DIANE PHILLIPS: Why the lost art of letter writing matters now more than ever before
IN a time when we stare appalled, shocked and helpless at the horrors Ukrainians face as they try to defend their sovereign nation against an unprovoked and unthinkable attack, why when we watch with hearts breaking as families are being ripped apart, when we see strangers stepping around dead bodies in the street, why now should we care about letter-writing?
A COMIC'S VIEW: Weed versus war and hopping mad about gas prices
THIS week saw the US cannabis industry join the war effort in the Ukraine.
EDITORIAL: Showdown ahead for Minnis and Davis
SECONDS out, it’s time for the battle between former Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis and his successor, Philip “Brave” Davis.
Davis: Change needed in Grand Bahama
PRIME Minister Philip ‘Brave’ Davis admits that a change is needed for Grand Bahama to live up to its potential.
Cooper ‘hopes’ we’ve seen the end of COVID
THE day after some COVID-19 restrictions were relaxed, a Cabinet minister revealed the government hopes the country is in the end days of the pandemic.
Here to stay - and bringing 1,000 jobs
CARNIVAL Cruise Line President Christine Duffy has affirmed the company’s commitment to major investments in the country specifically the planned $200m development of a new port in Grand Bahama and $100m of enhancements planned for the island of San Salvador.
Environment is ‘number one priority’ for Carnival
CARNIVAL Cruise Line President Christine Duffy says the corporation’s “number one priority” is compliance and care for the environment.
‘Highly probable’ most of $900m tax debts seized
The Ministry of Finance’s top official yesterday said the Large Taxpayer Unit is “just the start” of major reforms as he revealed it is “highly probable” much of $900m in past due taxes will be collected.
BISX-listed insurer takes ‘conspiracy’ damages hit
A sales agent has been awarded damages for “conspiracy” and defamation against her former BISX-listed employer, which tried to pinch her insurance clients after terminating their relationship.
Bahamian investment overseas to hit $100m
The Central Bank’s governor yesterday forecast investment by Bahamians in overseas capital markets and real estate could this year increase by 25 percent compared to pre-COVID and hit $100m.
US health upgrade gives tourism ‘unabated’ boost
A top hotelier last night said The Bahamas’ long-awaited COVID upgrade by the US health authorities will help ensure “pent-up demand for travel to The Bahamas continues unabated”.
Toddler in room with mum found dead in suspected suicide
A YOUNG mother was found hanging in a room at a hotel on West Bay Street last night, police said.
Emergency drill exercise held across The Bahamas
THE Ministry of Transport and Housing International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) Compliance Unit held an emergency drill exercise yesterday.
Two doctors join PMH ranks
PRINCESS Margaret Hospital announced that two doctors, Dr Rhea Thurston-Carroll and Dr Nicholas Burrowes, have joined its ranks as consultant physicians in the nephrology and neurosurgery services respectively.
Elnet Maritime centre to bring up to 100 new jobs
PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis officially opened the new $2m Elnet Maritime Centre yesterday, which will create 50 to 100 new jobs on Grand Bahama.
Governor: Bahamas far away from debt default
The Central Bank’s governor yesterday voiced optimism that The Bahamas is far from a sovereign debt default as it retains multiple revenue-raising options including an income tax.
CDC alert eased in wake of cases fall
THE US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has changed The Bahamas’ travel risk rating from level four to level three, reflecting the decline in local COVID-19 cases.
‘Credible offers’ on table to buy Lucayan
PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis said there are “two significant” offers for the purchase of the Grand Lucayan resort in Grand Bahama that the government is mulling over.
‘TALKING STUPIDNESS’: Minnis fury over Davis’ allegations in assembly which cast slur on NGO
DR Hubert Minnis has accused Prime Minister Philip “Brave” Davis of irresponsibly impugning a non-profit organisation affiliated with the former administration’s food programme, warning his comments could make it difficult to attract private sector assistance in the future.
