‘All-time high’ demand to offset tourism risks
The Bahamas Hotel and Tourism Association’s (BHTA) president yesterday voiced optimism that “all-time high” travel demand will help offset newly-elevated Central Bank concerns about the “downside risks” facing the sector.
External reserves jump on banks’ $84m inflow
The Bahamas’ external reserves grew by almost $55m in February 2022 as commercial banks collectively received a net $84.2m foreign currency inflow from their customers.
Minimum wage increase likely to be $250 ‘or close’
The Bahamas Chamber of Commerce and Employers Confederation’s (BCCEC) labour division head yesterday said the minimum wage increase will likely “match $250” per week or “close to it”.
Family Islands eye Easter boost from COVID test end
Easter holiday is looking “very good” for domestic tourism now that the COVID-19 inter-island testing requirements have been dropped, multiple Family Island hotel operators said yesterday.
Two men are accused of Baillou Hill shooting
TWO men accused of shooting a man while he was driving on Baillou Hill Road last month were charged with murder yesterday.
‘Our Daddy only had a gun to protect us’
A POLICE officer yesterday testified how daughters of a man accused of firearm possession told him on the day of his arrest that their father only had the weapon to protect them.
45-year-old faces court over rape
A 45-year-old man was charged in Magistrate’s Court yesterday, accused of raping a woman last month.
American tourist had marijuana as he headed to flight
AN American tourist who was arrested at the airport for marijuana possession was yesterday bound to keep the peace for one year.
UB North to host event on sustainability
THE University of the Bahamas North will host the third Sustainable Grand Bahama Conference this week. The event will be held Thursday to Saturday.
‘Significant’ wait for non-urgent surgeries
THE Public Hospitals Authority yesterday said there may be significant wait times for non-urgent surgical procedures at Princess Margaret Hospital.
One dead as two shooting victims found in doorway
ONE man is dead and another is in hospital after a shooting off Malcolm Road.
Churches hope to be full for Easter
BAHAMAS Christian Council President Bishop Delton Fernander said church leaders hope to have services at 100 percent capacity during Easter once COVID-19 cases remain low.
BNT chief: $50m to enter carbon credits
A senior Bahamas National Trust (BNT) executive yesterday said this nation must likely invest $50m to enter “what could be the very lucrative international financing mechanism” of carbon credits.
Christian Council leader backs consent age change
A RELIGIOUS leader said yesterday that he too believes the age of consent should be 18.
‘Law must change to protect minors’
SENATE President LaShell Adderley said the four-year sentence a 40-year-old man received for unlawful sexual intercourse with a 14-year-old girl was a “slap on the wrist,” charging that the law must change to protect minors.
National Youth Service
I have long called for the introduction of a scheme/system of National Youth Service.
Anita Doherty – a valued club member
TODAY I became aware of Anita Doherty’s passing in Grand Bahama.
Egg on the face
Mr Prime Minister egg all over your face warned and told by the professionals don’t include bread basket items with the Vat 10% but you did … you will have to remove Vat on bread basket very soon and face the laughter from the opposition and the public.
Rasta belief
Based on a March 25 Tribune article on Bobo Ashanti members of the Ethiopia Africa Black International Congress (EABIC), I am inclined to believe that these Nassau-based Rastas were unhappy about the visit of the Dutch and Duchess of Cambridge to The Bahamas. It was either on the 26 or 27 of March when Prince William posted on Twitter a moving tribute about the resilience of Abaconians some two-and-a-half years removed from Hurricane Dorian.
BAHAMAS GAMES ARE BACK: ‘Golden Jubilee’ version of event to return for 50th year of Independence
AFTER a hiatus of more than 20 years, the sixth version of the Bahamas Games has been launched as the Bahamas Golden Jubilee Games to coincide with the nation’s 50th Independence celebrations.
