Gov’t in talks over who pays for COVID testing
The deputy prime minister has confirmed the Government is initiating talks with the hotel industry over whether unvaccinated staff should pay for their weekly COVID-19 tests.
SCOTIABANK UNVEILS NEW CARD PAYMENTS SYSTEM
SCOTIABANK (Bahamas) has introduced a payment system that allows customers to convert large credit card purchases into smaller monthly installments.
Downgrades are a blessing in disguise
There are few problems easier to fix than the fiscal “crisis” facing The Bahamas.
'Every mickle makes a muckle’
“Old time Bahamian, you need to re-educate yourself if you truly believe that a few charcoal burners in the pine barrens produced emissions on the scale of the carbon fueled power plants required to power your modern electrical appliances. You and other old timers, myself included, lived in a paradise compared to how we live now, especially in Nassau.”
Former FNM Cabinet ministers were deprived of $44,000 in salaries
Former Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis must now be deeply regretting his decision to call for a general election eight months before it was constitutionally scheduled, with the gradual decrease in COVID-19 infections and the uptick in tourist arrivals in Nassau.
Ann Marie Davis, Patricia Minnis tie first ribbon for ‘Orange the World’ campaign
ANN Marie Davis, wife of Prime Minister Philip “Brave” Davis and current representative of the Office of the Spouse, along with Patricia Minnis, former representative of the Office of the Spouse, together tied the first orange ribbon for the 2021 “Orange the World” Campaign.
First 400: ‘Buddy’ bests Stephen, Klay in 3-pointers
Chavano “Buddy” Hield added another accolade to his résumé as one of the best shooters in basketball.
Jonquel Jones scores 30, grabs 17 rebounds in win
JONQUEL Jones delivered another dominant performance for Bosnia and Herzegovina in the FIBA Women’s EuroBasket 2023 Qualifiers.
T20 Cricket World Cup qualifying: Bahamas ends up in 5th place
THE Bahamas finished in fifth place with a 2-4 record at the International Cricket Council’s T20 World Cup Americas Qualifying event in Antigua and Barbuda.
Kai Jones assigned to NBA’s G-League
KAI Jones and his fellow 2021 NBA Draft Class of the Charlotte Hornets were all assigned to the NBA G League after playing sparingly through the first 13 games of the NBA season.
The Metaverse
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FACEBOOK recently changed its corporate name to Meta. This is a move that is more than just an attempt to deal with the brand erosion suffered over the last few years, as the controversy surrounding the social network increased due to hard targeting of users and accusations that its algorithms contribute to the polarisation of society through the dissemination of radical views and false information. The choice of name, Meta, hints at the future envisaged by Mark Zuckerberg for the company.
UPDATED: Man shot dead by police in Nassau Village
POLICE fatally shot a man who allegedly brandished a gun at them after leading officers on a car chase in the Nassau Village community early on Saturday.
Man dies after being hit by vehicle in Eight Mile Rock
A man has died after being hit by a vehicle in Eight Mile Rock on Friday night.
Man discharged in assault case
A magistrate on Friday discharged a man who confronted another man during a traffic dispute.
Accounts manager pleads guilty to stealing
AN accounts manager who initially denied stealing nearly $200,000 from her place of employment has changed her plea to guilty.
BTC 'committed to working with government' on Marco's Alert system
AFTER National Security Minister Wayne Munroe said BTC “dropped the ball” for the Marco’s Alert system, the company released a statement saying it is committed to working with the government to deliver on its objectives as outlined in its ten-point plan.
Police officer: Julien 'Believe' Thompson accepted responsibility for social gathering
JULIEN “Believe” Thompson “accepted responsibility” for hosting a large social gathering in violation of the emergency protocols and even offered to pay the fine right away, a senior police officer testified on Friday.
