FRONT PORCH: Fragility and Potential Resilience of Democracy
FROM ancient Greece, with its limited democratic franchise, to the present, democracy has always been an idea, a set of principles and values, often codified into law, equally a set of conventions and traditions defined and crafted over centuries, observed and adjudicated by flawed and biased human beings.
EDITORIAL: A deal that’s been a long time coming
THE announcement of the buyer for the Grand Lucayan Resort has been long coming.
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Senators clash over ‘water issues’ in Pinecrest Subdivision
THE Official Opposition’s concerns about the Pinecrest Subdivision sparked an argument in the Senate yesterday.
Treasure Cay sale to Kovats to proceed
Treasure Cay Resort president Robert Meister has confirmed that the sale of the resort will continue with Dr Mirko Kovats.
‘Be ready for international attacks over digital role’
A financial analyst warns that international “attacks” on the financial services sector should be expected as the country’s involvement in the digital assets and cryptocurrencies business develops.
Joint working space for crypto-curious
Crypto Isle has opened a co-working space, and launched a masterclass series for those curious about crypto as well as seasoned professionals.
FNM welcomes Grand Lucayan deal with ‘very cautious’ optimism
FORMER state finance minister Kwasi Thompson said the announcement that the Davis administration has found a purchaser for the Grand Lucayan is reason for “very cautious” optimism.
Soaring from Paradise Island to an island paradise
JUMBO slides, star-studded concerts and luxury suites are a few things that have greeted Atlantis’ guests over the years.
ART OF GRAPHIX: Are you a good boss?
It's often said that people quit bosses, not jobs. A bad boss can make a good job miserable and a bad job unbearable. Beyond the negative impact on individual employees, ineffective managers can also cost companies tons of money in turnover and lost productivity.
Minister hopeful for ‘trickle-down-effect’
GRAND Bahama Minister Ginger Moxey said the sale of Grand Lucayan Resort will have an “enormous trickle-down effect” on the island and for the Port Lucaya Marketplace.
Cooper: Details of Minnis administration’s sale deal revealed next week
ACTING Prime Minister Chester Cooper said he will disclose details of the Minnis administration’s sale deal for the Grand Lucayan Resort that was cancelled by the Davis-Cooper administration after coming to office.
Jogger victim of sex attack
A WOMAN who was jogging in Western New Providence was pulled into bushes and sexually assaulted, police have said.
‘Expect to pay 7% more on breadbasket items’
Super Value’s top executive said consumers should expect up to a seven percent increase in breadbasket items in the oncoming months.
Govt ‘not callous’ over price rises
ECONOMIC Affairs Minister Michael Halkitis insisted yesterday that the government was not “callous”, despite its decision to approve price increases of certain breadbasket brands.
SCHOOL SHUTDOWN: Queen’s College, SAC and St Anne’s revert to virtual tuition after COVID cases
THREE private schools have reverted to virtual learning, citing positive COVID-19 cases among either students or staff members.
Man accused of murder and attempted killing
A MAN was arraigned in a Magistrate’s Court yesterday on charges of murder and attempted murder.
‘We are going to have to play together’
Deandre Ayton looks ahead to game 6 against Mavericks
The Phoenix Suns have an opportunity to clinch a second consecutive berth to the Western Conference Finals but Deandre Ayton said he expects tonight’s game six matchup to be one of the toughest in the series.
Ian Lewis makes Single A debut
MIAMI Marlins prospect Ian Lewis made his debut in Single-A baseball and provided an immediate boost to the Jupiter Hammerheads lineup in one of their highest scoring games of the season thus far.
Tyler Pinder commits to Redlands Community College Cougars
JUNIOR national basketball team standout Tyler Pinder will begin his athletic and academic collegiate career with the Redlands Community College Cougars.
