Haiti to accept vaccine in bid to curb virus spread
THE Haitian government will now be accepting the COVAX-generated Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine with the hope of curbing the fast-spreading COVID-19 virus in that country, Pan American Health Organization officials said yesterday.
Lloyd: $40m spent on school repairs
NEARLY $40m has been spent by the government on school repairs across the country, with a $20m budget for the continuation of repair work for the upcoming fiscal year, according to Education Minister Jeff Lloyd.
Unselected FNM Humes calls for more respect
FORT Charlotte MP Mark Humes interrupted Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis’ speech in the House of Assembly yesterday to urge the Killarney MP to treat him with more respect, saying he deserves it after he was “unceremoniously” dumped from the Free National Movement’s ticket for the next general election.
PM’s GDP growth targets ‘nothing to write home’ on
The prime minister’s ambitions of achieving a “consistent” five to six percent annual GDP growth rate are “nothing to write home about” when set against COVID-19’s economic devastation, it was argued yesterday.
IDB: Just 54% of COVID loan firms still doing business
The effectiveness of the government’s COVID-19 small business support has been called into question by a report that found just 54 percent of loan recipients have remained operational.
Under 50% of Bahamian firms use social media
Less than 50 percent of Bahamian businesses are using social media to drive sales and promotions, it was revealed yesterday, exposing just how much work the government faces in its digitisation drive.
Hurricane VAT holiday to have ‘net zero’ effect
An ex-Bahamian Contractors Association (BCA) president yesterday said building material price hikes mean the government’s hurricane readiness VAT “holiday” and other tax breaks will just have a “net zero” effect.
60-year sentence for double killing upheld
THE Court of Appeal yesterday affirmed the 60-year sentence of a man who was convicted of robbing and killing a married couple in Grand Bahama five years ago.
Student nurses in assembly protest
A SMALL group of student nurses demonstrated in Rawson Square yesterday, calling for the ability to complete clinical hours in the hospital.
Two VAT holidays to help families cope
PRIME Minister Dr Hubert Minnis announced that both a back-to-school value added tax holiday and a hurricane preparedness VAT holiday will take place during August and July.
Royal Caribbean: No Crown Land lease for $110m project
A senior Royal Caribbean executive has confirmed it has yet to secure a crown land lease for its $110m Paradise Island project as he indicated a willingness to “co-exist” with rival developers in that area.
Second man charged over Cat Cay cocaine
A SECOND man was yesterday arraigned on several drug related charges in connection with the recent seizure of cocaine that was found on Cat Island last month.
Post Office staff testify in Rudy King fraud trial
FIVE more Post Office Department employees testified yesterday that they conducted several transactions for Bahamian businessman Rudolph “Rudy” King who would frequent the various Post Offices on a regular basis.
Car salesman told to pay back stolen money
A CAR salesman who took money from a woman without giving her the vehicle she had purchased was fined $1,000 and ordered to pay back the stolen money.
Minnis must take stand on Pride flag
Please publish this open letter to the Prime Minister.
Do the right thing on Paradise Island
I am not a spear carrier for Toby Smith of the Paradise Lighthouse Company, but rather a Bahamian who is anxious to jump start the economy and getting as many fellow citizens to work in the shortest possible time frame. I do not subscribe to his public relations and coercive tactics in the least even if he and his advisors think that they are effective...more irritating than anything else. Facts on the ground:
‘Jazz’ hits two-run homer in 6-5 loss to Blue Jays
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Vladimir Guerrero Jr keyed a career-best four-hit outing with his major league-leading 17th home run and the Toronto Blue Jays celebrated the return to their temporary Buffalo home with a 5-1 win over the Miami Marlins last night.
Men’s national soccer team loses to Puerto Rico, 7-0
Team Bahamas was blanked for the third consecutive match in the opening round of FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Qualifiers for the CONCACAF region.
WNBA: Jones named Kia Eastern Conference Player of the Month
JONQUEL Jones’ hot start to the 2021 WNBA season has prompted league-wide recognition.
Swimmers stay in competitive mode ahead of Nationals
WITH the Bahamas Aquatics’ National Swim Championships on the horizon, many local swimmers used the Oak Tree Medical and Mako Aquatics Club Invite to stay in competitive mode.
