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Cable: URCA regulations ‘impede’ mobile roll-out

Cable Bahamas has warned that the Utilities Regulation and Competition Authority’s (URCA) own infrastructure sharing regulations will prevent the winning mobile bidder from meeting the Government’s “ambitious” network roll-out targets.

Top pro basketball players begin seasons on high note

SOME of the country’s top pro basketball players throughout the European, Asian and Middle Eastern circuit began their seasons on a high note.

Bahamas vs USA in FIBA AmeriCup 2020 Qualifiers

THE Bahamas recently released its pool of players for the third and final leg of the FIBA AmeriCup 2020 Qualifiers and we are now starting to learn about the team they will be facing in game one as the United States begins to put its roster together.

When will the referendum be held to protect Bahamian women’s marriages?

ON Thursday afternoon, death quietly closed the eyes of Mrs Inez Smith, 82, of Mathew Town, Inagua.

Tourism arrivals off 99% in June

A senior Ministry of Tourism official yesterday revealed a 99 percent year-over-year arrivals drop for June 2020 despite opening up to private air and sea visitors half-way through. Dr Kenneth Romer, the Ministry of Tourism’s executive director of p

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Amazon’s stand-alone streaming targets Netflix

AMAZON is taking on Netflix and Hulu with its own stand-alone video streaming service, just weeks before Netflix raises prices for longtime subscribers.

Smith leads the Hawks past Celtics 83-74

ATLANTA (AP) -- Josh Smith scored 22 points and grabbed 18 rebounds, leading the Atlanta Hawks to an 83-74 victory over Boston in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference playoffs last night, the final minute turning ugly when Celtics star Rajon Rondo was ejected

Garlic – the wonder herb

THERE are some bad tasting and smelling herbs like aloe, noni and garlic, but they sure work.

Shanea Armrbsiter ends junior career as game’s top scorer

HER junior career has come to a close, now high-scoring wing Shanea Armbrister will turn her sights towards making her mark in the the upper echelons of college basketball.

Shanea Armrbsiter ends junior career as game’s top scorer

HER junior career has come to a close, now high-scoring wing Shanea Armbrister will turn her sights towards making her mark in the the upper echelons of college basketball.

Life and work of educator recognised as school renamed

THE Carmichael Primary School was renamed after veteran educator Sybil Louise Strachan yesterday after Prime Minister Perry Christie recognised “the dedication and life work” she put into the institution.

NPBA to end year on Wednesday

THE New Providence Basketball Association will complete the year with games on tap tonight and Wednesday at the AF Adderley Gymnasium before taking a break for the Christmas holiday. The league will return to action on January 4.

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Fredrick King Jr commits to Bluejays

Just over one month after he reopened his recruiting process, Fredrick King Jr committed to the Creighton Bluejays and will head to the Big East to begin his collegiate basketball career.

Miller Jr, Harvey win tournaments on Thanksgiving

AHMARD Harvey and Franco Miller Jr saw their respective programmes win early season tournaments over the Thanksgiving holiday weekend.

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Crime’s down, now jobs is my priority

PRIME Minister Dr Hubert Minnis yesterday said crime and the fear of crime is down, telling reporters his administration has now turned its focus to the country’s economy.

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Stampers destroy Eagles Nest, Rockets beat Pros

A pair of blowouts highlighted play in New Providence Basketball Association play at the AF Adderley Gymnasium on Monday night.

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Court rules mother fit to stand trial for setting daughter on fire

A SUPREME Court jury has ruled that Philippa Marshall, the 40-year-old woman accused of murdering her one-year-old daughter by setting her on fire last year, is “sane and fit to stand trial”.The nine-woman jury yesterday rendered the verdict followin

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Victim, 22, shot dead outside his home

POLICE are investigating the country’s latest homicide after a man was shot in broad daylight sitting near his Wilson Track home yesterday afternoon.

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McPhee-McCuin, Rebels win Raising the BAR Invitational

YOLETT McPhee- McCuin has led Ole Miss Rebels to a six-game winning streak and their first in-season tournament since 2014.

Glenroy Rolle to join Roadrunners' basketball programme

ANOTHER Bahamian basketball standout will have the opportunity to use the sport as a vehicle to further his academic and athletic career.Glenroy Rolle is expected to join the State Fair Community College Roadrunners’ men’s basketball programme this f