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Contradictory statements over surgery payout

FNM deputy chairman Dr Duane Sands said former National Insurance Board chairman Gregory Moss is either “perjuring himself” or has lied to him about knowing a woman who Moss helped get hospital surgery using $15,000 of NIB money.

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Bahamian connection victorious at Auburn War Eagle Invitational

SHENIQUA “Q” Ferguson, Shaunae Miller, Bianca Stuart and Ryan Ingraham pulled off victories as they led a Bahamian connection from Auburn, Alabama, Athens, Georgia and Nassau at the Auburn War Eagle Invitational over the weekend.

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Strikers dominate in Fish Fry Fist contest

THEY were short of matches, but Tyrone Oliver nor Israel Johnson unleashed a flurry of punches to entertain the crowd on Saturday night at the Champion Amateur Boxing Club’s 19th annual Wellington ‘Sonny Boy’ Rahming Silver Glove Amateur Boxing Tournament.

2013: A year to remember in local sports

THE local sporting community includes Bahamians from every segment of the community. Everyone from weekend warriors to former collegiate and professional athletes were represented and collaborated to make 2013 a year to remember in local sports.

GIANTS TOP THE CYBOTS 97-87

AFTER getting off to a great start in their season opener, the defending champions Mail Boat Cybots suffered a humbling defeat to their arch-rivals Commonwealth Bank Giants at the AF Adderley Gymnasium on Saturday night.

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Stage all set for thrilling finish as Sadie Curtis leads the pack

WITH just seven points separating teams at the top of the standings, the stage is set for a thrilling finish today on day three of the New Providence Public Primary School’s Sports Association Track and Field Championships.

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Buddy Hield named ‘Player of the Week’ in the Big 12 again

FOR the second time in what is becoming an illustrious career for the Oklahoma Sooners, junior guard Buddy Hield was named the “Player of the Week” in the Big 12 conference.

Bay Street taxi drivers face Kelly Dock move

TAXI drivers operating in downtown Nassau yesterday backed “relocation” to facilities at the Kelly Dock - a move that will affect 150-175 persons and their vehicles.Ed Fields, the Downtown Nassau Partnership’s (NDP) managing director, said: “The Down

Colina suffers 96% fall on investment income

A BISX-listed life and health insurer has revealed that 2020 first-half profits were down $3m year-over-year after its investment income plummeted 96 percent due to COVID-19's impact. Colina Holdings (Bahamas), the parent of Colina Insurance Company

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YESI partners with Gambier Primary to kick off soccer programme

Youth Empowerment through Sports International (YESI) has embarked on a new initiative with a local primary school, as it continues its mandate of using the game of soccer to impact the community at large.

Govt spending controls will require ‘innovation’

THE Government’s ability to implement spending controls “will require innovation”, the Chamber of Commerce’s chairman arguing that it must demonstrate its commitment to balancing the Budget without damaging the economy.

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Buddy relegated to bench

BUDDY Hield was relegated to the bench, but while he produced more efficient shooting performances as a reserve, the Sacramento Kings offence continued to struggle as they lost their seventh straight.

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Car Show 'bounce' in 83-100% sales growth

BAHAMIAN new car dealers yesterday revealed that the Car Show "bounce" appeared to have returned in 2012, with April's sales up between 83-100 per cent month-over-month compared to March.

INSIGHT: Fuelling our own demise

The Bahamian government is attempting to walk a line - a line which is in fact a gulf - between climate advocate and gung-ho oil investor.

Freeport investor in 'tax fraud' charges

A business partner of Freeport-based investor, Preben Olesen, is one of two Grand Bahama residents charged by the US federal authorities with operating “a fraudulent offshore tax strategy”.

Jonquel Jones helps Colonials to victory

THE front court trio of junior Jonquel Jones, sophomore Caira Washington and freshman Kelli Prange combined for 52 points to lead the No. 24/23 George Washington women’s basketball team past Atlantic 10 rival Fordham (83-65) at the Charles E Smith Center on Saturday afternoon.

NPBA: Caribs top Elite 70-55, Rockets stun Giants 89-83

THE New Providence Basketball Association resumed its 2015/16 season at the AF Adderley Gymnasium over the weekend.

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Minister: End of AIDS epidemic in sight

HEALTH and Wellness Minister Dr Michael Darville said The Bahamas has reached the moment where “tremendous progress is being made” and that the “end of the AIDS epidemic is in sight.”.

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Johnson posts two double doubles

CHRISTOPHER Johnson has emerged as an offensive leader for the Community College of Baltimore County Catonsville Cardinals.

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Bombers defeat Shockers 83-81

BETTY Cole Park came alive with a throng of fans as employees, family members and friends filled out the bleachers and surrounding area to cheer on the big game which saw the Banqueting Bombers defeat the Housekeeping Shockers 83-81.