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Anfernee Seymour No.26 on Miami Marlins’ 2015 Prospect Watch list

RANKED as one of the top prospects in the Miami Marlins organisation, this summer could present a major opportunity for Anfernee Seymour to progress within the franchise.

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Man claims 'malicious prosecution' over murder plot allegations

A MAN intends to pursue legal action over what he deemed "malicious prosecution" concerning allegations that he had a role in a murder plot.

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Bucks edge Suns 123-119 to take 3-2 lead in NBA Finals

PHOENIX (AP) — Jrue Holiday seized his chance to give the Milwaukee Bucks the lead in the NBA Finals.

URCA orders ‘middle ground’ on NewCo’s BTC roaming period

Regulators have ordered a ‘middle ground’ compromise on how long NewCo2015 can use the Bahamas Telecommunications Company’s (BTC) network to deliver its own mobile services, stipulating a 24-month time period.

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Sea Bees meet is buzzing

WITH the season winding down, the Sea Bees Swim Club provided the local swimmers with another opportunity to qualify for the Bahamas Swimming Federation’s annual Royal Bank of Canada National Swimming Championship.

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Nearly 15,000 cast votes in local elections

FORTY-NINE persons were elected to serve as local government councilors on Grand Bahama for the next three years. During this year’s election, over 14,700 votes were polled on the island on June 22. In the City of Freeport District, a total of 8,530

Waste-to-energy plantreaches 'critical stage'

A waste-to-energy provider has reached a “critical stage” in its negotiations with the Government over a $600 million-plus plant at the New Providence landfill, its principal confirming that no final agreement had been concluded.

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Jonquel Jones excited about return to the WNBA Finals with new team

AFTER playing her first six seasons in Connecticut, leading the Sun to the Women’s National Basketball Association Finals last year, Jonquel Jones is excited to be back for an encore this year albeit with her new team in the New York Liberty.

Karl McCartney and Stampeders lead the west in the CFL

NOW in his sixth season with a Canadian Football League powerhouse, Bahamian veteran Karl McCartney is continuing his role as a special teams ace and reserve linebacker.

Furious flurry by James gives Heat victory over Nets

NEWARK, N.J. (AP) -- LeBron James scored Miami's final 17 points in a furious one-man rally, finishing with 37 as the Heat pulled out a 101-98 victory over the New Jersey Nets on Monday night. In a game the Heat never led until the final 51 seconds, James

Three have charges dropped over murder plot allegations

THREE of four persons who were arraigned concerning allegations that they had a role in a murder plot had charges against them withdrawn.

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Murder plot suspect granted $20,000 bail

A MAN awaiting trial concerning an alleged murder plot was granted $20,000 bail in the Supreme Court on Tuesday.

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Suspects deny being at scene of Mackey murder

THE men to be tried in connection with the fatal shooting of Latore Mackey have denied being at the scene of crime.

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Munnings makes his debut in Portugal, Fritz signs on with new club in Spain

TRAVIS Munnings made his debut with a new club in Portugal while Shaquillo Fritz signed on with a new club for the upcoming 2021 season in Spain.

Bahamas promoted at regional conference

The Bahamas’ commercial ties to Latin America were underlined on September 4 at the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP) Latin American conference in Mexico City.

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Standing ovation for Buddy Hield in Oklahoma

IT is not often that you see a home crowd give a standing ovation to an opposing player, but that is exactly the reception Buddy Hield received when he returned to Oklahoma as a professional.

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Bridgewater dominates in his French reunion

DOMINICK Bridgewater was dominant in his return to France’s NM2 League.

'Risk' broker may not return investor funds

There is a “legitimate risk” that a BISX-listed broker/dealer may not return funds caught up in a $340 million Ponzi scheme to their rightful owners, court documents obtained by Tribune Business have alleged.

TA Thompson teachers sit out over state of school

THE majority of teachers at T A Thompson Junior High School staged a sit out at the school yesterday over inadequate working conditions.

MP inspects schools ahead of start of the new term

PINERIDGE MP Rev Frederick McAlpine visited all of the public schools in his constituency to inspect the progress of school repairs ahead of the new school year. There are five schools in the Pineridge constituency and contractors are on site at tho