Story
Venture fund chairman laments MP interference
The Bahamas Entrepreneurial Venture Fund’s chairman said yesterday that efforts to promote financing opportunities in the Family Islands had met with little success, as entrepreneurs appeared to lack confidence to apply for funding.
Story
More playing time for Sun’s Jonquel Jones?
The Connecticut Sun made arguably the biggest transaction of the WNBA offseason and it could lead to an increased role for Jonquel Jones.
Story
Cybots win the opener
The Cybots defeated the Commonwealth Bank Giants 100-93 last night in game one of the 2014 New Providence Basketball Association best-of-seven championship series at the AF Adderley Gym.
Story
NPBA to end year on Wednesday
THE New Providence Basketball Association will complete the year with games on tap tonight and Wednesday at the AF Adderley Gymnasium before taking a break for the Christmas holiday. The league will return to action on January 4.
Story
Potential tropical storm development heading west in central Caribbean
THUNDERSTORM activity associated with a strong tropical wave over the central Caribbean Sea about 350 miles east-southeast of Kingston, Jamaica, is threatening to develop into a tropical storm later on Monday or overnight according to the National Hurricane Centre in Miami.
Photo
Story
Atlantis eyes 100k extra room nights in Marriott tie-up
Atlantis is hoping its 10-year franchise deal with Marriott International will generate an extra 50,000-100,000 room nights per year, its top executive describing the agreement as “the most significant tourism stimulus for the Bahamas this decade”.
Story
Insurer’s $80m Matthew payout 20% off forecast
A top insurer yesterday said its total Matthew claims payout was likely to be 20 per cent less than originally estimated, as it warned that the Bahamas’ hurricane preparedness “cannot be business as usual”.
Story
Coral farm ‘showcase’ eyes 1m annual target
The Bahamian winner of Prince William’s £1m Earthshot prize yesterday disclosed it is targeting production of 1m coral pieces per year to help “showcase” this nation’s environmental credentials.
Story
Auto dealers strike 10% 'convert' return
Auto dealers yesterday expressed optimism that they would double their monthly sales average in April as a result of the recent Car Show, with some having already hit their 10 per cent ‘conversion’ return rate.
Story
Giants and Millionaires in NPBA win column
THE TMT Giants and the Mekaddish Millionaires pulled off the New Providence Basketball Association’s double header at the Kendal Isaacs Gymnasium on Wednesday night.
Story
Bahamas on path to possible FIBA Basketball WCup 2023 qualification
THE Bahamas will learn its path toward a possible FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 qualification today when the organisation hosts the Official Draw Ceremony.
Obit
Albert Newell Albury
Death Notice for Albert Newell Albury, age 80 years, of York Ave, who passed away peacefully at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Wednesday February 3, 2016. Albert was predeceased by his son: Albert (Bert), his sister: Alice A. Hopkins and …
Obit
Kenneth Alvin Thompson
Kenneth Alvin “Sir K” Thompson Age 80 Years of 20410 N.W. 40 Court, Opa-Locka Florida and formerly of Palmetto Village, Marathon Estates and Chapel Street died in Miami, Florida on Monday, May 09, 2016. Memories are cemented in the hearts …
Obit
George Dorange
Funeral service for George Dorange age 80 years and a resident #46 Lakeview Drive, North Bahamia Freeport and formally of St. Louis Dunord Haiti will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday 2nd, March, 2019 at St. Vincent De Paul …
Obit
MOSES RICHARD DEVEAUX
Funeral Service for MR. MOSES RICHARD DEVEAUX, age 80 years of Carmichael Road, and formerly of San Salvador, will be held at 10:00am on Saturday, November 23rd, 2019 at Carmichael Bible Church, Carmichael Road. Officiating will be Pastor Rev. S. …
Obit
Meus Mira Jeune
Funeral Service for the late Meus Mira Jeune age 80 years of 2nd Street the Grove and formerly of Haiti will be held on Saturday February 29 2020 at St. Cecilia Catholic Church, Faith Ave at 2:00p.m. Officiating will be …
Story
Ayton, Coleby share similar homecoming experiences
THE Bad Boy Mowers 2017 Battle 4 Atlantis featured its traditional field of elite NCAA Division I programmes but it also served as homecoming experiences for DeAndre Ayton and Dwight Coleby.
Story
Bahamas must target 70% cruise visitor ratio
A well-known hotelier says The Bahamas must do a better job on cruise passenger “conversion” and increasing the number of resort rooms if it is to maximise tourism’s economic benefits.
Story
ACTION HEATS UP IN THE NPBA OVER THE WEEKEND
THE New Providence Basketball Association continued its regular season action over the weekend with games played at both the Kendal Isaacs Gymnasium and the AF Adderley Gymnasium.
