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THE KDK REPORT: Above all else – PART 2

THERE are certain definitive sink or swim moments throughout our lives that define each and every one of us. Those moments, while outwardly silent but internally screaming, require hope, stamina and strength of character to survive. This necessary strength is bolstered by knowing that someday, over time and as the seasons change, life will once again become bearable and if fortunate enough, happy and fulfilled.

EDITORIAL: The long battle to defeat HIV/AIDS

THE end of the AIDS epidemic is in sight?

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Minister: End of AIDS epidemic in sight

HEALTH and Wellness Minister Dr Michael Darville said The Bahamas has reached the moment where “tremendous progress is being made” and that the “end of the AIDS epidemic is in sight.”.

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Jonquel Jones and Sun fall in 2-1 hole

Candace Parker helps Sky beat Sun 76-72

The Connecticut Sun lost a pivotal game three of the WNBA semifinals and surrendered home court advantage for the remainder of the series, but the story emerging out of yesterday’s game was the limited time Jonquel Jones received down the stretch.

Pro basketball player Zane Knowles signs with new club

ZANE Knowles will continue his career in Bulgaria’s National Basketball League.

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Atlantis eyes up to 40% cut in cruise day visitors

Atlantis plans to “moderate” the number of cruise passenger day visitors to 60-70 percent of pre-COVID levels, it was disclosed yesterday, with the resort “definitely” set to meet or exceed its 2022 financial targets.

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BISX-listed fund still eyeing downtown parking solution

A BISX-listed fund yesterday declared its continuing interest in solving downtown Nassau’s parking woes by redeveloping the Registrar General’s former home as it renews ambitions to expand to a $100m property portfolio.

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Jones and Sun lose, Sky even series 1-1

Jonquel scores game-high 23 points

Jonquel Jones and the Connecticut Sun will head back to the friendly confines of the Mohegan Sun Arena with home court advantage and their WNBA Semifinals series with the Chicago Sky tied at 1-1.

FINA World Juniors: Swimmers in spotlight

FIVE members of team Bahamas were in action yesterday on day two of the 8th FINA (International Swimming Federation) World Junior Championships at the Videna Aquatics Center in Lima, Peru.

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Bahamas island saved from ‘a complete loss’

A Bahamian private island, which is among the most valuable assets owned by an accused $40m securities fraudster, was yesterday rescued from becoming “destroyed and a complete loss” via a US court-approved deal.

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Demarco pleased with Team Bahamas’ effort

DESPITE losing by 18 points to Argentina, head coach Chris DeMarco said he was still pleased with how the Bahamas national basketball team performed during their FIBA Americas 2023 World Cup Qualifying match on Monday night.

Wilson is WNBA defensive player of the year

WITH the season-ending awards shared out, Bahamian Jonquel Jones fell short of winning her first Defensive Player of the Year Award in the Women’s National Basketball Association.

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PETER YOUNG: Boris’ last hurrah – or is it?

FOLLOWING last week’s column about the Conservative Party’s leadership contest in Britain, I should like to offer further comment today on the situation facing the winner that includes an immediate predecessor who remains very much on the scene.

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Bahamas falls to Argentina

The Bahamas men’s national basketball team didn’t have any answers for Argentina as they pulled away in the second half for a 95-77 win for their second consecutive loss in five days in the FIBA Americas 2023 World Cup Qualifier.

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Extra 14,500 Bahamians to benefit in $31m clinic spend

An extra 14,500 Bahamians will benefit from the Government’s decision to expand its investment in Family Island public health clinics by more than 50 percent, it has been revealed.

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NPSA All-Stars: Moss named MVP

ANTHONY Moss couldn’t ask for a better transition from the basketball court to the softball playing field.

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‘15 percent rise’ hailed as exam results released

THERE was a 15 percent increase in the number of BGCSE candidates who received a C or higher in five or more subjects this year, according to Director of Education Marcellus Taylor.

Lyford Cay condo developer to move on ‘final approval’

The developer behind a controversial Lyford Cay condominium project yesterday said it will move forward to obtain “final approval” despite planning authorities requiring that the number of units be slashed by 30 percent.

EDITORIAL: Support the survivors of Hurricane Dorian

THERE has been much talk lately of the impact of climate change on the economy – but the very human cost of climate disasters are still with us.

Lyford Cay condo has to slash units by 30%

Planning authorities have given the go-ahead for a controversial Lyford Cay condo project provided its height is reduced by one-third - and the number of units slashed by 30 percent - to address “overdevelopment” concerns.