‘Groundbreaking' Bill to open up medical tourism
The Deputy Prime Minister yesterday hailed new medical legislation as “groundbreaking” while asserting that it will expand The Bahamas’ tourism product beyond sun, sand and sea.
Super Value chief fears crime 'getting worse' after break-in
Super Value’s president last night voiced fears that crime is “getting worse” after brazen thieves smashed through the walls and doors at its Golden Gates store in a failed bid to break-in to the ATM.
PM: 'A better way' on tax compliance
PRIME Minister Philip Davis said there is a better way for tax collectors to ensure compliance than visiting businesses with intimidating law enforcement officers carrying guns.
CLICO policyholders have not been abandoned, insists Davis
PRIME Minister Philip Davis insisted his administration has not abandoned CLICO policyholders.
Students in Jamaica want flight out before storm
FEARS among Bahamian students in Jamaica have heightened now that the country is under hurricane watch, with some calling on the government to evacuate them as soon as possible.
Elkin 360 still benefitting from Independence hit
A YEAR after his song became the unofficial theme of the 50th anniversary of independence celebrations, Elkin 360 said bookings are starting to pick up again, and he is still reaping the benefits of last summer's hit.
07012024 EDITION
Monday, July 1, 2024
INSIGHT: Why is govt taking such a hostile posture towards businesses?
THE sight of armed officers marching into CBS Bahamas – and, it turns out, a bunch of other businesses – is a spectacular own goal by the current administration.
GAIN AN EDGE - FOCUS: Student support for budding educators
SINCE 2011, Lyford Cay Foundations has served more than 500 students through FOCUS, its out-of-school time, tuition-free enrichment programme for youth in grades 5 through twelve. With the Ministry of Education’s curriculum as its foundation, FOCUS provides college readiness and access support for public school students over an eight-year period as they seek to become the first in their families to attend college.
INSIGHT: Pressing threats to our marine environment should inspire Bahamians to act
IT was disappointing to see a fun and celebratory snorkeling event marred by oil contamination in our waters this past Saturday while attending the 10th anniversary of the Bahamas Reef Environment Educational Foundation (BREEF) Coral Reef Sculpture Garden (CRSG) at Clifton Heritage. This site is often described as “the perfect fusion of art, education and conservation”. It has been featured in over 100 publications worldwide in its mere than ten-year history.
BLTA fields two more talented teams for U12 competition
THE Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association (BLTA) has fielded two more talented teams for competition at the under-12 competition in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.
Renee ‘Sunshine’ Curry-Davis remembered as a ‘legend, a hero’
RENEE Curry-Davis was remembered as the “Sunshine” who met the “Son Shine” in our heavenly father as she exemplified what it meant to be a “legend, a hero and a caring and loving person” to everyone she came in contact with.
Family Guardian wins 2nd Bankers Athletics Association Golf Tourney
THE Bankers Athletics Association hosted its second annual golf tournament last Saturday at the Bahamas Golf Federation’s (BGF) nine-hole golf course at the Baillou Hills Sporting Complex.
The sports calendar
AFTER taking a break over the weekend for the funeral service for the late Renee “Sunshine” Curry-Davis, the New Providence Softball Association will be back in action this week with the following games on tap in the Bankers Field at the Baillou Hills Sporting Complex.
Wrestler Shannon Hanna II takes home gold, bronze
BAHAMIAN amateur wrestler Shannon Hanna II made his tournament appearances count in June, picking up two medals along the way.
Wrestler Kaylia Capri dazzles home crowd in win
BAHAMIAN wrestler Alexis Gray, also known by stage name Kaylia Capri, experienced a warm welcome in her first official pro wrestling match in The Bahamas at the inaugural Baha Bash live wrestling event presented by All Caribbean Wrestling (ACW) on Saturday.
Who will compete in Paris?
Although there were some notable performances amidst the absence of some top-notch competitors, athletes will have to wait and see if they have booked their tickets to the 2024 Olympic Games.
Team Bahamas ready to represent with ‘pride’
EVER since the Bahamas senior men’s national basketball team won the FIBA Men’s Pre-Qualifying Olympic Qualifying Tournaments in Santiago del Estero, Argentina, last summer, there has been growing optimism about the team’s chances of making Bahamian history at the Olympic level.
ACTIVTRADES: Europe on the brink
Back in April, Emanuel Macron ominously said that Europe (referring to the European Union (EU) was mortal and could die. What the French president meant by this was that the EU, and its free circulation of goods, capital and citizens, was not guaranteed to last forever and requires nurturing.
Pilots ‘blindsided’ over Customs fee increase
Private aviation was yesterday said to have been “blindsided” by Customs fee increases due to take effect today that will result in the sector paying more than a Boeing commercial jet airliner.
