Growth to ‘moderate’ as COVID revival near end
The Central Bank yesterday reaffirmed that The Bahamas’ economic growth rate will “moderate as the recovery from COVID-19 becomes more complete” with February’s air visitor arrivals just 2.5 percent off pre-pandemic pace.
Miami trip nightmare for mom and son
A TRIP to Miami became a nightmare for Christina Colebrooke after she was assaulted and, after being treated and leaving hospital, was subsequently severely injured in a hit-and-run accident a few days later.
More ‘operations’ planned for tax dodger crackdown
The authorities are planning “several operations” throughout The Bahamas targeting other suspected tax delinquents, the Ministry of Finance’s top official revealed last night, while their Harbour Island sweep is still not finished.
Random bag searches may be added to primary schools
RANDOM bag searches may be introduced in primary schools throughout New Providence to bolster security, Acting Director of Education Dominique McCartney-Russell said yesterday.
Shanty town demolition ‘unlawful’ says KC Smith
THE possible demolition of shanty town homes by the government is “unlawful”, a Supreme Court Chief Justice was told yesterday by the legal team representing residents.
‘WON’T RUSH’ ON GENDER VIOLENCE: Wilchcombe stressed church consultation - but BCC chief says no one has asked him
SOCIAL Services Minister Obie Wilchcombe said the Davis administration would not rush the Gender Violence Bill to Parliament, stressing the importance of the Church in discussions about such legislation.
Access accelerator targets 200 MSMES for assistance
THE SMALL Business Development Centre (SBDC) is this year aiming to help 200 micro, small and medium-sized (MSME) enterprises access an average $100,000 in funding each through its Guaranteed Loan Programme.
‘No industry more efficient’ at storm rebound than insurance
A BAHAMIAN insurance executive yesterday said that obtaining full property coverage is critical to the ability of homeowners, businesses and the wider economy to build resilience against natural disasters.
Eleuthera leads Family Islands over air arrivals
ELEUTHERA ranks second only to New Providence by leading all Family Islands for airborne visitor arrivals in 2022, it was revealed yesterday.
Chamber president: We must lead investment discussions
ELEUTHERA’S Chamber of Commerce president yesterday urged the Bahamian private sector to lead the discussion on the investments necessary to build a thriving national economy.
Disney: We’ll spend ‘100 plus years in Eleuthera’
DISNEY Cruise Line yesterday said it was committed to Eleuthera’s long-term growth by asserting that “we expect to be there for 100-plus years” with its Lighthouse Point destination.
Ambassador takes look at future of agriculture
THE Ambassador to Morocco, William U Wong, visited One Eleuthera Foundation (OEF) and The Center for Training and Innovation (CTI) last month.
The battle is raging
“I keep telling myself not to give up hope to be brave and stay strong because I believe there are people out there who will believe in me and will help me through these hard times”.
Inequality
I thought in our Constitution there is an Article which guarantees no discrimination on any grounds, including gender, but, sir, what do we see?
Two held as police seize marijuana
OFFICERS confiscated suspected marijuana in two separate incidents and made two arrests over Sunday night and early Monday morning.
Accused denies bail violations
A MAN on bail for murder was charged in court on Monday for allegedly breaching the conditions of his daily curfew.
US man admits credit card fraud
AN American man was fined in court yesterday after he admitted to committing credit card fraud while staying at the Sandals resort last month.
3PA Stallions’ Jasmine Mackey in games’ limelight
COACH Cedricka Rolle feels now that quarter-miler Jasmine Mackey has broken the mantle as the first 3PA Stallions Track and Field Club member to make the CARIFTA Games team, she envisions that others will be inspired to follow suit.
High schoolers join International Basketball Academy
WITH their high school basketball league over and done with, local high school players are now showing their skills in the annual International Basketball Academy Bahamas Developmental League that is currently underway.
CARIFTA swimming team off to Curacao
Bahamas going for 5th straight title
With their bags already packed, the 39-member team is ready to head to Pirate Bay, Curacao tonight to go for their fifth straight CARIFTA Swimming Championship title this weekend.
