A COMIC'S VIEW: Deep fakes and catfights
THIS week we were introduced to the idea of “deepfakes” in our politics, and watched an unnecessary catfight play out in public.
Davis believes government heading towards IMF adjustment
PROGRESSIVE Liberal Party leader Philip “Brave” Davis said he believes the Minnis administration is heading towards an International Monetary Fund structural adjustment programme but that he would go to the IMF only as a last resort if elected.
‘Plans in place to save vaccines from power outages’
DEPUTY Chief Medical Officer Dr Delon Brennen has maintained that the Ministry of Health has a proper contingency plan in place for the protection of COVID-19 vaccines in the event there are power outages that could compromise vaccine supply.
Dames: Technology upgrade for vote ‘daunting’
NATIONAL Security Minister Marvin Dames says that to introduce technological upgrades to the voting process one year before the general election could be a “daunting” task that confuses and complicates how ballots are cast.
Davis: No talks with Bimini MP
PROGRESSIVE Liberal Party leader Philip “Brave” Davis said yesterday he has had no discussions with West Grand Bahama and Bimini MP Pakesia Parker-Edgecombe about her joining the PLP.
Buyer beware
HOT on the heels of a threat to sell his Lyford Cay home troubled Peter Nygard may be moving quickly to offload the property before his creditors can get their hands on the proceeds of the sale.
Vehicle imports down up to 90%
Vehicle import volumes at the Nassau Container Port have dropped by up to 90 percent, its top executive revealed yesterday, as half-year profits dropped by almost 36 percent compared to pre-COVID.
‘Absolutely untrue’: PM blasts Davis on IMF bail-out claim
The prime minister last night slammed as “absolutely untrue” assertions by the opposition’s leader that The Bahamas is headed for an International Monetary Fund (IMF) supervised restructuring.
Fidelity: ‘We’ll recapture $10m COVID provisions’
A BISX-listed bank yesterday said it ultimately expects to recover two-thirds of last year’s $15m loan loss provision increase as it bids to shrug-off COVID-19 by more than doubling profits in 2021.
New aragonite regime ‘almost ready’ to unveil
The government is working to develop a new licensing regime for aragonite mining that is “almost ready” for unveiling, a Cabinet minister has revealed.
Union pension trustees: Bankruptcy fight goes on
A union leader yesterday pledged he and his fellow three ex-pension fund trustees will continue the fight to “clear our names” after the bid to take their bankruptcy appeal to the Privy Council was halted.
‘Election should be fixed date’
A representative from a local non-profit organisation says a fixed election date will bring more stability to the Bahamian election process.
Court evacuated in bomb scare
A BOMB scare in the Magistrates Court building forced hundreds to evacuate the complex yesterday morning. Police said they received reports of the possible bomb threat shortly after 9am.
Clusters fuelled infections spike
NEARLY 30 percent of new positive COVID-19 cases recorded in New Providence and Grand Bahama during the past two weeks were identified as clusters – some of which were connected to the workplace and large social gatherings, health officials revealed.
‘IT’S GETTING DIRTY’: Davis alleges FNM using fake social media ads to harm opposition chances
FNM chairman Carl Culmer last night blasted Opposition leader Brave Davis over allegations the governing party was behind “fake” anti-PLP ads on social media.
IAN FERGUSON: Internal promotion has its benefits
In our ever-changing and fast-paced corporate world, strong leadership is paramount in steering workforce teams towards sustained growth and success.
CHAMBER CHIEF’S CONCERN OVER $10M MARINA PROJECT
Exuma's Chamber of Commerce president yesterday said he was “really concerned” about the potential environmental impact from a $10m resort/marina project that is now seeking government permits.
Airlift concerns on Lucayan's re-open
Grand Bahama businesses yesterday identified the island's lack of airlift as a major obstacle to the Government's plans to re-open the Grand Lucayan resort on March 25.
Businesses report mixed 2021 start
Bahamian businesses yesterday reported a mixed performance to 2021 to-date as they and the wider economy continue to grapple with the devastation inflicted by COVID-19.
