PETER YOUNG: Too soon to judge if China’s involvement is positive or not
THE world headlines said it all on Friday. On February 24, one year ago, life for millions of people changed in an instant when Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine, expecting to take over the country in a matter of days. But, despite big advances at first, its assault on Kyiv itself was successfully repulsed and local Ukrainian forces later beat back attacks in other areas.
FACE TO FACE: Elaine Hinsey - a woman who lets her work speak for itself
A WOMAN who lets her work speak for itself, looks for no praise, and humbly goes about her day with a deep reverence for God and a love and respect for others, gets her flowers today.
EDITORIAL: Govt should be applauded for egg project
FOR many years, some farmers have felt that governments have only paid them lip service when it comes to giving the industry a solid footing.
‘Stop incitement against Haitians’
A LOCAL activist said the ongoing harassment and “inciting of violence” against Haitians in The Bahamas needs to be addressed.
Ukraine support from PM
PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis yesterday committed his support to Ukraine following the one-year mark of Russia’s violent invasion.
Government approves hiring of two psychologists for prison
ACTING Corrections Commissioner Doan Cleare said he is “happy” with recent progress made for the care of mentally ill inmates at the Bahamas Department of Correctional Services (BDCS), following approval from Cabinet for the hiring of psychiatrists.
King Charles III: ‘The Bahamas are much-loved... members of the Commonwealth’
A MESSAGE from King Charles III was delivered during last week’s visit by The Earl and Countess of Wessex and Forfar.
Farmer: ‘Blowing smoke’ of 30 years seems over
A Bahamian poultry farmer last night voiced optimism that the Government is finally serious about ending three decades of “blowing smoke” on food security as it formally unveiled its $15m egg self-sufficiency ambitions.
December air arrivals up 13% on pre-COVID
Stopover visitors for December 2022, which included the peak Christmas and New Year's tourism period, more than doubled year-over-year to beat the industry's pre-COVID performance by almost 13 percent.
‘Back end of the spike’ after 60% revenue rise
A Bahamian realtor yesterday voiced optimism his firm will “put up the same numbers if not better this year” following 2022’s 60 percent revenue growth, adding: “We’re on the back end of the spike.”
$352m Abaco resort to be 'hospitality beacon'
Abaco's $352m Montage Cay development will be a "beacon of hospitality", its developer and resort operating partner pledged yesterday.
Bahamas goes ‘backwards’ on yachting sector potential
The Bahamas has unlocked just one-third of the boating/yachting industry’s economic benefits, marina operators argued yesterday, with last week’s exhibition exposing “gaps that Bahamians need to fill.”
Airline honours Sandals founder
An airline will honour Sandals Resorts International’s (SRI) founder, the late Gordon “Butch” Stewart, by naming a new aircraft that is set to be delivered this year after him.
Fierce bidding likely for $28m PI estate
A 20,000 square foot Paradise Island home valued at $28m-plus is expected to be the subject of fierce competitive bidding when it is put up for auction on March 10.
Man hurt in dog attack
A MAN is receiving medical care after he was attacked by a friend’s pit bull yesterday.
‘Golden Yolk’ scheme to make us self-sufficient
THE launch of the Ministry of Agriculture’s “Golden Yolk” initiative was hailed yesterday by Prime Minister Philip “Brave” Davis as “one of the first steps in a marathon toward a more resilient, self-reliant Bahamas”.
CARICOM delegation heads to Haiti
A CARICOM delegation, consisting of representatives from The Bahamas and other countries in the region, left for Haiti yesterday to meet with politicians and other officials there to discuss security issues facing the crisis-torn nation.
‘One or two’ want disclosure extension
“ONE or two” parliamentarians have requested extra time to disclose their assets and liabilities, according to chairman of the Public Disclosure Commission Bishop Victor Cooper yesterday.
Father is jailed for 25 years for incest
A FATHER was yesterday sentenced to 25 years in prison on two counts of incest for forcing his now adult daughter to have sex when she was still a teenager.
