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Ayton dominates in playoff debut
DEANDRE Ayton and the Phoenix Suns made a dynamic return to the NBA playoffs and dominated en route to the franchise’s first postseason win since 2011.
Renewable boost via $9m grant financing
European Union (EU) grant funding has helped provide the government with a near-$90m financing line in its bid to seize “an a historic opportunity to transform” the energy sector.
Shaunae Miller-Uibo clocks personal best, wins 200m
And erases Pauline Davis-Thompson’s national record
Another year and another impressive performance for Shaunae Miller-Uibo.
Miller Jr granted NCAA waiver for immediate eligibility
WHEN the Florida Gulf Coast Eagles take to the court for the 2021 season, Franco Miller Jr could have an immediate impact with the programme.
MLB shifts offseason, spring training halted
THE Coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic has forced Major League Baseball to alter its schedule and shift the offseason for Bahamian players with their clubs and others preparing to compete at the 2020 World Baseball Classic Qualifiers. Major League Baseba
Kings sink 21 3s, roll to win as Lakers rest most starters
BUDDY Hield concluded the Sacramento Kings’ 2019-20 season with one of his traditional streaky shooting performances and a win over an in-state rival.
Good Samaritans pay vendor’s court fine
A 20-year-old man, who was convicted for selling coconut water without a permit last month, was able to pay his $800 court fine on Friday thanks to good Samaritans.
FamGuard general agency’s ‘historical’ $4m top-line break
Family Guardian’s general insurance agency broke the $4m top-line barrier for the first time in 2018, its group president saying this showed it shrugged off a “challenging economy”.
‘Why we tightened the net for entry’
MINISTRY of Health officials noticed a significant increase in confirmed COVID-19 cases from travellers about three to four weeks ago, acting Chief Medical Officer Dr Phillip Swain said yesterday.
Ayton erupts for 23
Buddy Hield scores 15 in win over Wizards
Deandre Ayton and the Phoenix Suns head into the All-Star break with the NBA’s best record, while Chavano “Buddy” Hield and the Indiana Pacers snapped a seven-game losing streak.
Bahamas bounces back with win over Suriname
AFTER losing the opening game of the FIBA U17 Centrobasket Championship for Women 53-39 to Costa Rica, the Bahamas bounced back on Thursday to take their frustration out on Suriname with a 86-69 rout.
WOMEN'S NIGHT LEAGUE BASKETBALL HEATS UP
By RENALDO DORSETT
Gov't yet to disprove alternative tax forms
THE Government has not provided any “empirical analysis” to-date that would dismiss alternative forms of taxation being proposed by the private sector, a Tax Coalition co-chair adding that Value-Added Tax (VAT) “should not be sold as a perfect system”.
Regatta 'rocks' with Kalik in George Town
In the 20 years that Danny Strachan has taken over as commodore, he felt that the 60th anniversary celebrations of the National Family Island Regatta over the weekend was the most competitive.
Bimini casino gains 'double tax break'
Resorts World’s $150 million Bimini expansion project is set to benefit from a ‘double casino tax break’, after the Government permitted it to deduct airport and island infrastructure upgrade costs from these payments.
Gov’t in sovereign wealth fund plans
The Government’s draft oil exploration legislation contains provisions for the creation of a Bahamian sovereign wealth fund, which would receive all due multi-million dollar royalty payments on any ‘black gold’ under this nation’s water.
Sports notes
THE top scorer in Financial Bowling League competition last night was Dwayne Ingraham of Best Deal Kirki Bar with a 533 high three game set. Runner-up MVP was Kevin B Williams of Strike Force with a 201 high game and a 528 second high set.Rashad McCardy of Davis & Co Moonlight Strikers downed the pins for a respectable 198 second high game.
Wholesalers: Panic buying 'through roof'
Wholesalers yesterday urged Bahamians to get a grip on coronavirus-related panic buying that has gone “through the roof” and increased demand by up to 25 percent. Philip G Smith, the d’Albenas Agency’s sales and marketing manager, told Tribune Busin
Triathlon rocks Jaws Beach
JASON Costelloe, Ralph Wood and Ellen Morgan were among the biggest winners in the Bahamas Triathlon Association’s 2019 National Championships.
Lions take a bite out of COB Caribs
FLORIDA Memorial University Lions found a way to roar with a slim and a sizeable victory in their two-game series against the College of the Bahamas Caribs men’s basketball team.