Hubert Edwards: COVID response affects all our tomorrows
In the second of a three-part series, Hubert Edwards warns that today's Budget represents a pivotal moment for The Bahamas' development . . .
Signs point to drop off in COVID work
Sign manufacturers yesterday said they are moving away from COVID-19-related signage and getting back to normal business in a “major way”.
Cat Island firms slam short notice lockdown
Cat Island businesses yesterday slammed the 24-hour notice that the Prime Minister gave of the island’s two-week lockdown as “totally unacceptable” since persons had too little time to prepare.
Andros lockdown hits south as well
The South Andros Chamber of Commerce president yesterday said the area may just as well have been placed under COVID lockdown too because its residents are now unable to leave the island.
Are you a lady in waiting?
THERE are many single women in church anxiously waiting to meet their “godly husband” – a man who catches their eye, tickles their senses and is especially meant for them by God.
EDITORIAL: Lockdown is a warning for all of us
IT’S back into lockdown for Cat Island and Andros – and that should be a warning sign for Grand Bahama and New Providence.
PETER YOUNG: The way out of the pandemic is there for all to see - we just need to follow it
There is so much information in the media about coronavirus and vaccines that further comment in this column might seem superfluous. But this week I should like to draw attention to the continuing effective rollout of vaccinations here at home as well as to the latest developments in Britain in case experience there might provide some useful lessons.
FACE TO FACE: On a mission to change the world - one baby at a time
MY toddler, Victory, turned two just a few weeks ago and she is still breastfeeding. I have been slowly weaning her, and I have cut down her feedings significantly. but she refuses to give up.
Two more deaths and 129 cases confirmed over weekend
THE Bahamas recorded 129 newly confirmed cases of COVID-19 over the weekend and two new deaths.
Police handing out fines for emergency breaches
DESPITE emergency order restrictions banning social gatherings, police in New Providence continue to crack down and fine offenders who breach the law.
Davis touts Grand Bahama candidates
PLP leader Philip “Brave” Davis was in Grand Bahama over the weekend where he touted his party’s five candidates for the island as the best choice.
From ‘burners to earners’ as debt at 100% of GDP
The Bahamas must rapidly “convert tax burners to earners” following official confirmation that its direct national debt is now almost the same size as the economy, a governance reformer has warned.
Govt: We’ll do whatever needed to support NAD
The government has pledged to “take whatever action is necessary” to prevent Nassau Airport Development Company (NAD) defaulting on its $480m debt as it remains in breach of a key investor term.
Bahamas ‘value proposition’ threat from 15% US tax plan
A risk-management specialist is urging the government to state its position on the global minimum corporate tax rate drive in tomorrow’s budget given the threat to The Bahamas’ “value proposition”.
Union leader: Workers can’t afford tax rise
A trade union leader yesterday urged the government not to impose new and or increased taxes on Bahamian workers in the upcoming budget, arguing: “They cannot afford it.”
Airline: 100% of workers receive COVID vaccine
A Bahamian airline yesterday said 100 percent of its employees are now fully vaccinated against COVID-19 after staff received their second and final shots in the morning.
Steps towards a greener future
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STILL unknown to most, Carbon Allowances will soon start catching headlines, gaining importance as an increasing number of countries adopt zero net carbon targets, leaving polluting businesses’ under pressure to either drastically reduce emissions or offset them through such credits, in order to avoid heavy fines or outright closing-down by authorities.
Man found dead in sinkhole
BIMINI police are investigating the apparent drowning of a Grand Bahama man found floating in a sinkhole on Sunday.
‘All clear’ given for raw conch
THE Bahamas Agricultural Food Safety Authority’s Food Safety and Quality Unit has said vendors can resume the sale and preparation of raw conch dishes.
