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SportsJuly 5, 2020 at 6:55 pm Randy Smith

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Gardiner sets new national record; Miller-Uibo wins 200/400 double

NASSAU, BAHAMAS- Two of the country’s premier track and field athletes had impressive showings in their respective season debuts in the United States this weekend. International Association of Athletic Federation (IAAF) World Champion Steven Gardiner set a new Bahamian national record of 31.83 seconds in the men’s 300 meters (m) in a first place finish, […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS- Two of the country’s premier track and field athletes had impressive showings in their respective season debuts in... read more »

July 5, 2020 at 6:55 pm | Randy Smith

SportsJune 22, 2020 at 1:55 pm Randy Smith

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Jones to sit out 2020 WNBA season

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Connecticut Sun suffered a major blow to their 2020 title-hopes today as center Jonquel Jones announced that she would forgo the entire 2020 Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) schedule. Jones joins several other WNBA and National Basketball Association (NBA) players that have decided to forgo the upcoming seasons to focus on […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Connecticut Sun suffered a major blow to their 2020 title-hopes today as center Jonquel Jones announced... read more »

June 22, 2020 at 1:55 pm | Randy Smith

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Burrows disappointed with sports budget cuts

NASSAU, BAHAMAS- Freedom Farm Baseball League founder Greg Burrows Sr was one of several leaders in the local sporting community to express despair over the recent budget cuts made to the Ministry of Youth, Sports and Culture. On Wednesday, Burrows said he feels that sports was not considered a priority during this year’s budget communication, […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS- Freedom Farm Baseball League founder Greg Burrows Sr was one of several leaders in the local sporting community... read more »

June 12, 2020 at 3:15 am | Randy Smith | 1

SportsJune 7, 2020 at 10:31 am Randy Smith

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Sports ministry takes major budget cut

NASSAU, BAHAMAS- The Ministry of Youth, Sports and Culture’s budget has been cut significantly for the 2020-2021 fiscal year, resulting in a major reduction in funds for all major sporting federations, associations and government agencies. Outlined in the budget presentation by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance K. Peter Turnquest, just under $19 million […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS- The Ministry of Youth, Sports and Culture’s budget has been cut significantly for the 2020-2021 fiscal year, resulting... read more »

June 7, 2020 at 10:31 am | Randy Smith

SportsMay 25, 2020 at 4:52 pm Randy Smith

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BFA technical director arrested

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The news of incoming Bahamas Football Association (BFA) Technical Director Marc Bircham’s arrest in St. Petersburg, Florida on Friday has been making the rounds on social media. Bircham was arrested for alleged aggravated battery. Reacting to the incident, Bircham took to Twitter to address the incident, stating: “Want to thank everyone for […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The news of incoming Bahamas Football Association (BFA) Technical Director Marc Bircham’s arrest in St. Petersburg, Florida... read more »

May 25, 2020 at 4:52 pm | Randy Smith

Beyond the HeadlinesMay 22, 2020 at 1:21 am Randy Smith

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BEYOND THE HEADLINES MAY 21 2020

May 22, 2020 at 1:21 am | Randy Smith

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SportsMay 5, 2020 at 4:19 pm Randy Smith

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Armbrister signs with Hampton University

NASSAU, BAHAMAS- Bahamas men’s national team player Donte Armbrister this week signed a letter of intent to compete at Hampton University in the fall. Armbrister, who made the leap to the senior division earlier this year, is hoping to head off in August to pursue a degree in business management once the coronavirus is cleared […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS- Bahamas men’s national team player Donte Armbrister this week signed a letter of intent to compete at Hampton... read more »

May 5, 2020 at 4:19 pm | Randy Smith

Beyond the HeadlinesMay 4, 2020 at 9:21 pm Randy Smith

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BEYOND THE HEADLINES MAY 4 2020 PART 1

