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Final Trials: Athletes qualify for CARIFTA

There was more than enough excitement packed in the Bahamas Association of Athletic

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Landmark season for Bahamian collegiate basketball players in Canada

IT was a landmark season for Bahamian basketball players at the collegiate level in Canada, highlighted by an MVP performance and championship title by one local star with an inspiring story of perseverance.

Top auto dealer to cut inventory 25%

A leading auto dealer yesterday said he would “cut back” early 2015 inventory levels by 25 per cent due to VAT-related uncertainty, anticipating that sales might drop by 20 per cent.

Govt given road map to $2bn pension cuts

The Government could reduce its combined civil service and public corporation pension liabilities by more than $2 billion come 2032, provided it enacts reforms to prevent a major financial and social crisis.

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NAUGHTY'S NFL PICKS

OKAY Irma had her way, blew us out of bounds here on the Press Box for a minute.

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Bahamas Bowl: Bulls vs 49ers 'an historic milestone'

THE 2019 Makers Wanted Bahamas Bowl matchup between the Buffalo Bulls and the Charlotte 49ers will be an historic milestone for both programmes.Athletic directors and head coaches from both programmes got their first opportunity to experience the Bah

Pacquiao camp: No fight with Mayweather on May 5

MANILA, Philippines (AP) -- Manny Pacquiao's camp says there is no economic sense in setting up a bout with Floyd Mayweather on May 5 after the unbeaten American publicly challenged the Filipino champion via Twitter. Pacquiao's financial adviser Michael Ko

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Athletes qualify for the CARIFTA Games

KEYSHAWN Strachan, in rewriting his Bahamian national javelin record, led a list of nine athletes who achieved the qualifying standards for the 2022 CARIFTA Games in Kingston, Jamaica, set for the Easter holiday weekend.

World Golf Ranking

By The Associated Press Through January 2 1. Luke Donald Eng 9.75 2. Rory McIlroy NIr 7.98 3. Lee Westwood Eng 7.58 4. Martin Kaymer Ger 6.08 5. Steve Stricker USA 5.84 6. Webb Simpson USA 5.23 7. Adam Scott Aus 5.16 8. Charl Schwartzel SAf 5.07 9.

World Golf Ranking

By The Associated Press Through January 2 1. Luke Donald Eng 9.75 2. Rory McIlroy NIr 7.98 3. Lee Westwood Eng 7.58 4. Martin Kaymer Ger 6.08 5. Steve Stricker USA 5.84 6. Webb Simpson USA 5.23 7. Adam Scott Aus 5.16 8. Charl Schwartzel SAf 5.07 9.

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VJ Edgecombe named Junior Male Athlete of the Year

Valdez “VJ” Edgecombe has been awarded the Tribune’s 2023 Junior Male Athlete of the Year. With athletics and aquatics garnering a number of the top stories throughout the year, Edgecombe provided a bright spot for basketball in the junior category.

Meditation: The Abundant life

This is a life of love and liberty. Let us explore this further.

Drake University to continue partnership with Race Weekend

AS part of the 2014 January term at Drake University, Tom Westbrook, professor of education, and Melissa Sturm-Smith, associate provost for academic excellence and student success, will lead a group of 20 Drake students to the Bahamas for much more than sun, sand, and sailing.

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Large bins to collect flood damaged items

LARGE bins will be placed around New Providence in the wake of this week’s flooding for residents to dump damaged items or large items such as furniture, mattresses and drywall.

Gov't raises subsidies for BCB and B'air

The Government has actually increased taxpayer subsidies for some state-owned corporations despite previous indications these could be cut by up to 10 per cent for the 2014-2015 fiscal year.

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‘Can’t rest on our laurels’ with 20% growth forecast

The Bahamas “cannot rest on our laurels” despite a 20 percent growth forecast for its tourism industry that is more than three times’ greater than the world average, the deputy prime minister is warning.

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‘Buddy Buckets’ on fire

AFTER two subpar shooting performances where he played less than 20 minutes in each game, Buddy Hield returned to the hot shooting he has exhibited throughout the month of December.

Sports Notes

THE Brajaxba Tennis is scheduled to host it’=s annual Family Fun Day on Saturday, May 20 at the Gym Tennis Club in Wonton Meadows. All tennis players are invited to out and support the event by playing in the tournament, which will feature players from 5-year-old to 60-plus. 

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20 arrested as hunt for escaped murderer goes on

POLICE arrested nearly 20 people between Wednesday and Thursday for “assisting and providing shelter” for convicted murderer Ormand Leon, according to Senior Assistant Commissioner of Police Leon Bethel.

Relays to generate 1,500 room nights

More than 1,500 room nights will be generated by visiting athletes and support staff for the upcoming International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) World Relays, officials yesterday telling Tribune Business the event was likely to match last year’s $20 million economic impact.