Cruise ship occupancies to hit 110% by end-2022
Nassau Cruise Port’s chief executive yesterday disclosed that average passenger occupancies will hit pre-COVID levels of 110 percent by year-end 2022 and beat its own recovery forecast.
STRIKERS TOLD TO GET BACK TO WORK: Govt says it won’t be bullied - as judge rules action illegal
AFTER hundreds of airport employees refused to report to work yesterday, a court ruling declared the industrial action illegal - with workers ordered to go back to work.
Big braid trends for the summer
For the working woman, next to deciding what outfit to wear, finding a hairstyle that is both stylish and low maintenance for everyday wear, and which also offers protection for your tresses, can be quite a challenge.
Police hunt for gunman after late-night shooting
POLICE are investigating a Saturday night shooting incident involving a 22-year-old man in Dorsette Alley.
Gaither advances to 200m semis, Strachan injured
One day after they both bowed out in the semi-finals of the women’s 100 metres on Sunday, Anthonique Strachan and Tynia Gaither returned yesterday to begin their campaign for a shot in the 200 in the World Championships at Hayward Field in Eugene, Oregon.
Summer travel tips with kids
Summer vacation is one of those magical times of year when you can get off the rock and head somewhere fabulous for a much-needed break.
‘Help us find stab attacker’
POLICE are requesting the public’s assistance in locating a man who is believed to be responsible for stabbing another man following a traffic accident.
Eight firearms seized and 14 people arrested in Abaco
ABACO police have confiscated eight firearms and arrested 14 people for alleged possession of the illegal weapons during the period of July 11-17.
They served with distinction
The police force is an institution comprised of dedicated men and women of integrity, but like in most such institutions, there will be one or two who do not meet those criteria.
Prosperity gospel has failed GB
GRAND Bahamians are collectively keeping their fingers crossed that the proposed Electra America Hospitality Group and $170m Carnival Cruise Port developments materialise. Freeport’s economy has been in complete shambles for over two decades.
The worst pandemic facing the Bahamas is obesity
According to the World Obesity Federation, the Bahamas had an adult obesity rate of 27.9 percent in 2021. The Bahamas was ranked the sixth most obese country in the world according to 2014 statistics by the World Health Organisation (WHO).
A Jewel in the kitchen
As a little girl, Jewel White said her mom always kept a little pink step stool in the kitchen for her to stand on and watch her cook.
Three accused over death of 78-year-old
THREE young people were arraigned in the Freeport Magistrate’s Court on yesterday in the death of a 78-year-old man two years ago on Grand Bahama.
Bail denied for suspect in attempted murder
A MAN was remanded to prison yesterday for alleged attempted murder in addition to several other charges.
Man denies smuggling cell phone into prison
A MAN yesterday pleaded not guilty to trespassing and taking prohibited articles into a correctional facility.
Bahamas ‘will have to be much stronger’ against Mexico
IF the women’s national basketball team intends to have any success at the FIBA 2022 Women’s Centrobasket Championships in November in Mexico, interim head coach Donillo ‘Donnie’ Culmer said the Bahamas squad will have to be much stronger.
Texas Rangers prospect Zion Bannister advances to Single A
TEXAS Rangers prospect Zion Bannister continues to progress within the organisation and received a new assignment at the Single-A level.
‘Doctor Tazz’ breaks her silence on infertility and miscarriages in new book
For many years, author and church ministry leader Dr LaTazia “Doctor Tazz” Stuart suffered silently with the secret of infertility and miscarriages, feeling ashamed and embarrassed even after finally having children.
Bus drivers slam ‘empty promises’ during protest
Bus drivers yesterday slammed the Government’s “empty promises” as they staged a protest sit-in that was not universally welcomed by all participants in the transportation sector.
