Balearia back - but cargo only yesterday
BALEARIA Caribbean had expected to resume passenger sailings between Fort Lauderdale and Grand Bahama yesterday, however, the vessel arrived in port on Thursday with cargo only.
Rocky Creek residents determined to rebuild
ALTHOUGH Rocky Creek was devastated by Hurricane Dorian, displaced residents have returned after a year determined to rebuild their small fishing village in East End.
Closed until restrictions over
A POPULAR West Bay Street cocktail bar and coffee shop announced yesterday its decision to cease operations until the government eases COVID-19 restrictions.
34 new cases confirmed and one death
THE latest figures released by the Ministry of Health show 34 new cases of COVID-19 confirmed, and one more death.
Industry urges Central Bank: Stay in your lane
Commercial bankers are urging the Central Bank to effectively stay in its lane and "not intervene in financial reporting matters" after the regulator's recent COVID-19 guidance release.
'Philanthropist' in $1.5m bank account freezing
Flamboyant "philanthropist", Rudolph Kermit King, is the subject of another US Justice Department investigation that has resulted in the freezing of $1.5m in a Bahamian attorney's client account.
Prosecuting fraudsters to remain challenging
A well-known Bahamian accountant yesterday praised the Government for moving to outlaw Ponzi-type frauds while highlighting the challenges of successfully prosecuting perpetrators.
Doctors Hospital worker wins $30k for unfair sacking
A former Doctors Hospital employee has been awarded more than $30,000 after the BISX-listed healthcare provider was found to have unfairly terminated him following an industrial accident.
Long Island Outlook set for November 12
The sixth annual Long Island Business Outlook conference will be held virtually on November 12 under the theme, A new era: Resilience in the face of vulnerability.
Curb-side 'takes away our ability to survive'
A Bahamian restaurant and bar owner yesterday warned that tourists are describing COVID-19 curb-side restrictions as a turn-off, and asking: “What’s the point of vacationing?"
'We're not hearing anything for Bahamian businessmen'
Bahamian gym owners were yesterday said to be "in limbo" and facing a "crazy" situation with no word from the Government on when the sector will be allowed to re-open and its long term plans.
Walkover victory: Roberts and Maginley advance to semifinals
A positive test for the coronavirus by one of their opponents enabled Bahamian Justin Roberts and his close friend and long-time partner Jody Maginley to advance to the semifinal of the men’s doubles in the Legacy Bank NWA Tennis Series.
Major fast tracks to 2022 Commonwealth Games
WITH the postponed 2020 Olympic Games that have been pushed back to next year in Tokyo, Japan out of his grasp, cyclist Jay Major is focusing his attention on his third appearance at the 2022 Commonwealth Games.
Asues not outlawed under legal reforms
The Securities Commission's chief yesterday said the traditional Bahamian Asue savings scheme has not been outlawed in the new Financial and Corporate Services Providers (FSCSP) Bill 2020.
IAN FERGUSON: Stopping politics getting out of hand in workplace
As the US remains embroiled in election turmoil, the topic of politics in the workplace again surfaces. How vocal should employees be on topics of religion, sexual orientation and political persuasion? With the start of our Bahamian political season looming, how employees talk about their party of choice and opposing political views matters. We all know how distracting political aggression and banter can be in the workspace. Efforts to minimise this confusion, while not thwarting free speech, are the great balancing act that corporate leaders must achieve.
$123,000 donated to help students
LENO Corporate Services is playing its part in helping students to adapt to virtual learning - with a donation of devices.
Two accused of hitting man after car crash
TWO men and a woman were charged in Magistrates Court yesterday with causing harm to a man after they were involved in a dispute stemming from a traffic accident earlier this week.
‘We must not let our guard down’: Expert warns fall-off in numbers doesn't signal COVID crisis is over
A LOCAL infectious disease expert is urging residents not to become relaxed about the apparent downward trend of COVID-19 cases, explaining other factors might be contributing to those lower numbers.
Hunt for knifeman after fatal stabbing
A MAN died in hospital after he was stabbed at a Joe Farrington Road residence yesterday morning, police said.
