Show advanced options

Select all Clear all

Obit

David Whitfield Major

David Whitfield Major, 94 years of #21 Isabella Blvd., Marathon Estates and formerly of Roses, Long Island, died peacefully at his Daughter’s residence on Thursday, 21st November, 2019. He is survived by two (2) Sons: Michael Major and Althon Smith; …

Story

Receivables over three times' Water Corporation target

By NEIL HARTNELL Tribune Business Editor Just how far the Water & Sewerage Corporation has to go to achieve financial viability has been highlighted by several key financial performance indicators, which show it currently enjoys a -44 per cent operating

Story
Tease photo

Another award win for Jonquel

Jonquel Jones claimed another league wide award and her Connecticut Sun won their 10th consecutive game to improve their league leading record to 22-6.

Story
Tease photo

NPBA action continues at the AF Adderley gym on Wednesday night

THE New Providence Basketball Association closed out play at the CI Gibson Gymnasium over the weekend and will resume competition at the AF Adderley Gymnasium on Wednesday.

Story
Tease photo

Coleby posts double double in Turkey debut

AFTER a strong preseason, Dwight Coleby made his 2020 debut in the Turkey Basketball League.

Story
Tease photo

STATESIDE: Messi makes and impact on Miami sports with a look at Mas Canosa’s impact on Cuban-US relations

WE all know about the close ties The Bahamas maintains with South Florida. It’s hardly a secret that the legal as well as the illegal commerce between us has over many decades proven to be enduring, necessary, lucrative and quite creative. Miami-Dade County has 30 “sister city” agreements with foreign municipalities around the world, including one with The Bahamas. And one of Miami’s two “friendship city” relationships is with Barcelona which might prove to be prophetic, as we will see.

Story
Tease photo

05272016 Weekend

Friday, May 28th.

Obit

Matriarch Merline Mackey

Matriarch Merline “Merl” Mackey age 94 of Mastic Point, Andros died on Saturday June 2nd, 2018 at her residence. She is survived by her 4 Sons: Hubert, James, Alfred & Rudolph Mackey, 3 Daughters: Zelia Butler, Brenda Adderley & Angela …

Obit

MERLENE ROLLE

MERLENE ROLLE age 94 years of #10 Sunset Drive, Sunset Park died at her residence on Wednesday, February 4th, 2015. She is survived by her Husband: William Rolle; Son: Reuben Rolle; Daughters: Anita Stubbs, Jennemaie Knowles, Betsy Mae Rolle and …

Obit

Vetol Flowers

Mrs. Vetol Flowers, age 94 years, a resident of Driggs Hill, South Andros, died at her residence on Sunday, March 19th, 2017. She is survived by her two sons: Ezra and Gladstone Flowers; two daughters: Mary Nottage and Esther Colebrooke; …

Story
Tease photo

Jonquel Jones named WNBA Eastern Player of the Week

JONQUEL Jones of the Connecticut Sun and Candace Parker of the Los Angeles Sparks were yesterday named the WNBA’s Eastern and Western Conference Players of the Week respectively, for games played June 12-18.

Story
Tease photo

Jones posts 6th double-double of season

(AP) – BAHAMIAN WNBA star Jonquel Jones scored 24 points with 11 rebounds and five steals but it wasn’t enough as the Chicago Sky beat the Connecticut Sun 91-83 yesterday.

Story

FIBA World Cup ‘23 Americas Qualifiers postponed

WITH the impending impact of Tropical Storm Nicole on The Bahamas, FIBA and the Bahamas Basketball Federation announced the postponement of the latest window of the World Cup 2023 Americas Qualifiers.

Story
Tease photo

WNBA: Seattle Storm release Waltiea Rolle

THE Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) journey for Waltiea Rolle was hampered by another obstacle as the Bahamian post player was waived by the Seattle Storm following the opening day of training camp.

Story

James scores 29, Heat oust Knicks 106-94

By TIM REYNOLDS AP Sports Writer MIAMI (AP) -- LeBron James decided not to play in New York two summers ago. He won't be playing there any more this season, either. The Knicks have been put away, and the Miami Heat are headed to the second round of the NB

Story
Tease photo

Cheetahs stop Operators 82-72, Truckers down Queens 80-70

PHILICIA Kelly had one memorable outing for the Career Builders Lady Cheetahs and the Johnson’s Lady Truckers had one weapon too many to stop as the two teams came up big on the New Providence Women’s Basketball Association’s (NPWBA) opening night.

Story

Tum Tum back on the court after a month out

Exactly a month after he was sidelined due to injury, Lourawls, “Tum Tum” Nairn Jr made his return to the court for the No 8 ranked Michigan State Spartans.

Story

Banks: 25% never verified Building Code compliance

The Central Bank is urging all licensees to ensure their offices can withstand a Dorian-type Category Five hurricane after 25 per cent said they had never confirmed Bahamas Building Code compliance.

Story

SPORTS NOTES

THE Royal Bahamas Defence Force, through its title sponsor Fidelity Bank, will hold its annual Fun Run/Walk Race on Saturday, starting at 6am from Goodman’s Bay.

Obit

Lucita Constant

Lucita Constant age 94 years of Avocado Road, Flamingo Gardens died at her residence on Thursday, January 22nd, 2015. She is survived by her sons: Troy Brown & Philama Victorin Daughters: Nicole & Rose Regiss & Arnette Victorin; brothers: Elgus …