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Robinson No. 39 overall, Chisholm No. 61 in MLB Pipeline top 100
FOLLOWING the completion of the 2020 Major League Baseball season, the pair of Kristian Robinson and Jasrado “Jazz” Chisholm each achieved their highest rankings to date in the MLB Pipeline top 100.
More playing time for Sun’s Jonquel Jones?
The Connecticut Sun made arguably the biggest transaction of the WNBA offseason and it could lead to an increased role for Jonquel Jones.
SPORTS NOTES
THE University of the Bahamas Mingos and the Commonwealth Bank Giants won the New Providence Basketball Association’s double header at AF Adderley Gym Monday night.
‘Jazz’ and Marlins fall in Wild Card Series opener
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Zack Wheeler struck out eight in a sensational effort, José Alvarado preserved the lead with a pivotal strikeout and the Philadelphia Phillies opened a resolute postseason push with a 4-1 win over the Miami Marlins in the opener of their NL Wild Card Series on Tuesday night.
Bahamian basketball players in 70th NJCAA Tournament
WHILE the NCAA Division I Tournament grabs international headlines, several Bahamian players competed this week at the Junior College Division I Tournament.
‘Revenue rise fruit of FNM’s policies’
FORMER State Minister for Finance Kwasi Thompson said the former Minnis administration’s fiscal strategy is bearing fruit, citing a recent report that found that revenue performance surpassed $550 million in the first quarter of the fiscal year 2021/2022.
'Shaq' Cleare re-signs with basketball club in Spain
AFTER a successful late-season stint with Actel Forca Lleida less than a year ago, Shaquille Cleare resigned with the club for the upcoming 2019-20 campaign. Actel Forca Lleida competes in Spain’s Liga Española de Baloncesto – Gold, the second divis
CLUBS AND SOCIETIES April 10th, 2015
Bahama Girl Guides Association. - The campaign to build a new headquarters for the Bahama Girl Guides Association (BAGA), which is celebrating its centenary, received a fillip when Sir Durward Knowles presented a cheque for $10,000 to assist with the construction.
Report urges oversight controls
THE independent report commissioned into the Urban Renewal Small Home Repairs programme called for the government to immediately establish a litany of controls to increase oversight of the project’s operational management and payment system.
S&P questions Gov’t over US $300m bond
The Government’s decision to go to the international capital markets for a US$300 million bond yesterday appeared to be questioned by a Wall Street credit rating agency, which said there was “significant appetite” for its debt in the Bahamas.
Chamber chair: $150m bond ‘very ‘difficult’ at once
THE proposed $150 million Hurricane Reconstruction Bond is likely to be “multi-tiered” to appeal to different investor groupings, the Chamber’s chairman said yesterday, expressing concern over whether the target sum could be raised in one shot.
NCAA: Bahamian players bond in exhibition games
WE may still be months away from the NCAA basketball season, but several Bahamian players had the opportunity to travel with their programmes this summer as they prepare for the 2015-16 campaign.
Sports Notes
THE Bahamas Softball Federation will crown its new men and women champions this weekend as the National Round Robin Tournament is held at the Baillou Hills Sporting Complex.
Focus falls on gratuities over VAT compliance
THE Ministry of Finance will be paying close attention to restaurants and similar establishments seeking to add a 7.5 per cent value added tax on their gratuity rates, Acting VAT Comptroller John Rolle said.
USC holds off Xavier to cap Bahamas tourney
Southern California coach Andy Enfield wanted a time-out. No one noticed. And that was a most fortunate break for the Trojans.
Baha Mar eyeing 15-20% job cuts
A Cabinet minister yesterday conceded it is “deeply concerning” that Baha Mar has delayed its re-opening amid plans to make “additional staffing reductions” that could result in hundreds losing their jobs. Dionisio D’Aguilar, pictured , minister of
No talks with govt on forgiving electric debt
BAHAMAS Power and Light (BPL) CEO Pam Hill said yesterday the utility provider is currently “not in any talks” with the government to forgive or write off any of its numerous delinquent accounts.
The new season
A new vegetable season is just around the corner and that means a little bit of planning in order to get things right.
Central Bank warns on vacation rentals
The Central Bank is warning that the booming vacation rental market could threaten tourism’s foreign exchange earnings without proper quality assurance mechanisms in place.The regulator, while acknowledging the sector’s importance in its monthly econ
UPDATED: 90% of voters in favour of strike
5.30pm UPDATE: Union members won't receive their strike certificate until Monday, so there will be no industrial action till then.
