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BTC owner proposing 25,000 homes spend
The Bahamas Telecommunications Company’s (BTC) ultimate parent is proposing a “huge” investment to extend its fibre network past another 25,000 homes, not the buy-out of the government’s stake in the carrier. Garfield “Garry” Sinclair, BTC’s chief e
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Bahamas' Under-17 men ready for the Centrobasket Championships
FOLLOWING their women’s counterparts, the Bahamas’ under-17 men are set to compete against the top teams in the region at the 2019 Centrobasket Championships. The tournament is scheduled to be hosted July 24-28 at the Roberto Clemente Coliseum in Sa
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THE PRESS BOX: Cousins ready to 'boogie' in LA
SINCE DeMarcus Cousins stepped foot in the league, it was obvious that he was one of the most talented big men. And his prior experience playing with Anthony Davis and Rajon Rondo in New Orleans was a major factor in him coming to the Lakers after h
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Fox one step away from Major League Baseball
LUCIUS Fox has made another progression in the Tampa Bay Rays organisation, and is now just one step away from Major League Baseball.The 22-year-old shortstop was assigned to the Durham Bulls, the Rays’ AAA affiliate based in Durham, North Carolina.
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Donna Minnis McKenzie
Funeral service for Donna Minnis McKenzie, 52 a resident of St. Vincent Road, will be held at Central Church of the Nazarene #461 East Street South, on Saturday, July 20, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. Officiating will be Dr. Alvin Hepburn …
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Victoria Charles
Victoria Charles, 84 a resident of Minnie Street, died at the Princess Margaret Hosptial on Wednesday, July 10, 2019. She is survived by her husband: Joel Charles; 2 sons: Sterling & Dwayne Charles; 1 daughter: Lornamae Davis; 4 sisters: Shirley …
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Gladys Agatha Forbes
Gladys Agatha Forbes, 82 years of #3 Poinciana Drive and formerly of Westmoreland, Jamaica, died peacefully at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Monday, 15th July, 2019. She was Pre-deceased by her Husband: Walter J. Forbes. She is survived by her …
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Kenneth Thompson
Mr. Kenneth Thompson, 84 affectionately called “Beets” a resident of West End, Grand Bahama and formerly of New Providence, The Bahamas died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Tuesday, July 16, 2019. He is survived by his Children: Dale “Cookie” …
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Evangelist Tamar Thelma O’Shanna Symonette
Funeral Service for Evangelist Tamar Thelma O’Shanna Symonette, age 80 of Sun Shine Park and formerly of Cat Island will be held on Saturday, July 20th, 2019 at 11:00am at United Christian Cathedral, Flamingo Gardens. Officiating will be Bishop Albert …
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Matriarch Joyce Nell Bannister
Funeral service for the late Matriarch Joyce Nell Bannister age 82 years of Churchill Ave will be held on Saturday at Evangelistic Temple Collins Ave at 11:00am Officiating will be Pastor Vaughn Cash assisted by other ministers of the gospel. …
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Mavis Hanna
Funeral Service for the late Mavis Hanna age 78 years will be held on Saturday at The Annex Baptist Church Wulff Road at 11:00a.m. Officiating will be Rev. Willard Cunningham assisted by Rev. Michael Hinsey, Rev. Anthony Sands, Elder John …
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Bahamas in win column
TEAM Bahamas closed out the group stage with a win at the Caribbean’s qualifier for the Little League World Series.
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ART OF GRAPHIX: Design skills to keep you on cutting edge
The graphic design industry is always changing and evolving as new technology arrives. in recent decades, design has progressed from hand drawings to computerised artificial intelligence. Not too many years ago, designers needed to be able to code to
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THE ALICIA WALLACE COLUMN: A whole new world and we don’t look anywhere near ready
The commitment has been made to ban single-use plastic in The Bahamas by next year. There have been a few mentions in the media since 2018, but I have not seen much happening to prepare the public for the changes to come.
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Discount for runners who register by midnight Sunday
WITH a little more prize money to offer, the Bahamas Roadmasters Running Club is hoping that they can attract more international competitors to participate in their signature 7th annual Bahamas Half, 10K, 5K, 3K and Half marathon relay on Sunday, Nov
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Electioneering already . . .
Wow it seems pre-election campaigning has already started!
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Bahamas face Cuba today in Caribbean qualifier
TEAM Bahamas is still in contention among the top youth baseball competition in the region in a bid to become the Caribbean’s qualifier for the Little League World Series.The under-12 team from the Junior Baseball League of Nassau (JBLN) is 2-1 thus
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Thomas strikes out eight in pitcher's duel
TAHNAJ Thomas had his second consecutive career high outing in as many appearances for the Bristol Pirates against the Pulaski Yankees. The 20-year-old, 6’4” right hander struck out eight batters in a pitcher’s duel, but the Pirates suffered a 2-0 l
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Miller-Uibo, Gardiner win in Diamond League
Bahamian double sprint national record holders Shaunae Miller-Uibo and Steven Gardiner made their 2019 Diamond League Circuit debuts in grand style at the Herculis EBS in Monaco on Friday.
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PLP quick to attack signs of progress says FNM
THE Free National Movement has accused Progressive Liberal Party leader Philip “Brave” Davis of launching an “unprecedented campaign to attack any and all signs of progress in the country,” after Mr Davis said last week the ShotSpotter technology was
