Retailers take hits ‘from every angle’
Merchants are enduring “the greatest period of uncertainty” they have ever encountered, the Bahamas Federation of Retailers’ co-chair says, adding: “We’re getting hit from every angle.”
Smartphone penetration hits 98% of Bahamians
Just 2 percent of Bahamians do not own a smartphone or tablet, communications regulators have revealed, with total mobile connections exceeding the size of the country’s population.
Aggressive Freeport push ‘may be what is needed’
A Freeport hotelier has backed the Government’s “aggressive” approach to reviving Freeport’s tourism industry and wider economy, saying: “Maybe that’s what’s needed.”
13-year-old accused of stabbing at AF Adderley
A TEENAGER was charged with attempted murder yesterday in connection with a stabbing incident at AF Adderley Junior High School last week.
Junkanoo for Independence?
YOUTH, Sports, and Culture Minister Mario Bowleg has responded to backlash about a Junkanoo rush out held on Bay Street during last week’s Royal visit, saying the event was held because it was the right “timing” amid low COVID-19 cases.
Minnis: Keep Over-the-Hill project alive
FORMER Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis is urging the Davis administration to continue all of the initiatives outlined under the umbrella of the Over-the-Hill redevelopment project rolled out by the previous government.
Pintard: Govt should already have a plan
AMID a spike in murders in the country, Free National Movement Leader Michael Pintard has questioned the Davis administration’s plan to arrest the situation.
Investor ‘fraud’ concerns on $60m Cat Island resort
The Government was last night urgently reviewing the legitimacy of a $60m Cat Island resort project after its principals were charged by US federal regulators with playing key roles in a multi-million dollar investment fraud.
Arawak Cay chief eyes two further Fish Frys
The Arawak Cay Association’s president yesterday said two new Fish Fry-style destinations need to be created on New Providence as he moves to bring new stalls appearing east of Arawak Cay Drive into his membership.
Shaunae Miller-Uibo Fun Run/Walk, Souse Out & Wellness Day ‘a blessing’
HAVING ascended to the top of the world as a two-time Olympic and now World Indoor Championship women’s 400 metre champion, Shaunae Miller- Uibo said it was important for her to come back home and give back to the community where she got her career started.
The IMF’s “Inconclusive” Concluding Statement – PART II
Part II concludes assessment of “The Bad” (see Part I) points in the IMF statement starting with the paradox of the recommendation for increased interest rates and then consider the “The Concerning” issues.
Grove businesses: Murder rise ‘too close for comfort’
Businessmen in the Coconut Grove area yesterday urged the Royal Bahamas Police Force to “step up patrols” as the recent surge in murders is “just a little too close for comfort”.
In honour of Anita Doherty
It has been widely circulated on social media and confirmed that The Bahamas at large and the Grand Bahama and East End communities have lost a warrior of a woman in the person of Anita Doherty. A former Chief Councilor for the City of Grand Bahama, and a well-known athlete, Anita received many accolades in her lifetime and has held many titles.
Abortion and marital rape
There is no such legal creature as “marital rape” and I, as a trained lawyer, am sick and dead tired over the miss abuse application of that terminology. In law, rape is rape....the forcible sexual intimacy between a male and female, regardless of marital status. A woman's or man's body belongs to him or herself, apart from God as our Creator.
‘I arrived illegally 20 years ago’, migrant accused of fraud told officers
A HAITIAN man accused of entering into a fake marriage told immigration officers that he came into the country on an illegal vessel over 20 years ago, a court heard yesterday.
Man who punched pregnant wife ordered to take anger management
A 32-year-old man was yesterday ordered to attend anger management classes for three months after admitting to punching his pregnant wife during a heated argument last week.
Man fined after being caught stealing
A 30-year-old man who stole from a woman’s car last week was yesterday ordered to pay $250 to avoid spending eight months behind bars.
National high school golf champions are crowned
After a rain delay on Friday, the Bahamas Golf Federation finally got a chance to complete its National High School Golf Championships yesterday at the BGF’s Driving Range.
In NBA’s G-League, Kai Jones has career high 30 points
KAI Jones continues to put up dominant numbers in the G-League with the Charlotte Hornets affiliate Greensboro Swarm.
Sammy Hunter enters transfer portal
AFTER three years with the Ole Miss Rebels, Sammy Hunter has entered his name into the transfer portal and search for a new programme to continue his athletic and academic career.
