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Bahamas'U-17 Men's Basketball team faces tough draw

THE Bahamas’ Under-17 Men’s Basketball team is faced with a difficult draw with hopes to advance to the FIBA Tournament of Americas.The draw was released yesterday for the Men’s Centrobasket Under-17 Championship, which will be hosted in Santo Doming

No.11 ranked Anfernee Seymour on hot streak at the plate for Fire Frogs

THE international media has taken notice of Anfernee Seymour’s hot streak at the plate for the Florida Fire Frogs.Seymour was ranked No.11 on the latest edition of Baseball America’s “Prospect Hot Sheet” which recognises the top performing prospects

‘Wholesome Mommy’ seminar promotes healthy living

MOMS will be inspired to embrace a life of health and wellness during a free, 90-minute seminar set to take place on August 8 at Solomon’s Fresh Market in the Harbour Bay Shopping Plaza. The event is a part of the store’s Eye On Health series designed to educate customers.

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Jonquel Jones scores 23 in return from EuroBasket tournament

WASHINGTON (AP) — Jonquel Jones scored 23 points and grabbed 16 rebounds in her return from the EuroBasket tournament, and the Connecticut Sun beat the short-handed Washington Mystics 90-71 last night.

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Evacuees moving to 90-day hotel

FIFTY rooms at the Poinciana Inn will temporarily shelter Hurricane Dorian victims in an agreement between the government and the hotel, the Ministry of Social Services announced yesterday.

RESULTS: STAR TRACKERS 9TH STAR PERFORMERS TRACK CLASSIC

Here is a look at the top three finishers in each event at the Star Trackers Track Club's 9th Baker Concrete/Greyco Ltd. Star Performers Track Classic held at Thomas A Robinson Track & Field Stadium on Saturday. Girls 50 Meter Dash Under 7 Finals 1, 944

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Pro basketball players take spotlight in France

RADSHAD Davis had another season high, Willis Mackey Jr and Aaron Levarity finally took the court together, and Dominick Bridgewater continues his production to highlight performances from Bahamian players in various pro basketball leagues throughout France.

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Munnings: 'Being a senior comes with a lot of responsibility'

TRAVIS Munnings heads into his senior season with the University of Louisiana-Monroe men’s basketball programme as its leading returning scorer, an All-Conference player and the unquestioned of the Warhawks for the 2018-19 season.“Being a senior come

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BPL bailout has cost us millions: Bannister warns mountain of bills must be tackled

The Government was forced to pump "millions" into Bahamas Power & Light (BPL) during COVID-19's peak due to customers' inability to pay, it was revealed yesterday.

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SuperPlex hopes for 47% revenue return

The Fusion SuperPlex’s principal yesterday said ending COVID emergency orders and curfews could help it regain up to 47 percent of pre-pandemic revenue, adding: “Economic freedom is back.”

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Gov't developing system for '90% of investor needs'

The Government is aiming to “instutionalise” an approvals process that “meets 90 per cent of the needs of investors” coming into the Bahamas, a Cabinet minister telling Tribune Business that “hundreds” of proposals were before it.

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Rolle earns 3rd opportunity to represent Bahamas in the Pure Silk LPGA Classic

FOR the fourth year, professional golf teacher Georgette Rolle will get a chance to carry the Bahamian flag in the Pure Silk Bahamas Ladies Professional Golf Association Classic.

'Toxic' BOB borrower loses $2.1m appeal

A seafood supplier’s bid to obtain $2.1m in damages from Scotiabank (Bahamas) for lost profits was this week rejected as “unmeritorious” by the Court of Appeal.Jerome Forbes and North Andros Food Services, who were among the first 13 “toxic” borrower

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Retailers ‘not easing up’ on gas margin increase

The Bahamas Petroleum Retailers Association’s (BPRA) president yesterday asserted that the industry is “not easing up” on demands for a margin increase with several dealer “unable to survive” more than another two months.

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University of the Bahamas Mingoes rout island game pros 89-70

COACH Baccus Rolle said he knew sooner or later his University of the Bahamas Mingoes would explode against the Island Game Pros. He just didn’t know when.

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CAC Games: Men's softball team knocks off Guatemala 5-3

While the men’s national softball team closed out round robin play at the 23rd Central American and Caribbean Games in Barranquilla, Colombia, with their only victory, the men’s national basketball team suffered their second straight loss.The two tea

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FRONT PORCH: Vaccine mandates and requirements needed to save lives

A colleague cum friend becomes apoplectic when discussing those refusing to be vaccinated against COVID-19, putting others, including family members, colleagues and strangers at risk of getting gravely sick or dying.

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Central Bank hit by staff sickout

A NUMBER of Central Bank workers called in sick yesterday to protest unresolved grievances with management.

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Foreign buyer VAT rise gains ‘90-day transition’

A Cabinet minister yesterday confirmed the Government is allowing a 90-day “transition period” so that foreign purchases of real estate valued at under $1m - and already subject to sales agreements - can close at existing VAT rates.