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Seven-fold jump in Benchmark’s debt to clients no alarm
A BISX-listed firm has reassured investors that the seven-fold increase in monies owed to clients at year-end 2021 is no cause for alarm since it stems from $150m in securities trading activity.
Downtown art district plan to put Miami, New York ‘second’
The Ministry of Tourism’s plans to transform downtown Nassau via creation of an “art district” will relegate similar spaces in New York and Miami to “second spot”, a senior official pledged yesterday.
Bahamas ‘leads pack’ over digital adoption
A senior Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) executive yesterday hailed The Bahamas as “a bit of a bellwether” for the Caribbean on digital payments adoption with more than 50 percent of its local clients now using such channels.
Marlins sweep Titans, make it to finals
ACE pitcher Thomas Davis liked what he saw from his Sigma Blue Marlins as they swept aside the Atlantis Titans in two straight games to advance to the New Providence Softball Association men’s championship series.
Hurricane Ian could bring heavy rainfall
THE National Emergency Management Agency continues to closely monitor the track of Hurricane Ian which forecasters anticipate could bring heavy rainfall to the northwest Bahamas.
Jonquel’s ‘marathon season’ ends in FIBA WCup quarters
A marathon season for Jonquel Jones came to an end in the quarterfinals of the FIBA World Cup in Sydney, Australia.
4PM SKYGuard | Bahamas Dept of Meteorology track of Hurricane Ian
4 PM SKYGuard | Bahamas Dept of Meteorology Real-Time satellite long range projected track of Hurricane Ian.
MP Adrian Gibson back in court today
LONG Island MP Adrian Gibson will be back in court today over corruption allegations before Justice Cheryl Grant-Thompson despite his lawyer’s objection to the move.
8PM SKYGuard | Bahamas Dept of Meteorology Severe Weather eAlert
Strong line of thunderstorms could affect Grand Bahama, Bimini and Abaco Cays.
6AM SKYGuard | Bahamas Dept of Meteorology Severe Weather eAlert
Strong line of thunderstorms approaching Abaco & East Grand Bahama and Real-Time projected track of Major Cat 3 Hurricane Ian:
**7AM** SKYGuard | Bahamas Dept of Meteorology Special Wx Bulletin on Major Cat 3 Hurricane Ian
A TROPICAL STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR THE ISLANDS OF GRAND BAHAMA & BIMINI .. RAIN BANDS FROM HURRICANE IAN WILL CONTINUE TO AFFECT NORTHWEST AND CENTRAL BAHAMAS THROUGH FRIDAY..
7:30AM SKYGuard | Bahamas Dept of Meteorology track of Tropical Storm Ian
7:30AM SKYGuard | Bahamas Dept of Meteorology Real-Time satellite long range projected track of new tropical cyclone, now named Ian.
Adrian Gibson’s lawyer pushes for another justice
THE lawyer representing Long Island MP Adrian Gibson in his corruption trial continued to push for his case to be transferred to another justice.
Jones and BIH look to get in the win column
Jonquel Jones and her Bosnia and Herzegovina (BIH) side remain winless thus far at the FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup.
Noon – SKYGuard | Bahamas Dept of Meteorology Special Wx Bulletin on Hurricane Ian
NOON SKYGuard | Bahamas Dept of Meteorology Special Wx Bulletin on Major Cat 3 Hurricane Ian
SKYGuard | Bahamas Dept of Meteorology Real-Time track of Tropical Storm Ian
SKYGuard | Bahamas Dept of Meteorology Real-Time satellite long range projected track of Tropical Storm Ian
Gibson attorney’s recusal request refused
JUSTICE Cheryl Grant-Thompson has denied Adrian Gibson’s attorney’s recusal request, resulting in the MP’s trial moving forward in her court next May.
IAN FERGUSON: The human touch in small business
More than 80 percent of Bahamian businesses do not have the benefit of on-staff human resources professionals. Literally thousands of Bahamians are operating without a buffer between them and management.
Stephen Sears Jr and X-Men remain undefeated in the AUS
STEPHEN Sears Jr got his first start of the season and his St Francis Xavier X-Men won an early matchup of undefeated teams in Atlantic University Sport Football.
STORM FALL-OUT TO HIT BUILDING MATERIALS: Warning that Florida’s post hurricane reconstruction will impact prices and availability in The Bahamas
Bahamian contractors yesterday warned it is “inevitable” that Florida’s post-Hurricane Ian reconstruction will hit building material prices and availability here as local inflation was revealed to have hit 7 percent.
