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.
NCAA baseball players earn at-large bids
A PAIR of Bahamian collegiate baseball players saw their respective programmes earn at-large bids in the 2021 NCAA Tournament.
NBA Playoffs: ‘DA is playing unbelievably well’
DEANDRE Ayton’s offensive production slowed for the first time this postseason, but his Phoenix Suns had their most lopsided win en route to taking a 3-2 lead over the Los Angeles Lakers in the NBA postseason.
First Michael ‘Scooter’ Reid Peace on da Street Basketball Classic
IN a fitting tribute for the tremendous contribution that he has made to the growth and development of basketball in the country, organisers were overwhelmed by the turnout for the first Michael ‘Scooter’ Reid Peace on da Street Basketball Classic.