May 4, 2020 at 9:21 pm | Randy Smith

VideosApril 29, 2020 at 8:18 pm Randy Smith

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SANDS: U.S. PULLOUT FROM P.A.H.O. WILL AFFECT THE BAHAMAS

April 29, 2020 at 8:18 pm | Randy Smith

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PM receives PPE donation

NASSAU, BAHAMAS- The Bahamas Striping Group of Companies today donated Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) to Prime Minister Dr. Hubert Minnis. The donation was made to assist those on the frontlines in the fight against COVID-19, and included 200 protective suits; 8,000 medical gloves, 2,000 protective face shields, 10,000 surgical face masks and 5,000 KN95 protective […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS- The Bahamas Striping Group of Companies today donated Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) to Prime Minister Dr. Hubert Minnis.... read more »

April 29, 2020 at 1:49 pm | Randy Smith

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Davis: COVID-19 response ‘Nassau-centric’

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Opposition leader Phillip Brave Davis yesterday suggested the government is not managing the crisis effectively, noting the government’s response has been Nassau-centric. “The Bahamian people are hurting,” Davis said. “They are worried that temporary layoffs will become permanent. They are afraid that the same government that has asked business owners to have […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Opposition leader Phillip Brave Davis yesterday suggested the government is not managing the crisis effectively, noting the... read more »

April 28, 2020 at 3:41 am | Randy Smith | 1

Beyond the HeadlinesApril 24, 2020 at 9:41 pm Randy Smith

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BEYOND THE HEADLINES APRIL 24 2020 PART 2

April 24, 2020 at 9:41 pm | Randy Smith

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EYEWITNESS NEWS APRIL 23 2020

April 23, 2020 at 8:45 pm | Randy Smith

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PMH suspends visitation

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Princess Margaret Hospital (PMH) today advised that it has suspended visiting hours at both public and private wards effective immediately as part of updated prevention measures to mitigate the spread of COVID-19. The statement comes after four patients from the Medical Surgical Ward II tested positive for the virus on Tuesday. “Updates […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Princess Margaret Hospital (PMH) today advised that it has suspended visiting hours at both public and private... read more »

April 23, 2020 at 3:40 pm | Randy Smith

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BEYOND THE HEADLINES APRIL 22 2020 PART 1

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BEYOND THE HEADLINES APRIL 15 2020

April 15, 2020 at 9:43 pm | Randy Smith

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CoronavirusApril 15, 2020 at 4:13 pm Randy Smith

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PM takes part in emergency CARICOM COVID-19 meeting

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis, along with Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Heads of Government, today took part in an emergency meeting to address the social and economic impact of COVID-19 in the region. The Ninth Special Emergency Meeting of the Congress of Heads of Government of CARICOM was chaired by Mia Mottley, Prime […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis, along with Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Heads of Government, today took part in... read more »

April 15, 2020 at 4:13 pm | Randy Smith

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Wendy’s worker tests positive for COVID-19 – location sanitized, reopened

NASSAU, BAHAMAS- A worker at a Wendy’s restaurant in Nassau tested positive for COVID-19 last week, the company has confirmed. Wendy’s Bahamas disclosed in a statement on Tuesday that the restaurant was closed over the weekend for cleaning and sanitization by a Government-approved third party professional service. The staff member is on the mend and […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS- A worker at a Wendy’s restaurant in Nassau tested positive for COVID-19 last week, the company has confirmed.... read more »

April 7, 2020 at 3:56 pm | Randy Smith

Beyond the HeadlinesApril 3, 2020 at 11:09 pm Randy Smith

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BEYOND THE HEADLINES APRIL 3 2020 PART 2

April 3, 2020 at 11:09 pm | Randy Smith

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The NBA could land in The Bahamas

NASSAU, BAHAMAS- The Bahamas could become a landing spot for the National Basketball Association (NBA). The league is looking to continue with its regular season once the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic is under control, and according to reports made by ESPN, The Bahamas has been named as a potential landing spot. On March 11th, the NBA […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS- The Bahamas could become a landing spot for the National Basketball Association (NBA). The league is looking to... read more »

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