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AML Foods JV ‘address for the east’

BISX-listed AML Foods yesterday unveiled a joint venture to bring its Solomon’s concept to southeastern New Providence and become “the address in the east”.

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‘Give gas dealers reward for no Easter shut down’

The Government was yesterday urged to give gas station operators some reward for letting “common sense prevail”, as the industry pledged “there’ll be no shut down on this island” over the Easter weekend.

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Rattlers fire to huge win

COACH Kevin “KJ” Johnson and his CI Gibson Rattlers senior girls and boys’ basketball teams were simply too much for the Government High Magicmen to handle as the Government Secondary Schools Sports Association’s 2023/24 season swung into high gear following the Christmas break.

Plans accelerate for ‘Albany of the east’

Arawak Homes yesterday revealed its 100-acre tract opposite St Andrew’s School could become eastern New Providence’s version of Albany or Lyford Cay, as it intensifies efforts to execute on “remarkable options”.

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A COMIC'S VIEW: Hemp, Hemp, Hooray!

AS we continue to linger as a nation, waiting for a final decision to be made on the decriminalisation and legalisation of medicinal and recreational marijuana, our neighbours to the north who we love to emulate so, recently made some monumental decisions in regards to decriminalising and legalising marijuana, medicinally and recreationally.

IRS seeks details on Butterfield accounts

Butterfield Bank (Bahamas) chairman yesterday described as “complete news to me” the Internal Revenue Service’s (IRS) probe into alleged tax evasion using accounts at the bank and its regional affiliates.

The Bahamas’ top two life insurers downgraded

The Bahamas must “take concrete steps” to reverse the trend of sovereign credit rating downgrades after the country’s two largest life and health insurers saw their own financial strength assessments slashed as a result.

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Cox, Charlton off to good start with Boilermakers

THEY left for Purdue University last year as close friends and rivals off and on the track. Now as room-mates and team-mates, hurdler Devynne Charlton and sprinter Carmiesha Cox are hoping to strike terror in their opponents as they compete for the Boilermakers women’s athletic team.

Bahamian players clash in Canada U Sports Basketball

CANADA’s U Sports Basketball season opened with several matchups between Bahamian players with their respective programmes.Jordan Wilson and Shamar Burrows are in their second year with the Dalhousie Tigers, the No.2 ranked team in the country. Dalho

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A COMIC'S VIEW: Unpaid bills and political scandals - what’s new?

What a week of revelations this has been.

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Bahamas misses qualifying spot

FREEPORT, Grand Bahama: The Bahamas women’s national softball team fell short of their goal of qualifying for the English Caribbean Amateur Softball Confederation’s (ECASC) only spot for the World Championships in Cali, Columbia, in July.

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.

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Bahamian connection turning heads with BC Prep Panthers

THE Bahamian connection with the British Columbia Prep Panthers continues to deliver a series of impressive performances as the programme establishes itself as a pipeline for local talent. The Panthers - with Joshua Dames, Bradley Lightbourne, D’Ant

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As NPSA playoffs approach, Wildcats and Warriors are pennant winners

SUNSHINE Auto Lady Wildcats and BTC Elite Warriors emerged as the best teams in the New Providence Softball Association, clinching the men and ladies’ pennants respectively Tuesday night in the Banker’s Field at the Baillou Hills Sporting Complex.

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Queen’s College Comets ahead after day one

After bringing an end to the country’s longest winning streak in high school sports last year, the Queen’s College Comets are looking to start a streak of their own.

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Wildcats win opener over Andros

The Sigma Wildcats came up with a big five-run bottom of the fourth inning to secure an 11-7 victory over Andros to open the Bahamas Softball Federation’s National Round Robin Tournament on a high note last night in the Banker’s Field at the Baillou Hills Sporting Complex.

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Cougars dominate

CW Saunders Cougars staked an early claim as contenders for the Bahamas Association of Independent Secondary Schools junior girls softball title with a dominant performance in their season debut.

Get out - and get fit

EXERCISING at a gym is not the only way for people to lose weight and get fit. For some Bahamians the beauty of the outdoors presents a more appealing option of being active and staying in shape after spending countless hours indoors. 

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BUN IN THE OVEN: Six parenting tips to live by

Parenting is the hardest job on earth. And not just because it requires your full attention at all times, but because it’s the only job that no matter how challenging it gets, you can never quit!

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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.