Bahamas ‘closer to inflation peak’
The Central Bank’s governor yesterday predicted that The Bahamas is now “closer to the peak, if we have not yet seen it”, of inflationary pressures that have driven the post-COVID cost of living crisis.
Governor trims growth forecast ‘closer to 4%’
The Bahamas’ stopover visitor numbers rebounded to 97 percent of pre-COVID levels in the 2023 first quarter, the Central Bank’s governor said yesterday, while slightly trimming his full-year economic growth forecast.
Environment activists to press RCI on beach resort
THE public consultation process for Royal Caribbean International’s proposed Paradise Island Beach Club project will reopen next month, allowing people to hear how the cruise lines will address their concerns.
NIB ordered: Pay ex-chief seven years of pensions
The National Insurance Board (NIB) has been ordered to pay a former director almost seven years’ worth of pension benefts after losing a legal battle over her due retirement entitlement.
Lawyers for Nygard seek to avoid US extradition
PETER Nygard’s lawyers expressed concerns for his health and safety while urging appellate judges in Canada to quash an order to extradite the former fashion mogul to the United States to face sex trafficking and racketeering charges.
Bell says UN doesn’t fully understand asylum process
IMMIGRATION Minister Keith Bell said the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees does not fully understand this country’s process for dealing with asylum-seekers.
NEW PRISON COST RISES BY $50M: Changed proposal sees price more than double for correctional facility
THE Davis administration has expanded its construction plans for the Bahamas Department of Corrections, moving from just a $40m high-medium security facility to what National Security Minister Wayne Munroe said would be a $90m “correctional institution, administrative, housing and medical facility”.
Bus driver charged with touching 11-year-old girl
A BUS driver was granted bail after being accused of touching an 11-year-old girl’s private parts as she left his bus last week.
The Rolly Gray Harbour
The National Family Islands Regatta Committee records its full support of the renewed call to name the Harbour at George Town, Exuma “The Rolly Gray Harbour” by Commodore and Chairman Daniel Strachan.
PM shows maturity
I read on an Internet news site that the Office of the Prime Minister has announced that Prime Minister Philip Brave Davis will attend the historic coronation of King Charles III on May 6 at Westminster Abbey in London, England.
Opposition to Viking Court Plaza
Re: Application (PSA/192/2022) on behalf of Viking Court Plaza c/o TDG Architects Ltd.
Man charged with recent killing of two brothers
A MAN accused of killing two brothers in Solomon’s Super Centre parking lot last month was charged with two counts of murder yesterday.
Armed robber accused remanded without bail
A MAN was sent to jail yesterday after being accused of an armed robbery in New Providence last month.
Delancy soars to win the gold in high jump
Although his ultimate goal is becoming one of the premier volleyball players in the world, Ras Jesse Delancy said he didn’t mind mixing up a little bit of fun by competing in the high jump.
Tennis ace Kevin Major Jr falls in Battle of Boca final
KEVIN Major Jr, playing in his last tourney of the month in a series of “Battle of Boca” tournaments held every weekend, fell short in the final yesterday in Boca Raton, Florida.
Basden, Saunders sign on to ‘full-ride’ basketball scholarship
DONELL Basden and Jordan Saunders, of Sunland Baptist Academy, yesterday signed a letter of intent to attend Butte College in California on a full-ride basketball scholarship.
BYFFL hosts its largest spring football clinic
THE Bahamas Youth Flag Football League (BYFFL) hosted the spring football clinic on April 22 and 29. The clinic was opened to kids ages 6-17.
Sherman ‘The Tank’ Williams to be honoured
SHERMAN ‘The Tank’ Williams, who is still actively pursuing his professional boxing career, will be honoured by the Real Fun Entertainment Incorporated for his contribution to the development of amateur boxing in Melbourne, Florida.
BTC makes its presence felt on Exuma at National Family Island Regatta
BTC officially kicked off its support of the National Family Island Regatta with a $10,000 sponsorship of Exuma’s 67th regatta held April 18-22 in George Town.
Man in hospital after shooting, student hit by suspects' vehicle
Police in New Providence are requesting the public’s assistance in locating two men responsible for a shooting incident that left a 30-year-old man in hospital on Monday.
