ART OF GRAPHIX: Don’t let storage woes cloud your designing
If you are a designer working behind a computer, there will always be the need for a large storage bin to place bits and pieces of edited and unedited photos plus data in. The need for large storage can never be evaded. Super high resolution files that are typical of graphic design can consume pretty large amounts of data. Moreover, you may have started arranging a portfolio of records, and suddenly realise that more storage space is required.
Call for extension of hurricane orders in Grand Bahama
SOME Grand Bahama residents are calling on the government to honour expired letters of exemption that were issued before May 31 to import vehicles and are also asking for an extension of the Hurricane Dorian Exigency Order to December.
Court hears of officer injuries
A FORENSIC pathologist testified yesterday that Petty Officer Percival Perpall had multiple injuries at the time of his death, including a lung contusion, a fractured vertebrae and a “collection of blood” in his chest cavity.
Pair accused of cocaine smuggling
TWO men who were accused of smuggling 150 pounds of cocaine into the country last weekend were yesterday remanded to prison pending a bail hearing.
What riles you on the road?
What are the things that yuck up your vexation the most during your morning commute?
Baby timing
I am somewhat confuddled by the timing of your front page article this morning on the Stervante Moss killing.
Social Services budget doubles within two years
A Cabinet minister yesterday further highlighted COVID-19’s devastating impact on Bahamian society by revealing that his ministry’s budget has increased by 100 percent in the two years since he took office.
Apparel retailers in price rise warning
Bahamian apparel retailers yesterday predicted an increase in their prices over the remainder of 2021 if supply chain disruptions and backlogs are not resolved.
All eyes on Jonquel
Jonquel Jones will play her first game outside of the WNBA since the 2021 season began when she leads Bosnia and Herzegovina (BIH) at the upcoming 38th edition of FIBA Women’s EuroBasket Championships.
Chisholm Jr No. 10 on MLB All-Star Game ballot
JASRADO “Jazz” Chisholm Jr will need some help at the ballot boxes to earn qualification for the second phase of the 2021 Major League Baseball All-Star Game presented by Mastercard.
ALICIA WALLACE: All you wanted to know but were frightened to ask
The US Embassy has been flying the Pride flag for two weeks as Pride Month continues. It is a great time to learn more about the LGBTQ+ community. If you do not know what the L, G, B, T, Q, or plus stands for, get ready to learn.
Black Point and Staniel Cay plagued by power outages
FREQUENT power outages on Black Point and Staniel Cay in the Exumas are wreaking havoc on commerce and are reducing the quality of life for the residents there, according to the area MP.
Union of Central Bankers members walk off the job
MEMBERS of the Union of Central Bankers walked off the job yesterday citing unresolved grievances with management.
Marvin Dames has ‘every confidence’ on policing of new measures for fully vaccinated
MINISTER of National Security Marvin Dames said yesterday he has “every confidence” law enforcement agencies will be ready to police any new measures for fully vaccinated people once implemented.
Equinor progress on Grand Bahama oil spill
ACTIVIST Joseph Darville is pleased with the efforts being made by Equinor to clean up the oil spill in East Grand Bahama, but has indicated there is still lots of remediation work to be done.
Hopes for completion of $1.8m Abaco Centre and shelter by summer’s end
MONTHS after government officials broke ground for a $1.8m community centre and hurricane shelter in Abaco, State Minister for Disaster Preparedness Pakesia Parker-Edgecombe said construction work has officially started on the project, with officials hoping for completion before the summer’s end.
Scrap metal site fire still burning, but contained
A FIRE which started at a scrap metal site on Monday night has been contained, police said.
Inflation ‘significant’ threat to post-COVID recovery
Rising inflation poses “a very significant” threat to the speed and strength of The Bahamas’ post-COVID economic revival, a prominent economist warned yesterday, with key building material prices up by double digits.
