Norius ‘ready’ for Atlantic Coast Pro
Fitness instructor Jimmy Norius is preparing to have a successful showing at the International Fitness and Bodybuilding Federation (IFBB) Atlantic Coast Pro competition slated for November 16-17 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. He is scheduled to compete in the open class men’s physique, classic physique masters and men’s physique masters.
JJ parade slated for November 16 and 18
Grand Bahamian Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) champion Jonquel “JJ” Jones and the league’s champions the New York Liberty got their celebrations started in the Big Apple a week ago and now those celebrations will be coming to The Bahamas.
Sports Calendar November 5
THE Blue Chip Athletics Club is scheduled to host a souse-out fundraiser on November 9 at the Queen’s College school grounds.
‘The first step’: Loan requests rebound to pre-COVID volume
Restoring credit applications to pre-COVID volumes is just “the first step” to reversing the $500m pandemic-driven cut in the Bahamian commercial banking industry’s loan book, a senior executive said yesterday.
Gov’t urged: ‘Come clean’ on $133.4m spending hike
The Opposition’s finance spokesman yesterday demanded that “the Government must come clean” over the $133.4m spending jump that drove a near ten-fold deficit surge for the two months to August.
‘Nonsensical’ for CCA to declare bankruptcy
A key Sarkis Izmirlian ally yesterday reiterated it would be “nonsensical” and “ground breaking” for Baha Mar’s contractor and its affiliates to declare bankruptcy as protection against his $1.642bn damages award.
Abaco resort concern over slower bookings
An Abaco resort yesterday voiced concern over slower forward bookings even though revenues year-to-date are up 7 percent on a record-breaking 2023.
Bay Street taxi fight ‘not armed robbery’
Bahamian businesses yesterday called for a greater police presence in commercial areas ahead of the upcoming season after a visitor suffered “minor injuries” in a dispute with a taxi driver.
NAD unveils plans for up to $8.5m solar build-out
Lynden Pindling International Airport’s (LPIA) operator will tomorrow unveil plans to invest up to $8.5m in a solar energy project it hopes to start constructing by fall 2025.
Travel event set to showcase Bahamas’ ‘frontrunner’ status
The Ministry of Tourism’s director-general is leading the Bahamian delegation at a three-day global travel trade show in London that is due to end tomorrow.
ALICIA WALLACE: Dear survivor, I believe you
EVERY now and then, there is a story that takes over the news. It is a top story one day, and lingers in the main section, even if not on the front page, for a while. It pops up again when it becomes particularly relevant. It is discussed widely, and in public, by people with varying degrees of knowledge of the situation, but usually with strong opinions regardless of knowledge.
Bar chief condemns arrest of David Cash
THE Bahamas Bar Association condemned the arrest of attorney David Cash, who was charged with disorderly conduct and obscene language after attempting to meet with his client, Mervie Knowles, a Grand Bahama care home administrator accused of elder abuse and financial exploitation.
Prosecutors accuse Gibson defence team of repeated delays
THE lead prosecutor in the criminal trial involving Long Island MP Adrian Gibson and others accused the defence team of repeatedly delaying proceedings by introducing documents not yet proven to be relevant to the case.
Sands calls Davis’ immigration commission ‘lip service’ tactic
FREE National Movement Chairman Dr Duane Sands has questioned the existence of the immigration commission Prime Minister Philip “Brave” Davis announced last year.
Coleby-Davis announces two-day energy summit to begin tomorrow
THE Ministry of Transport and Energy will host a two-day energy summit from November 7 to November 8 under the theme “Accelerating the Bahamas Energy Transition through Innovative and Strategic Partnership”.
American man pleads guilty to assault on cruise ship worker
AN American man pleaded guilty to assaulting a cruise ship employee aboard the vessel.
Preschool owner charged with failing to pay NIB contributions
A NURSERY and preschool owner plead not guilty to failing to pay over $15,000 in National Insurance Board contributions for the past five years.
Chamber calls for more police patrols downtown
THE Bahamas Chamber of Commerce and Employers’s Confederation (BCCEC) called on the police to increase patrols in all commercial areas after a downtown incident captured on camera.
Org announces Map4 Good to help non-profit organisations
THE Organisation for Responsible Governance (ORG) announced the launch of Map4 Good Bahamas, an initiative to improve access to resources and support for non-profit and faith-based organisations nationwide.
Mitchell: Climate change is Bahamas’ number one issue
FOREIGN Affairs Minister Fred Mitchell said Prime Minister Philip Davis has indicated that climate change is the number one policy issue for The Bahamas.
