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THE New Providence Oldtimers Softball Association continued its regular season action in the Archdeacon William Thompson Softball Park at the Southern Recreation Grounds over the weekend.

More stimulus to come amid 30% jobless rate fear

The government has not used all the economic stimulus tools available to it, the deputy prime minister revealed last night, having kept some in reserve in case the COVID-19 pandemic is “prolonged”. K Peter Turnquest, pictured , in a messaged reply t

A dinosaur position

Very fortunately for BP&L news distractions take what has been going on at BP&L off the headlines but their issues stand and their issues involve all of us for at least 20 plus years forward so they are extremely important.

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650 extra jobs for Bahamians at Albany

THE newly-commenced development of marina residences at Albany, a luxury resort in south-west New Providence, is set to create an extra 650 jobs for Bahamians, bringing the total number of jobs available at the resort to more than 1,000.

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Two men face court charged with murders

TWO men were remanded to the Fox Hill correctional facility yesterday after being arraigned in connection with two separate murders.

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U SPORTS final 8: Wilson, Burrows and Tigers win silver

AN historic season for Jordan Wilson, Shamar Burrows and the Dalhousie Tigers ended just short of their ultimate goal, but finished as the second ranked team in all of Canadian collegiate basketball. The Tigers finished with the silver medal at the

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Jonquel to take Sun hiatus for international event

Fresh off being named May’s Eastern Conference Player Month, Jonquel Jones continued her dominant play in the WNBA with the conference’s Player of the Week award, and will take a brief hiatus from the Connecticut Sun for international competition.

Web shops: Tax rises attempt to seize industry

The government has been accused of trying to seize control of the web shop industry through tax increases that will “decimate” all operators and 3,000 jobs in less than a year.The Bahamas Gaming Operators Association, in a furious post-budget counter

God is faithful

The depth of our love for God is often connected to our personal experiences in time of challenge, adversity, trials and tribulations.

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Jailed for 18 months over gun used for ‘protection’

A 25-year-old man who was found with an illegal firearm that he claimed he had for “protection” was yesterday sentenced to 18 months in prison.

Data Protection chief’s 20-fold complaints rise

THE Data Protection Commissioner has seen a near 20-fold increase in the number of complaints since she took the post two years ago, with her office now preparing to investigate the hacking of a Bahamian bank’s website.

NPBA: Specialists, Giants in win column

THE Uptown Cuts Specialists and TMT Giants both won their second games of the New Providence Basketball Association’s 2019/20 season at the AF Adderley Gymnasium on Monday night.In the men’s Division One feature contest, the Specialists pulled off a

All packed close in on Bahamasair

The following was sent to my iPhone today that I thought might interest your readers. The letter writer said:

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Leaders of the pack: CARIFTA Games medallists

A LOOK at our 26 medallists in the 48th CARIFTA Games track and field competition in Georgetown, Cayman Islands:

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35-member team named for CAC Juniors

A 35-member team will represent the Bahamas at the 20th Central American and Caribbean Junior Track and Field Championships in Moreli, Mexico.

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'Hypocritical' view over appointments

RESPONDING to the FNM’s criticism of recent diplomatic appointments, Foreign Affairs Minister Fred Mitchell accused the opposition party of wanting to “have its cake and eat it too”.

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Sun beat Wings for 10th win in a row

Brionna Jones had 18 points, 10 rebounds and three steals and Connecticut beat the Dallas Wings 83-56 on Tuesday night for the Sun’s 10th win in a row.

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Skyguard Severe Weather Alert 20th October: Freeport

STARTS: 10/20/2022 6:15 PM EDT EXPIRES: 10/20/2022 7:45 PM EDT

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BPL Skyguard Severe Weather Alert 16th July: Freeport

STARTS: 07/16/2020 3:20 PM EDT EXPIRES: 07/16/2020 5:20 PM EDT

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BPL Skyguard Severe Weather Alert 21st October: Nassau 11.20pm

STARTS: 10/21/2021 11:20 PM EDT EXPIRES: 10/22/2021 12:20 AM EDT