21 COVID cases confirmed over weekend
THE Ministry of Health announced 21 new COVID-19 cases over the weekend.
Bimini residents are ‘not fearful’ after daytime shooting on island
BIMINI Chief Councillor Robbie Smith says residents there are not fearful in the aftermath of a daytime shooting last week. He said the incident was “isolated”.
Teen stabbed to death
GRAND Bahama police are investigating a homicide that occurred early on Sunday morning when an 18-year-old youth was stabbed at a business establishment in Eight Mile Rock.
Epic matchup in Battle 4 Atlantis
The inaugural Bad Boy Mowers’ Battle 4 Atlantis Women’s Tournament will conclude with an epic matchup between the top two teams in all of college basketball.
BOOSTER JAB FOR AT-RISK PATIENTS: Third injection may be offered for elderly and those with health issues
HEALTH and Wellness Minister Dr Michael Darville said local officials are examining whether third shots should be made available to Bahamian residents who are immunocompromised and/or over 60 years old.
Union’s fury as BPL deal stalls
AN industrial agreement for Bahamas Power and Light Company workers thought to be a done deal before the September general election is now being questioned due to a challenge by the Registrar of Trade Unions.
DEREK SMITH: Make compliance your firm’s strategic partner
It may well be the misalignment between culture and strategy that poses the largest workforce-related risk management challenge.
Sir Franklyn in call for Chamber-ORG merger
The Bahamas Chamber of Commerce and Employers Confederation’s (BCCEC) incumbent chairman has seen off an election challenge to retain her post for a second two-year term.
Higher turkey prices a Thanksgiving turn-off
A food store manager believes increased turkey prices are turning consumers off from Thanksgiving shopping.
Resorts now await Thanksgiving feast
Two Bahamian resorts have provided further evidence of the industry’s post-COVID rebound by disclosing they are “100 percent” occupied, and “beating 2019 numbers”, for Thanksgiving.
Sandals ramping up for January 27 reopening
SANDALS Royal Bahamian Resort is ramping up preparations for its reopening on January 27.
New BPL board of directors to be announced today
PUBLIC Works and Utilities Minister Alfred Sears will today announce Bahamas Power and Light Company’s new board of directors, amid concerns it could be stifled due to an extension for the power provider’s previous board to remain in place.
Benefit from billionaires? Tax them!
With all due respect to Mr. Tony Gomez, whom I know to be a well-informed Bahamian professional, the answer to getting value from wealthy foreign residents in our country is far simpler than he suggests. We just need to tax them more.
Poor service by the banks
I'm young enough to remember the bank's advertising how “friendly” they were and they tried hard to improve and encourage customer relations –you know get to know your Bank manager and staff of your “friendlier than friendly Bank”..... all gone like dinosaurs.
Team Bahamas falls to 1-1 at ITF/COTECC 12U Team Finals
THE three-member team of Tatyana Madu, Kaylah Fox and Briana Houlgrave suffered a 2-1 loss to top seeded Mexico’s top team yesterday on day two of competition at Santo Domingo, The Dominican Republic.
Orioles claim Lucius Fox off waivers
LUCIUS Fox is headed to the fourth franchise of his Major League Baseball career.
Miller-Uibo, Gardiner named Senior Athletes of the Year
A weekend of celebration highlighting National Sports Heritage month was aimed at bridging the gap between generations, honouring the country’s local sporting heroes both past and present.
Search for killer after man shot
POLICE are investigating the country’s latest murder, which took place on Sunday night.
Man accused of running woman over charged with two counts of attempted murder
A MAN accused of brutalising a woman in the street has been charged with two counts of attempted murder and with exposing a child to grievous harm.
Dr Michael Darville: Antimicrobial resistance a 'menacing' problem
HEALTH and Wellness Minister Dr Michael Darville admitted Friday that antimicrobial resistance has been a “menacing” problem in the medical community for a long time.
