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Business offerings are brought Aliv

The Bahamas’ second mobile operator, Aliv, yesterday launched its business to business (B2B) offering, a senior executive describing it as a “core piece of the puzzle” in the company’s development.

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Jonquel Jones leads her team at FIBA World Cup

Just days after her WNBA season came to an end, Jonquel Jones returns to international play with Bosnia and Herzegovina at the FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup.

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Election turnout was historic low

AT least 65 percent of registered voters voted last week in what was likely the lowest general election turnout in the modern history of The Bahamas.

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50 migrants held at Half Moon Cay

FIFTY illegal migrants were apprehended by law enforcement officials near Cat Island yesterday morning, according to the Royal Bahamas Defense Force (RBDF).

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Adrian Gibson and co-accused plead not guilty

LONG Island MP Adrian Gibson pleaded not guilty on Friday to charges of corruption while serving as executive chairman of the Water and Sewerage Corporation under a former administration.

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King, Bluejays projected no.1 in Big East preseason poll

FREDRICK King and the Creighton Bluejays were selected to finish number one overall in the Big East when the conference announced its preseason poll.

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923 police officers promoted this month

MORE than 920 Royal Bahamas Police Force officers of all ranks received promotions this month.

CIBC: Bahamas stands tall versus rest of Caribbean

The Government’s fiscal reform efforts have been praised by CIBC FirstCaribbean’s Canadian parent, which believes the Bahamas’ sovereign rating “measures up pretty well against” over Caribbean nations.

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Eighth annual Bad Boy Mowers Battle 4 Atlantis has loaded field

IF you are looking for me between November 21-23, start at the Imperial Arena in the Atlantis resort.

Sir Durward should be first!

I read lately where the Minister of Education tabled in the House of Assembly during the Budget debate that they were going to name a road after Mychal Thompson. And this was to take place shortly.

How to survive in COVID-19's storm

The entire Bahamian private sector is feeling the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, but none more so than the mortar that binds the foundation of our economy - small businesses. For micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs), it is more impor

All packed close in on Bahamasair

The following was sent to my iPhone today that I thought might interest your readers. The letter writer said:

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‘Buddy’ agrees to $94m

Buddy Hield concluded his contract negotiations with the Sacramento Kings and reached the most lucrative deal ever signed by any Bahamian athlete.

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Bar Association also concerned over Acting Chief Justice role

THE Bahamas Bar Association, in a letter to Attorney General Carl Bethel, has expressed “deep-seated concern and alarm” that Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis has failed to recommend someone for the substantive post of chief justice. The letter, dated

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‘Banner-breaking’ 38% visitor rise in Eleuthera

Eleuthera has followed a “banner-breaking” December for stopover visitors with a 38 percent year-over-year increase in such arrivals for 2023’s first two months, it was revealed yesterday.

Safety first for Ride for Hope

THE Royal Bahamas Police Force yesterday pledged its support in ensuring safety this weekend for cyclists participating in a bike-a-thon to raise money for cancer.

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COURT REJECTS ADRIAN GIBSON’S APPEAL: Temporary stay lifted as justices decide the ruling ‘did not have merit’

THE Court of Appeal ordered Adrian Gibson’s corruption trial to proceed yesterday after rejecting his appeal application against Justice Cheryl Grant-Thompson’s ruling.

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GIBSON WITNESS IN ABUSE CLAIM: ‘Brutal attack’ alleged as ex-girlfriend wants to testify by video link

THE ex-fiancee of Adrian Gibson has alleged that the Long Island MP abused her, prompting her desire to testify virtually in his corruption trial rather than in person.

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$250k paint contract examined in Gibson trial

COMPANIES contracted to paint Water and Sewerage Corporation water tanks were awarded over $250,000 per tank, a WSC employee testified on Friday as Long Island MP Adrian Gibson’s corruption trial continued.

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One in seven suffering from diabetes in the Bahamas

WITH one in seven of the population suffering from diabetes, Health Minister Dr Duane Sands is urging Bahamians to make more healthy lifestyle choices to prevent getting the disease.