Dr Darville: Officials cautiously optimistic about end to fourth wave
HEALTH and Wellness Minister Dr Michael Darville says officials remain cautiously optimistic about an end to the fourth wave of COVID-19 in the country.
Four more COVID-19 deaths confirmed
FOUR new COVID-19 deaths have been confirmed bringing the country’s fatality count to 735, according to the Ministry of Health Friday.
Charles W Saunders dies age 91
CHARLES W Saunders, arguably one of the most prolific pastors this nation has ever seen, died on Friday. He was 91 years old.
DIANE PHILLIPS: Why it is so hard to back pedal and so necessary now
FROM the time we are old enough to walk, we put one foot in front of the other, moving forward. Statistics tell us the average person walks about 3,000 to 4,000 steps or about 1.5 or two miles a day, a little less as we age. Unless we are engaged in specific athletic training, like running up and down a staircase or backing up to catch a football thrown deep, the steps we take propel us forward.
A COMIC'S VIEW: Who follows the rules over COVID?
THE old saying ‘rules for thee, but not for me’ has been around from time immemorial. Since the days humans have organized themselves into little communities, citizens have had a sneaking feeling that those at the top have happily subjected ‘the little man’ to rules these leaders never intend to follow.
EDITORIAL: What must we pay for govt change of legal strategy?
THE settlement between the government and the Grand Lucayan’s managerial union is an unusual state of affairs.
Discussions held over rebuilding of Potter’s Cay stalls
OFFICIALS of the Ministry of Agriculture, Marine Resources and Family Island Affairs met several top union executives to discuss a number of administrative matters regarding the public markets and the rebuilding of the six stalls at Potter’s Cay that were destroyed by fire last year.
Low turnout for local govt vote
VOTER participation was low at various polling sites yesterday during local government elections on Grand Bahama, particularly in the Freeport area.
Doctors: Gender violence is a public health concern
THE Medical Association of The Bahamas says the prevalence of gender-based violence in the country is a public health concern that must come to an end.
Lucayan union deal a ‘betrayal of trust’
The Grand Lucayan’s ex-chairman yesterday blasted the Government’s decision to settle with the resort’s managerial union as “a betrayal of trust” that has heaped further costs on taxpayers.
Gov’t predicts national debt’s peak at $11.2bn
The Bahamas’ national debt is forecast to peak at $11.2bn in the 2023-2024 fiscal year, it was revealed last night, and return to the legally-required 50 percent of GDP threshold by the next decade.
Foreign appraisers ‘an insult’ to local realtors
A Bahamian realtor yesterday argued that the use of foreign appraisers is “an insult” to the local industry as he backed arguments that the 2022 real property tax bills are “null and void”.
Deltec creates ‘one of largest banks’ with Ansbacher deal
Deltec Bank & Trust last night said it will become “one of the largest international private banks in The Bahamas” with its acquisition of rival institution Ansbacher (Bahamas).
Gov’t targets Budget surplus by June 2025
The Government is targeting a first-ever Budget surplus of $71.9m by 2024-2025 without having to introduce new and/or increased taxes, its latest fiscal projections revealed last night.
Prime Minister meets Jamaican counterpart Holness
PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis met with Jamaican Prime Minister Andrew Holness and a small delegation during a courtesy call at the Office of the Prime Minister on West Bay Street yesterday.
$3m marijuana haul discovered on board boat
POLICE arrested three Bahamian men in the Ragged Island chain after they found $3m worth of suspected marijuana aboard their boat.
Andros fire claims life of woman
AN Andros woman was found dead inside a burning structure on Wednesday evening.
