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Minister declines permit turnaround time commitment
The minister responsible for immigration yesterday declined to commit to the ‘20-day response’ timeframe sought by the private sector for work permit approvals, admitting that “a drastic increase” in staff and technology was required to achieve this.
Atlantis targeting $130m investment by end-2018
Atlantis’s top executive yesterday revealed that the Paradise Island destination resort is likely to invest a further $130 million to upgrade its amenities by 2018 year-end.Howard Karawan, its president and managing director, said “north of $80 milli
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.
Wreckers, Cybots win double header
THE New Providence Basketball Association continued its regular season action on Tuesday night at the AF Adderley Gymnasium with the Y-Care Wreckers and the Mail Boat Cybots winning the double header.
BISX celebrates 20th anniversary
The Bahamas International Securities Exchange (BISX) last week celebrated 20 years since it began electronic trading on May 12, 2000, as a “proud day” that signals it has become a key part of the “financial landscape”. Incorporated on September 23,
Resort ‘hitting all targets’ with 95% of condos sold
The Goldwynn resort’s developer says its condominiums are 95 percent sold with the property “hitting all of its targets” ahead of what is predicted to be a strong 2024.
‘Buddy’ and Bahamas ready to face Venezuela
Although they have yet to “finalise” the team, head coach Chris DeMarco said the Bahamas coaching staff will select a “solid” 12-man roster coming out of this week’s training camp to play against Venezuela at the Kendal Isaacs Gymnasium on Thursday night.
CARIFTA GAMES: Another gold for the Bahamas
ST. George's, Grenada: Going into the final session of the 45th Carifta Games tonight, the BTC Bahamas Carifta team's medal haul increased to 20, thanks to the third gold produced by Denvaughn Whymns in the boys under-18 long jump.
Sports Notes
THE New Providence Basketball Association continued its regular season action on Monday night at the AF Adderley Gymnasium with the College of the Bahamas Caribs and the PJ Stingers winning the double header. While the Caribs stunned the Double R Services Cleaners 81-63, the Stingers out-scored the Island Game Pros 101-95.
Slop buckets still being used at Fox Hill prison
THE inhumane practice of “slopping” is still alive in the over-crowded maximum security block at the Bahamas Department of Correctional Services (BDCS), Fox Hill, according to Commissioner of Corrections Patrick Wright.
Concerns amid fresh oil spill off Grand Bahama
OFFICIALS of the Ministry of Transport and Aviation have launched a full investigation into another oil spill that occurred off Grand Bahama over the weekend.
Buddy Western Conference Rookie of the Month
BUDDY Hield’s productive month of December was recognised by the NBA and his New Orleans Pelicans teammates and coaching staff have taken notice of the changes in his game.
Thomas traded to Pirates in the minor league
TAHNAJ Thomas will be on the move next season with a new organisation in the minor leagues.Thomas was traded to the Pittsburgh Pirates from the Cleveland Indians alongside Erik Gonzalez and Dante Mendoza in exchange for Jordan Luplow and Max Moroff.L
Heat top Thunder 104-98
By BRIAN MAHONEY AP Basketball Writer MIAMI (AP) -- LeBron James better get well fast. He's about to play for a championship. Hardly able to move, James returned from a left leg injury to make the tiebreaking three-pointer with 2:54 remaining and the Miam
NPBA: High Flyers top Elite 99-73, Pirates rout Defenders 82-60
THE Breezes High Flyers flew past the Basden Elevators Elite 99-73 and the Caro Contractors Pirates routed the Fort Charlotte Defenders 82-60 as the New Providence Basketball Association continued its 2018/19 regular season action at the AF Adderley Gymnasium on Wednesday night.
NCAA Division I Basketball: Bahamians take spotlight
SEVERAL 20-point performances highlighted the play from Bahamians over the weekend in NCAA Division I basketball.Charles Bain posted a career-high while Lashann Higgs and Travis Munnings exhibited the senior leadership their respective programmes exp
UPDATED: Young Freeport barber found shot dead in car
GRAND Bahama Police are actively investigating the murder of a young barber known as 'Ace’ who was gunned down in Freeport late on Thursday night.
Sports in brief
VOLLEYBALL action continued with two men’s games last evening.
‘Great’ if quarterly VAT filers achieve 80-90% compliance
A top Ministry of Finance official believes the compliance rate for quarterly Value-Added Tax (VAT) filers will “not be as high” as that for larger companies, suggesting an 80-90 per cent level would be “great”.
