DR KENT BAZARD: Time to reset: Why athletes must eat differently in the off-season
AS the competitive season winds down and athletes across The Bahamas shift into off- season mode, one crucial piece of the performance puzzle is often overlooked: nutrition.
IAN FERGUSON: Breeding the next generation of Bahamian entrepreneurs
Young people can become successful entrepreneurs by developing a strong business mindset, gaining relevant skills through practical experience and education, and building a supportive network. This includes fostering passion, setting clear goals, creating a solid business plan and continuously learning and adapting to market changes.
Minister pledges reform to combat AI fraudsters
A Cabinet minister yesterday said the Government is planning legislative reforms to combat the sudden surge in artificial intelligence (AI) generated scams.
PM to meet Rubio over the US tariffs
The Prime Minister will next week meet with Marco Rubio, the US Secretary of State, in a bid to head-off the impact of Donald Trump’s tariffs on The Bahamas, its economy and exporters.
Partners seeking to expand Bahamas medical services
TROPIC Ocean Airways and REVA Air Ambulance have partnered to provide medical services to remote Family Islands with ambitions to expand throughout The Bahamas.
PM: New Budget ‘will not hurt’ the business sector
The Prime Minister yesterday pledged that the upcoming 2025-2026 Budget will be pro-economic growth, and asserted that it “will not introduce measures that hurt the business community”.
Growing fears on Business Licence fee over-payment
Bahamian companies are increasingly fearful they have overpaid their Business Licence fees for 2025 given predictions that sales will plunge due to the economic uncertainty unleashed by Donald Trump’s tariffs.
$200m Exuma resort in planning approval
The controversial $200m Rosewood Exuma resort was yesterday said by its developer to have received the necessary approvals to proceed from the Town Planning Committee.
URCA’s Freeport legal challenges are ‘stalled’
Two legal battles challenging the Utilities Regulation and Competition Authority’s (URCA) authority to supervise Freeport-based utilities have “stalled” over bids to have the judge overseeing the cases step down.
FIRE UPDATES: Latest from the Bay Street fire
A FIRE swept through a series of buildings last night in Downtown Nassau, affecting the Bay Street and Elizabeth area. This rolling blog will give updates through the day on the developing situation.
Pinder: Govt deciding on technology platform to oversee cannabis licensing
THE government is nearing a decision on a technology platform to support the country’s cannabis licensing system, with Attorney General Ryan Pinder confirming yesterday that officials are still aiming to accept licence applications by July.
Davis to meet Rubio on Cuban workers and country’s financial crime laws
CONCERNS about The Bahamas’ enforcement of financial crime laws and its payments to Cuban healthcare workers will be at the centre of high-level talks involving Secretary of State Marco Rubio when Prime Minister Philip “Brave” Davis leads a delegation to Washington, DC, next week.
Pintard wants White to take Lewis’ place on PAC
THE Free National Movement wants Central Grand Bahama MP Iram Lewis to be replaced on the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) following his defection from the party — but he remains a member for now.
Munroe: Criminal code being updated to include AI-generated scams
NATIONAL Security Minister Wayne Munroe said legislative reforms are underway to address the misuse of artificial intelligence.
Four Eleuthera families receive keys to new home at Ocean Hole Estates
FOUR families received keys to their new homes yesterday in Eleuthera’s Ocean Hole Estates, a 350-acre subdivision earmarked for extensive housing development.
‘Setbacks in Defence Force fleet due to upgrades and repairs’
NATIONAL Security Minister Wayne Munroe revealed significant setbacks in the Royal Bahamas Defence Force (RBDF) fleet, emphasising the need for repairs and upgrades as several vessels remain out of service due to damage or scheduled maintenance.
INFERNO: Victoria Court residents say spread could have been prevented
RESIDENTS of Victoria Court watched in horror yesterday as a fire they assumed would be quickly extinguished tore through their apartment building because New Providence appeared to lack enough functional fire trucks to stop it.
Rodney Moncur dies, aged 68
RODNEY Moncur, a former senator, social activist, and well-known radio personality, has died at the age of 68.
BICA chief: ‘Bottlenecks’ remain but Business Licence smoother
The Bahamas Institute of Chartered Accountants (BICA) president yesterday said “a meaningful number” of $5m-plus turnover firms have sought Business Licence filing extensions amid “notable” process improvements.
Major fire breaks out Downtown
A MAJOR fire broke out on Thursday evening in the Bay Street and Elizabeth area.
