Compass Point owner ‘torn’ over 2020 close
COMPASS Point’s owner has warned staff he is torn over whether to close the resort “permanently” by year-end 2020 due to his ongoing stand-off with the government and COVID-19’s fall-out.
Lockdowns ‘behind us’ for November 1
A CABINET minister has voiced optimism that New Providence will have “put these lockdowns behind us” in time for tourism’s planned return on November 1 with the 14-day quarantine elimination.
Bahamas pays high price over $600m offering
THE Bahamas and its taxpayers have paid a higher price “than we would like” in raising $600m from overseas investors to fill the government’s financial holes, the deputy prime minister has conceded.
‘Material impact’: COVID-19 curbs delay cruise port
NASSAU Cruise Port’s top executive is urging the government to establish COVID-19 policies for essential personnel as existing restrictions create “a material impact” on its $250m redevelopment project.
The American Presidential election and the financial markets
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The northern hemisphere summer is over, but the political temperature is still rising. We are just 3 weeks away from the American Presidential election of November 3, when US voters will decide who’s to govern the country over the following 4 years, with ballots also being cast for Senate and Congress representatives.
Lockdown easing is 'great relief' on Abaco
Abaco's Chamber of Commerce president hailed yesterday's further easing of lockdown restrictions as "a great relief" in the island's battle to recover from the twin ravages of Dorian and COVID-19.
Fishermen confirm that crawfish prices 'holding'
Crawfish prices have held with no major depression, a Cabinet minister has said, confounding the expectations of fishermen who believed COVID-19 would produce a major margin decline.
Activists fear 'meaningless' environmental bond security
Activists have warned that the watering down of performance bond obligations imposed on developers in new Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) regulations could render such security "meaningless".
Retail Federation chief: Curb side sales 'not viable' for all
The Bahamas Federation of Retailers (BFR) president says the sector is not to blame for the recent surge in COVID-19 cases, while warning that curb-side sales are "not a viable" option for many firms.
Virtual plan for Abaco business conference
The Abaco Business Outlook (ABO) conference will take place virtually from October 15-16 under the theme, A new era: Resilience in the face of vulnerability.
Taxi chief: 'Ready or not' tourism needs to re-open
The Bahamas Taxi Cab Union's president says The Bahamas must re-open its tourism sector "ready or not" on November 1 even though COVID-19 will remain well into 2021.
Big chance for Bahamas bodybuilders
ALTHOUGH local sporting activities are on hold because of the coronavirus pandemic, the Bahamas Bodybuilding and Fitness Federation is still looking forward to preparing a 14-member team to compete in the Central American and Caribbean Bodybuilding Fitness Championships.
Belief runs high as team undefeated
DEYTON Albury continues to guide his Believe Prep Basketball team to an undefeated preseason.
Higgs high not enough in loss
DESPITE turning in a game-high performance, Bahamian female professional basketball player Lashann Higgs and the Embutidos Pajariel Bembibre PDM suffered another loss in the Liga Femenina Endesa, the top women’s basketball league in Spain.
Sands: We need to reset our strategy
AFTER New Providence and Abaco spent the weekend in lockdown, former Minister of Health Dr Duane Sands said the country needs a national reset to deal with the rising COVID-19 cases which are “at least twice the amount” reported.
Nurses anger over recruits’ new rota
THE Bahamas Nurses Union could be gearing up for another fight with the Public Hospitals Authority after more than 100 nurses were allegedly put on a shift system that the union has consistently opposed, according to BNU president Amancha Williams.
Davis: Govt not living in the real world
AFTER a meeting with Pan American Health Organisation officials yesterday, Progressive Liberal Party leader Philip “Brave” Davis accused the Minnis administration of not doing enough to reduce the spread of COVID-19.
Handful of arrests - but eight hurt in Exuma boat accident
POLICE reported only a handful of arrests over the holiday weekend when both the capital and Abaco were in lockdown to help stem the rise in COVID-19 cases.
It’s a French renaissance for players
Bahamian basketball players at various levels in France continue to experience early success with their teams.
Japan trio all in action - but with mixed results
The trio of Bahamian players in the Japanese B-League were all in action over the weekend with mixed results for their respective teams.
