Haiti’s ambassador unable to confirm missing vessel carrying 60 migrants from Abaco to US
WILLIAM Exantus, Haiti’s ambassador to The Bahamas, has been unable to confirm whether a vessel carrying up to 60 migrants was lost at sea after leaving Abaco for the United States on July 4.
Minister expects 2-3 medals from our Olympians
The countdown to the 2024 Paris Olympic Games now has two days remaining and expectations are high for the 21-member Bahamian Olympic team ready to represent The Bahamas with great pride in Paris, France.
Bahamas ladies ready for FIBA tournament
THE Bahamas Basketball Federation (BBF) has fielded a 12-member junior under-15 women’s national basketball team to represent the country at the FIBA Centrobasket U15 Women’s Championship in David, Panama.
The sports calendar
AFTER getting rained out, the New Providence Softball Association continues its regular season action this week in the Banker’s Field at the Baillou Hills Sporting Complex.
Bahamian Youth Sailing Team makes a splash at the Optimist North American Championships
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico – The Bahamian Optimist sailing team recently showcased their remarkable skills and resilience at the Optimist North American Championships held in San Juan, Puerto Rico.
Why two securities depositories? BISX chief ‘doesn’t have answer’
THE Bahamas International Securities Exchange’s (BISX) top executive says he “doesn’t have the answers” for why this nation has created two separate facilities to clear and settle securities trades.
Club Med staff enjoy 9% salary increase
Unionised line staff at San Salvador’s Club Med resort yesterday gained a 9 percent pay rise with the signing of a new industrial agreement that covers a property enjoying 85 percent occupancy rates.
Tax agency’s VAT interpretation more important than law reprint
The Chamber of Commerce’s chief executive yesterday called for the private sector to be better educated on the VAT legislation to ensure “optimal understanding and adherence”.
Realtor beats 2023 full year with first half sales
A Bahamian realtor yesterday disclosed that its 2024 first-half closed sales have “surpassed” 2023’s full-year performance as it moves to “accelerate” deals at a south-west New Providence project.
IT outage gives ‘horrific’ small business impact
Many Bahamian small businesses suffered an “horrific” and “huge impact” from Friday’s widespread IT outage due to their reliance on card transactions for 65 percent of customer purchases.
Cooper ‘can’t gazette’, law says he can
PUBLIC Disclosure Commission chairman Bishop Victor Cooper wrongly claimed the commission cannot gazette information about the financial declarations parliamentarians must make.
‘Time to change our divorce laws’
FREE National Movement Senator Michela Barnett-Ellis said it is time to amend the Matrimonial Causes Act to permit “no-fault” divorces.
BNT: protect and preserve the value of Athol island
THE Bahamas National Trust is concerned about possible development projects on Athol Island.
Customs officers not all ‘on same page’ over fee hikes
CUSTOMS’ top official yesterday conceded not all officers were initially “on the same page” over newly-implemented aviation fee increases which may not be “a shut case”.
PMH morgue employees continue sick-out protest over diesel spill
ALMOST a week has passed since Princess Margaret Hospital’s morgue employees began their sick-out protest, calling on the government to address a diesel spill affecting them.
Love Ya Dog: Betty Major and Max
READERS have been hearing our call to join in our Love Ya Dog campaign.
ALICIA WALLACE: Reading with purpose
DURING the summer, many people decide to at least try to read more.
Family and friends of missing American Taylor Casey raise $32k
FRIENDS and relatives of Taylor Casey, an American woman who went missing in The Bahamas, have raised $32,000 through crowdfunding as they try to find the 42-year-old.
Club Med staff to see nine-percent pay increase in new industrial agreement
THE Bahamas Hotel Catering and Allied Workers Union have signed a four-year industrial agreement with Club Med Columbus Isle to help over 180 union members.
