Bahamas ‘well protected’ by US exchange rate peg
A senior Central Bank executive yesterday asserted that The Bahamas is “well protected” by its fixed exchange rate peg to the US dollar despite fears that the latter may depreciate due to inflation and trade wars.
Whale habitat fears on SpaceX booster return
Bahamian marine mammal scientists last night blasted the lack of consultation over today’s SpaceX rocket booster return as they voiced fears it will land in Exuma Sound’s whale habitat.
Fly fishing president slams lodges disguised as rentals
The Ministry of Agriculture and Marine Resources yesterday awarded $150,000 to the Bahamas Fly Fishing Industry Association (BFFIA) to help with the training of local guides and conservation efforts.
Why is the PM still seeking other views?
IF you were holding out any hope that this administration will do anything with regard to legislation to stop marital rape, Prime Minister Philip “Brave” Davis gave little encouragement yesterday.
500,000 breakfasts served
THE Davis administration is celebrating a milestone of 500,000 breakfasts served since the launch of the National School Breakfast Pilot Programme (NSBPP) in October 2023.
No trouble - but ‘one or two issues’ were addressed with Pike Electrical
Prime Minister Philip "Brave" Davis denied that trouble is brewing between the government and partners involved in transforming Bahamas Power and Light, saying “there were no challenges” though “one or two issues” have been addressed.
Judge calls officer’s court absence ‘problematic’
A JUDGE called the absence of a police officer facing a manslaughter charge in the 2018 killing of Deangelo Evans “problematic” after he once again failed to appear in court.
Christie back for Urban Renewal role
FORMER Prime Minister Perry Christie will guide and direct the Urban Renewal Authority and its programme, Prime Minister Philip “Brave” Davis announced yesterday.
‘CARICOM would not engage in tensions between US and China’
PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis said CARICOM would not engage in geopolitical tensions between the United States and China, responding to a letter from US lawmakers urging the State Department to send a high-level delegation to the upcoming CARICOM Heads of Government meeting to help thwart “coercion” from China.
PM seeks consensus on marital rape law
PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis stressed yesterday that he wants “consensus” to criminalise marital rape and to understand what a cross-section of Bahamians want on the issue, “not just one group”.
Family finds comfort in photos and each other months after father drowned
SIX months after her father drowned at Dean’s Blue Hole, Nakita Headley still looks at his photos, searching for comfort in his familiar smile, knowing his body remains unrecovered 600 feet below the ocean’s surface.
Judge cautioned jurors to remain ‘dispassionate’ and ‘cold’ during the trial of Gibson and others
A JUDGE cautioned jurors in the criminal trial of Adrian Gibson and others to remain impartial yesterday after the lead defence attorney, Damian Gomez, KC, raised concerns over their quiet, seemingly unprovoked laughter as the lengthy trial continued.
Handing keys to the unknown
PLEASE permit me to share my concerns before the Space X landing. Timelines seem very short. Many environmental professional colleagues and I found out just this past week (February 13) that Elon Musk’s Falcon nine first-stage booster will be landing on a drone ship this month (February 18) with 20 more landings planned for this year.
No faith in sale of Lucayan
AM I confident in Prime Minister Philip Brave Davis’ statement that a deal to sell the Grand Lucayan Resort is in the final stages?
World record for Timothy Munnings
Less than a month after unofficially setting a new record in the masters 55-59 (outdoor) 400 metres event, Bahamian Olympian Timothy Munnings lowered his previous time at the 19th Diana Lynn Thompson Road Runners Track and Field Classic on Saturday at the original Thomas A Robinson Stadium.
Calea Jackson sets new national record
A BAHAMIAN national record-breaking performance by strongwoman Calea Jackson topped a list of performances from Olympians Wanya McCoy and Javonya Valcourt and other Bahamian athletes at various meets in the United States over the weekend.
