Deandre: This is my biggest opportunity
DeAndre Ayton had his first official appearance as a Los Angeles Laker yesterday at the Lakers’ media day. Ayton spoke candidly about embracing his new role and the expectations accompanying it.
Finlayson Classic returns
THE Anglican Diocesan Youth Department is inviting families to lace up their sneakers, pack their towels, and head to the Original Thomas A Robinson Stadium on Saturday, October 4, for a day that blends competition with community spirit.
Ballers pull one back on crimestoppers
The Nassau Flight Services Ballers pulled off a dramatic 88-85 victory over the number one-seeded Police CrimeStoppers in game three of the Bahamas Government Departmental Basketball Association (BGDBA) championship series yesterday at the AF Adderly gymnasium.
Democratic National Alliance announces return four years after former leader’s departure
AFTER years of silence, the Democratic National Alliance has announced its return, saying it will regroup, reorganise and elect new officers at a convention.
Taxi cabs struck by Celebration Key drop
Grand Bahama taxi drivers are looking to the Government to help remedy a significant loss of business caused by the opening of Carnival Cruise Lines’ $600m Celebration Key project.
Crimestoppers take 2-0 series lead in championship
The Bahamas Government Departmental Basketball Association (BGDBA) championship round tipped off this past weekend at the AF Adderly gymnasium.
Island Youth League to launch in October
The Island Youth Basketball League (IYBL), powered by Ballin’ By Da Beach, is set to launch this October, reviving mini basketball in The Bahamas and opening new opportunities for children from K4 through Grade 8.
Media day debut for VJ - and happy to be there
Valdez VJ Edgecombe took part in his first media day as an NBA player this weekend at the 76ers’ annual media day.
Bankers golf tournament in fine spirit
THE Bankers Athletic Association hosted its annual golf tournament on Saturday at the scenic Royal Blue Golf Course, with a shotgun start and was marked by spirited competition, camaraderie, and unexpectedly perfect weather.
Jazz hitting the heights this season for Yankees
Jasarado Jazz Chisolm completed one of his most productive seasons since joining the Yankees, posting career highs in multiple categories. This season, Jazz had a batting average of .247 with 31 home runs, 31 stolen bases, 80 RBIs, and an OPS of .827.
Bahamas routed
TEAM Bahamas opened the CONCEBE (Central America and Caribbean) U-23 Pan American Qualifier with a 9-1 loss to Puerto Rico on Sunday night at the Justino Salinas Stadium in Panama.
Mantas shine in Battle of the Bay
THE Mantas water polo team, preparing to travel to Coral Springs, Florida, for CARIFTA in November, competed in their final tournament at the Battle of the Bay over the weekend in Ocala, Florida.
Hotels seek ‘red carpet, not red tape’ over liquor
Bahamian hotels are hoping “we can roll out the red carpet rather than red tape” for the industry over the new liquor certification process that operators fear may impede the licensing of their resorts.
Central Bank chief slams ‘flawed’ $3bn reserve fear
The Central Bank’s governor has slammed as “flawed” concerns raised by a noted Caribbean economist that The Bahamas’ external reserves are “more than 100 percent borrowed” because they are lower than this nation’s foreign currency debt.
S&P: Budget surplus miss if no further fiscal reforms
Standard & Poor’s (S&P) has voiced scepticism that the Government will hit its forecast $75.5m Budget surplus for the current fiscal year without enacting further “meaningful fiscal reform”.
Bahamas warned: ‘Don’t get carried away by S&P move’
The Bahamas is being urged not to let its upgraded credit rating from Standard & Poor’s “go to your head” even as a prominent businessman hailed the move as “a game changer” and signal the economy has “turned the corner”.
DRMA: Northern islands urged to shelter in place as flooding persists
The Disaster Risk Management Authority (DRMA) has lifted the tropical storm warning for the central Bahamas and parts of the northwest after Imelda passed, but cautioned that residents in Abaco, Grand Bahama and Eleuthera must remain sheltered.
East Grand Bahama residents urged to evacuate ahead of Tropical Storm Imelda
Residents of east Grand Bahama were urged to evacuate over the week- end after officials issued a mandatory order for settlements in east end ahead of the approaching storm system.
Motorcyclist in Grand Bahama becomes 50th traffic fatality of the year
A MOTORCYCLIST was killed in a traffic accident on Grand Bahama on Thursday night, bringing the country’s traffic fatality count to 50 for the year.
