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Big Red Machine in the lead after day 1

The St Augustine’s College Big Red Machine got off to a promising start in their bid to reclaim the Bahamas Association of Independent Secondary Schools’ Track and Field title.The three-day meet opened yesterday at the Thomas A Robinson Stadium and t

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Central Bank to ban 'anonymous' crypto assets

The Central Bank is proposing to ban its licensees from dealing with “anonymous” crypto currency assets, with 84 percent of local institutions saying they have no desire to enter this space.The regulator, unveiling a “discussion paper” on proposals f

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JONES AND SUN LOSE TO MYSTICS, 84-76 IN OVERTIME

JONQUEL Jones and the Connecticut Sun were outscored 17-9 in overtime en route to their second consecutive loss.

FNM survey shows strong opposition to VAT introduction

A QUESTIONNAIRE on the thoughts of Bahamians on Value Added Tax (VAT) continues to show that a large number of Killarney constituents do not agree with the government’s move to implement the plan.

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Call for curfew in hot spots to tackle crime

NOTED psychiatrist Dr David Allen has called for a curfew in crime hot spots and urged the government to bring in law enforcement officers from overseas to help combat the crime problem.

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Judge approves request to tap into $80m to get resort back on track

A DELAWARE judge has approved Baha Mar’s request to begin tapping into $80m in financing to keep the resort on track for opening while it undergoes Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings.

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Anfernee Seymour earns All-Star appearance in MiLB

A STELLAR season for Anfernee Seymour thus far has earned him an All-Star appearance in his second season of Minor League Baseball.

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Bahamas won't have tennis team in Olympics

MARK Knowles has been an integral part of the Bahamas' tennis team at the Olympic Games since Barcelona, Spain, in 1992.

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NPPPSSA members take advantage of two-day NPVA volleyball seminar

TO ensure that they are abreast of all of the rule changes before they start their volleyball competition, the New Providence Public Primary Schools Sports Association is engaging its members in a two-day seminar with the New Providence Volleyball Association.

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Bud FIFA winner Anthony Bullard returns home after trip of a lifetime

FRESH from his trip to the FIFA World Cup in Moscow, Russia, Anthony Bullard is back on home soil and sharing his incredible journey with the media.

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Acclaimed US motivational speaker returns to The Bahamas

Lisa Nichols, a renowned American motivational speaker who aims to brings the sizzle to the serious message for women to recognise their financial power, will return to the Bahamas in October for the second “Live life Free” experience.One of the orga

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BNT to host underwater explorer

THE Bahamas National Trust will host underwater explorer Dr Sylvia Earle as well as Glenn Olson, of the National Audubon Society during their upcoming Bahamas Natural History Conference to be held from March 3 to 7.

Church to commemorate Majority Rule Day

FREEPORT – St Mary Magdalene Anglican Church will commemorate the first Majority Rule Day holiday with a gourmet dinner and wine paring at Old Bahama Bay in West End on Friday, January 9.

Neglecting our veterans

Seemingly until this year Remembrance Day was a must attend event on the calendar of our elected people and obviously the Veterans – not in 2015.

Fast ferry service from Florida starts today

A 1,000-seat fast ferry service between Grand Bahama and Fort Lauderdale starts today, with the arrival of Balearia Bahamas Express’ newly commissioned vessel Bahama Mama.

Antique Auto Club announces its new officers for 2012/2013

THE Antique Auto Club of the Bahamas has announced the election of new officers and directors for 2012/13. The new president is Brendan Foulkes and the new vice-president is Dwain Wallace. Murray Forde and Wayne Aranha were returned to the positions of se

Antique Auto Club announces its new officers for 2012/2013

THE Antique Auto Club of the Bahamas has announced the election of new officers and directors for 2012/13. The new president is Brendan Foulkes and the new vice-president is Dwain Wallace. Murray Forde and Wayne Aranha were returned to the positions of se

Virgin Galactic plans first New Mexico space launch this month

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Virgin Galactic said last week that it expects to launch its first manned test flight into space from New Mexico this month.

Our Lucaya

No one understands the economics and social implications of the indecision concerning this resort. However Ministers are talking double-talk.

Board chair should resign

I would title this “Being in the real world where you are required to uphold trust’ - the article headlined yesterday “Chamber endorses CEO over ten-year securities barring’ is incredible and exceptionally worrying.