Cooper defends govt reporting on visitor expenditure after IMF warning
DEPUTY Prime Minister Chester Cooper has defended the government’s reporting on tourism spending following concerns from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), which warned The Bahamas may be overstating visitor expenditure.
BACSWN announces ten $25k scholarships to bolster meteorological expertise
IN a push to build Bahamian expertise in meteorology and climate sciences, the Bahamas Aviation, Climate and Severe Weather Network (BACSWN) has announced ten scholarships valued at $25,000 each.
A catalyst for the growth of Junkanoo
Junkanoo has been stifled for too long; it is time to open the cage and let her fly free.
Three Americans airlifted to US for medical treatment after boating accident in Abaco
THREE American men were airlifted to the United States for further medical treatment after they were injured in a boating accident in Abaco, on Sunday evening.
Roker: Feed Ya Self to be every Saturday event
Roker’s Gas Station is partnering with Nu Gaia Farms through its Feed Ya Self initiative in a bid to highlight what is produced by Bahamian farmers and other small businesses.
‘Most’ freed after Norman’s Cay Immigration operation
Multiple government agencies raided Norman’s Cay yesterday following allegations of Immigration law violations but “most” foreign workers were subsequently released as their papers were in order.
Pastors top Politicians in ‘Peace on da Street’ Basketball Classic
IN a spirited battle of faith and governance, the annual “Peace on da Streets” Basketball Classic Pastors vs Politicians game lit up the Kendal G.L. Isaacs Gymnasium yesterday evening, drawing a lively crowd and showcasing a blend of competition, camaraderie and community unity.
Gardiner ‘back on track’ with victory
After stopping and not completing in his previous meet, Bahamian Olympic and world champion Steven Gardiner got back on track with a victory over the weekend.
‘Golden Girl’ Debbie Ferguson-McKenzie honoured
‘GOLDEN girl’ Debbie Ferguson-McKenzie was overwhelmed by the recognition she got this past week on her return home.
‘Get Your Spike On’ volleyball tourney champions crowned
THE Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity and the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Incorporated secured bragging rights as the old and new champions of the “Get Your Spike On” Volleyball Tournament.
BLTA sending U12 team to competition in Dominican Republic
THE Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association (BLTA) is sending the fifth team for international representation at the U12 Team Competition in the Dominican Republic.
Team Bahamas to compete at World Clubs Tournament
FOR the second consecutive year The Bahamas has fielded a team of four riders to compete at the World Clubs Tournament in Lamotte-Beuvron, France.
Up to 50% of high-end homes listed ‘off-market’
Up to 50 percent of high-end, multi-million dollar Bahamian residential properties seeking buyers are being promoted “off-market” rather than publicly via the Multiple Listing System (MLS).
University ordered to pay ex-finance chief $158,000
The University of The Bahamas (UoB) has been ordered to pay its former finance chief almost $158,000 after the Industrial Tribunal determined there were “glaring discrepancies” in its evidence.
Thirty workers fired at Norman’s Cay project
Around 30 employees were terminated by the Norman’s Cay resort development on Friday, senior labour officials confirmed yesterday, due in part to the closure of a well-known restaurant.
AML Foods sees $23m Old Trail blaze payout
AML Foods has received a more than $23m payout from its insurers to cover the damage and loss caused by the mid-April blaze that destroyed its Solomon’s Old Trail and Cost Right stores.
Norman’s Cay employees stunned at mass layoffs
Dozens of workers at Norman’s Cay were abruptly laid off on Friday morning in a mass termination that left stunned employees scrambling to leave the island, some with half their belongings still inside staff quarters.
Junkanoo groups wary over proposals for new authority
A DRAFT bill proposing the creation of a National Junkanoo Authority to oversee all Junkanoo parades nationwide is receiving mixed reactions within the Junkanoo community, with some groups rejecting the move and others withholding judgment pending further details.
