Mario's half-open with key earners still closed
Mario’s Bowling and Entertainment Centre yesterday said it has only been partially allowed to re-open with the Government's COIVID-19 protocols mandating that key revenue areas remain closed.
Fintech broker/dealers expected to 'proliferate'
A Bahamian financial services executive yesterday said he expects a “proliferation” of new locally-owned broker/dealers and investment advisers operating in the fintech (financial technology) space.
GB Port Authority making Susan J Wallace Community Center available for vaccinations
THE Grand Bahama Port Authority is making a portion of the Susan J Wallace Community Center available to the Public Hospitals Authority and the Grand Bahama Health Services as a vaccination centre for administering the COVID-19 vaccine.
Woman who gave police wrong name discharged with warning
A 38-YEAR-OLD woman who claimed she gave officers the wrong name because people commonly confused her surname with another name of a similar pronunciation was discharged with a warning.
Oldtimers Softball: ‘No way we can play’ under these COVID-19 protocols
ALTHOUGH they have been given the green light to resume competition, the New Providence Oldtimers Softball Association has indicated that there’s no way they can play under the present COVID-19 protocols.
BBF creating its national database
THE Bahamas Basketball Federation is in the process of creating its national database of players, coaches, referees, table officials and administrators of basketball in the Bahamas.
Ignore Chamber of Commerce and raise the minimum wage
Let’s be clear on what a Chamber of Commerce is – and what it is not. It is an organisation that promotes the interests of the predominant players in the current economic and business environment. As such, it naturally supports the status quo, however good or bad that may be for the population as a whole. It is not a group that has any more knowledge of or interest in the condition of the country’s economy as a whole than anyone else.
Minimum wage raise will boost economy
Employers always reject the idea of raising the minimum wage – the time is always wrong. There is never a right time. The PLP have claimed they want to raise it to $10 per hour and employers have instantly replied it will destroy struggling businesses and damage the economy, etc., etc.
Convinced Greenslade will win in Garden Hills
I am very selective when it comes down to my politics. Yes, I am perceived as being a die-hard supporter of a well-known party but my personal preferences have little to do with how I look at and react to various politicians or those who are seeking front line participation.
PETER YOUNG: Papal courage and vision in a land shattered by conflict
People around the world watching the media coverage over the weekend of Pope Francis’ historic first-ever papal visit to Iraq must surely have been both surprised and impressed that such a visit was really happening. Many will marvel at the bravery and energy of the 84-year-old Pontiff in making what must amount to his riskiest journey yet.
FACE TO FACE: Never work with your partner? Here’s the perfect proof that you can
During the week of Valentine’s when love was high in the air, I came across an unexpected love story. It was not told with the intention of being a love story. But the evidence of what love and full commitment as a couple can produce was so obvious, that it turned out to be one of the best examples for other couples to follow.
Ministry lifts moratorium on new scholarships for international studies
THE Ministry of Education has lifted its moratorium on new scholarships for international studies for the 2021/2022 school year, according to Education Minister Jeff Lloyd.
Grand Bahama police warn over marijuana packaging
GRAND Bahama police are warning the public to be aware of “the deceptive and illegal” distribution of marijuana in packaging similar to legitimate snack product brands.
AG advises PLP against voters’ drive
ATTORNEY General Carl Bethel said he has advised the Progressive Liberal Party against hosting an unlawful voter registration drive that would have allowed a first-time voter to win a car.
‘Those who are eligible and able to receive vaccine should do so willingly’
Archbishop Patrick Pinder, Catholic archbishop of Nassau, yesterday said people should follow the Roman Catholic Church’s position on COVID-19 vaccines that those “who are eligible and able to receive the vaccine should do so willingly”.
Rupert Roberts backs minimum wage increase
SUPER Value owner Rupert Roberts said while he supports the Progressive Liberal Party’s pre-election proposal to increase the minimum wage, he was left confused by the party’s value added tax plans.
Ministry recognises International Women’s Day
THE Ministry of Foreign Affairs recognised Commonwealth Day and International Women’s Day yesterday.
Developer targets Marriott land in GB ‘stepping stone’
A major US developer is targeting the purchase of Marriott’s 30-acre Barbary Beach landholding in what could be “a stepping stone” towards much larger efforts to revive Freeport’s economy.
