Pilot and passenger unhurt after plane crash lands
A PILOT and a passenger onboard a twin engine aircraft walked away unscathed after their plane crash landed at the San Andros Airport yesterday.
Death certificates to be issued to families of five Dorian victims
A CORONER’s Court yesterday ordered that death certificates be issued to the families of five victims who died during Hurricane Dorian in 2019 after ruling that drowning was their most likely cause of death.
Giant Harbour Bay tree cut down
FOR thousands of shoppers used to visiting Harbour Bay plaza the giant silk cotton tree standing majestically at the Shirley Street entrance was a heart-warming sight.
Govt mulls VAT hike on $1m-plus property
The government is mulling whether to increase the VAT rate to 12 percent on all property sales worth $1m and above as part of next week’s budget measures to plug a multi-million dollar revenue gap.
Don’t accept severance, 700 terminated Atlantis staff told
The hotel union’s president yesterday said the 700 terminated Atlantis workers have been advised not to accept their redundancy payouts through the three installments offered by the resort.
Cruise port expansion hits marina’s business
The Association of Bahamas Marinas (ABM) president yesterday complained he has been placed at a competitive disadvantage because Nassau Cruise Port has yet to dredge the harbour.
Minister’s fears on ‘vaccine hesitancy’
A Cabinet minister has reiterated his concern that “vaccine hesitancy” among Bahamians and residents is delaying the economy’s rebound and contributing to the COVID-19 “third wave”.
BTC targets 60% Internet ‘migration’
The Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC) is aiming to switch 60 percent of Internet customers to its new network technology by 2023 as it seeks to “reclaim the market leader mantle”.
WE MUST BE READY FOR NEXT DISASTER: Coroners action list to improve response in national tragedies
A CORONER gave several recommendations yesterday to help strengthen the country’s response to natural crises, citing the need for a mass fatality plan and the mobilisation of a missing persons call centre.
Police quiz two boys over fatal stabbing
POLICE have two boys in custody who are suspected of being the assailants behind a fatal stabbing at Government High School this week.
$500 fixed penalty in cannabis law draft
PEOPLE who are caught with two ounces of cannabis or less would face a fixed penalty of $500 if a draft amendment to the Dangerous Drugs Act which circulated this week becomes law.
Freedom Farm has a new field thanks to ‘The Colonel’s Choice’
I have been involved with or watching sports my entire life and after becoming a father you can add coaching youth baseball to my resume.
UB North partners with YMCA
THE University of the Bahamas North has forged a partnership with the YMCA that would provide its students and faculty access to athletic facilities in Grand Bahama.
CI Gibson graduates secure athletic scholarships for the Hawks at NECC
THEY came together as a package and with the addition of Charles Joseph, Jaden Strachan, Emaniel Alexandre and Saheed Sanusi will be leaving CI Gibson as a combo to continue their education at Northeast Community College.
Island Luck chief’s ‘rent free’ pledge to tenants
Island Luck’s co-founder yesterday pledged that tenants in his newly-constructed Abaco commercial complex can enjoy the first six months’ “rent free” to help the island’s post-Dorian rebound.
Vendors target $20,000 for Potter’s Cay rebuild
Potter’s Cay vendors are aiming to raise up to $20,000 from a holiday weekend cook-out to help finance the rebuilding of stalls destroyed by last month’s fire.
Marijuana advocate says gaps in draft legislation
A marijuana advocate yesterday said cannabis security licences and liberalising dispensaries are key elements that appear to be missing from draft legislation to legalise and regulate the industry.
IAN FERGUSON: How to incentivise staff to take COVID vaccine
With the pandemic still ravaging communities and countries, millions across the globe are still hesitant to take the vaccine. Some employers have taken a hard stance by compelling employees to take it. Most business consultants agree that incentivising employees to become inoculated may be more effective than issuing mandates. Here are six ways to encourage your employees to take the vaccine.
