Cat Island man dies from COVID-19
A 59-YEAR-OLD Cat Island man became the country’s latest COVID-19 victim after he died from the disease on June 10. His death pushed the nation’s toll to 237.
CEO: Home port will benefit Bahamas
ROYAL Caribbean Cruise Line set sail from Nassau during its inaugural homeport voyage on Saturday.
Welcome back, Royal Caribbean
PRIME Minister Dr Hubert Minnis welcomed Royal Caribbean International back to The Bahamas after a year-long shutdown of the cruise industry due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
US pre-clearance woe to hit travel
Travellers have been told to arrive early at Lynden Pindling International Airport (LPIA) because there is insufficient manpower at US pre-clearance to process them “seamlessly”, it was revealed yesterday.
Royal Caribbean’s PI lease threatens dispute resolution
A Bahamian entrepreneur says fragile negotiations to resolve the dispute over his Paradise Island project have been undermined by the government executing a crown land lease in Royal Caribbean’s favour.
Port’s $31m refinance eliminates tariff rises
Nassau’s major cargo port says it has eliminated the possibility of any tariff rate increase by agreeing a refinancing of its near-$31m preference share debt that will slash interest costs by some $4.5m.
The new lust of the next generation - wealth through the stock market
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Millions of new brokerage accounts were opened worldwide last year. Young people between 20-30 are going public. They invest their money according to different standards. And the rules for long-term shareholders are also changing.
Compass Point in May, 2022 close
Compass Point’s owner has confirmed the iconic western New Providence resort will close on May 3, 2022, and that the travel industry has been informed amid his ongoing regulatory impasse with the government.
Father with 13 children shot dead inside bar
A FATHER of 13 was shot dead in a New Providence bar on Friday night.
SHOOTOUT: Officers strike to take out gunman after he opened fire on them
POLICE killed a man on Saturday after he allegedly assaulted an elderly lady and shot a young man who followed him.
Lyford Cay International School opens its upper campus
LYFORD Cay International School officially opened its upper school campus during a ceremony on Friday.
Island curfews amended
THE Emergency Powers Order has been amended to implement curfews for North Andros, Central Andros and Cat Island, effective today, the Office of the Prime Minister announced yesterday.
$1.2M cocaine seizure
A JOINT law enforcement operation with local and American authorities in the Exuma cays led to the seizure of over a million dollars’ worth of cocaine yesterday.
Marlins celebrate rising star ‘Jazz’ Chisholm Jr and Bahamian Heritage Night
THE Miami Marlins celebrated rising star Jazz Chisholm Jr and “Bahamian Heritage Night” at Loan Depot Park with a 4-2 win over the Atlanta Braves.
Ghanaian admits fake marriage
A GHANA native was fined after he pleaded guilty to entering into a false marriage with a Bahamian woman.
Revisiting structure of our taxation
There has been much talk in recent times about the G7 nations introducing a world wide 15% taxation of corporate earnings. I see nothing wrong with this and would encourage our local politicians and economists to consider the pros and cons of this proposal. Yes, some will argue that The Bahamas is a tax haven and as such should not get involved in global economic debates. I beg to differ.
Well done to Spanish Wells
In natural and economic assets, Spanish Wells has very little that every little community in The Bahamas doesn’t. In many ways, it has less.
Ayton and Suns advance to West Finals
A season of historic milestones will continue for Deandre Ayton and the Phoenix Suns in the Western Conference Finals.
Athetes shine in Blue Marlin Track and Field Series
WITH the Bahamas Association of Athletic Associations’ National Championships set for the end of the month, Wendell Miller, Wanya McCoy, Shimar Bain and Paige Archer got big moral victories on Saturday.
