Loans for women, young and people with disability
The Bahamas Development Bank (BDB) will soon offer low-interest loans to micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) owned or led by women, youth, and people with disabilities, starting this month.
Court hears final claims in Baha Mar $1.5bn case
The New York legal clash between Baha Mar’s main contractor, China Construction America (CCA), and Sarkis Izmirlian involving claims of fraud and breach of contract wrapped up with the contractor claiming that debt led to a $1.5bn loss and not construction delays - a claim contended by Mr Izmirlian’s legal team.
Man killed in Bimini complained to family of trouble with jealous worker
DAYS before his tragic death, James Sands complained to his family that his alleged killer was jealous of him and had been causing trouble at work.
MP says sorry after car pictured in disabled spot
STATE Minister for Housing and Urban Renewal Lisa Rahming apologised after her government-issued vehicle was photographed in a disabled parking space on West Bay Street.
FNM promises bank reforms
Michael Pintard said the FNM would reform the banking regime in the country if elected to power, expanding the central bank’s ability to assess fees and preventing unjustified “junk fees”.
Climate change and heat
Why is it so hot these days?
Confidence in govt declines as deadlines swoosh on by
“That ain’t happening.”
KDK Report: Nothing to lose
Over a hundred years ago, life was remarkably different from what it is today.
Byfield and Munnings advance to 200 semis
Timothy Munnings and Miriam Byfield are both now into the semifinals of the men and women 200 metres at the World Masters Athletics Championships.
Can we achieve a bi-partisan plan?
THE National Development Plan seems to have been going nowhere fast since the draft was released back in 2016.
Your voice matters, let it be heard
I first started writing articles during my sophomore year of college.
Man shot at Bain Town eatery dies in hospital
A MAN who was shot while visiting a local eatery in the Bain Town community died in hospital over the weekend.
Stubbs: National Development Plan needs update to address emerging priorities
FELIX Stubbs, chairman of the National Development Plan (NDP) Secretariat, said efforts are underway to update the plan to address emerging priorities such as climate change, irregular migration, and crime.
Olympian Charisma Taylor gets warm welcome home
OLYMPIAN Charisma Taylor knows if there’s one thing she’s always been assured of, it’s the love and affection from her family since she started competing in various sports from the age of seven.
Jonquel Jones leads Liberty over Aces, becoming first team to clinch playoff berth
BAHAMIAN pro Jonquel “JJ” Jones and the New York Liberty have emerged as frontrunners for the chip during the first half of the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) and have picked up right where they left off post All-Star break.
NPSA: Operators rout Lady Marlins 26-3
THE RAB Operators routed the Lady Marlins in the only game played in the New Providence Softball Association on Saturday night in the Bankers Field at the Baillou Hills Sporting Complex.
Pintard hosts school supplies giveaway
FREE National Movement leader Michael Pintard distributed about 1,300 school supply bags in Marco City as part of his annual back-to-school initiative over the weekend.
Higgins 11th at UK Nationals, Cartwright 4th overall in Maryland
TOP Bahamian sailors Spencer Cartwright and Joshua Higgins hit the waters in Maryland and England respectively over the weekend.
Bahamas 7th overall at CARIFTA Triathlon, Aquathlon & Mixed Relay Championships
THE 25-member team representing The Bahamas at the 2024 CARIFTA Triathlon, Aquathlon and Mixed Relay Championships placed seventh overall in the standings with 33 points in Bridgetown, Barbados, over the weekend.
