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Hoopfest in Paradise turns out to be a real treat

EXCEPT for the constant interruption to wipe the moisture off the floor inside the Kendal Isaacs Gymnasium, the second Hoopfest in Paradise turned out to be a real treat for both local and high school basketball players from the United States of America.

A people betrayed, says Ed Moxey, of the Pindling years

A people betrayed, says Ed Moxey, of the Pindling years THE PANACEA to all this country's social problems is Urban Renewal, PLP-style. The constant cry of the PLP is that the FNM came along, stole the PLP's idea, destroyed it and, in so doing, opened a P

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CARIFTA water polo gold, bronze

Bahamas under-14 co-ed team bringing home the medals

With some highly- spirited performances, the Bahamas under-14 co-ed water polo team captured a gold and bronze medal at the CARIFTA Championships over the weekend in Miami, Florida.

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Sports World expresses condolences

SPORTS World, an organisation comprising former professional athletes who share their personal life experiences with students, helping them to recognise the consequences of their choices while challenging them with a message of hope, joined the Bahamian community in expressing condolences for the loss of Dr Myles Munroe and his party in the plane crash last week.

System loss reductions save Water Corp $15m

The Water and Sewerage Corporation’s (WSC) initiative to slash non-revenue water (NRW) losses has resulted in savings of $15 million  to-date, the Deputy Prime Minister said yesterday.

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Minister urges gas retailers not to rush to lay off staff

LABOUR Minister Keith Bell yesterday urged gas retailers to exercise restraint and “not to be swift to any sort of action” amid warnings about potential layoffs in the sector as costs rise.

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For team Bahamas, swimming concludes and tennis continues

THE swimming contingent wrapped up competition in the pool while the tennis players got back on the courts yesterday in Santiago, Chile.

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Team Bahamas beaten by Dominican Republic

THE Bahamas women’s national basketball team will have to play for the bronze medal on Sunday at the FIBA Caribbean Women’s Championships after losing to the Dominican Republic in their semifinal playoff game on Saturday.

Gas station tax relief is ‘the right approach’

The Prime Minister’s hint that the Government is mulling lower taxation for gas station operators was yesterday branded the “right approach” even though margin increases may not be considered.

Poll: US belief in warming rises with thermometer

Americans' belief in global warming is on the rise, along with temperatures and surprising weather changes, according to a new university poll. The survey by the University of Michigan and Muhlenberg College says 62 per cent of those asked last December t

Four straight!

By RENALDO DORSETT Sports Reporter rdorsett@tribunemedia.net Despite the exit of their nationally renowned head coach Fritz Grant, the CH Reeves Raptors claimed the 19th Government Secondary Schools Sports Association (GSSSA) Junior High School Champions

Four straight!

By RENALDO DORSETT Sports Reporter rdorsett@tribunemedia.net Despite the exit of their nationally renowned head coach Fritz Grant, the CH Reeves Raptors claimed the 19th Government Secondary Schools Sports Association (GSSSA) Junior High School Champions

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Sentencing today for murderer of mother

A MAN convicted by a Supreme Court jury of murdering his mother returns to Supreme Court today for the judge’s decision on sentencing.

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Jamaican woman begs for 'lenience' before drug smuggling sentence

A JAMAICAN woman begged a Magistrate for "lenience" before being sentenced to over a year in prison for smuggling over three pounds of drugs into the Bahamas inside of her abdomen. 

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Tynia Gaither 2nd in 200m at Texas Relays

TYNIA Gaither, preparing for her trip to the inaugural Grenada Invitational this weekend, led a field of Bahamians at the 90th Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays with a second place finish in the women’s 200 metres.

Bain, Cornish and Ayton shine in NCAA Division I

BAHAMIAN play in NCAA Division I basketball this week was highlighted by breakout games from players working themselves into the rotation with their new programmes.Charles Bain scored in double figures for the first time in his collegiate career for

Shanea and Lady Bulldogs gaining momentum ahead of Junkanoo Jam

SHANEA Armbrister and her Georgia Lady Bulldogs are dominating their early non-conference schedule and look to head into next week’s Junkanoo Jam with momentum.

Gateway Academy to face Agape Christian in title game tonight

THE finale in the Family Island Division of the Bahamas National High School Basketball Championships will feature another matchup between league champions out of Bimini and Abaco.

Jones hits peak for finale

Kai Jones had a career-high night in the regular season finale and has become a mainstay in the rotation as the Texas Longhorns head into the post-season.

Bahamas 3rd overall at Four-Ball Championships

THE Bahamas had its best showing in the Ramon Baez Romano Trophy Flight for regular players and the country’s six-man team finished third overall at the Caribbean Golf Association’s 2019 Four-Ball Championships over the weekend.The event was held at