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Duo take the spotlight in classic all-star classic match-up
LIVINGSTON Munnings and Michael Bain went out on a scoring spree as the New Providence Basketball Association’s All-Star Classic turned out to be one for the ages on Friday night at the AF Adderley Gymnasium.
Physician gives evidence as man accused of killing mother
THE trial of a man accused of killing his elderly mother was underway in the Supreme Court yesterday, with a physician, who confirmed Princess Butler’s death, giving evidence.
Dive operator 'begs' Gov't for oil exploration rethink
A prominent Bahamian dive operator yesterday "begged" the Government to reconsider its approval of oil exploration in Bahamian waters, arguing: "The environment cannot take any more stress."
'Death spiral': Shocks put debt at 100% GDP
The Bahamas could be locked into “a death spiral” by 2022, with its national debt virtually equal to total economic output (GDP), if it fails to hit growth and fiscal consolidation targets.The International Monetary Fund (IMF), in its full Article IV
The Government pays $11m Water Corp debts
The Government was yesterday revealed to have used $11 million in taxpayer monies to pay off “delinquent accounts” owed by the Water & Sewerage Corporation to its BISX-listed water supplier, and promised: “More is on the way.”
Construction industry experts unite in Dorian aftermath
A Bahamian Construction Alliance is recommending the government deputize industry professionals to assist with the building assessment and permit approval processes.
MVP jones’ double double leads Liberty to win
BEHIND the Most Valuable Player (MVP) performance of Grand Bahamian Jonquel Jones, the New York Liberty upset the Las Vegas Aces to win the Commissioner’s Cup.
THE PRESS BOX: NFC East – 'toughest division in the NFL'
WE continue this week with our NFL preseason division-by-division breakdown in the NFC EAST, the toughest division in the NFL.
Jonquel Jones selected for WNBA Skills Challenge ahead of All-Star game appearance
IN addition to playing in the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) All-Star game, Bahamian Jonquel Jones from Grand Bahama has also been selected to participate in Saturday’s WNBA Skills Challenge.
Wilson Sporting Goods Company donates volleyballs and basketballs
THE Simpson Penn and Willie Mae Pratt Centre for Boys and Girls respectively got a much-needed boost to their athletic programme on Wednesday, thanks to a donation from Wilson Sporting Goods Company.
Warriors are NBA champions
BOSTON (AP) — The Golden State Warriors are NBA champions once again, topping the Boston Celtics 103-90 last night for their fourth title in the last eight seasons.
Gas margin rise ‘non-starter’ despite fairness questions
A Cabinet minister yesterday ruled out increased margins for gas station dealers as “a non-starter” even though a major petroleum supplier conceded that current volatility “calls into question the fairness” of the industry’s pricing structure.
'Bail like hell' to rescue $570m spending spree
The Bahamas was yesterday urged to “bail like hell to rescue the ship” after it was revealed that the Christie government’s $570 million spending spree dwarfed the VAT-led revenue rise.K P Turnquest, the Deputy Prime Minister, told Parliament there w
Regional insurer in acquisition deal
A pan-Caribbean insurer with a Bahamian subsidiary yesterday confirmed that Peak Reinsurance Company has agreed to acquire 100 percent of the group subject to closing conditions and regulatory approvals.
Mobile data subscribers increase over six-fold
Mobile data subscribers increased more than six-fold within one year following the launch of services by the Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC), it was revealed yesterday, with fixed-line Internet’s market penetration also enjoying a 22 per cent increase.
Farewell to the Sun King, Sol Kerzner
FAMILY, friends and political figures paid tribute this weekend to hotel tycoon and Atlantis developer Sir Sol Kerzner, who died on Saturday at the age of 84.
Broker 'optimistic' doctors' captive issues resolved
By NEIL HARTNELL Tribune Business Editor A Bahamas-based insurance executive is "optimistic" that differences with the regulator over a captive insurer providing coverage to 70-80 Bahamian physicians
Giants, Panchos get wins
THE New Providence Basketball Association continued its regular season at AF Adderley Gymnasium Wednesday night when the Johnson Trucking Panchos and the Commonwealth Bank Giants won their respective games.
Bahamas sees $900m boost from marine areas expansion
The Bahamas has generated a $900m annual economic boost by expanding its Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) to cover 20 percent of the country’s coastal environment, studies have estimated.
