Tourism’s ‘perfect storm’ closing on pre-COVID
Bahamian tourism was yesterday said to be enjoying “the perfect storm” via a record booking pace that will see it exceed pre-COVID business levels by 2023 at latest, with one hotelier saying: “I think we’re back.”
Pintard wants paperwork for Bermuda trip
FREE National Movement leader Michael Pintard has called on the Davis administration to be transparent and reveal the documentation that shows who paid for Prime Minister Philip “Brave” Davis’ recent trip to Bermuda.
Shot dead while on bail for murder
A man on bail for murder was killed and a 30-year-old man is in hospital after a double shooting yesterday.
HOTELS: HELP US TO DEAL WITH BPL HIKE – Meeting to discuss ways to mitigate rise in fuel costs
HOTELIERS plan to meet with executives of Bahamas Power and Light next week to discuss ways to mitigate the effects of the increased fuel surcharge for hotels and large property owners.
The recent successes of prosecutors
Previously we voiced our dismay about the inordinate delay in prosecuting matters and the inadequate and sometimes incomprehensible sentences given to those found guilty of committing heinous offences. We demanded that matters be prosecuted more expeditiously and we demanded sentences that are commensurate with the crimes. In recent days we have noted considerable improvement.
Will crime kill tourism economy?
As many people have expressed concern in the newspaper about the high crime robberies and murders in The Bahamas, President of the Hotel Association Robert Sands and Vice President of Baha Mar stated the government needed to urgently address the high crime rate before it impacts tourism.
Suspect faces court over shooting of 22-year-old mother outside her home
A MAN was remanded to prison yesterday in connection with the shooting death of a 22-year-old mother last week outside her home.
Man accused of attempted murder
A MAN was charged in Magistrate’s Court yesterday in connection with an attempted murder on Goggle Eye Road earlier this month.
20-year-old accused of sex with girl aged 15
A 20-YEAR-OLD man was remanded to prison yesterday after being accused of sleeping with a 15-year-old girl.
Former post office worker accused of stealing $95k
A FORMER female post office employee was granted bail in Magistrate’s Court yesterday after allegedly stealing a collective $95,066.04 from the San Salvador Post Office two years ago.
American denies false declaration
AN American man was granted $15,000 cash bail in Magistrate’s Court yesterday after being accused of failing to declare over $25,000 in US currency at LPIA on Sunday.
Top swimmers shine in NCAA
The NCAA Swimming and Diving season continues and several Bahamian student athletes participated in winning meets for their respective programmes.
All-ladies boxing show is postponed until next year
THE much-anticipated All-Female Boxing Show by First Class Promotions, which was scheduled for this weekend, is now postponed until next year.
Jonquel Jones makes debut with Turkish club
A brief offseason break for Jonquel Jones came to an end in just over a month as she returned to the hardwood in Turkey’s Herbalife Nutrition Women’s Basketball Super League.
Foster Dorsett seeking another term in office
FOSTER Dorsett, who served formally as president and vice president of the Bahamas Association of Athletic Associations, has agreed to return to seek another term in office as a first vice president.
Pro basketball players take spotlight in France
RADSHAD Davis had another season high, Willis Mackey Jr and Aaron Levarity finally took the court together, and Dominick Bridgewater continues his production to highlight performances from Bahamian players in various pro basketball leagues throughout France.
Felix Neely pleased with his efforts at the Caribbean Under-23 Cycling Championships
ON the heels of his trip to the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, England in August, Felix Neely got a chance to compete against his peers at the Caribbean Under-23 Cycling Championships in the Dominican Republic.
Ex-minister: Bahamas not facing a recession
A FORMER Cabinet minister yesterday said that while The Bahamas’ economic growth is slowing from last year’s post-COVID rebound it is not headed for a recession.
