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Jonquel Jones invited to the WNBA Draft
GEORGE Washington Colonials senior forward Jonquel Jones has been invited to attend the 2016 WNBA Draft on Thursday evening.
‘Up to 90%’ of BPL staff in Cat Island test positive
THE president of Bahamas Electrical Workers Union has confirmed that up to 90 percent of Bahamas Power and Light staff on Cat Island have tested positive for COVID-19.
52 samples sent to be tested for new strains
HEALTH officials are still waiting to receive the test results of 52 positive COVID-19 samples which were sent abroad to determine if any of the new coronavirus strains are present in The Bahamas.
Gov't and BPC 'dispute' outstanding licence fees
Bahamas Petroleum Company (BPC) yesterday warned against "making mountains out of molehills" after it was revealed the Government had refused to accept its payment of outstanding licence fees.
‘Worryingly low’ graduation’s blow to high-value economy
The Bahamas’ ability to develop high-value industries and diversify its economy are impaired by “worryingly low” graduation rates at its sole university with just 7 percent of students studying science and technology-related courses.
‘Buddy’ Hield scores 22 for Kings in loss to 76ers
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Joel Embiid got back to playing the kind of game he expects from himself and nothing like the worst game of his career two nights prior.
‘Nothing to lose’ over concrete export venture
A former Bahamian Contractors Association (BCA) president says the country must explore transforming itself into an exporter of pre-cast concrete products, and urged: “We have nothing to lose.”
Cruise line’s pull-out ‘worst case scenario’
The Grand Celebration’s owner has warned that its restructuring hinges on a new agreement with the Ministry of Tourism, and that a pull-out from Grand Bahama would be a “worst case scenario” which costs the Grand Lucayan 50 per cent of its pre-Matthew business.
‘Smooth sailing’: Resort’s $30m annual GB boost
Fears that a major resort development may have stalled were eased yesterday after it was revealed the project will generate a $30m annual boost for Grand Bahama’s ailing economy once fully operational.
$50m capital raising comes Aliv next week
The Bahamas’ new mobile operator will bring a $50 million capital raising ‘Aliv’ next week, its advisers yesterday predicting “a very successful offering”.
People have to accept public services means paying taxes
BAHAMIANS must be educated on the fact they cannot demand modern infrastructure and services without paying taxes, according to a local businessman, stating: “We cannot have our cake and eat it too.”Dr Keenan Larry Carroll, owner of the Sandpiper Inn
Wholesaler researches lobster exports by air
The Bahamas must maximse the economic returns from its key industries, the Prime Minister emphasised, revealing that one food processor is working on growing lobsters.
Poland defends Bahamas over allegations
POLISH Ambassador yesterday defended the human rights record of the Bahamas amidst ongoing protests over alleged torture of Cuban detainees.
WNBA Finals: Jones and Sun to face Mystics in Game 1 Sunday
The matchup for the 2019 WNBA title tips off this weekend and Jonquel Jones’ Connecticut Sun are set to go head-to-head against the Washington Mystics and the reigning league MVP - Elena Delle Donne.
Opponents fear ‘door’s left open’ on oil licences
Oil exploration opponents yesterday voiced fears that a Cabinet minister’s statement on outstanding fees “leaves the door open” for licence renewals if these sums are paid.
Eric Wiberg: A beacon that saved lives of pilots
WHEN the 112-foot Castle Island Light off Acklins was operational, it was a critically important beacon that three World War Two bombers crash-landed near in order to be rescued.
Carnival chaos
In one of last week’s editions, Marie Thompson reminded us that once more the Carnival chaos is almost on us again, with no apparent organisation or planning, apart from the erection of the fences.
The costs of NHI
Retired Archbishop Drexel Gomez I suggest should speak to a few, note few, of his inner circle and associates and canvass them to see how many owe thousands in back real property taxes and utility bills before advocating further tax burdens.
BREAKING NEWS: Baha Mar given leave to appeal Bahamian bankruptcy ruling
A SUPREME Court judge has granted leave for Baha Mar to appeal his previous ruling not to recognise its ongoing Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings in the Bahamas.
The consequences of the referendum
To the enlightened and the educated who are overwhelmingly in the minority in The Bahamas the result of the referendum was a huge disappointment.
