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Promotions 'on the way'

HUNDREDS of promotions held back since before the 2017 general election are on the way for government workers in the coming weeks, including those in the armed forces, State Public Service Minister Pia Glover-Rolle said yesterday.

BPL’s Shell deal process ‘oblique’

Bahamas Power & Light’s (BPL) efforts to outsource electricity generation on New Providence were “oblique” and not fully transparent over a deal ultimately won by Shell North America.

Swimmer Davante Carey and Bearcats improve to 7-0

DAVANTE Carey had an active weekend for the McKendree Bearcats Swimming as the No.4 ranked team improved to 7-0 in dual meets this season.

Contractors: ‘Perfect storm’ over raw materials quotes

Bahamian contractors “cannot control prices” because quotes on building materials are holding for as little as 48 hours, with one saying yesterday: “It’s just the perfect storm.”

Bastian, Williams inducted into Benedict Hall of Fame

Having persevered in almost similar fashion from humble beginnings, Bahamian triple sporting star Melinda Bastian and multiple distance running national record holder O’Neil Williams emerged as two of the top student-athletes ever produced at Benedict College.

Digital is financial future in Bahamas

With the rise of smartphone adoption across the Caribbean, many industries have sought innovative ways to engage consumers by digitising their services. The banking industry is no different, as companies seek to establish future financial trends. As proven by the launch of the Sand Dollar, the world’s first Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC), the Bahamas’ financial services sector is now looking to transform its legacy infrastructure by going digital to improve its security, lower costs and grow the customer base. Initially rolled out in Exuma and Abaco, as of March 2021, nine digital wallet providers circulated $130,000 worth of digital Bahamian dollars throughout the entire archipelago.

Buddy Hield closes in on franchise record, defeat for Deandre Ayton

Buddy Hield moved closer to a franchise record, Deandre Ayton fell short against the reigning MVP and Kai Jones still awaits his regular season debut following opening night for Bahamian players in the NBA.

Farewell to J Barrie Farrington

A STATE-RECOGNISED memorial service was held for John Barrie Farrington, 85, former senator and hotelier, on Saturday at Christ Church Cathedral.

FRONT PORCH: Prepare now for the next deadly wave

THE next COVID-19 surge is coming. Though it is not certain when the next wave will strike New Providence and Grand Bahama, or how severe it will be, another surge is certain. The country should begin preparing for the upcoming wave, now.

HUBERT EDWARDS: Bahamas requires open reckoning on challenges

The economic recovery for The Bahamas must be urgent, broad-based, strategic and focused on multiple areas at the same time. Every effort must take on a holistic approach, designed to secure fundamental and sustainable fixes for the issues that have plagued the country for decades, and create economic growth but not just for the initial recovery. Anything that is otherwise will be detrimental to the long-term well-being of the nation. In this piece, I look at some select areas of the recent Speech from the Throne.

State-recognised service for Farrington

A STATE-RECOGNISED memorial service will be held on Saturday for the late senator and veteran hotelier J Barrie Farrington.

Avoid furlough end ‘double whammy’

The Grand Bahama Chamber of Commerce’s president has warned that the furlough period’s end must be “well thought-out” to avoid inflicting a “double whammy” on workers and businesses.

Higgs in FIBA Eurocup, Nesbitt makes impact

VALERIE Nesbitt has had an immediate impact in her rookie season of pro basketball while Lashan Higgs made her first appearance with her new club in the FIBA EuroCup.

PETER YOUNG: Small island developing states should speak with one voice

HAVING written only last week about COP26, the UN Climate Change Conference which opens in Scotland in less than one week, I hesitate to return to the subject today for fear of repetition. But there has been a significant new development and it may also be worth reiterating the importance of the conference to Small Island Developing States (SIDS) which include, of course, The Bahamas.

Retailers fret on Christmas stock

Bahamian retailers yesterday said the global supply chain crisis is making them fret over whether Christmas product orders will arrive in time for the festive season.

Small businesses fear supply crisis more than COVID

Bahamian small businesses view the global supply chain crisis as a bigger threat than COVID-19 itself amid growing anxiety over Christmas deliveries, a sector advocate disclosed yesterday.

CCC to hold virtual meeting over Grand Bahama electricity rate rise

THE Coalition of Concerned Citizens is opposed to the Grand Bahama Power Company’s proposal for an increase in the electricity rate in Grand Bahama, and plans to hold a virtual town meeting on the issue next month.

DIANE PHILLIPS: Empty shelves today, can a barter economy be far behind?

A year or more ago when we first heard the words supply chain interruption, the idea felt distant, like someone else’s problem. It’s the way we used to feel about climate change. Surely, someone would fix it in time. Then along came Dorian and we knew climate change wasn’t someone else’s problem. It was ours AND everyone else’s.

IAN FERGUSON: Managers must relate to their older workers

Being an effective manager takes critical skills such as leadership, communication and strategic planning. It takes time to build rapport and respect with a team, and managers who do not take the time to do this can have a negative impact on team performance and morale.

‘Police force tribunals should not be secret’

NATIONAL Security Minister Wayne Munroe said the outcome of Royal Bahamas Police Force Disciplinary Tribunal proceedings should not be kept secret from Bahamians unless a compelling rationale exists.

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