Dorian tax breaks renewal ‘even more urgent’ after Ian
Abaco’s Chamber of Commerce president yesterday said Hurricane Ian’s devastating impact on Florida makes it “even more urgent” that the Government renew her island’s post-Dorian tax breaks in full.
Banks facing ease of business ‘scorecard’
Bahamian commercial banks will soon be subjected to a “scorecard” that rates how well they perform in facilitating the ease of doing business and financial inclusion, a top regulator revealed yesterday.
Bahamas ‘must get ahead’ of EU attack
The Bahamas “must get ahead” of the European Union’s (EU) assault, a well-known accountant is arguing, and “address anything seen as remotely non-compliant” before new blacklisting threats emerge.
Nassau enjoys 17,000 cruise diversion boost
Downtown Nassau and other cruise-dependent Bahamian businesses have benefited from an extra 17,000 passengers to-date being diverted to the city by hurricane devastation in Florida and the Caribbean, it was revealed yesterday.
Renward Wells ‘not opposed’ to lifting of mask mandate
FORMER Health Minister Renward Wells supports the removal of the mask mandate, but regarding the COVID- 19 response he said the Davis administration was simply following the protocols left behind by the former Free National Movement government.
Gibson attorney’s recusal request refused
JUSTICE Cheryl Grant-Thompson has denied Adrian Gibson’s attorney’s recusal request, resulting in the MP’s trial moving forward in her court next May.
PM defends remarks in UN address
PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis has defended remarks he made at the United Nations last week regarding the European Union blacklisting, saying the time has come for these nations to account for what they have done to countries like The Bahamas.
Legal threat: PM tells FNM ‘bring it on’
IN response to the Free National Movement’s threat of legal action against the government over its failure to follow the Public Procurement Act, Prime Minister Philip “Brave” Davis has challenged the opposition to “bring it on”.
STORM FALL-OUT TO HIT BUILDING MATERIALS: Warning that Florida’s post hurricane reconstruction will impact prices and availability in The Bahamas
Bahamian contractors yesterday warned it is “inevitable” that Florida’s post-Hurricane Ian reconstruction will hit building material prices and availability here as local inflation was revealed to have hit 7 percent.
We allow govt to strip our blessings away
Bahamians, God has blessed us with so much, yet we continuously allow the government to strip our blessings away from us.
Online workshops
Editor, when I saw this - Online workshops on Conflict Resolution, negotiation, dealing with difficult people in-person-workshops and training@adr.ca: this Fall and Winter -– I just had to stop and take note in the hope that the information could be passed on to the relevant government body for action.
Humour was his game, but powerful he became
Humour is the capacity to express or perceive what’s funny, and is both a source of entertainment and a means to cope with what is difficult and awkward. Stressful situations often make for good environments that nurture humour, provoking laughter. Whether the joke is lighthearted or absurdly provocative, humour plays an important role in forming social bonds, releasing tension and attracting others.
Two men charged with shopbreaking, stealing
TWO men were granted bail in Magistrate’s Court yesterday in connection with shopbreaking at Potter’s Cay that resulted in the theft of $448.64 worth of alcohol.
Man pleads not guilty to firearm charges
AN Eleuthera man was sent to prison yesterday for the importation of firearms to the island earlier this month.
Unlawful sex conviction
A 74-YEAR-OLD man was convicted of having unlawful sexual intercourse with a dependent in Grand Bahama.
Real estate chief cautions over rent-to-own contracts
THE BAHAMAS Real Estate Association’s (BREA) president yesterday warned persons seeking to acquire property via rent-to-own deals to make sure they have legally watertight contracts as they are taking all the risk.
Jonquel’s ‘marathon season’ ends in FIBA WCup quarters
A marathon season for Jonquel Jones came to an end in the quarterfinals of the FIBA World Cup in Sydney, Australia.
Legends of Boxing supports Meacher Major’s bid for federation president
MEACHER Major’s campaign to transition from the ring to local administration has begun to garner support from the wider boxing community.
Sands pleased with his tenure so far in NACAC
AS the North American, Central and Caribbean (NACAC) prepares for its election of officers next year, Michael Sands said he’s been pleased with his tenure so far in office.
‘Kino’ Burrows continues to assist the local players
THROUGH his Raw Talent Sports Company, professional basketball player Jaraun ‘Kino’ Burrows continues to open doors for more talented young Bahamians to follow in his footsteps in achieving their dreams of playing at the next level in the sport.
