Campbell criticises layoffs of Urban Renewal staff
FORMER Social Services Minister Frankie Campbell yesterday condemned the government’s decision to lay off several employees from Urban Renewal in what he described as a “political” act.
A promise finally delivered
FOUR months after Olympic gold medalist Ramon Miller went public with his years-long struggle to attain infrastructure for utilities at his home on government gifted land, he was elated yesterday to see work crews start the ground work in the area.
Customs chief placed on leave in shake-up
The Davis administration has initiated a shake-up of the Customs Department that has resulted in its comptroller, Dr Geannine Moss, being placed on administrative leave.
Baha Mar president seeks COVID protocol ‘pull back’
The Bahamas’ two mega resorts yesterday blamed Omicron for disrupting their “booking pace” and costing them critical group business as they called for COVID restrictions to be further eased.
Tourism demand up over 50% in vital US markets
The Bahamas’ key visitor source markets are “all up double digits” on tourism demand, it was revealed yesterday, with New York and Florida ahead by 56 percent and 40 percent respectively.
RBC racing to replace card amid fraud fears
Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) last night said it was racing to replace its “magnetic strip” debit cards in The Bahamas after fears were raised that they are vulnerable to fraud.
Dates for Royal visit revealed
THE Duke and Duchess of Cambridge will visit The Bahamas from March 24-26 as part of the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, the Cabinet Office announced last night.
Ukraine invasion ‘serious concern’ for local tourism
Tourism executives yesterday warned that Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is a “serious concern” for The Bahamas’ post-COVID recovery as the sector pushed for further easing of health restrictions.
FNM ‘made mistakes’ in office
MEMBERS of the Free National Movement last night conceded that mistakes were made during the party’s last term in office but said the FNM needs to dedicate itself to winning the trust of Bahamians if it intends to again ascend to government.
PM: Former administration only partially built five of 53 planned homes
THE former administration only partially built five out of more than 50 homes planned for the Central Pines subdivision in Abaco, after homes in the area were wiped out by Hurricane Dorian in 2019, Prime Minister Philip “Brave” Davis said yesterday.
CRISIS COULD SEND GALLON PRICE TO $8: Mitchell adds his voice to warnings of costs in Putin’s brutal invasion
FOREIGN Affairs Minister Fred Mitchell predicted the price of gasoline could soar as high as $8 a gallon this spring due to expected inflation from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
24 new cases confirmed in two days
THE Ministry of Health recorded 24 new cases of COVID-19 over a two-day period and one additional death.
IAN FERGUSON: Ways to maximise your online selling
Taking your business online, and using a website that allows customers to access your goods and services, is no longer a highly technical challenge. Globally, most companies that have a physical store have already made strides in incorporating online sales into their business mix.
Bahamas ‘first’ to serve aviation security model
The Bahamas was yesterday said to have gained “a competitive advantage” through an aviation security “first” that will serve as a model for the US government’s international roll-out plans.
Contractors at ‘great risk’ in Act’s absence
An ex-Bahamian Contractors Association (BCA) president yesterday said enforcing legislation to protect the industry was “foremost” among its concerns as operators are at “great risk” without it.
‘Lively’ meeting sees amendments to FNM constitution
FREE National Movement delegates passed several amendments to the party’s constitution after a “heated” debate at its convention yesterday, with one amendment posing serious consequences for members who publicly endorse other parties’ candidates.
Cooper claims criminal libel by Archer
DEPUTY Prime Minister Chester Cooper has made a complaint with police against Omar Archer, accusing him of criminal libel.
Shenseea should be banned
A US-based online news site recently reported that The Bahamas leads the world in rape cases per capita. According to the site, the rate is pegged at 133 per 100,000 people. In the Caribbean country of St Vincent and the Grenadines, the rate is 112 per 100,000; while in Jamaica it is 51 per 100,000.
Researching a living wage
I’m Lesvie Archer, principal investigator behind the living wages study. Public interest in the study's findings is exciting and I'd like to contribute by sharing some short, but interesting facts:
