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A COMIC'S VIEW: All that it took to get people vaccinated was Black Friday
I COULD go so many ways this week; the material has been in abundance.
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Investors are buying the future on stock exchanges worldwide. Let us look into the possibly important developments and sectors for the next decade. The COVID- 19 pandemic is dividing the economy into an old and a new world. We see the following trends up to 2030 that could provide opportunities for investors:
Nassau’s first five-ship arrivals since COVID
Nassau Cruise Port will today host five vessels for the first time since COVID-19 struck in March 2020, its top executive asserting: “We’re on the road to recovery.”
CIBC: ‘Business as usual’ for Bahamas despite regional sale
CIBC FirstCaribbean yesterday said it was “business as usual” for its Bahamas operations despite its move to exit five smaller regional jurisdictions.
Now you can apply to get your records expunged
THE Rehabilitation of Offenders Committee has been directed to begin expunging the records of people convicted of breaking Emergency Orders, committee chairman Paul Farquharson said yesterday.
Roadmasters pleased with turnout for virtual running of 125th Boston Marathon
ALTHOUGH we’re still dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic, the Bahamas Roadmasters Running Club was quite pleased with the turnout for their virtual running of the 125th Boston Marathon.
‘Prove IMF wrong or Bahamas sinks’
The Bahamas “must prove the IMF wrong” by soundly beating economic growth forecasts that “cannot work” in sustaining this nation’s spiralling debt, a governance reformer warned yesterday.
$800 fine for marijuana
A MAN caught with more than $200 worth of marijuana must pay $800 to avoid spending three months on remand.
Woman told to avoid witnesses
A woman accused of grievously harming another woman was yesterday warned not to interfere with any of the witnesses involved in her case leading up to her trial.
Three gave fake names when questioned
TWO men and a teenager who gave police fake names when they were stopped and questioned must complete 100 hours of community service to avoid spending a month behind bars.
Baptist Men’s annual Family Fun Walk Race set for October 23
AFTER a two-year hiatus, the Men’s Department of the Bahamas Baptist Missionary and Educational Convention will be back with its annual Family Fun Walk Race.
Ferguson makes his debut for the Ottawa Redblacks in CFL
CHRIS Ferguson made his long-awaited debut for the Ottawa Redblacks of the Canadian Football League.
AID’s $1.5m reason for ‘no Christmas stock shortages’
A major Bahamian retailer yesterday pledged there will be “no Christmas inventory shortages” despite ongoing global supply chain disruption, with $1.5m in merchandise due to arrive this month.
Too many Governor Generals
Governor General C A Smith was appointed to his post in June 2019 by the former Free National Movement (FNM) government.
Davis: 150 homes for Abaco under review
PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis promised his government will bring change to storm ravaged Abaco and said a plan to rebuild 150 homes on the island is under review.
It’s all systems go for Babe Ruth tournament
WITH the assurance from Prime Minister Philip “Brave” Davis that the new national baseball stadium will be completed in time, Babe Ruth Caribbean Region Commissioner Greg Burrows Sr confirmed that all systems are go for The Bahamas hosting the inaugural Babe Ruth Region Caribbean Championship and International Baseball Tournament.
Heroes v Villains event aims to bring boxing back
FORMER top notch amateur boxers Valentine Knowles and Keishno Major are collaborating their efforts as coaches in the newly formed Aftershock Boxing Club to help bring the sport back on the local scene.
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