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Honour for 50 years of public service

MINISTER of National Security Dr Bernard J Nottage lauded former Parliamentary Commissioner Errol Bethel for 50 years of national service during a special lunch held in Mr Bethel’s honour.

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Big Red Machine lead the Comets by 14.5 points

JUST 14.5 points separate the teams atop the leaderboard at the BAISS Track and Field Championships, setting the stage for a thrilling finish in today’s finale.

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Buddy ties career high

His production as a member of the Sacramento Kings continues and Buddy Hield reached a new mark this week by tying an NBA career high.

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Heat beat Thunder 98-93, win 17th straight in Miami

MIAMI (AP) -- LeBron James had 34 points and 10 assists, Dwyane Wade scored 19 points and the Miami Heat avenged a loss at Oklahoma City last week, rallying to beat the Thunder 98-93 last night for their 17th straight home victory. Mario Chalmers scored 13

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FIBA: Bahamas to host Canada, Dominican Republic

THE Bahamas Basketball Federation men’s national basketball team will have their hands full this weekend when they host the Dominican Republic and Canada in the second leg of the FIBA World Cup Qualifiers at the Kendal Isaacs Gymnasium.

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Forbes: Vaccine coverage must be the priority

THE country’s top infectious disease expert says vaccine coverage in the country needs to be prioritised as less than 40,000 Bahamians have been fully vaccinated and COVID-19 cases surge again.

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Breast cancer awareness – Part II: Stopping cancer before it starts

Last week we looked at some of the factors that lead to or increase the risk of breast cancer. They included being female, obesity, lack of exercise, eating lots of sugar, and consuming alcohol. This week we continue learning about what puts us at risk of developing breast cancer so that we can avoid it like the plague – at least where we can.

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A glimpse behind the walls of prison

YOUNG men from the Yellow Elder community yesterday participated in a voluntary field trip to the prison as organisers appeal for a resurgence of community involvement and accountability in youth development.

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Teams shuffle on Classic day 2

With a last minute adjustment to the schedule and the brackets, things are starting to take shape in the 36th annual Hugh Campbell Basketball Classic.

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Poll: Adult caregivers overwhelmed and undertrained

WASHINGTON (AP) — Adult caregivers looking after aging relatives and friends have little training for their stressful roles but still find the experience rewarding, according to a poll released Thursday.The Associated Press-NORC Centre for Public Af

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Suspected sabotage attack damages AC at hospital

THE chilling and air-conditioning systems at Princess Margaret Hospital have faced another setback with a recent suspected sabotage attack on two units, Health Minister Dr Duane Sands said yesterday.

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Finally, post office has working AC

THE air-conditioning unit at the General Post Office has finally been replaced, Minister of Transport and Local Government Frankie Campbell confirmed yesterday.

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Kobe-less Lakers hold off Mavs in OT 112-108

LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Andrew Bynum had 23 points and 16 rebounds, Pau Gasol made back-to-back three-pointers in overtime, and the Los Angeles Lakers won their fourth straight game without Kobe Bryant, 112-108 over the Dallas Mavericks on Sunday. Ramon Sessio

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Hugh Campbell Basketball Classic championship tonight

NOT a final four, but the final three teams remain standing to decide the 2015 title for the Hugh Campbell Basketball Classic.

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Bahamas 0-3 after 96-63 loss to Dominican Republic

The Dominican Republic caught fire from beyond the arch in the second half and, in particular, during a third-quarter run where they took control for good en route to a win in the latest World Cup qualifier.

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NPBA: Giants and Regulators on collision course for big showdown

THE Commonwealth Bank Giants and Mr Ship It Freight Regulators are on a collision course for a big showdown in the John Archer Division of the New Providence Basketball Association’s 2017 postseason.

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Bahamas falls to Argentina

The Bahamas men’s national basketball team didn’t have any answers for Argentina as they pulled away in the second half for a 95-77 win for their second consecutive loss in five days in the FIBA Americas 2023 World Cup Qualifier.

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‘Great’ if quarterly VAT filers achieve 80-90% compliance

A top Ministry of Finance official believes the compliance rate for quarterly Value-Added Tax (VAT) filers will “not be as high” as that for larger companies, suggesting an 80-90 per cent level would be “great”.

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Hield helps Kings hold off Westbrook, Thunder 117-113

SACRAMENTO, California (AP) — The Kings sprinted out to a big lead and used their up-and-down style to put Oklahoma City on its heels. Then they got a big lift from Buddy Hield’s perimeter shooting to finish off the Thunder.