Primary School Basketball Champions crowned
THE members of the Carlton E Francis girls’ basketball team knew that there was no better way to keep the memory alive of their beloved deceased coach Sherman Smith than winning the New Providence Public Primary Schools Sports Association mini basketball tournament.
DEREK SMITH: Balancing the risks of working at home
There is no doubt that remote working will continue to grow. With remote work becoming a significant business practice, it has quickly risen to the top of many executives’ agendas and become a vital component of talent attraction, employee retention and staff satisfaction. According to Deloitte & Touche’s Global Remote Work Survey, “over 80 percent of organisations have implemented some form of remote work policy”.
Lender expands to private sector credit
A PAYDAY lender yesterday said it has developed the staff and infrastructure necessary to expand into providing private sector employees with credit.
GBPA licensees ‘reluctant’ to see Gov’t take over Port
GRAND Bahama Port Authority (GBPA) licensees are “reluctant” to see the Government take over responsibility for Freeport’s governance, the island’s Chamber of Commerce president says.
Reasons to be (moderately) optimistic in 2023
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The global economy has been on a roller coaster ride since the start of 2020. First, we had COVID and the lockdowns, with economic activity almost coming to a standstill. Then came the euphoria of the reopening, which followed the success of the global vaccination programme. However, it was not long before inflation appeared on the radar of policymakers.
Families left homeless after shanty town blaze
FAMILIES were left homeless Sunday after a massive fire ripped through homes and vehicles in a shantytown in the Carmichael area.
Shaunae Miller-Uibo announces she is expecting first child
BAHAMIAN Olympic star Shaunae Miller-Uibo has announced today that she and her husband, Maicel, are expecting their first child.
Death threats made against the Prime Minister
THE Prime Minister’s office received two anonymous calls on Friday from someone who made death threats against Prime Minister Phillip Davis, prompting a full-blown investigation.
Police hunting for two men after attempted child abduction
POLICE have launched an island-wide manhunt for two men who tried to kidnap an 11-year-old girl on Thursday.
Environmental activist 'exceedingly happy' over action against oil spill company
A LOCAL environmental activist is “exceedingly happy” that action is being taken against the company responsible for last summer’s Exuma oil spill, adding it has been long overdue.
Three charged in connection with Andros armed robbery
THREE men were sent to prison on Friday in connection with the armed mugging last month of a businessman in Andros when over $10,000 in cash and a cheque was stolen.
Man bailed on firearm, ammunition charges
A MAN was granted $10,000 bail in court on Friday after being accused of being found by police with a loaded gun.
Man charged with sexually assaulting 10-year-old niece
A 38-year-old man was sent to prison on Friday after being charged with sexually assaulting his 10-year-old niece last month.
JUST SAYIN': RCCL deal is the final straw
AS IN nature, balance is the essence of order. Ecosystems that become imbalanced collapse. Environments subjected to invasive species where there is no natural predator can overwhelm indigenous species. There is a natural order to everything and if not carefully maintained can spell disaster. We fear that this may be the case with the cruise industry.
Art bringing awareness to young lives lost on the street
VIOLENCE in society was the inspiration behind artist Dwight Ferguson’s latest installation - a public artwork in Elizabeth Estates Park, which was unveiled on Saturday.
One Eleuthera Foundation: A good diet is the secret to good health
AN ancient Ayurvedic proverb states that “If diet is wrong, medicine is of no use. If diet is correct, medicine is of no need”.
Faded flags need replacing
Honouring Our National Flag - nowhere should there be a faded or tattered flag flying - please.
