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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.
Nurses trained to help save limbs
With 13.6 percent of the population of the Bahamas suffering from diabetes, the country is at an epidemic status. Each year, more than more one million diabetics around the world lose at least a leg. Research has shown that 85 percent of all amputations are preceded by an ulcer and can be prevented.
QC Comets win BAISS swim meet
THE Queen’s College Comets emerged as the winners of the Bahamas Association of Independent Secondary Schools (BAISS) swim meet at St John’s College last week.
Bahamas men spike way into semifinals
Ladies suffer third straight loss
The men’s national volleyball team, with a well-rounded effort from every player, swept aside Martinique in three straight sets to advance to the semifinals of the Senior Caribbean Volleyball Championships at the Anthony Nesty Sports Hall in Paramaribo, Suriname.
Lyford Cay Dragons boys, girls in the finals
The Lyford Cay International School Dragons were the story of match day two as both their girls and boys teams advanced to the championship final of their respective divisions in the 2019 Samuel P Haven National High School Soccer Championships.
Suspect denies first set of charges in $30,000 fraud case
A MAN pleaded not guilty when asked to answer to more than half the 70 fraud allegation he faces.
Oil explorer fearing up to $500m harm
The Bahamas Petroleum Company (BPC) fears it could suffer "up to $500m in economic harm" if environmental activists succeed with yesterday's legal bid to halt its oil drilling plans.
‘Sailing Barber’ Johnson: It was the biggest event I ever had
DESPITE watching his Campari Lady in Red, Lady Nathalie get caught by two boats during the St Valentine’s Day Massacre, Eleazor ‘the Sailing Barber’ Johnson still left Montagu Bay over the weekend smiling from ear to ear.
Bahamas Youth Flag Football League ‘in-season training’
THE Bahamas Youth Flag Football League (BYFFL) season returned this past weekend at the Thomas A Robinson national stadium.
53rd annual Heart Ball just days away
The Heart Ball committee is making final preparations for its major annual fundraising event this Saturday.
31st 'Catch Me If You Can' Regatta in Montagu Bay this weekend
THE stage is set for the biggest local regatta to take place on New Providence as the 31st Catch Me If You Can St Valentine’s Day Massacre is staged in Montagu Bay this weekend.“I thank God for allowing me to see another year, 2018, to host the St Va
$10m Port IPO hits the road
The roadshow for Arawak Cay Port Development's (APD) $10 million initial public offering (IPO), which kicked off last week, has received significant public interest, the company says. APD began the meetings at the Harry C Moore Library in Nassau, and the
Gov’t: Remobilisation ‘imminent’ at Baha Mar
The Government believes talks between Baha Mar’s Chinese stakeholders will lead to an “imminent remobilisation plan” and the project’s re-opening “in the shortest possible timeframe”.
High Flyers, Mingoes in tonight’s double header
IN the New Providence Basketball Association (NPBA) tonight, the Breezes High Flyers are scheduled to play Elite Basketball Club in the men’s division II opener at the Kendal Isaacs Gymnasium.
Gibson to employers: 'Justify every work permit'
COMPANIES who hire foreigners must send “justification” for every employee they have on work permit to the government, according to Minister of Labour and National Insurance Shane Gibson.
Bahamian players help Axemen to33-23 victory over Huskies
THE Acadia Axemen are headed to the AUS playoffs as the top overall seed.Eugene McMinns caught his third touchdown of the season, Arrien McDonald led the team in punt return yardage and Shelton Williams got the start on the offensive line in the Axem
What about SC McPherson?
In recent days, much has been said about the politicians who contributed to the achievement of Majority Rule Day – January 10. Names have been called, but no one has mentioned Samuel C McPherson, MP whose efforts saved Government High School (GHS) from closure.
Broker’s rescue questioned over $1.8m deficiency
The Securities Commission is questioning whether last-ditch efforts to rescue a Bahamian broker/dealer, which has admitted to misusing client monies, are “bona fide” given its $1.862 million solvency deficiency.
INSIGHT: Let’s pick up the pace and get the work done now: Why are we waiting?
The transformation of the city of Nassau might seem slow in coming, but the work of the Downtown Nassau Partnership cannot go unnoticed. Slowly but steadily Nassau is being moved from a sleepy town into a world-classed port area for post-COVID tourists, be they here on business or vacation. The work will require a focus on culture and heritage, a physical redevelopment and a systematic effort to remake the city’s image.
Poor communication
Communication etiquette is certainly in the toilet these days, particularly if one is trying to communicate with people in government, who are theoretically “Servants of the people”. We have gone from the never answered telephones, to the voicemail expeditions, to email which sometimes will elicit a response and can be programmed to confirm receipt or even opened. No proof of reading, of course, and certainly none of comprehension.
