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'Dan Marino and Friends Bahamas Weekend' was a blast

ANOTHER edition of the “Dan Marino and Friends Bahamas Weekend” celebrated the partnership between the NFL’s Miami Dolphins and the Bahamas Ministry of Tourism in a community outreach effort.The itinerary included a welcome reception on opening night

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$2,000 to go toward A Class regatta at Montagu

KING Eric Gibson said any support they can get for sailing is better than nothing at all.

PATS OFFENSE MEETS RAVENS DEFENSE FOR AFC TITLE

By HOWARD ULMAN AP Sports Writer FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) -- Tom Brady and the New England Patriots made it to the AFC championship game with a high-powered offense that piled up points and yards. Ray Lewis and the Baltimore Ravens got there with a hard-hit

'BB' wins long jump

BIANCA ‘BB’ Stuart, in preparation for the IAAF World Indoor Championships and the Commonwealth Games, won the women’s long jump at the 2018 Birmingham Metro CrossPlex in Birmingham, Alabama, on Sunday.Stuart won the event with a leap of 6.48 metres

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20-year-old accused over Hospital Lane murder

A 20-year-old man was charged with attempting to murder another individual in the Hospital Lane area last week. Javar Ferguson, of King Street, stood before Chief Magistrate Joyann Ferguson-Pratt facing one count of attempted murder in connection wi

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Increase announced in Junkanoo seed funding

JUNKANOO groups in New Providence are to receive large increases in seed funding, with the A groups to get $30,000 and B groups $15,000.

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Buddy Hield scores 18 in 89-83 loss to Grizzlies

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — JaMychal Green scored 21 points, Mike Conley added 20 and the Grizzlies beat the still-winless Pelicans.

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Dead Sea Scrolls - a priceless link to the Bible's past,  when they are real

The Museum of the Bible in Washington, DC, has removed five Dead Sea Scrolls from exhibits after tests confirmed these fragments were not from ancient biblical scrolls but forgeries.Over the last decade, the Green family, owners of the craft-supply c

Caribbean Tip-Off Classic soaks up spotlight

THE first Caribbean Tip-Off Classic gave some of the country’s top basketball players at the prep level an opportunity to return home and showcase their skills against some of the best in international and local talent.Three days of nearly nonstop pl

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Caribbean Tip-Off Showcase back for 2nd straight year

THE Bahamas Basketball Federation is bringing the Caribbean Tip-Off Basketball Showcase back for its second consecutive year. And when the event is held from November 1-3, the Bahamas will feature two All-Star teams instead of the local school teams.

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LJ Rose joins Rockets staff

A FORMER Bahamas senior’s men’s national team player will make the move from the court to the sidelines as he joins the staff of his hometown NBA franchise.

DIANE PHILLIPS: Admit it - there’s never been a better time to put off what you have to do today

Over the holidays as our little public relations office was officially closed, I worked there nearly every day anyway because it is what I do.

Bacardi owner in multi-million solar investment

The former Bacardi plant’s principal is aiming to ultimately invest $5-$6 million in installing solar panels on the property’s eight acres of roof space, with long-term plans involving the supply of power to surrounding subdivisions.

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Ole Miss Rebels lose by two points in Pink Flamingo Championship

IN what turned out to be a dramatic finish to a great Baha Mar Hoops Pink Flamingo Championships last night at Baha Mar, the number 17-ranked Utah Utes held off the University of Mississippi Rebels 69-67 on a three-point play with just six seconds left on the clock.

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‘Sorry - $20 vouchers were a mistake’

NATIONAL Food Distribution Task Force chairperson Susan Larson said miscommunication caused 1,500 food assistance recipients in parts of New Providence to get under-valued vouchers this week.

NPBA playoffs: Giants sweep High Flyers 2-0

THE Commonwealth Bank Giants will advance to NPBA championship finals after defeating the Sand Dollar Imports High Flyers 96-81 on Friday night at the A.F. Adderley Gymnasium.

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Jonquel Jones and Foxes continue to dominate Russian Premier League

JONQUEL Jones and her juggernaut UMMC Ekaterinburg Foxes club continue to dominate the Russian Premier League.

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Wynn's 300 building jobs to 'far outweigh' environment impacts

A $100m, 14-storey Goodman's Bay penthouse complex will create 300 construction jobs and generate benefits "that far outweigh" the touted limited environmental impact, it has been pledged.

Sports in brief

SWIFT Swimming Club is all set to host its first Open Water Swim Race of the new swim season at Palm Cay on September 28.

Water Corp needs 'top up' to $20m subsidies

Water Corp needs 'top up' to $20m subsidies By NEIL HARTNELL Tribune Business Editor The Water & Sewerage Corporation will "definitely need" an increase to the existing $20 million taxpayer subsidy allocated to it for the 2011-2012 fiscal year, its gene