Royal Caribbean thanked for sponsorship
THE national coordinator of a programme that has turned out more than 2,000 participants today thanked Royal Caribbean Group for its new sponsorship which adds a hands-on-deck aspect that he described as a potential “game-changer that will make a difference in hundreds of Bahamian lives”.
Man who took food and cash ‘when hungry’ sent to jail
AN Andros man who admitted breaking into several businesses on the island to steal cash and food because he said he was hungry and thirsty was yesterday sentenced to two years in prison.
Cashier ‘told police of her part in $500k scam’
ONE of four cashiers accused of collectively stealing nearly $500,000 from their employer over a two-year period admitted being a part of the scam when her home was searched by police, a court was told.
PETER YOUNG: New security pact finds friends and foes - especially the French
SUCH is the continuous news cycle in today’s world of instantaneous communications that what is top of the agenda today can all too readily be ignored tomorrow when it is overtaken by fresh events.
FACE TO FACE: Template for success – even in a pandemic
Businesses that have not learned to adapt to the new normal of a pandemic by implementing digital aspects to their operations are getting left behind.
Man murdered on Sunday ‘was dealing with a murder trial’
A FATHER murdered on Sunday was dealing with a murder trial and was being electronically monitored with an ankle bracelet, according to his girlfriend.
Governor General urges Bahamians to unite as one
GOVERNOR General Sir Cornelius A Smith yesterday urged Bahamians to put their political differences aside and unite as one during a swearing-in ceremony for several government senators and ministers.
Legislation to replace COVID-19 Emergency Orders ‘a top priority’
NEWLY appointed Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs Ryan Pinder said completing legislation that will replace the current COVID-19-Emergency Orders will be a top priority for the government during its first months in office.
Hanna Martin: Many children have fallen through the cracks during pandemic
GLENYS Hanna Martin, newly appointed education minister, has pledged to help transform the face of education in the country, noting that too many students have “fallen between the cracks” amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Munroe plans a multifaceted approach in fight against crime
NEWLY appointed National Security Minister Wayne Munroe promised to build a multifaceted approach to the crime fight while pledging not to infringe on the independence of the commissioner of police.
Moody’s throws wrench into PLP’s VAT cut plan
The Davis administration’s pledge to slash the VAT rate to 10 percent has been undermined by Moody’s downgrade of The Bahamas’ creditworthiness, Tribune Business was told yesterday.
Financial services group in $12m HQ expansion
Bahamian regulators have hailed a financial services group’s expansion into online banking, and its $12m investment in a new head office, as signalling that this nation remains a “viable” jurisdiction for the industry.
Environmental nod sought for $100m BPL power plant
Bahamas Power & Light (BPL) is moving to obtain full environmental clearance for an up to $100m investment in new generation plant at Clifton Pier that is designed to improve energy efficiency and reliability.
Bahamas GDP rebounds 4-8 months after storms
The Bahamas has returned to pre-hurricane gross domestic product (GDP) levels between four to eight months after each of the last four major storms struck this nation, a study has found.
‘Take all nasty decisions during first 12 months’
An ex-Grand Bahama Port Authority (GBPA) counsel has urged the Davis administration to take all “nasty” decisions, such as selling-off loss-making state-owned enterprises (SOEs), during its first two years in office.
BRAVE’S FIRST ROUND PICKS: Davis unveils first ministers who will ‘get things done’
NINE people were sworn in as government ministers yesterday as Prime Minister Philip “Brave” Davis’ Cabinet begins to take shape.
U.S. sets new vaccine entry policy
NEW restrictions coming into force in November in the United States will require all adult foreign visitors who are travelling by air to show full COVID-19 vaccination status.
‘Cabinet should have spoken up’
BEFORE a meeting of Free National Movement executives to map the way forward for the party, a high-ranking council member is blaming Cabinet ministers for not “challenging” former Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis on positions he took.
Minister targets financial stability
A newly-appointed Cabinet minister yesterday said the Davis administration’s first objectives will be to “decelerate” the Government’s rate of borrowing and improve the ease of doing business.
