PETER YOUNG: Farewell to a famous prince
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FACE TO FACE: The women of Sankofa Flamingo
SANKOFA Flamingo is a unique and purposeful group. It comprises Bahamian men and women with a passion for Africa. They have made it their life’s mission to connect the dots between Africa and The Bahamas. For centuries, blank spaces in the history of the black people of The Bahamas have existed.
Expert takes to TV to spread the word about stingrays
A LOCAL stingray expert says he hopes to “normalise” the marine animals and bring an end to the public stigma against them with his involvement in an upcoming Canadian documentary.
Medals for Grand Bahama officers
GOVERNOR General Sir Cornelius A Smith presented medals to some 60 police officers in Grand Bahama yesterday.
UN: Cut emissions by 45 percent this decade
THE United Nations secretary general said countries must cut global carbon emissions by 45 percent this decade to ward off the worst effects of the environmental crisis.
Carissa Culmer ‘lived in perpetual fear’
SENATE President LaShell Adderley remembered the life and tragedy of Carissa Culmer yesterday, saying in the months before her death she lived in perpetual fear as the man responsible for her alleged abuse enjoyed life despite an active warrant for his arrest.
‘Give us the facts’ on North Andros mining
The North Andros Chamber of Commerce’s president yesterday urged that the community “get all the facts” so it can make an informed decision on a multi-million aggregate mining project following a heated weekend Town Meeting.
Bahamas hotel rooms off 2,500 against pre-COVID
The Bahamas’ total resort room inventory has been slashed by 2,500 compared to 2019 levels, a top hotelier said yesterday, arguing that no indicator of industry performance should be viewed in isolation.
‘All-time high’ demand to offset tourism risks
The Bahamas Hotel and Tourism Association’s (BHTA) president yesterday voiced optimism that “all-time high” travel demand will help offset newly-elevated Central Bank concerns about the “downside risks” facing the sector.
External reserves jump on banks’ $84m inflow
The Bahamas’ external reserves grew by almost $55m in February 2022 as commercial banks collectively received a net $84.2m foreign currency inflow from their customers.
Minimum wage increase likely to be $250 ‘or close’
The Bahamas Chamber of Commerce and Employers Confederation’s (BCCEC) labour division head yesterday said the minimum wage increase will likely “match $250” per week or “close to it”.
Family Islands eye Easter boost from COVID test end
Easter holiday is looking “very good” for domestic tourism now that the COVID-19 inter-island testing requirements have been dropped, multiple Family Island hotel operators said yesterday.
Two men are accused of Baillou Hill shooting
TWO men accused of shooting a man while he was driving on Baillou Hill Road last month were charged with murder yesterday.
‘Our Daddy only had a gun to protect us’
A POLICE officer yesterday testified how daughters of a man accused of firearm possession told him on the day of his arrest that their father only had the weapon to protect them.
45-year-old faces court over rape
A 45-year-old man was charged in Magistrate’s Court yesterday, accused of raping a woman last month.
American tourist had marijuana as he headed to flight
AN American tourist who was arrested at the airport for marijuana possession was yesterday bound to keep the peace for one year.
UB North to host event on sustainability
THE University of the Bahamas North will host the third Sustainable Grand Bahama Conference this week. The event will be held Thursday to Saturday.
‘Significant’ wait for non-urgent surgeries
THE Public Hospitals Authority yesterday said there may be significant wait times for non-urgent surgical procedures at Princess Margaret Hospital.
One dead as two shooting victims found in doorway
ONE man is dead and another is in hospital after a shooting off Malcolm Road.
