Jones catches fire with monster 44-point game
Jonquel Jones had the most dominant performance of her professional basketball career to lead Bosnia and Herzegovina to an opening round win in the FIBA Women’s EuroBasket 2023 Qualifiers.
Bahamas defeats Belize to improve to 2-2
THE Bahamas defeated Belize to improve to 2-2 at the International Cricket Council’s T20 World Cup Americas Qualifying event in Antigua and Barbuda.
STATESIDE: It’s not easy keeping pace with the polarization of American politics
GIVEN the choice, most of us would probably prefer a public figure or politician whose views are plain and consistent. That way, at least we know who and more importantly, what we are voting for. One of the most damaging criticisms of politicians in recent decades has been the charge of “flip-flopping,” especially in American elections.
FRONT PORCH: Islands in the cauldron of climate change
IN the closing days of August 2030, the ninth month of the year, a peak period for Atlantic hurricanes, the country nervously watched a gathering storm. It began as an unreported weather phenomenon off West Africa, travelling westerly and eventually funnelled toward The Bahamas as a tropical storm.
48 percent of Caribbean region is immunised against COVID-19
AS COVID-19 cases continue to wane in the Caribbean, Pan American Health Organization officials have revealed 48 percent of the region has been fully immunised against the deadly disease.
Amendment to VAT legislation tabled in House
GOVERNMENT tabled an amendment to the value added tax legislation in the House of Assembly yesterday, outlining the planned rate change to 10 percent from the current 12 percent.
Commissioner: Parents should be aware of signs of abuse
POLICE Commissioner Paul Rolle said parents should be aware of signs that a child may be suffering from abuse.
‘More resources needed’ to address suspected cases of child abuse, neglect
OFFICIALS from the Department of Gender and Family Affairs said more resources are needed to address suspected cases of child abuse and neglect.
Minister says he has seen nothing regarding Bella Walker’s death to suggest sexual abuse
NATIONAL Security Minister Wayne Munroe said he has seen nothing regarding D’Onya Bella Walker’s death that suggests sexual abuse.
Port’s profits to decline 7% despite pre-COVID bounce
Nassau’s major commercial shipping port is forecasting a 7 percent year-over-year profit decline for 2022 despite predicting container volumes will return to pre-COVID levels in the first quarter.
Change law so staff pay for COVID tests
A top hotelier yesterday issued “a clarion call” for The Bahamas to eliminate legal stipulations that mandate employers must pay for their workers’ COVID-19 testing.
Target ‘ideal’ 50% debt-to-GDP ratio
The Bahamas must target an “ideal” debt-to-GDP ratio of less than 50 percent to put its fiscal house in order, an ex-Chamber of Commerce chief executive argued yesterday.
VAT reforms to cap ‘huge’ refund liability
The proposed VAT reforms are designed to cap “huge” multi-million dollar refund liabilities owed by the Government to two major transhipment providers, it was revealed yesterday.
End to 12% VAT realty rate ‘shows we mean business’
Realtors yesterday hailed the Government’s decision to eliminate the 12 percent VAT rate on high-end property sales as “a very solid move”, adding: “It shows we mean business.”
Four more die of COVID-19, bringing death toll to 665
FOUR more people have been added to the nation’s COVID-19 death toll, bringing the number to 665.
‘Justice for Bella’
SCORES of people took to the street in Grand Bahama yesterday chanting “Justice for Bella” in the aftermath of the death of four-year-old Bella Walker last week.
Bill passed to end Emergency Orders
MEMBERS of Parliament passed a bill yesterday to bring an end to certain suspensions implemented under the former Minnis administration through the Emergency Powers Orders.
VACCINE DROP OFF RAISES CONCERNS: Slowdown raises alarm and fears vital supplies could be left unused
HEALTH and Wellness Minister Dr Michael Darville said his ministry along with officials from the Pan American Health Organisation are concerned about vaccine hesitancy in the country, noting a drop in vaccination rates in recent weeks.
Companies urged: Monitor new governance demands
A Bahamian accountant yesterday urged local companies to get on board with growing environmental, social and governance (ESG) awareness and develop strategies necessary to adapt.
