Bahamas gains 'Safe Travels' designation
The Bahamas has been recognised as a Safe Travels destination by the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) after meeting its enhanced COVID-19 health and safety protocols.
Digital B$ to use three-tier system
Businesses wanting to use the Bahamian digital currency must undergo "the more stringent" Know Your Customer (KYC) due diligence that is required for traditional accounts, it was revealed yesterday.
Business support network touts over 1,000 members
A newly-formed business support network says it has amassed 1,365 members in just over nine months since its 'soft' launch in January 2020.
Day two and pupils still can’t log on to lessons
THE Ministry of Education’s public school virtual learning platform remained down for the second day yesterday, according to the Bahamas Union of Teachers.
‘Curbside only is killing us’
A MANAGER of a local clothing store said curbside restrictions are “killing” the retail sector.
Man accused of threatening to kill his mother denied bail
AN Eleuthera man who was accused of threatening to kill his mother and harm two other people was yesterday denied bail ahead of his trial.
Reckless comments by Davis
In a story reported in a local daily last week the Hon Philip Davis, PLP Leader, is quoted as saying, “I think it’s an act of punishment” following Prime Minister Hubert Minnis’ address in the House of Assembly where he, among other things, announced new COVID-19 restrictions in order to attempt to arrest the increasing number of infections, particularly in New Providence and Abaco.
Man charged over marijuana
A 24-year-old man was charged with marijuana possession in the Magistrate’s Court yesterday.
Group accused of failing to keep social distance are discharged
A MAGISTRATE yesterday discharged a group of men who were accused of violating the emergency orders by failing to practice social distancing.
Man charged with attempted murder
A 27-year-old man was charged in the Magistrate’s Court yesterday with attempted murder.
Several accused over drugs after police operation in Grand Bahama
SEVERAL people were arrested for possession of dangerous drugs following a police operation in three drug hotspots on Grand Bahama.
Rules make it too hard to plan visit
Our family are regular visitors to The Bahamas and have enjoyed coming for several weeks during our cold winter. We always enjoy the warm sunny days and the friendly Bahamians who assist us. Our travel agent said that your country is a prime destination and the booking process was completed quickly. It is an easy motor trip to Toronto airport where we take the regular Air Canada service.
Breaking out
Prince Strachan continues his breakout junior season on the gridiron for John Carroll High School Rams.
McMinns lands coaching role
Eugene McMinns will have the opportunity to continue his football car on the sidelines after he joined the coaching staff of a Canadian collegiate programme.
Jonquel leads the way for Russian Foxes
Jonquel Jones continues to lead UMMC Ekaterinburg Foxes in the Russian Championship Premier League.
NAUGHTY’S NFL PICKS WEEK 5
Every so often there’s a week that just goes absolutely haywire, last week was exactly that kind of week for me, the Cowboys won but we lost our QB Dak Prescott for the year and my NFL Picks took a hit also leaving me a robust 7-7 for the week stuck at .500.
Financial providers unveil new identity
Bahamian insurance and pension administration providers have unveiled their consolidation under the unified CG Atlantic brand.
Water supplier teams up over bill payment
The New Providence Water Development Company (NPWDCo) has teamed with MobileAssist to provide customers with a convenient and secure bill payment platform via their mobile devices.
28 new COVID-19 cases on Tuesday, one additional death
THE Ministry of Health said 28 additional cases of COVID-19 were confirmed on Tuesday while another person died from the disease.
