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Two big games this weekend for UB Mingoes men's soccer team

AFTER splitting their first two games in their first trip to play in the United States last month, the University of the Bahamas Mingoes men’s soccer team are off again this weekend.And head coach Dion Godet said he’s confident that they should be ab

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WORLD CUP: Kane’s double gives England victory

VOLGOGRAD, Russia (AP) — Twice wrestled to the ground during the match, England captain Harry Kane finally evaded the Tunisian defence just as time was running out.

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Cartwright and American partner in doubles final

THEY both got knocked out in the first round in singles, but Kerrie Cartwright and her American doubles partner Kariann Pierre-Louis will have a chance to play for their second doubles title on the 2018 International Tennis Federation Women’s Circuit.

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'Reverse changes to school uniform support'

ENGLERSTON MP Glenys Hanna Martin yesterday called for an immediate reversal of changes to social assistance policy, limiting aid for school uniforms.Mrs Hanna Martin, shadow minister for social services and urban development, said the drastic shift

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Team Bahamas named

Despite the fact that some of the players in college won’t be available, Nesly Jean likes the makeup of Team Bahamas that will play host to the British Virgin Islands in the next leg of the Nations League.

FOCOL targets cruise ship bunkering market

FOCOL Holdings was planning to penetrate Grand Bahama’s cruise ship “bunkering” market before the COVID-19 pandemic shutdown that sector and the wider economy.Sir Franklyn Wilson, the BISX-listed fuel supplier’s chairman, had told the company’s share

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'Church is here to help anyone who needs it'

ALTHOUGH church services have been suspended amid the COVID-19 crisis, Bahamians can still turn to the religious community for assistance during these hard times.

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THE BUDGET: Govt revenues set for $900m drop, tax relief measures introduced

DEPUTY Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Peter Turnquest revealed today that there will be a $900m drop in government revenues resulting in a national deficit of $1.3 billion by June next year, brought on by Hurricane Dorian and the COVID-19 pandemic.

Stick to what you know and don't deal in rumour

There’s a video on YouTube and Facebook of a Gulf stream G650ER leaving the Lynden Pindling International Airport several days ago.

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Sands Beer Cup: Jenna Bayles in the lead

BAHAMAS Golf Federation president Lynford Miller has announced that the race for the 2019 Sands Beer Cup is in full swing. After six rounds, the current leader is Jenna Bayles with a total of 151 points representing her best four rounds. Bayles also

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Travis Munnings to begin pro basketball career in France

TRAVIS Munnings is set to begin his pro basketball career in France.The former ULM Warhawk reached an agreement with ADA Blois Basket 41 of the France - ProB League yesterday.Blois finished last season ranked No.7 in the standings and were eliminated

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Searching for junior tennis stars on rise

The President of the Southwest Tennis Club (SWTC), Mike Butler, organised a tennis tournament for beginners at the Flamingo Gardens tennis courts.

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Buddy and Kings open training camp with new look, uptempo offence

THE Sacramento Kings opened training camp with a new look, uptempo offence aimed at improving their pace headed into the 2018-19 campaign.That uptempo offence got its first look on day one of camp with the players spending most of their time running

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‘Strike is now illegal’ claims hospital authority

The Public Hospitals Authority last night claimed the Bahamas Doctors Union strike was now illegal following further demands by officials.

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South Dakota women beat Ole Miss 75-61 for 1st NCAA victory

THE 2021-22 season came to a disappointing end for Yolett McPhee- McCuin and her Ole Miss Rebels women’s basketball programme in the opening round of the NCAA Tournament.

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Culmer blasts ‘Gussie Mae’ Cabinet

FREE National Movement chairman Carl Culmer criticised the Davis administration’s “Gussie Mae” Cabinet, which he says contradicts the Progressive Liberal Party’s promises of fiscal prudence.

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Halkitis hits out at FNM over VAT Bill amendment

MINISTER of Economic Affairs Michael Halkitis accused the Free National Movement of continuing to “peddle its misguided tax policy” by trying to pass a last-minute amendment to the government’s Value Added Tax Bill in the House of Assembly last night.

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‘Time long overdue to act on gender violence’

SENATE President LaShell Adderley says the time is now to enforce, amend and enact legislation to curb the scourge of gender-based violence in the country. “Enough is enough,” she said yesterday.

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Big increase in numbers for junior tennis

A GREAT sign for the future of Bahamian tennis is the large jump in young players from 20 to 35 participants at the Winterbotham IC Junior Series for the young 10s and 12s tennis players last weekend.

Problems facing Harbour Island

I spent the past weekend in beautiful Harbour Island. The ride from Nassau to Harbour Island and back is a beautiful experience, especially if the boat is not too “jammed up”.