Kendrick Thompson breaks his national decathlon record
UNIVERSITY of The Bahamas multi-event specialist Kendrick Thompson broke the national record in the decathlon at The Jacksonville Athletics Club’s Jacksonville Combined Event Qualifier yesterday after amassing 7,788 points over the two-day, 10-discipline event.
HomeTown Lender new Bahamas Bowl sponsor
COLLEGE FOOTBALL BOWL SEASON BEGINS IN THE BAHAMAS ON FRIDAY, DECEMBER 16
NASSAU, Bahamas – Bowl Season will begin in the Bahamas this year as the longest-running international bowl game in college football history, the HomeTown Lenders Bahamas Bowl, will be played Friday, December 16 at 11:30 am ET.
Paul Greene commits to Chipola College
PAUL Greene is set to transfer to a Junior College basketball powerhouse for the next step in his academic and athletic career.
Lewis homers, Fernander returns to Double A
MIAMI Marlins prospect Ian Lewis continues his momentum from his hot start to the season in Single A while Detroit Tigers prospect Chavez Fernander made a return to Double A.
At last, faith in regionalism reignited by the crisis upon us
THE “Agri-Investment Forum”, held in Guyana from 19 to 21 May, was arguably the most successful engagement by CARICOM leaders in the last 15 years.
THE KDK REPORT: This new horizon
WELL-KNOWN for its beautiful beaches and world-class museums, Niteroi is a city in the southeast region of Brazil, facing Rio de Janeiro and just across from Guanabara Bay. It is also the birthplace of one of my patients, who like so many others, has had to overcome more than her fair share of challenges.
INSIGHT: US supplies the guns but it’s our people who won’t stop using them
The most obvious thing in the world to say this week is that America has a gun problem.
EDITORIAL: There may be trouble ahead
BEFORE the election, much was made of a photograph provided by the Progressive Liberal Party of leader Philip “Brave” Davis being embraced by union leaders.
‘Swinging for the fences’ as tax breaks hit $486m
The Government is “doing a bit of swinging for the fences” in its future revenue projections, a governance reformer believes, amid indications $486m in tax concessions were granted during the first nine months of the 2020-2021 fiscal year.
All truss-ed out on Budget’s tax cuts
A Bahamian contractor yesterday warned that the Government’s decision to eliminate 20 percent duty on imported roof trusses will “put us out of business” in a segment that has kept his overall operation afloat.
‘Game changer’: Out Islands to retain to 25% of revenue
Family Island economies will ultimately retain a minimum 25 percent of real property taxes and Road Traffic fees generated on their specific islands through legislation that was yesterday described as a potential “game changer”.
No monkeypox cases recorded in The Bahamas
THE Ministry of Health and Wellness has assured the public there are no confirmed cases of Monkeypox in the country.
The Fed’s latest conundrum
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OVER the last six months, inflation fears have focused the attention of policymakers, economic agents and investors. Central banks have tilted towards a more hawkish stance, while headline-grabbing rises in the cost of living came to dominate the media narrative. In the markets, dynamics shifted dramatically. Risk appetite evaporated, stocks tumbled and bonds were sold.
Retrial for ‘killer’ given 65 years jail
THE Court of Appeal has ordered the retrial of a man who was convicted of murder and sentenced to over 60 years in prison.
Lawyer claims Gibson family threatened
CLOSE family members of Long Island MP Adrian Gibson have received threats from some officers closely involved in investigations at the Water and Sewerage Corporation, his attorney has alleged.
‘Lincoln Bain's gun licence should be taken away’
FORMER Senator Rodney Moncur has called on police to revoke the gun licence for Coalition of Independents leader Lincoln Bain.
Unions split as new congress is created
UNION leaders yesterday announced the launch of a new union congress with Belinda Wilson named as president.
FINAL DEMAND: Tax arrears rocket $260m in blow to revenue targets
The Government is owed more than $261m in “outstanding arrears” that were due for payment from three key revenue streams within the 21-month period to end-March 2022, it has been revealed.
Family Island companies struggle with price rises
Family Island businesses yesterday said they are struggling to contain prices as they grapple with soaring inflationary pressures impacting the entire world.
