Vacation rental room bookings up 200,000
Vacation rental room bookings increased 152 percent year-over-year during the 2021 second quarter as the Bahamian economy continued to recover from the restrictions associated with the COVID-19 pandemic.
Crowdfunding platform in Silicon Valley ‘bridge’
A Bahamas-based crowdfunding platform yesterday disclosed it is opening an office in California’s Silicon Valley as “a bridge” to connect this nation with international start-ups, investors and advisers.
$1m John Bull robbery trial underway
A MANAGER of the John Bull Store in Freeport testified in court yesterday about the events surrounding the theft of nearly $1 million in merchandise from the luxury goods store in 2018.
Small step forward as five women in Cabinet
ELEVEN ministers were sworn in yesterday to round out Prime Minister Phillip “Brave” Davis’ Cabinet which now has five women around the table.
Carry on, Doc - just for now
THE Free National Movement’s council agreed last night to let former Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis remain leader of the party until a new leader emerges from a convention in November, party chairman Carl Culmer told reporters.
American jailed for cocaine in suitcase
A 31-year-old man caught trying to travel with cocaine that he claimed he found while jet skiing near Paradise Island was yesterday sentenced to one year in prison.
Pastor tribute
PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis has offered condolences to the family of local religious leader Rev Timothy Stewart.
Farewell to ‘giant of the labour movement’ Bastian
THOMAS Bastian, a founding member of the Bahamas Hotel, Catering and Allied Workers Union, died yesterday.
Time to heal after the vote
During his campaign, Prime Minister Philip Brave Davis journeyed through each island of the Bahamas. His message was simple. It was a promise to help bridge our current divisions as he has always worked to do previously. He embraced the fact that what the country needed at this time was real leadership that seeks to de-escalate tensions, open lines of communication, and bring us together to heal.
Smaller parties in election
Now that the 2021 general election is over, many people have expressed the view that third parties generally, and the Coalition of Independents in particular, have demonstrated that there is a need for a third political force in the country.
‘Cash thief was caught on camera’
SECURITY footage showed a worker at a local automotive services company taking funds out of the cashier’s drawer and pocketing it, according to one of the establishment's managers.
Court to appoint lawyer in sex case
A MAN seeking to challenge the sentence he received after he was convicted of having sex with a minor five years ago will receive a court-appointed lawyer for his appeal application.
Man accused of indecent assault
A 63-year-old man who denied indecently assaulting a minor was yesterday granted bail before his trial.
Jonquel Jones voted Player of the Year
Jonquel Jones received the first of what many pundits anticipate will be several postseason awards in recognition of her stellar 2021 WNBA season.
Soto takes over NL batting lead, Nationals defeat Chisholm Jr and Marlins 7-5
MIAMI (AP) — Juan Soto took over the NL batting lead, getting three hits and three RBIs to help the Washington Nationals beat the Miami Marlins 7-5 last night.
Mario Bowleg sworn in as Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture
A LONGSTANDING member of the local sporting community, newly elected Member of Parliament for Garden Hills, the Honourable Mario Bowleg - was officially sworn in as the Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture.
ART OF GRAPHIX: Website content key to repeat customers
Website design is just another way businesses can show their credibility to customers. Having a beautiful website does not always ensure it will be seen, though. In order for a website to show up in the search results, search engines have to know what your website is about.
PM to take on role as finance minister
The Prime Minister will take on the minister of finance portfolio himself, it is understood, after he yesterday completed appointing his 20-strong Cabinet without naming anyone to the post.
Airport plan among major GB priorities
A Cabinet minister yesterday said developing a plan to rebuild Grand Bahama International Airport (GBIA) will be among the Davis administration’s top priorities for the island.
Businessman says: Don’t freeze GB out
A Grand Bahama businessman yesterday urged the Davis administration not to freeze the island out for the next five years because it elected three Free National Movement (FNM) members.
