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Jonquel Jones, Liberty return to WNBA Finals

One season later made all the difference for the top-seeded New York Liberty.

BCCEC chief calls for govt to reduce duties on manufacturing and energy sectors

BAHAMAS Chamber of Commerce and Employers Confederation (BCCEC) Leo Rolle wants the government to reduce customs duties for the manufacturing and energy sectors.

GAIN AN EDGE: From Cat Island to Canada - a life-changing experience

When University of The Bahamas (UB) senior Zoe Turner first applied for a study abroad experience to Bishop’s University (BU) in Sherbrooke, Canada, she says she had no idea she was signing up for a life-changing experience.


‘A better vision for delivering healthcare’

There is often considerable debate over the delivery of health care in The Bahamas. Recently, there has been much discussion on the best means to transform and build the facilities required to improve the delivery of health care through the Princess Margaret Hospital, our main general hospital in the country.

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Antoan, ‘Jazz’ in the win column

JASRADO “Jazz” Chisholm Jr continues to do a little of everything to help the New York Yankees win.

Family Island Chambers detail utilities difficulties

Family Island Chambers of Commerce presidents have called for critical electricity, water and communications upgrades to help their respective island economies advance.


Exuma resort neighbours at odds on project’s plans

Two neighbouring Exuma resort developments are at odds over the larger project’s plans for the location of its northern dock and scale of its build-out plans.

Minister defends raised fees for private aviation

A Cabinet minister has defended the increased fees imposed on private aviation visitors as essential to financing much-needed capital improvements at The Bahamas’ airports.

Spoelstra: ‘The last time we were here, we got to the NBA final’

HEAD coach Erik Spoelstra said Miami Heat’s return to The Bahamas for the start of their training camp was exactly what they needed heading into the National Basketball Association’s 2024 season.


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Tennis pro Justin Roberts captures title

THE Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association congratulates Bahamian professional player Justin Roberts on capturing the 25K PTT Boca Raton title.

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Inaugural cross country invite attracts hundreds of athletes

THE Speed Capacity Maximised Track Club’s inaugural Baycourt Chambers Cross Country Invitational turned out to be exactly what the organisers anticipated.

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Gordon, Mobley look forward to a healthy and strong season

THE Philadelphia 76ers’ training camp wrapped up on Saturday at the Atlantis resort as players and coaches made the necessary preparations for the upcoming 2024-25 NBA season.


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Veteran journalist and radio host Darold Miller dies

VETERAN journalist and radio host Darold Miller has died aged 69. He was found dead at his home today.

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Victim gunned down outside home

A MAN was shot dead as he arrived at his residence on Saturday.

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Fire destroys three stalls at Exuma Fish Fry

Three stalls were destroyed in a fire at the Fish Fry in Exuma earlier today.


Hurricane Kirk strengthens into a Category 4 storm in the Atlantic

MIAMI (AP) — Hurricane Kirk was a Category 4 major hurricane on Thursday, and waves from the system could cause life-threatening surf and rip current conditions this weekend along the U.S. East Coast as well as in Bermuda, the Greater Antilles and the Bahamas, forecasters said. Kirk was located in the central Atlantic Ocean and could strengthen even more over the next day or so, but was expected to remain away from land, the Miami-based U.S. National Hurricane Center said.

Man accused of molesting 8-year-old girl

A 26-year-old man was remanded into custody on Friday after he was accused of molesting an eight-year-old girl in New Providence sometime in 2022.

Man arraigned on attempted rape and burglary

A 42-year-old man was imprisoned on Friday after he allegedly broke into a woman’s home and attempted to sexually assault her last month.


Teen and accomplices accused of setting fire to man’s property

AN 18-year-old woman was remanded to prison yesterday after she and accomplices allegedly set fire to a man’s property in New Providence in August.

Bail for man accused of dismembering a man's finger

A MAN was granted bail on Friday after he was accused of dismembering a man’s finger over the summer.