WORLD VIEW: Democracy in Barbados fully entrusted to the new Mia Mottley government
Rejecting the accusations of bullying and despotism that were levelled at Mia Mottley, the overwhelming majority of the electorate of Barbados returned her and her Barbados Labour Party (BLP) to government for a second consecutive term at general elections held on January 19.
INSIGHT: Much A-Dubai about nothing
Dubai’s lightning explosion onto the world scene is exactly the kind of example The Bahamas needs to break out of our sad cycle of stagnation and mediocrity. Prime Minister Davis should be applauded for having the initiative and imagination to lead the way in connecting us with one of the most stunning economic revolutions in modern history.
THE KDK REPORT: When tomorrow never comes
A UNIVERSAL unwavering truth is that at some point, we will all die.
THE KDK REPORT: When tomorrow never comes
A UNIVERSAL unwavering truth is that at some point, we will all die.
INSIGHT: One rule for Davis, another for the rest?
Prime Minister Philip “Brave” Davis has revealed he broke quarantine – so is it one rule for him and another for the rest of us?
EDITORIAL: Prime Minister must answer over quarantine trip
PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis has some serious questions to answer.
Moxey leads way for free tests
GRAND Bahama Minister Ginger Moxey was the first to be tested during the launch of the free COVID-19 testing programme in Grand Bahama on Saturday.
Crisis point for Grand Bahama over COVID hospitalisations
COVID-related hospitalisations are at a “crisis” on Grand Bahama, according to Dr Frank Bartlett, head of the island’s COVID-19 taskforce who reported that there are some challenges with space and staff shortage at Rand Memorial Hospital.
‘Absolutely livid’ over doubling, tripling tax
Real property taxpayers were yesterday said to be “absolutely livid” after receiving bills that doubled and tripled their 2022 payments following the recent New Providence-wide revaluation.
Top US trade body singles out ‘bribes of convenience’
The Bahamian political system is “beleaguered by reports of corruption”, a newly-released US government report has asserted, singling out what it labelled as “small scale ‘bribes of convenience’”.
Airlines ‘pay price’ over COVID surge with 15-20% drop
Bahamian domestic airlines have “paid the price” for the recent Omicron-led COVID case surge with a 15-20 percent drop in passenger numbers, an industry executive has revealed.
Emirates to explore tourism initiatives with Bahamas
EMIRATES has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Public Service of The Bahamas to explore joint initiatives to promote tourism to the island nation.
Audit of human resources to begin in public services
STATE Public Service Minister Pia Glover-Rolle revealed on Friday her ministry will be conducting a human resources audit across the public service sector starting next month.
Stock markets on track for really tough January
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The first month of 2022 has been a challenging one for most stock market investors thus far.
Cruise ship sails to Bahamas to avoid fine
A CRYSTAL Cruises ship was diverted to The Bahamas over the weekend after a United States judge issued an arrest warrant for the vessel over its unpaid fuel bills, according to international reports.
Family’s questions as crash claims three
A FATAL car crash that killed three young men has highlighted the weak quality of emergency services in Long Island and other Family Island communities, with the mother of one of the young men saying the families are incensed at how authorities responded to the crash.
Face-to-face learning ‘can no longer be delayed’
EDUCATION Minister Glenys Hanna Martin said face-to-face learning, which resumes in public schools across the country today, is necessary and can no longer be delayed as officials fight to address the “emergency” that the COVID-19 pandemic has brought to the education system.
Calls for PM to resign over isolation breach
FREE National Movement Leader Michael Pintard on Friday blasted Prime Minister Phillip “Brave” Davis for breaking quarantine last month as the nation battled its fourth COVID-19 wave, labelling the decision as a “very serious one” and a “betrayal of his oath to uphold the law.”
TRAGEDY OF NEW MUM SHOT DEAD: Boyfriend survives after turning gun on himself after killing
A woman is dead and a man is in hospital after a suspected murder and attempted suicide on Saturday night.
Bahamian farm eyes 1.4m herbs in $60m joint venture
A Bahamian hydroponic producer and its US partner last night revealed they will invest $60m in developing a 71,000 square foot facility able to grow “300 times more food” than a traditional farm.
