Cooper: Bahamas faces EU ‘moving the goal posts’
The Opposition's deputy leader yesterday voiced fears that the European Union (EU) will soon "move the goal posts" on The Bahamas again when it comes to tax and anti-financial crime regulation.
UNION CHIEF: SEVERANCE PAY OVER UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS
A trade union leader yesterday said he preferred full severance packages for furloughed workers to the Government extending unemployment benefits until the end of February.
Chisholm recognised as one of the top 10 shortstop prospects
JASRADO “Jazz” Chisholm was recognised as one of the top 10 shortstop prospects by Major League Baseball Pipeline headed into the 2021 season.
Student-athletes take the spotlight on the track, field
SEVERAL Bahamian student-athletes received conference and programme accolades for their standout performances in their respective season openers.
Litigation in the Media
As a trained lawyer and a media personality it pains me to see how representatives from the activist groups who are against the oil drilling initiative by Bahamas Petroleum Company and those from the company itself who appear to be litigating their issues and differences in the media and press. This is unprecedented and unheard of.
Ayton grabs 14 rebounds in Suns’ 102-97 loss to Thunder
PHOENIX (AP) — Chris Paul reminded the Oklahoma City Thunder what they were missing after trading him during the offseason. Then the Thunder turned around and reminded the Phoenix Suns and Paul why they’re a team that appears on the rise.
Rested Kings get 29 points from ‘Buddy’ Hield, defeat Magic 121-107
ORLANDO, Florida (AP) — Chavavo “Buddy” Hield scored a season-best 29 points, hitting seven 3-pointers, and the well-rested Sacramento Kings beat the Orlando Magic 121-107 last night.
Police officer denies charge over marijuana
A ROYAL Bahamas Police Force officer who denied being in possession of more than one ounce of marijuana was yesterday granted bail ahead of his trial.
Ganja gummies land woman in court
A SOCIAL media influencer who was caught trying to travel to Miami with marijuana-infused gummy bears was yesterday fined $300.
Man denies $10,000 bank fraud
AN ACKLINS man who denied defrauding a local bank of nearly $10,000 was yesterday granted bail ahead of his trial.
55,000 homes suffer from television disruption
AN estimated 55,000 households in the country experienced severe television pixilation and blackouts yesterday, an issue Cable Bahamas attributed to technical equipment failure.
Doctors aims for cost cut via Cleveland Clinic tie-up
Doctor’s Hospital president yesterday said its two-year partnership with the Cleveland Clinic will concentrate on reducing healthcare costs for Bahamian patients as well as improving treatment quality.
Charter boat crew among 21 new cases of COVID-19
TWENTY-ONE cases of COVID-19 were confirmed on Tuesday, including 11 crew members on a charter boat operating off New Providence.
EDITORIAL: Are we talking about the same thing, Mr Foulkes?
Are we talking about the same thing, Mr Foulkes?
ALICIA WALLACE: ‘Some people’s paradise is other people’s plantation’
THERE are some arguments that never seem to end. We return to the same questions over and over again.
20,000 first-time voters expected
NATIONAL Security Minister Marvin Dames said officials expect 20,000 first-time voters this election cycle, insisting there is sufficient time to ensure no one will be disenfranchised.
Wells: Govt will decide over stricter travel rules
HEALTH Minister Renward Wells said yesterday the government will have to decide whether stricter travel protocols are needed to limit the possibility of imported cases of new strains of COVID-19 from countries that pose the “greatest risk”.
Businesses react to extension of emergency orders
FOR some business owners the extension of emergency orders will continue to cause them difficulty, however some see the behaviour of COVID-19 ambassadors and police as more of a threat to the little patronage they now receive.
Small resorts fear downturn
SOME small resort managers are dreading a downturn in bookings sparked by US President Joe Biden’s announcement of a new quarantine requirement for travellers entering America.
IMF: Bahamian economy shrank over $2bn in 2020
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) yesterday confirmed the Bahamian economy shrank by over $2bn last year to almost match the size of the country’s rapidly-growing national debt.
