Wilson has been a highly sought after NCAA recruit and committed to join one of the most storied programme’s in college football. Wilson has been ranked as a three or four star recruit by several reputable publication
FACE TO FACE: A Miami icon born on Shirley Street
He’s been on this planet for 99 years, has all his faculties and is quite funny, witty and charming. He can hold a conversation with anyone and is so well-read he probably knows quite a bit about the subjects that intrigue most people. It’s amazing - the level of energy that exudes Garth C. Reeves Sr. It seems Father Time and the fountain of youth both blessed him, and he relishes in every moment that he’s alive.
Gibson advances to 400m hurdles final
GOLD Coast, Australia — National record holder Jeffery Gibson said he didn’t anticipate running as slow as he did, but he’s grateful that it was good enough to get him into the final of the men’s 400 metre hurdles at the XXI Commonwealth Games.As he
McPhee-McCuin officially introduced as Ole Miss head coach
Yolett McPhee-McCuin was officially introduced as the head coach of the Women’s Basketball programme at Ole Miss at a press conference in Oxford, Mississippi.“The number one goal for the program will be to be better every day, and be better tomorrow
Seymour lowers her national record in 400m hurdles
GOLD COAST, Australia — Katrina Seymour lowered her national record, but her time of 55.69 seconds was just shy of the eighth and final spot for the final of the women’s 400 metre hurdles set for Thursday night at the XXI Commonwealth Games.The 25-ye
Private sector urged to seize WTO consultation
THE private sector was yesterday urged to make its voice heard in two weeks’ of upcoming WTO meetings, amid warnings that non-collaboration has “always proven to be a disaster”.Darron Pickstock, who heads the Chamber of Commerce’s trade and investmen
Contractors chief brands Pointe labour 'ridiculous'
The Bahamian Contractors Association’s (BCA) president yesterday branded local participation at the $200 million Pointe project as “ridiculous”, and demanded proof the developer was abiding by its Heads of Agreement. Leonard Sands also told Tribune
CCA attorneys slam Sarkis's 'bailout salvo'
Attorneys for Baha Mar’s main contractor have accused Sarkis Izmirlian of trying to besmirch its reputation by claiming it received “a bailout” to complete the $4.2 billion project.China Construction America’s (CCA) attorneys, in March 22 legal argum
Shaunae one of three Bahamians who reach 200m semis
GOLD Coast, Australia: The Bahamas will have three competitors in the semifinal of the 200 metres at the XXI Commonwealth Games.
Man dies in hospital after latest shooting
A MAN has died in hospital after a shooting on Homestead Street last night.
Major trading company eyes the Bahamas for HQ
THE Attorney General yesterday touted the success of the recently-passed Commercial Enterprises Bill, with several applications for “high-tech” projects approved already.Carl Bethel QC, addressing the mid-year Budget debate in the Senate, said: “I am
Canadian bank's work permit bid rejected
THE Director of Labour yesterday said work permit applications from a Canadian-owned commercial bank had been rejected as it “aggressively” ensures foreigners do not fill posts where there are qualified Bahamians available.Robert Farquharson said 8,5
Tourism targets Latin American expansion
THE Ministry of Tourism has brought Latin America to the Bahamas through a recent familiarisation trip for journalists.Media personalities from Colombia, Peru and Panama visited Nassau and Paradise Island to receive a taste of Bahamian culture, as th
Historic guild reaches out to young girls
Primary students taught to crochet and donate to the needy
Happy hearts make the world a brighter place, and with this belief, members of the Queen Mother’s Bahamas Clothing Guild are reaching out beyond the bounds of Government House and into a primary school to get young students interested in learning ne
Migrants apprehended and returned to Haiti
FIFTY Haitian migrants were apprehended in the southern Bahamas and returned to Haiti over the weekend. The operation was a joint effort between the Royal Bahamas Defence Force and the United States Coast Guard, according to a statement from the RBDF
Troubled married women urged to focus on God instead of husband
As divorce rates continue to climb and more and more women struggle with keeping their marriages alive, one organisation wants to spread a message of hope and faith.To this end, and under the theme “Take Your Eyes Off Him”, the ladies of Womanish Med
Curing obesity in the Bahamas
Health coach Ethan Quant, of Elite Wellness Solutions, has succeeded in his weight loss journey and now wants to share his methods with the Bahamas in an effort to foster a culture of wellness and conquer the obesity epidemic.Currently, the Bahamas r
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Mathieu finishes eighth in 400 semifinal heat
GOLD Coast, Australia: Even though he was the recipient of the 24th and final spot by virtue if a disqualification, Michael Mathieu would have preferred to be preparing for the men's 4 x 400 metre rather than running in the semifinal of the men's 400m at the XXI Commonwealth Games.
