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PM is impressed by Royal Caribbean’s efforts to minimise environmental impact

PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis highlighted Royal Caribbean’s efforts to minimise the impact its fleet has on the environment during a ceremony yesterday that celebrated the cruise company’s newest ship, Odyssey of the Seas.

Baha Mar judge seeks Bahamian judicial help

A New York judge has signed off on requests for Bahamian judicial help over the British Colonial Hilton’s sale and other issues relating to Sarkis Izmirlian’s $2.25bn fight with Baha Mar’s contractor.

Bahamas Bowl: Blue Raiders, Rockets accept invites

NASSAU, Bahamas – Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders will represent Conference USA and Toledo Rockets will represent the MidAmerican Conference as both institutions accepted bids today to the 2021 Bahamas Bowl, set for Friday, December 17 in Nassau’s Thomas A Robinson National Stadium.

Bahamas exports drop 40% in 2020

Bahamian goods exports declined by 40 percent in 2020 amid the COVID-19 pandemic, it has been revealed, with those entering the US under trade preference regimes hitting a ten-year low.

Environment legislation

Thank you for giving me space to express my concerns about a situation that is unfolding that is deeply disturbing. I have heard numerous rumours since the new administration has taken over that the 2019 Environmental Planning and Protection Act and the 2020 Biological Resources and Traditional Knowledge Protection and Sustainable Use Act will be repealed.

Kai Jones assigned to NBA’s G-League

KAI Jones and his fellow 2021 NBA Draft Class of the Charlotte Hornets were all assigned to the NBA G League after playing sparingly through the first 13 games of the NBA season.

Jonquel Jones scores 30, grabs 17 rebounds in win

JONQUEL Jones delivered another dominant performance for Bosnia and Herzegovina in the FIBA Women’s EuroBasket 2023 Qualifiers.

Minister’s plea to private businesses to hire govt job programme workers

STATE Public Service Minister Pia Glover-Rolle has urged private sector employers to consider engaging workers who are part of the government’s 52-week job programme.

A chance to give thanks

A PRE-THANKSGIVING day event was held by Nassau Village MP Jamahl Strachan for members of the Bahamas Alliance for the Blind and Visually Impaired (BABVI).

Bank fee moans? It’s your ‘own damn fault’

The Central Bank’s top inspector yesterday said he had little sympathy for those complaining about bank fees since it was their “own damn fault if they are too lazy to switch” to online banking.

Bishop Laish Boyd concerned about election victory margins, turnout

BISHOP Laish Boyd has voiced concern regarding margins of victory and a lower-than-normal voter turnout in the September general election, saying such margins may encourage a government to be less than fair and less than evenhanded.

Unvaccinated still dominate numbers

NINETY-TWO percent of the people who died or were admitted to the Princess Margaret Hospital for COVID-19 in October were unvaccinated, according to the Public Hospitals Authority.

Resorts set for ‘over 90%’ Thanksgiving occupancies

Major Bahamian resorts are set to enjoy occupancies “in excess of 90 percent” over the Thanksgiving holiday, a top hotelier disclosed yesterday, adding: “We’re not looking back.”

Bahamas Humane Society is inundated with puppies and kittens

BAHAMAS Humane Society is appealing for donations and assistance after a number of unwanted animals were surrendered to the shelter in a matter of days.

Central Bank hit by staff sickout

A NUMBER of Central Bank workers called in sick yesterday to protest unresolved grievances with management.

Jonquel Jones posts 4th double double of season in FIBA EuroLeague

JONQUEL Jones posted her fourth double double of the season in her return to FIBA Women’s EuroLeague play.

Retailers detect Black Friday spend rebound

RETAILERS reported a “spending rebound” on Black Friday as shoppers queued from 5am to seek-out bargains leading into the Christmas holiday shopping season.

MINNIS DEFENDS RCL’S LAND LEASE: Insists project brings jobs but agrees length of deal was not usual

FORMER Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis has defended the agreement his administration struck with Royal Caribbean for the lease of Crown land on Paradise Island.

EDITORIAL: An end to unity, the start of the blame game

TALK of a less combative relationship between the political parties has not lasted very long.

CANADA ‘SHOT THE LIGHTS OUT THE GYM’: Senior men’s national basketball team winless in first window of FIBA World Cup 2023 Qualifiers

Another dominant performance from Canada left the Bahamas senior men’s national basketball team winless in the first window of the FIBA World Cup 2023 Qualifiers.

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