All results / Stories

Botswana dominate the relay challenge

GRAND BAHAMA — The visiting Botswana men’s and women’s 4 x 400 metre relay teams came all the way from Africa and dominated the relay challenge against the Bahamas at the Bahamas Association of Athletic Associations Senior National Track and Field Ch

Bahamas Feeding Network extends a helping hand to those in need

More than 16 non-profit feeding centre and church outreach programmes on Grand Bahama were the recipients of some much-needed assistance from the Bahamas Feeding Network (BFN) recently.

Tease photo

Sports tourism to get boost as Bahamas hosts NCAA postseason

SPORTS tourism in the Bahamas achieved another milestone when it was announced that the Bahamas was one of two new venues set to host NCAA postseason games in 2014.

Realtor lists '10 great reasons' to select Bahamas

A Freeport realtor gave an overview of ‘10 great reasons to buy real estate in the Bahamas’ during last week’s Bahamas International Business & Investment Forum (BIBIF).

Tease photo

Bodybuilding: 'This show is going to be very big'

AS a prelude to the Bahamas Bodybuilding and Fitness Federation’s 40th Independence Bodybuilding and Fitness Championships, 18 competitors are expected to travel to compete in the Grand Bahama Bodybuilding Championship at the Regency Theatre on Saturday night.

Tease photo

AUDIO - Mitchell: Middle East trip will aid business

FOREIGN Affairs Minister Fred Mitchell says a recent trip to the Middle East has sparked new relationships which will assist in developing business and investments throughout the Bahamas.

Union worry over university consultation

UNION of Tertiary Educators of the Bahamas President Mark Humes said he is concerned that a proposed University of the Bahamas Bill will be approved by the College of the Bahamas’ College Council without some stakeholders having the opportunity to weigh in.

Memories Grand Bahama Beach Resort wins top prize at food and drink expo

MEMORIES Grand Bahama Beach Resort took top spots in the third annual Culinary Fusion Food and Beverage Expo last weekend in Grand Bahama.

Tease photo

Georgette Rolle eyes Brazil after tournament exit

Georgette Rolle shot 85 in Round 2 ending her chance to compete for the winning title in the Pure Silk-Bahamas LPGA Classic at the Ocean Club Golf Course, on Friday.

Bahamas go down 37-18 to USA South in rugby promotion match

THE Bahamas were beaten 37-18 in their NACRA Rugby Division One promotion match against the USA South Panthers on Saturday at the Winton Rugby Centre.

Grand Bahama economy

Hawksbill Agreement — to be stupid or super sensitive to the economic conditions?

‘Too early’ for BOB bailout reporting

The special purpose vehicle (SPV) created to relieve Bank of the Bahamas of $100 million in ‘bad’ commercial loans must be given “a chance to work”, a Cabinet Minister has urged.

More than 4,000 distance runners to hit Nassau in November for the Bahamas Half Marathon

OVER 4,000 long distance runners are expected to be in New Providence later this year as the island gets ready to host the Bahamas Half Marathon.

Tease photo

GOING NUTS FOR COCONUT

THE traditional and popular Pelican Point Coconut Festival on Easter Monday drew a large crowd of residents and visitors to East Grand Bahama for the annual showcase for Bahamian culture, cuisine and music.

Youth group dominates food to Families of All Murder Victims

EXECUTIVES, students and mentors of the Youth Empowerment Programme Bahamas made a donation of non-perishable food items to Families of All Murder Victims on Saturday.

Port assists Technical Cadet Corp programme

The Grand Bahama Port Authority (GBPA) has made a contribution to the Technical Cadet Corp Programme (TCCP), which serves as a valuable extra-curricular activity impacting more than 100 students from 10 schools on Grand Bahama.

$600m Shipyard project set to boost GB investor confidence

The Grand Bahama Chamber of Commerce’s president yesterday said Grand Bahama Shipyard’s $600m dry dock ground-breaking should boost investor confidence in the island.

Tease photo

Tomlinson triumphs on the waves

Young sailors from around the Bahamas competed in the Fidelity Bahamas Optimist Championship last weekend with Patrick Tomlinson taking home the top prize

Tease photo

Grand Bahama teams win the Bahamas flag football nationals

THE Bahamas Flag Football Association took its national championship to Grand Bahama over the weekend and president Bianca Lee noted that she was extremely pleased with how everything turned out.

Tease photo

Davis Cup: Bahamas suffers loss to Paraguay

TEAM Bahamas began its current Davis Cup tie with a loss to the top ranked team in its pool. Paraguay scored a 2-1 win over The Bahamas’ team of Kevin Major Jr, Spencer Newman, Baker Newman and Marvin Rolle yesterday at the Costa Rica Country Club in Escazu, Costa Rica.