Bahamas set for must-win game against Cuba
The Bahamas senior men’s national basketball team will be looking to rely on the support of the home crowd as the team approaches the third and final window of the FIBA AmeriCup 2025 qualifiers in less than a month.
Deandre Ayton dominates Heat, Eric Gordon falls to Nuggets
BAHAMIAN big man Deandre Ayton had arguably one of his best games of the 2024-25 National Basketball Association (NBA) regular season in the Portland Trail Blazers‘ 116-107 triumph over the Miami Heat on Tuesday night at the Kaseya Centre in Miami, Florida.
Sports calendar January 23
AFTER making some minor repairs to the Winton rugby pitch, the Bahamas Rugby Union is all set to open its 2025 season at 2pm on Saturday.
Running in Love III on Feb 8
WITH January winding down, that means the third edition of the Running in Love fun run/walk is just around the corner.
Bahamas in $1bn boost via climate resilient investment
The Bahamas will boost its long-term economic output by over $1bn if it starts investing in climate-resilient infrastructure and protecting natural assets such as beaches and mangroves, the IMF is urging.
Bahamas suffers ‘massive losses’ on flawed natural resource regime
A regulatory regime designed to protect Bahamian natural resources from foreign exploitation has instead sparked “massive losses in biodiversity” and “stifled” legitimate research vital to building the ‘blue economy’.
National Trust, activist on different sides over Park tenant’s eviction
The Bahamas National Trust (BNT) and a prominent environmental activist found themselves on opposing sides over the former’s termination of a water sports vendor’s lease at the Lucayan National Park.
Applebee’s targets two more venues after Fusion opening
APPLEBEE’S yesterday said it has hired 165 persons as it celebrated the formal opening of its first location at Fusion Superplex with more outlets expected in the coming months.
Bahamas ‘proceeds’ on 15% corporate tax despite Trump
The Government will “proceed” with implementing The Bahamas’ own 15 percent corporate income tax and is not worried “at this point” that the move will place this nation at a competitive disadvantage.
October suffers biggest inflation rise since March
The Bahamas enjoyed a continued decline in the annual inflation rate through to October 2024 even though prices rose month-over-month.
KEITH ROYE II: Technology making future arrive faster than we think
The technology world is accelerating in 2025, with transformative trends set to redefine industries and reshape how we live and work. These advances, ranging from artificial intelligence (AI) to sustainability, are creating opportunities while raising important questions about ethics, equity and regulation. Here is a deeper dive into the top five trends.
Downtown Nassau to soon get IHOP and Applebee’s
IHOP and Applebee’s will have locations in Downtown Nassau “before the summer of this year”, according to IHOP’s operations manager.
Minister: IMF housing report a ‘reality check’
A CABINET minister has said a recent IMF report on housing affordability and home ownership issues has “validity”.
Port Lucaya’s vendors in ‘desperate situation’
THE Davis administration should address concerns of Port Lucaya Marketplace straw vendors, the Opposition’s finance spokesman said yesterday.
White criticises govt’s purchase of three BMWs for country’s embassy in Washington
ST Anne’s MP Adrian White criticised the government’s acquisition of luxury vehicles for the country’s embassy in Washington, DC, highlighting that Grand Bahama has struggled to maintain its fire equipment.
Govt passes bills reorganising Foreign Affairs as Pintard tries to address mace incident
THE Davis administration passed legislation to reorganise the Ministry of Foreign Affairs after debate on the bills was cut short when Opposition Leader Michael Pintard attempted to address a controversial incident that led to his and his colleagues’ suspension from Parliament last month.
CV Bethel teachers sit-out after student fight and amid concerns for their safety
SOME CV Bethel High School teachers engaged in a sit-out after an incident involving a student fight that culminated in an argument with a teacher.
Darville: We are not in panic mode over HMPV virus
HEALTH Minister Dr Michael Darville sought to reassure the public yesterday that there is no cause for panic over an increase in Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) cases in China, noting that samples from people presenting flu-like symptoms have been sent to a lab in Panama for analysis.
Minister of Health reaffirms Bahamas’ support of World Health Organization
HEALTH Minister Dr Michael Darville yesterday reaffirmed The Bahamas’ support for the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Pan-American Health Organization (PAHO) after US President Donald Trump signed an executive order withdrawing his country from the organisation.
Thompson: Vendors at Port Lucaya Marketplace facing ‘desperate situation’
KWASI Thompson, Member of Parliament for East Grand Bahama, said the straw vendors at Port Lucaya Marketplace are facing a “desperate situation,” and that a vendor had passionately advocated for better conditions right up until her death last week.
