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Suns' NBA Finals lead now 2-1
MILWAUKEE (AP) — When Giannis Antetokounmpo crashed to the court just two weeks ago with what appeared to be a serious knee injury, there was no guarantee he'd be back this season.
Tourism’s ‘perfect storm’ missing out on 15-20%
The hotel industry’s top executive yesterday said that despite “the perfect storm” driving the sector’s recovery he remains concerned about the 15-20 percent of visitor source markets that have yet to re-open.
Bahamian minor leaguers making a name for themselves
LUCIUS Fox returned to AAA, Chavez Fernander continued his successful transition to AA and D’Shawn Knowles made the most of a correctly overturned call to highlight performances from Bahamians in Minor League Baseball this week.
‘Elephant in the room’ for 1m stopover target
A Cabinet minister yesterday said he is targeting one million stopover tourist arrivals for 2021 but acknowledged that COVID-19 vaccination hesitancy remains “the elephant in the room” for this ambition.
Deandre Ayton delivers historic performance in NBA Finals debut
Deandre Ayton delivered an historic performance in his NBA Finals debut and after he helped the Phoenix Suns to a game one win with his 22 points and 19 rebounds, the third year centre said he will be well-rested and ready to repeat that effort in game two.
Isaacs Jr quickly emerges as offensive team leader
TODD Isaacs Jr has been on an absolute tear at the plate since he made his debut with the New Jersey Jackals of the Canadian-American Division of the Frontier League.
EDITORIAL: Hesitation may be your last regret
OUR country’s hesitation to get vaccinated is coming home to roost – with Princess Margaret Hospital now at full capacity.
$90m deal to expand PMH site
A $90m contract was signed yesterday to expand and upgrade infrastructure at Princess Margaret Hospital and the Rand Memorial in Grand Bahama.
Ayton and Suns grab Game 1
PHOENIX (AP) — Chris Paul delivered an NBA Finals debut that was well worth his lengthy wait.
FIBA World Cup 2023 Americas Pre-Qualifiers: Team Bahamas finishes with undefeated record
THE Bahamas senior men’s national basketball team finished the FIBA World Cup 2023 Americas Pre-Qualifiers for Group A with an undefeated record and will advance to the next round in November.
INSIGHT: Economic resurgence or a pandemic plunge hinges on our ability to secure vaccines
TOURISM Minister Dionisio D’Aguilar has been one of the most notable public proponents of Bahamians getting vaccinated. That is understandable, as the appraisal of his performance depends greatly on how well his ministry is at getting heads in beds.
Wright dies after long battle with cancer
JACKIE Wright, one of the country’s former minor league professional baseball players, passed away on Saturday after a long battle with cancer.
Robinson, McCowan help Fever beat Jones and Sun, snap 12-game skid
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Danielle Robinson tied her career high with 19 points, Teaira McCowan had 13 points, 12 rebounds and two blocks, and the Indiana Fever beat the Connecticut Sun 73-67 on Saturday to snap a franchise single-season record 12-game losing streak.
Opponents fear ‘door’s left open’ on oil licences
Oil exploration opponents yesterday voiced fears that a Cabinet minister’s statement on outstanding fees “leaves the door open” for licence renewals if these sums are paid.
300 attend Sawyer’s Fresh Market job fair
MORE than 300 job seekers in Grand Bahama turned out for a job fair held at the new Sawyer’s Fresh Market location in Lucaya.
STATESIDE: North and South Biden’s got problems on the border
WE are all too familiar with the devastating effects of the worldwide COVID-19 pandemic on families here and in every country. Statisticians and historians probably will need years if not decades to calculate the loss and damage.
PAHO cautions over travel amid virus third wave
AS The Bahamas enjoys increasing tourist numbers, officials at the Pan American Health Organization have warned that now may not be the time for travel as most countries are experiencing a third wave of the COVID-19 pandemic.
‘Fiscal hesitancy’ fear for Bahamas
A senior Caribbean financial services executive yesterday voiced concern that The Bahamas and other tourism-dependent states will suffer from “fiscal policy hesitancy” in addressing soaring post-COVID debt.
Money’s tight - so more using stamps
FALLOUT from the COVID-19 pandemic has caused people to tighten their purse strings, Super Value President Rupert Roberts has said, while noting “more and more” shoppers have been relying on the store’s food stamps to shop.
COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy needs to be addressed
The COVID-19 outbreak has become a pandemic for a reason, as we humans simply do not possess the natural immunity for the novel coronavirus. Vaccinations are safe and highly effective at reducing severe illness and hospitalizations from the COVID-19 virus.