BTC’s ‘great pains’ to protect pension fund
The Bahamas Telecommunications Company’s (BTC) chief executive has pledged it “went to great pains” to ensure its latest voluntary retirement offer does not further strain an already-troubled pension fund.
WE HAVE LET OUR GUARDS DOWN: Emergency rules to be extended until May 23
PRIME Minister Dr Hubert Minnis announced yesterday the government’s intention to extend the COVID-19 state of emergency and associated emergency orders until May 23.
Johnson - I was the victim
SOUTH and Central Eleuthera MP Hank Johnson broke his silence yesterday to say he expects a man who allegedly attacked him last week to be charged in the Magistrate’s Court with causing harm.
Atlantis moves quickly to furlough workers
ATLANTIS will temporarily furlough some employees as COVID-19 cases continue to grow in North America and cancellations increase following US President Joe Biden’s announcement of a new quarantine requirement for travellers entering the United States.
Taxi president more optimistic than US quarantine 'naysayers'
The Bahamas Taxi Cab Union's president yesterday said he was less pessimistic that many tourism "naysayers" over the potential fall-out from the Biden administration's planned traveller quarantine.
$20k fine for $22k marijuana
A 42-year-old woman who was found with $22,000 worth of marijuana was yesterday fined $20,000.
Man is accused of killing teenage girl
A 24-year-old man was yesterday charged with murder in connection with the death of a teenage girl whose lifeless body was discovered with severe blunt force injuries last week.
Woman denies using car as weapon
A 31-year-old woman has been accused of trying to hit a man with her car earlier this month.
Man denies assaulting police officer
A 43-year-old man who denied assaulting a police officer was yesterday granted $2,000 bail ahead of his trial.
Izaak Bastian and Seminoles defeat Tigers for first time
Izaak Bastian had a trio of first place finishes to help his No.16 ranked Floria State Seminoles defeat the No. 22 Auburn Tigers.
Athletes in collegiate track and field spotlight
IT was a busy weekend on the collegiate track and field scene for a number of Bahamian athletes, led by Olympic qualifier Samson Colebrooke and jumpers Jyles Etienne and Grand Bahamian Shyrone Kemp.
FIBA AmeriCup Qualifiers: BBF needs $70,000 for team travel
WITH the third and final leg of the FIBA AmeriCup 2020 Qualifiers set for February 19-20, Bahamas Basketball Federation president Mario Bowleg said they will need about $70,000 for the team to travel to compete.
LJ Rose inks deal with new European club
NATIONAL team guard LJ Rose inked a deal with a new European club.
Fritz has three blocks, eight rebounds in win
IN Spain, Shaquillo Fritz has a new opportunity with a new club in Spain’s Liga Espanola de Baloncesto (LEB Silver).
Royal Caribbean sponsoring Bahamas leadership summit
The Global Leadership Summit Bahamas yesterday announced that Royal Caribbean will be a silver sponsor of its annual event for a third year.
US quarantine move comes as no surprise
There is no doubt that over the last nine-plus months that countries, industries and individuals have been navigating unchartered waters. It is paramount for stakeholders at government, industry and community levels to plan for various future scenarios while appreciating the current landscape.
Super Value principal no COVID powers believer
Super Value’s principal yesterday said he does not believe in "emergency powers", while decisions relating to them should be taken by the Cabinet and not just one man.
Entertainment destinations ‘hold firm’ on opening wait
Entertainment destinations yesterday said they are "holding firm" as they negotiate COVID-19 protocols with the Ministry of Health in a bid to re-open ten months after the COVID-19 pandemic started.
Children’s home beatings shock
The article about children being severely beaten and mocked by staff in an emergency care home is sickening.
