D’Aguilar hopeful of uptick in arrivals by end of year
TOURISM Minister Dionisio D’Aguilar says he is encouraged by recent spring break travel numbers, adding he is hopeful the country will experience a “substantial” uptick in visitor arrivals by the end of the year.
Some elderly are still not ready for vaccination
DESPITE having priority access for COVID-19 vaccinations, some residents and staff of care homes for the elderly say they are still not ready to take the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine.
‘Be bold’: Infrastructure spend must hit 5% GDP
The government has been urged to “be bold” with reforms to kickstart post-COVID economic recovery that include more than doubling projected annual infrastructure spending to between $600m-$700m.
Ex-Bahamas broker in new US accusations
A former Bahamian broker/dealer, which held the Securities Commission at bay for more than a year, has been charged with making “millions of dollars” through violations of US federal law.
BISX Index off over 100 points in just 11 days
The Bahamas International Securities Exchange’s (BISX) All-Share Index suffered a more than 100-point drop in 11 days last month - a period coinciding with the failed CIBC FirstCaribbean deal.
Information Act critical to assess FDI risks posed
A governance reformer yesterday said freedom of information is critical to assessing foreign direct investment (FDI) risks as oil exploration opponents demanded further disclosures by the government.
Minister’s ‘serious concern’ over non-compete clauses
A Cabinet Minister yesterday voiced “serious concern” about the increasing insertion of so-called ‘non-compete clauses’ into employment contracts for hotel and tourism management executives.
‘No one told commissioner to act’
NATIONAL Security Minister Marvin Dames yesterday defended the police investigation that caused several Democratic National Alliance (DNA) members to be held in custody on Monday, emphasising politicians must be subjected to the law like everyone else.
PAHO: Countries in the region can expect vaccines by early April
THE Pan American Health Organisation has said that all countries in the region should expect deployment of COVID vaccines through the COVAX facility by early April.
HERD IMMUNITY BY THE SUMMER: Health Minister issues upbeat forecast saying we’re near finish line
HEALTH Minister Renward Wells said he believes The Bahamas will achieve herd immunity against COVID-19 by the time the country enters the summer season.
LANDLORD TOLD TO PAY BACK MONEY
A LANDLORD who pocketed downpayments from two potential tenants she failed to rent her property to was yesterday ordered to reimburse the people she stole from.
Bail for break-in suspect
AN Eleuthera man who denied breaking into a man’s home on the island was yesterday granted bail ahead of his trial.
Bikes donated to Children’s Home
THE Pilot Club of Lucaya presented six bicycles and safety helmets for the children at the Grand Bahama Children’s Home yesterday.
Food retailers suffer up to 50% sales fall
Bahamian food retailers yesterday blamed high unemployment and reduced in consumer spending for sales declines of up to 50 percent in recent months.
Nassau cruise berths grow by ‘double digits’
A Cabinet minister yesterday said Nassau berthing requests from cruise ships have increased by “double digits” for the last six months of 2021 compared to pre-pandemic figures.
Home ports, tourism and recovery
The one single brightest light in The Bahamas recently is the announcement by Crystal Cruise Lines that it intends to make the Prince George Wharf its home port. I understand that there are other cruise lines which are also considering doing the same. This is a fantastic piece of good news, for a change, and pardon the pun but like noted realtor and businessman, Mr Mario Carey stated the other day, this is a potential “game changer” for our tourism industry and the second home market.
Markle for president?
We are living in serious times. But what makes it worse is that certain persons who are in positions to influence public opinion are making a joke of our predicament – particularly in the United States, where it is now being suggested that Meghan Markle, who could not adapt to palace life in the UK, is now interested in running for president of the United States!
Christian Council report on COVID
Well the world must be waiting with bated breath on the outcome of the Christian Council’s report on the COVID vaccine.
